India vs Pakistan Cricket Score, Hong Kong Sixes 2025: IND won by 2 runs by DLS method vs PAK in Mong Kok

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. Despite rain interruptions, India secured a narrow victory by 2 runs using the DLS method.

Match Progress and Key Moments

The game saw competitive exchanges, with India maintaining pressure through disciplined bowling and smart field placements.

India bowled well to restrict Pakistan to a challenging chaseable total of 86/4.
Shabaz Nadeem was introduced into the attack, aiming to slow the scoring rate.
Dinesh Karthik made a strategic move by removing pace, adjusting bowling tactics effectively.
Mithun conceded 18 runs while Pakistan opener Khwaja showed good form.
Maaz was dismissed during the Pakistani innings, adding pressure on their chase.
Stuart Binny took the new ball and contributed to India's bowling effort.

"Rain had the final laugh here, and India has won the game by 2 runs on the DLS method."

"Smart move from Dinesh Karthik to take the pace out of this innings."

The match was briefly halted due to rain, but the Indian side managed a solid spell of bowling which was crucial to defend their total.

Conclusion

Defending a low score required clever bowling changes and tactical awareness, which India demonstrated to clinch a close win.

"The only way India can stay in this contest is by picking wickets regularly."

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Author’s Summary

India won the rain-affected opener against Pakistan at the Hong Kong Sixes 2025 by tactically defending a low total using smart bowling changes.

The Indian Express — 2025-11-07