Hong Kong Sixes 2025: Pakistan and Australia Reach Semifinals, India Faces Three Consecutive Losses
The Hong Kong Sixes 2025 continued on Saturday at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground with exciting six-a-side cricket matches full of high scores. Australia and Pakistan secured wins in their respective games, advancing to the semifinals.
India’s Pool Stage Struggles
India’s performance was disappointing, suffering three defeats during the day. In the crucial Pool C match against Kuwait, India lost by 27 runs, finishing third in the group behind Kuwait and Pakistan. Chasing a target of 107, India was bowled out for 79/6. Kuwaiti bowler Yasin Patel led the attack with 3 wickets for 23 runs.
As a result, Pakistan and Kuwait moved forward to the quarterfinals, while India dropped to the Bowl matches.
India’s Difficulties Continue in Bowl Stage
India's challenges persisted in the Bowl stage. Against UAE, despite rapid innings from Abhimanyu Mithun (50 runs off 16 balls) and Dinesh Karthik (42 off 14), India failed to defend a total of 108. UAE’s Khalid Shah scored 50 runs from 14 balls, securing a four-wicket victory.
In their final match against Nepal, India faced a heavy defeat. Nepal set a massive target of 137 without losing a wicket in six overs. India was dismissed for 45/6, losing by 92 runs. Rashid Khan delivered an all-round performance for Nepal, scoring 55 runs off 17 balls and taking 3 wickets for 7 runs.
Quarterfinals Highlights
The quarterfinals featured strong displays from Australia and Pakistan, confirming their places in the semifinals.
"Chasing a target of 107, India were bowled out for 79/6, with Kuwait's Yasin Patel starring with figures of 3/23."
"UAE's Khalid Shah hammered a blistering 50 off 14 balls to seal a four-wicket win."
"Rashid Khan starred for Nepal with an all-round effort to score 55 (17) while also finishing with the figures of 3/7 with the ball."
Author’s summary: Pakistan and Australia advanced to the Hong Kong Sixes 2025 semifinals with commanding wins, while India struggled significantly, ending with three defeats in group and Bowl stages.