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In a thrilling encounter at the Mission Road Ground in Mong Kok, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) pulled off a stunning upset over Dinesh Karthik-led Team India in the ongoing Hong Kong Sixes 2025 tournament. The UAE side, led by captain Khalid Shah, chased down India’s total of 107 with one ball to spare, registering a memorable four-wicket victory and marking India’s second consecutive defeat in the competition.
Abhimanyu Mithun and Dinesh Karthik shine with the bat for India
After being asked to bat first, India posted a competitive 107/3 in six overs, riding on a brisk partnership between Abhimanyu Mithun and skipper Dinesh Karthik. Mithun was in sublime touch, smashing a quickfire 50 runs, while Karthik anchored the innings with an unbeaten 42. Their efforts gave India a strong platform, but the score ultimately proved insufficient against UAE’s counterattack.
Khalid Shah leads UAE’s fearless chase
Chasing 108 for victory, UAE captain Khalid came out all guns blazing, displaying breathtaking power-hitting from the very start. He hammered the Indian bowlers to all parts of the ground, scoring a scintillating 50 off just 14 balls, which included four fours and five towering sixes. His fearless approach set the tone for UAE’s innings and kept the required rate within reach.
Despite losing a couple of wickets, UAE remained composed, crossing the finish line at 111/2 in 5.5 overs. Khalid’s heroics earned him the Player of the Match award, as his innings became the defining moment of the contest.
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India’s campaign in trouble after consecutive defeats
This defeat marks India’s second straight loss in the Hong Kong Sixes 2025, following their earlier setback against Kuwait by 27 runs. With this result, Karthik’s men find themselves in a precarious position and will need to regroup quickly if they hope to advance further in the tournament. For UAE, this victory will go down as one of their most memorable performances on a global stage, showcasing their growing confidence and potential in the shorter formats.
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