Dinesh Karthik-led India left humbled by Kuwait, UAE and Nepal at Hong Kong Sixes; Pakistan advance to Semifinals

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After a victory against Pakistan in the first match of the Hong Kong Sixes 2025, the Indian fans were hoping for a better outcome, but the Indian team has largely disappointed in the 2nd day of the competition.

In the decisive group stage match, India fell to a dismal defeat at the hands of Kuwait and are now relegated to the Bowl division. They have been eliminated from the main competition and has made a dismal start in the Bowl group as well.

India lose to Kuwait

In the Hong Kong Sixes 2025 Pool C match, India was convincingly defeated by Kuwait by 27 runs. Kuwait set a target of 107 runs, scoring 106/5 in their six overs, with captain Yasin Patel delivering a stellar all-round performance scoring 58* and taking three wickets. India's chase faltered early as key players including captain Dinesh Karthik, Robin Uthappa, and Stuart Binny fell cheaply. Despite a late attacking burst by Abhimanyu Mithun, hitting three consecutive sixes in the final over, India was bowled out for 79 in 5.4 overs.

India make a humbling start against UAE

In the first Bowl match against UAE, India were in deep trouble as well. They were 12 for 3 at one stage, but Abhimanyu Mithun's half-century and a late Dinesh Karthik surge took them to 107 runs. But in the bowling, the likes of Stuart Binny, Shahbaz Nadeem largely disappointed as UAE chased the target with a ball to spare.

India lose to Nepal

Against Nepal, India have lost the match by 92 runs. Nepal posted a massive 137 runs for no loss, and in reply, India were bowled out for just 45 runs.