India Edges Pakistan Amid Rain and Tensions at Hong Kong Sixes
The latest clash between India and Pakistan at the Hong Kong Sixes 2025 brought all the usual drama—both on and off the field. The match, held at the Mission Road Ground in Mong Kok on November 7, was rain-affected and ultimately decided by the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method, with India emerging victorious by just two runs. Despite the narrow margin, the game was filled with exciting moments, big hits, and, unsurprisingly, continued tensions between the two cricketing rivals.
India posted a competitive total of 86 for 4 in six overs, led by a spectacular performance from Robin Uthappa, who smashed 28 runs off just 11 balls, including two fours and three sixes. Pakistan’s reply started with promise, reaching 41 for 1 in the third over, thanks to brisk innings from Khawaja Nafay, who scored 18 off 9 balls, and Abdul Samad, who contributed 16 off 6 balls. Abdul Samad kept the crowd on their feet with some towering shots, including a memorable six over the bowler’s head and a couple of crisp fours. However, rain soon intervened, forcing the match to be called off and handing India the win via DLS calculations.
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Beyond the numbers, the post-match scene reflected the ongoing strain between the two nations. Continuing a trend seen in both the Men’s Asia Cup and the Women’s World Cup, the players avoided the customary handshake. As the rain poured and the broadcast ended abruptly, both teams remained in their designated areas without any interaction. This behavior has become an established norm, originating from a series of incidents during the Asia Cup 2025, which were marked by heightened political tensions following events like the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor.
During the Asia Cup, India had already beaten Pakistan in all three encounters. Following one group stage victory, Suryakumar Yadav walked straight to the dressing room without acknowledging the Pakistan players, prompting multiple complaints to the ICC by the Pakistan Cricket Board. Fines were issued to Indian players, including Haris Rauf, Suryakumar Yadav, and Jasprit Bumrah, but the avoidance of handshakes has persisted.
The Hong Kong Sixes match not only highlighted India’s narrow victory but also underscored the ongoing challenges in cricket diplomacy between the two nations. With both sides adhering to the established protocol, this clash reinforced that the sporting rivalry remains as intense off the field as it is on it. Fans were treated to thrilling cricket, but the broader tension between the teams continues to define their encounters.
In short, the match will be remembered for Uthappa’s fireworks, the rain-soaked drama, and India’s slim DLS triumph, alongside yet another chapter in the ongoing story of cricketing hostilities between India and Pakistan.
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