IND vs PAK Highlights, Hong Kong Sixes 2025: India win by 2 runs (DLS method)

India clinch victory by 2 runs via the DLS method as rain ends the match early. A solid all-round show gives Dinesh Karthik’s side a memorable win over Pakistan.

Rain has stopped play at Mission Road Ground just as the chase was heating up. Pakistan were 41 for 1 after three overs when the drizzle forced the players off.

SIX! Abdul Samad goes after Nadeem and connects cleanly. Slightly short and wide outside off, he muscles it straight over the bowler’s head for a powerful hit. PAK 41/1 in (3)

FOUR! Much-needed runs for Pakistan after four dot balls. A slider from Shahbaz Nadeem drifts down leg and brushes Abdul Samad’s bat before racing past the keeper to the boundary. India still keeping the pressure on. PAK 29/1 in (2.2)

OUT! Stuart Binny provides the breakthrough for India. He goes fuller and wider outside off, and Maaz Sadaqat miscues his shot high into the air. Dinesh Karthik runs across from midwicket and takes a brilliant catch. Pakistan lose their first wicket after a quick start. PAK 24/1 in (1.2)

SIX! Khawaja Nafay joins the fun with a stylish pick-up shot. Mithun goes full at the pads and Nafay whips it effortlessly over deep square leg. Pakistan collect 18 from the first over. PAK 18/0 in (1)

SIX! Poor delivery from Mithun and Maaz Sadaqat makes him pay. A full toss outside off and he lofts it cleanly over the covers for a big hit. Pakistan off to a brisk start in the chase. PAK 12/0 in (0.4)

The chase is underway as Maaz Sadaqat and Khawaja step out to open for Pakistan. Abhimanyu Mithun takes the new ball for India.

India finish their innings at 86 for 4 after an action-packed six overs. Uthappa and Chipli provided the early fireworks while Karthik added crucial runs late on. Pakistan will now need 87 to win in their chase.

SIX! Fortune favours India as Karthik top edges a short ball that sails over the keeper and clears the rope. Maaz Sadaqat can’t believe it but the runs keep coming for India. IND 85/3 in (5.3)

OUT! Chipli’s quickfire knock comes to an end. After hammering Abdul Samad for two fours and a massive six, he miscues a fuller slower ball over extra cover. Maaz Sadaqat settles under it and takes a safe catch. A lively innings from Chipli gives India solid momentum. IND 73/3 in (4.5)

FOUR! Dinesh Karthik gets going in style. A full delivery on off and he smartly opens the bat-face to guide it past the infield on the off side. Perfect placement and timing from the skipper. IND 57/2 in (3.5)

OUT! Two in the over for Muhammad Shahzad. A clever slower ball around off and Binny mistimes his shot straight back to the bowler. Shahzad takes a sharp catch off his own bowling to leave India in a spot of bother after a brisk start. IND 46/2 in (2.5)

OUT! Muhammad Shahzad strikes and removes the big fish. A length ball on middle nips in sharply as Uthappa looks to flick across the line but misses. He’s trapped in front after a blistering knock that gave India a flying start. IND 42/1 in (2.3)

SIX! Uthappa is in a different league today. A fuller delivery outside off and he opens the bat-face beautifully to slice it over third man. Smart cricket and effortless timing from the experienced batter. IND 41/0 in (2.2)