Hong Kong Sixes: India beat Pakistan by two runs; no handshakes offered

In the Hong Kong Sixes 2025, India defeated Pakistan by two runs to get off to a winning start. Rain had an impact on the Pool C match, but in an exciting conclusion on Friday at the Mong Kok Stadium, India won.

Pakistan won the toss and chose to bowl to start the game. India got off to a great start thanks to Robin Uthappa and Chipli. The former scored 28 runs off 11 balls, including two fours and three sixes. Chipli, meanwhile, scored 24 off 13, which included two maximums and two fours. India reached 86/4 in six overs, aiming for 87 runs, as Dinesh Karthik (17*) stayed undefeated.

Pakistan got off to a respectable start in the run chase, but after the third over, play was halted due to rain, and they ended up with 41/1. India won using the DLS method because the weather didn't clear.

In their opening match of the Hong Kong Sixes 2025, India's batting performance was a flawless demonstration of skill and planned aggression. Bharat Chipli and Robin Uthappa, the openers, set the tone right on by facing Pakistan's new-ball bowlers head-on.

Pakistan started their spirited chase after 87 to win. Between overs 1.4 and 2.1, Pakistan played out four straight dot balls, an unusual mistake that would ultimately prove to be crucial.

When rain returned at 41 for 1 after three overs, the DLS calculations went in India’s favour. India won by a narrow but well-earned margin of two runs after the match was cancelled with Pakistan just behind the necessary par score.

The cricket teams from India and Pakistan have faced off six times in various formats in 2025, with India emerging victorious each time. The Indian senior men's team defeated Pakistan three times in the Asia Cup 2025 and once in the Champions Trophy 2025. After defeating Pakistan in the recently concluded ICC Women's World Cup 2025, India's women's team finally won the Hong Kong Sixes today, bringing their total victories to six.

After the clash, both India and Pakistan players snubbed the customary handshakes. A source told Hindustan Times that "there was no chance of a handshake; we will follow whatever has been the norm."

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