Hong Kong Sixes 2025 Update
The Hong Kong Sixes 2025 continued on Saturday at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground, showcasing exciting six-a-side cricket matches with high scores. Australia and Pakistan each secured victories, advancing to the semifinals.
India’s Difficult Day
India’s campaign faced major setbacks, ending the day with three consecutive losses. In the crucial Pool C match against Kuwait, India fell short by 27 runs, placing third behind Kuwait (1st) and Pakistan (2nd).
- India chased a target of 107 but were bowled out for 79/6.
- Kuwait’s Yasin Patel took key figures of 3/23.
As a result, Pakistan and Kuwait moved on to the quarterfinals while India entered the Bowl stage.
India’s Further Struggles in Bowl Matches
India continued to face challenges in the Bowl matches. Against UAE, despite strong, quick innings by Abhimanyu Mithun (50 off 16 balls) and Dinesh Karthik (42 off 14 balls), India could not defend their target of 108.
UAE’s Khalid Shah scored a rapid 50 off 14 balls to secure a four-wicket victory.
India’s final match against Nepal was even tougher. Nepal posted a commanding 137/0 in six overs, while India was dismissed for just 45/6, losing by 92 runs.
Rashid Khan excelled for Nepal with a 55-run innings off 17 balls and impressive bowling figures of 3/7.
Quarterfinals Highlights
In the quarterfinals, Australia and Pakistan displayed strong performances to continue their campaigns.
Summary
Australia and Pakistan advanced confidently to the semifinals, while India struggled with three losses and an early exit to the Bowl matches.
Author’s summary: Australia and Pakistan have reached the Hong Kong Sixes semifinals, while India battled through a tough day with three defeats, highlighting their challenging tournament run.