India vs Pakistan Hong Kong Sixes 2026 | Hong Kong, Oct. 30: India raced to 68/1 in four overs against Pakistan in their Group C clash at the Hong Kong Sixes 2026 on Friday. Shashank Singh smashed three sixes and a four to accelerate India’s innings after Rahul Tripathi’s dismissal.
Pakistan won the toss and elected to field at the Mission Road Ground. India opened with Nitish Rana and Rahul Tripathi, aiming to build on their two-run victory over Pakistan in the previous edition.
Tripathi started aggressively, striking boundaries despite an early struggle against Pakistan’s slower deliveries. India reached 11/0 after the first over, with both openers contributing to the quick start.
India vs Pakistan Hong Kong Sixes 2026 | Shashank Singh Attacks After Rahul Tripathi Falls
Pakistan made its breakthrough in the second over through Muhammad Shahzad. Tripathi attempted a pull shot, but Abdul Samad completed a diving catch at deep square leg.
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Tripathi departed for nine off five balls, including two fours. However, Shashank Singh immediately shifted the momentum with an attacking start.
The Punjab Kings batter struck a four and two sixes off his first three deliveries. India reached 33/1 after two overs, putting pressure on Pakistan’s bowling attack.
Nitish Rana then attacked Pakistan captain Abbas Afridi in the third over. He launched an upper cut for six but struggled to connect with subsequent deliveries.
India advanced to 44/1 after three overs. Shashank took charge in the fourth over against Irfan, hitting consecutive sixes straight down the ground.
He added two runs before launching another six over the 50-metre boundary. Shashank then finished the over with a clever lofted shot past the wicketkeeper for four.
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India’s score climbed to 68/1 after four overs. With two overs remaining in the six-over innings, India looked well placed to post a competitive total.
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