India defeated Pakistan by 2 runs via the DLS method after rain halted the Pool C match at Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground, Hong Kong.
Batting first, India scored 86/4 in 6 overs. Robin Uthappa top scored with 28 runs and Bharat Chipli contributed 24 runs.
Chasing a target of 87, Pakistan reached 41/1 in 3 overs before the rain stopped the play. Abdul Samad showed aggressive batting with a huge six and two fours off Shahbaz Nadeem in the third over.
Pakistan ended their group stage with one win and one loss after this match.
Rain affected the tournament, with the first two games abandoned before this match was interrupted. Eventually, India were awarded the win by 2 runs under the DLS method due to weather interruption.
Author’s summary: India narrowly beat Pakistan in a rain-affected Hong Kong Sixes match, showcasing key performances before weather forced an early end via the DLS method.