Pakistan delivered a explosive performance in the Hong Kong Sixes 2026 group stage, ruthlessly chasing down India’s target of 89 runs in just 23 deliveries (3.5 overs) to claim a dominant four-wicket victory at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground.
Batting first after losing the toss, India managed 88/5 in their allotted six overs, propelled by Shashank Singh’s blistering 40 off 11 balls. However, India’s high-profile all-rounder Krunal Pandya endured a disappointing outing, falling for a golden duck on the single ball he faced before proving costly with the ball.
In response, Pakistan’s top order unleashed an relentless assault. Khawaja Nafay hammered 41 off 12 balls (including five sixes), while Abbas Afridi chipped in with a lightning 35 off just 8 deliveries. Capitalizing on Krunal Pandya’s lone over—which leaked 31 runs without a wicket—Pakistan completed the target with 13 balls to spare, underlining their credentials as tournament favorites in Hong Kong.
Match Summary
| Detail | Information |
| Fixture | India vs. Pakistan (Group Stage) |
| Tournament | Hong Kong Sixes 2026 |
| Scores | IND: 88/5 (6.0 ov) | PAK: 91/2 (3.5 ov) |
| Top Performers | PAK: Khawaja Nafay (41), Abbas Afridi (35* & Player of the Match) IND: Shashank Singh (40) |
| Result | Pakistan won by 4 wickets (13 balls left) |
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