India's Poor Performance at Hong Kong Sixes
India experienced a disappointing run at the Hong Kong Sixes tournament, losing consecutively to Kuwait, UAE, and Nepal. The team struggled in all aspects and ended one of their weakest campaigns in recent memory.
Team Composition and Expectations
The Indian squad, featuring seasoned players like Dinesh Karthik, Robin Uthappa, Priyank Panchal, Abhimanyu Mithun, Stuart Binny, and Shahbaz Nadeem, was expected to be a strong contender. However, their performance fell far short of those expectations.
Match Against Kuwait
The setback began with a surprising defeat to Kuwait by 27 runs in their Pool C match. Opting to bowl first, India was overwhelmed by Yasin Patel’s explosive batting.
Patel hit five consecutive sixes, scoring 58 runs from just 14 balls and helping Kuwait post a strong total of 106/5.
India's batting failed to respond and they were bowled out for 79, handing Kuwait a decisive victory.
Subsequent Matches
India's difficulties persisted in their following games against the UAE and Nepal, unable to make a notable impact in the tournament.
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Updated: Nov 08, 2025, 03:28 PM IST
Author’s summary: India’s unexpected collapse at the Hong Kong Sixes highlights a significant downturn, despite fielding experienced players and high pre-tournament hopes.