In an exciting meeting at the Mission Road Ground in Mong Kok, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) pulled off a superb upset against Dinesh Karthik Team India in progress Hong Kong Six 2025 tournament. The UAE team, led by captain Khalid Shahchased down India’s total of 107 with a ball to spare, registering a memorable four-wicket victory and marking India’s second consecutive defeat in the competition.
Abhimanyu Mithun and Dinesh Karthik shine with the bat for India
After being asked to bat first, India posted a competitive score of 107/3 in six overs, relying on a dynamic partnership between Abhimanyu Mithun and captain Dinesh Karthik. Mithun was in sublime touch, smashing a quickfire 50, while Karthik anchored the innings with an unbeaten 42. Their efforts gave India a strong platform, but the score ultimately proved insufficient against the UAE counter-attack.
Khalid Shah leads UAE’s fearless pursuit
Chasing 108 for victory, UAE captain Khalid went all out, displaying breathtaking striking power from the start. He hammered the Indian bowlers in all parts of the field, scoring a scintillating 50 off just 14 balls, including four fours and five towering sixes. His fearless approach set the tone for the UAE’s innings and kept the required pace within reach.
Despite losing a few wickets, UAE remained calm, crossing the line at 111/2 in 5.5 overs. Khalid’s exploits earned him the Player of the Match award, with his innings becoming the defining moment of the competition.
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Indian campaign in trouble after back-to-back defeats
The defeat marks India’s second consecutive defeat in the 2025 Hong Kong Sixes, following their previous setback against Kuwait by 27 races. With this result, Karthik’s men find themselves in a precarious position and will need to regroup quickly if they hope to progress further in the tournament. For the UAE, this victory will go down as one of their most memorable performances on the world stage, demonstrating their growing confidence and potential in the shorter formats.
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