Shah's 14-Ball Fifty Powers UAE Past India Into Hong Kong Sixes Cup Semi-Finals

The United Arab Emirates completed a perfect Group C campaign at the Hong Kong Sixes in stunning fashion on Saturday, chasing down India's 94 without losing a wicket to reach the Cup semi-finals. India, bowled out in effect at 94 for six from their six overs despite T Natarajan's 38 off 14 balls, watched as captain Khalid Shah and Ansh Tandon made a mockery of the target. Shah hammered an unbeaten 52 from just 14 deliveries, striking three fours and six sixes, while Tandon finished 39 not out off 12 balls as the UAE reached 97 without loss in only 4.2 overs. Zahid Ali had earlier taken three wickets and was named player of the match. The result means the UAE, who had already beaten Pakistan by one wicket on the opening day, finish top of Group C with two wins and will face Australia in the first Cup semi-final. Pakistan, despite their win over India, drop into the Plate competition, while India finish bottom of the group and head for the Bowl semi-finals against England. For the tournament's giant-killers, the dream of a main trophy remains very much alive.