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India Edge Pakistan on DLS in Rain‑Hit Hong Kong Sixes Opener

The six‑a‑side tournament runs in Hong Kong through November 9 with 12 teams split into four pools.

Overview

  • India posted 86 for 4 to set a target of 87, with Robin Uthappa top‑scoring at 28 off 11 as Mohammad Shahzad claimed two wickets for Pakistan.
  • Pakistan reached 41 for 1 after three overs before rain stopped play, and the DLS calculation awarded India a two‑run victory.
  • The Pool C clash was played at Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground after Pakistan had earlier defeated Kuwait in their opening game.
  • Dinesh Karthik is leading an India squad of experienced former internationals and domestic veterans, with Ravichandran Ashwin ruled out due to a knee injury.
  • Hong Kong Sixes uses six‑over innings before progressing to quarterfinals and beyond, and matches are carried in India on Sony Sports Ten 5 with streaming on FanCode.