Pakistan Topple India in Hong Kong Sixes Thriller

Pakistan claimed one of the Hong Kong Sixes' marquee scalps on Friday, beating India by four wickets in a fast-moving group game at the Mission Road Ground in Mong Kok. India batted first and posted 88 for five from their six overs, a total that looked competitive in the six-a-side format but never quite felt safe. Pakistan's reply was brisk and confident, reaching 91 for two in just 3.5 overs to seal the win with time to spare. The result gave the tournament one of its headline moments, with the arch-rivals meeting in a format built for big hitting and rapid swings of momentum. Pakistan had earlier felt the other side of a close finish on the opening day, edged out by one wicket by the UAE, so the win over India was a timely response. India, meanwhile, will rue a batting effort that never truly accelerated, leaving their bowlers too little to defend against a side chasing with freedom. In a six-over game there is nowhere to hide, and Pakistan's batters took full advantage, finding the boundary often enough to keep the required rate under control from the start. The win keeps Pakistan firmly in the mix as the tournament moves toward its decisive stages.