Fri Nov 01 15:19:42 UTC 2024: ## Pakistan Thrashes India in Hong Kong Sixes Tournament
**Hong Kong:** In a thrilling encounter at the Hong Kong Sixes Tournament, Pakistan dominated India, securing a convincing 6-wicket victory. This win propels Pakistan into the quarter-finals, having won both their group stage matches.
India, batting first, amassed a respectable 119 runs in their allotted 5 overs, thanks to impressive performances from Robin Uthappa (31 runs off 8 balls) and Bharat Chippli (53 runs off 16 balls). However, Pakistan’s chase was nothing short of sensational.
Muhammad Akhlaq (40 runs off 12 balls) and Asif Ali (55 runs off 14 balls) put on a dazzling display of aggressive batting, but both retired hurt before reaching the finish line. Captain Faheem Ashraf stepped up, smashing 22 runs off just 5 balls to seal the victory for Pakistan. Notably, Pakistan remains undefeated in the tournament, having also defeated UAE without losing a single wicket.
Both India and Pakistan were placed in Pool C of the Hong Kong Sixes Tournament. Pakistan’s victory places them comfortably in the quarter-finals, while India, currently second in their pool, will need to defeat UAE in their final group stage match to secure their spot in the knockout rounds.
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