Hong Kong Sixes: India defeat Pakistan by 2 runs under the Duckworth–Lewis method

In the Hong Kong Sixes tournament today, the much-anticipated clash between Pakistan and India was affected by rain — a situation that ultimately worked in India’s favor, handing Pakistan a narrow defeat.

Under the captaincy of Mohammad Abbas, Pakistan won the toss and chose to field first, inviting India to bat.

today, the match between Pakistan and India was washed out due to rain, which worked in India’s favor and resulted in Pakistan’s defeat.

Batting first, India scored 86 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in their allotted 6 overs. Pakistan’s Mohammad Shehzad took two wickets in his two overs.

Chasing a target of 87 runs in 6 overs, Pakistan reached 41 runs for the loss of 1 wicket in 3 overs before rain interrupted play.

As the rain did not stop, the match was decided by the Duckworth–Lewis method, under which India were declared winners by 2 runs.

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