India vs Pakistan Cricket Score: Hong Kong Sixes 2025
The Indian team faced Pakistan in the opening match of the Hong Kong Sixes tournament on Friday. Weather played a crucial role, and the game ended with India winning by 2 runs using the DLS method.
Match Highlights
- The match started with promising play from both sides, but rain interrupted the game before all overs could be completed.
- India bowled well, applying pressure with consistent overs and clever bowling changes led by Dinesh Karthik.
- Pakistani bowler Shabaz Nadeem was introduced strategically to slow down the scoring rate.
- Pakistan’s opener Khwaja showed good form during the chase.
- Defending a low total of 86 runs, India’s bowling had to be sharp and tactical.
- Stuart Binny took the new ball from the other end while Pakistan’s Maaz fell during the chase.
Play Suspension and Result
Due to rain, play was stopped, and the result was decided by the DLS method, favoring India by 2 runs.
“Well, rain has the final laugh here, and India has won the game by 2 runs on the DLS method.”
Despite the low target, Pakistan showed fight, but India’s consistent wickets and tight bowling secured the victory.
Key Takeaways
- India’s strategy to control the run rate and take wickets regularly proved effective.
- Pakistan restricted India to a modest score but could not chase it due to interruptions and sharp Indian bowling.
Stay tuned for more live updates and exciting matches from the Hong Kong Sixes 2025.
Author’s Summary: India clinched a narrow victory over Pakistan in the rain-affected Hong Kong Sixes opener, showcasing smart bowling and strategic gameplay under challenging conditions.
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The Indian Express — 2025-11-08