HONG KONG: Defending champions Pakistan defeated arch-rivals India by four wickets in a one-sided encounter at the Hong Kong Sixes tournament, chasing a target of 89 runs in just 3.5 overs with two wickets down.
Pakistan’s bowlers delivered a disciplined performance, restricting India to 88 runs in their six-over innings. The Indian batters struggled to accelerate against Pakistan’s bowling attack.
In reply, Pakistan captain Abbas Afridi and Khawaja Nafay launched an aggressive assault, turning the contest into a one-sided affair. Pakistan scored 31 runs in the opening over, with Afridi smashing five consecutive sixes.
Abbas Afridi scored a blistering 35 off just eight deliveries, while Khawaja Nafay remained instrumental in the chase with an explosive 41 off 12 balls.
Pakistan made one change to their lineup for the match, bringing in Muhammad Shahzad in place of Saad Masood.
Earlier in the tournament, Pakistan had suffered a narrow one-wicket defeat against the United Arab Emirates in their opening match.