Pakistan thrash India in Hong Kong Sixes 2026
Pakistan registered a convincing victory over arch-rivals India in the Hong Kong Sixes tournament, chasing down a target of 89 runs in just four overs. Batting first, India were bowled out for 88 in their allotted six overs, with Shashank Singh top-scoring with a fighting 40 off 11 deliveries, featuring two fours and five sixes. […]
Pakistan secured a victory over India in the opening match of the Hong Kong Sixes 2026. India batted first and was bowled out for 88 runs in six overs, according to the Daily Times. Shashank Singh led the Indian scoring with 40 runs from 11 deliveries, including two fours and five sixes.
The Daily Times reports that Pakistan chased the target of 89 in four overs, while Gulf News states the target was reached in 3.5 overs at the Mission Road Ground. In the Gulf News account, the four-wicket win was led by Khawaja Nafay, who scored 41 off 12 balls, and captain Abbas Afridi, who scored 35 from eight deliveries.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated the national team and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on X, specifically praising PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi for his efforts in preparing the players. Pakistan has won the Hong Kong Sixes tournament six times, including the 2025 edition.
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