NEW DELHI: India crashed out of the Hong Kong Sixes tournament after suffering three straight defeats, while Australia and Pakistan booked their spots in the semifinals on Saturday.

In a do-or-die Pool C clash against Kuwait, India fell short by 27 runs to finish third in the group. Kuwait topped the table, followed by Pakistan in second place.

Chasing a target of 107, India managed only 79 for 6, with Kuwait's Yasin Patel starring with figures of 3 for 23. The defeat meant Pakistan and Kuwait progressed to the quarterfinals, while India were relegated to the 'Bowl' matches.

Later, Pakistan defeated South Africa by five wickets to seal their place in the semifinals.

India's woes persisted in the 'Bowl' stage as they suffered another defeat, this time against the UAE. Despite explosive cameos from Abhimanyu Mithun (50 off 16) and Dinesh Karthik (42 off 14), India couldn't defend a total of 108. UAE's Khalid Shah stole the show with a stunning 50 off just 14 balls, guiding his team to a four-wicket victory.

In their final outing, India endured a heavy 92-run loss to Nepal, capping off a disappointing campaign.

Nepal posted a massive 137 for no loss in six overs, and then restricted India to 45 for 6. Rashid Khan starred for Nepal by scoring 55 off 17 deliveries and taking three wickets.

Meanwhile, Australia powered into the semifinals with a 54-run win over Bangladesh, thanks to half-centuries from Ben McDermott (51 off 14) and skipper Alex Ross (50 off 11), while Chris Green picked up 3/32.

Pakistan defeated South Africa by five wickets to make the last-four grade.

After South Africa posted 102/3, Pakistan chased down the target in 3.5 overs, with Abdul Samad smashing 50 off 10 balls.

Australia will take on Pakistan in the first semifinal on November 9, while India will play their final 'Bowl' fixture against Sri Lanka.

(With PTI Inputs)