Hong Kong Sixes has started from 1st November. In the first match of the tournament, India had to face defeat at the hands of Pakistan. Pakistan's team achieved the target of 120 runs in 5 overs without losing any wickets. In the match, Pakistan's captain Faheem Ashraf won the toss and decided to bowl first. After which, batting first, the Indian team scored 119 runs at the loss of 2 wickets in 6 overs.
India's captain Robin Uthappa played an innings of 31 runs in 8 balls. Which included 3 fours and 3 sixes. Bharat Chipli scored the most runs from India's side. His innings of 53 runs in 16 balls was seen from his bat. Apart from him, Manoj Tiwari remained unbeaten by scoring 17 runs in 7 balls. While Kedar Jadhav was out after scoring 8 runs and Stuart Binny remained unbeaten after scoring 04 runs.
Pakistani batsmen wreaked havoc.
Pakistan's team had made a great start while chasing the target. Pakistan achieved the target in just 5 overs thanks to Muhammad Akhlaq, Asif Ali, and captain Faheem Ashraf. Akhlaq played an innings of 40 runs in 12 balls. Asif Ali retired hurt after scoring 55 runs in 14 balls. After this Captain Faheem Ashraf completed the rest of the work. Ashraf played a brilliant innings of 22 runs in just 5 balls.
next match with UAE
The Indian team has to play a match with UAE after Pakistan in the Hong Kong Sixes tournament. The Indian team will play its match with UAE on November 2. By winning this match, Team India can make it to the next round.
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