Team India defeated Pakistan once again to kick start their Hong Kong Sixes campaign on Friday. In a rain curtailed match, Dinesh Karthik-led side secured a by two runs on the DLS method.
Robin Uthappa and Bharat Chipli gave India a strong start after being put into bat by Pakistan. Uthappa top scored with 28 runs off 11 balls, packed with two fours and three sixes. Captain Dinesh Karthik (17*) remained unbeaten as India reached 86/4 in six overs.
Pakistan had a good start in the run-chase, but rain arrived and play was stopped after the third over, as they got to 41/1. However, rain intervened and India secured a 2-run win.
Pakistan won the toss and put India into bat. Robin Uthappa rolled back the years with a breezy cameo to put India in command. Chipli played a fine supporting hand, scoring 24 of 13 deliveries. Dinesh Karthik added the finishing touches to the innings, scoring 17 in just six deliveries, with 2 boundaries and a six. India posted 86/4 in their 6 overs.
In response, Pakistan got off to a flyer themselves with a with Abhimanyu Mithun conceding 18 in his first over. India struck back with Stuart Binny who dismissed Maaz Sadaqat. Binny conceded just 7 in his over, which eventually turned out to be crucial. Abdul Samad picked 16 off Shahbaz Nadeem, poising Pakistan well at 41/1 in 3 overs.
However, rain intervened and the match did not continue further. As per DLS, India were 2 runs ahead and secured a win to add crucial points to their tally. India will face Kuwait in their final group game on Saturday in Mong Kok.
Pakistan meanwhile clinched a 4-wicket win over Kuwait earlier in the day. The Men in Green chased down 123, with captain Abbas Afridi scoring a whirlwind 55 off just 12 balls, with one four and eight sixes.
