Pakistan delivered an impressive performance against India at the Hong Kong Sixes, chasing down a target of 89 runs in just 3.5 overs to secure a convincing victory in their group-stage encounter on October 30, 2026.
The defending champions finished at 91-2, reaching the target with 2.1 overs still remaining. Their aggressive approach put India under pressure from the beginning, turning what could have been a competitive chase into a remarkably quick finish.
The opening partnership between Khawaja Nafay and captain Abbas Afridi set the tone for the victory. The pair added 59 runs in just 2.1 overs, giving Pakistan the momentum they needed to take control of the match.
Khawaja Nafay played a major role in Pakistan's successful chase, scoring 41 runs from just 12 deliveries. His innings included two boundaries and five sixes, keeping the Indian bowlers under constant pressure.
Captain Abbas Afridi provided equally explosive support, smashing 35 runs from only eight balls. With five sixes and a four, he helped Pakistan establish a commanding position before being dismissed by Shashank Singh.
After the opening pair departed, Abdul Samad added seven runs from three deliveries, while Irfan Khan finished the contest with a six off his first ball.
Earlier in the match, India managed 88 runs in their allotted six overs. Shashank Singh was their leading scorer with 40 runs from 11 balls, including five sixes and two fours. Nitish Rana contributed 19, while Thangarasu Natarajan remained unbeaten on 12.
India appeared to be building a competitive total at 74-2 after 4.3 overs. However, Pakistan's bowlers turned the innings around by taking three wickets for just four runs in the closing stages.
Abdul Samad claimed two wickets in his over, dismissing Rahul Tewatia and captain Krunal Pandya without scoring. Ahmed Daniyal then removed Shashank Singh in the final over, restricting India to 88.
Pakistan delivered an impressive performance against India at the Hong Kong Sixes, chasing down a target of 89 runs in just 3.5 overs to secure a convincing victory in their group-stage encounter on October 30, 2026.
Pakistan delivered an impressive performance against India at the Hong Kong Sixes, chasing down a target of 89 runs in just 3.5 overs to secure a convincing victory in their group-stage encounter on October 30, 2026.
The defending champions finished at 91-2, reaching the target with 2.1 overs still remaining. Their aggressive approach put India under pressure from the beginning, turning what could have been a competitive chase into a remarkably quick finish.
The opening partnership between Khawaja Nafay and captain Abbas Afridi set the tone for the victory. The pair added 59 runs in just 2.1 overs, giving Pakistan the momentum they needed to take control of the match.
Khawaja Nafay played a major role in Pakistan's successful chase, scoring 41 runs from just 12 deliveries. His innings included two boundaries and five sixes, keeping the Indian bowlers under constant pressure.
Captain Abbas Afridi provided equally explosive support, smashing 35 runs from only eight balls. With five sixes and a four, he helped Pakistan establish a commanding position before being dismissed by Shashank Singh.
After the opening pair departed, Abdul Samad added seven runs from three deliveries, while Irfan Khan finished the contest with a six off his first ball.
Earlier in the match, India managed 88 runs in their allotted six overs. Shashank Singh was their leading scorer with 40 runs from 11 balls, including five sixes and two fours. Nitish Rana contributed 19, while Thangarasu Natarajan remained unbeaten on 12.
India appeared to be building a competitive total at 74-2 after 4.3 overs. However, Pakistan's bowlers turned the innings around by taking three wickets for just four runs in the closing stages.
Abdul Samad claimed two wickets in his over, dismissing Rahul Tewatia and captain Krunal Pandya without scoring. Ahmed Daniyal then removed Shashank Singh in the final over, restricting India to 88.
