Hong Kong Sixes 2025: India Shocked by Kuwait, UAE, and Nepal
The India cricket team suffered a disappointing day at the Hong Kong Sixes 2025 held in Mong Kok, losing all three of its matches on Saturday and failing to qualify for the quarterfinals.
Group Stage Exit After Defeat to Kuwait
India's hopes to advance ended after a 27-run loss to Kuwait in their final group game. Chasing a target of 107, India were bowled out for 79 for 6, with Kuwait's Yasin Patel taking three wickets for 23 runs.
Quarterfinals Lineup
Following this result, Pakistan and Kuwait progressed to the quarterfinals, while India moved into the 'Bowl' matches phase.
Continued Struggles Against UAE and Nepal
India faced ongoing challenges against the UAE. Despite rapid innings from Abhimanyu Mithun, who scored 50 off 16 balls, and Dinesh Karthik with 42 off 14, India could not defend their total of 108. UAE's Khalid Shah responded with a powerful 50 off 14 balls, securing a four-wicket victory.
Nepal then dominated the final match by 92 runs. They set a huge target of 137 without loss in six overs, and limited India to 45 for 6. Rashid Khan starred for Nepal with 55 runs from 17 balls and took three wickets.
"After it lost to Kuwait in its final group stage match by 27 runs, India lost a chance to advance in the tournament."
"Despite quick-fire knocks from Abhimanyu Mithun (50 off 16) and Dinesh Karthik (42 off 14), India failed to defend their total of 108 as UAE’s Khalid Shah hit a blistering 50 off 14 balls to seal a four-wicket win."
"Rashid Khan starred for Nepal by scoring 55 off 17 deliveries and taking three wickets."
Australia and Pakistan also secured wins to reach the knockout stage.
Summary: India’s unexpected losses to Kuwait, UAE, and Nepal ended their bid for the Hong Kong Sixes 2025 quarterfinals, highlighting a tough tournament for the team.