{
  "id": 17354251,
  "title": "UAE beat India and Pakistan, reach Hong Kong Sixes Cup semifinals",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/uae-beat-india-and-pakistan-reach-hong-kong-sixes-cup-semifinals",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-31T06:16:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/uae-beat-india-and-pakistan-reach-hong-kong-sixes-cup-semifinals-1.500730492"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the Hong Kong Sixes 2026, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) secured their place in the cup's semi-finals after overcoming both India and Pakistan. Group C saw the UAE beat India by six wickets and Pakistan in their opening match, both victories propelling them to the next stage of the competition.\n\nIndia posted a modest score of 94-6 in their six overs, with top-scorer Rahul Tripathi contributing 24 off seven balls and T Natarajan scoring 38 from 14 deliveries. Krunal Pandya, the captain of India, added 15 off eight balls.\n\nPakistan's captain Abbas Afridi led the bowling attack with three wickets, while Zahid Ali and Mohammed Faraazuddin each claimed a wicket for the UAE. The UAE's captain Khalid Shah and Ansh Tandon formed an unbeaten opening partnership, Shah scoring 52 off 14 balls and Tandon matching him with 39 off 12 deliveries.\n\nThe UAE had previously secured a one-wicket victory over Pakistan, with Shah once again being the standout performer, scoring 71 off 20 balls while chasing 107 in six overs. Pakistan's captain Afridi scored 53 off 13 deliveries.\n\nThe 12-team competition is divided into four groups of three, with group winners advancing to the semi-finals. The semi-finals will be held on Saturday, after which the final will take place on Sunday. Australia, who topped Group A, will face the UAE in the semi-final to determine the eventual winner.",
  "summary": "Dubai: The UAE continued their impressive run at the Hong Kong Sixes 2026 by defeating India by six wickets on Saturday, completing a Group C double after beating Pakistan in their opening match. The results secured their place in the Cup semi-finals, where they will face Australia. India posted 94-6 in their six overs after being asked to bat. Rahul Tripathi top-scored with 24 off seven balls,…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Hong Kong Sixes 2026: India Suffers Back-To-Back Defeats After UAE Beats Men In Blue By Chasing 95-Run Target Without Losing A Wicket",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/hong-kong-sixes-2026-india-suffers-back-to-back-defeats-after-uae",
        "published": "2026-10-31T05:33:55.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}