Hong Kong Sixes 2025: Team India exits after fourth straight defeat
Team India’s campaign in the Hong Kong Sixes 2025 came to an end after suffering their fourth consecutive defeat. On Sunday, November 9, India lost their final match against Sri Lanka by 48 runs, marking a disappointing finish to their tournament.
Strong start, but the momentum faded quickly
India started the tournament on a high note with a victory over arch-rivals Pakistan, but the joy was short-lived. The team went on to lose three matches in a row on November 8.
- Against Kuwait, India lost by 27 runs in a shocking turnaround in the final overs.
- Against UAE, despite good knocks from Dinesh Karthik and Abhimanyu Mithun, bowlers failed to defend the total.
- Nepal handed India a crushing 92-run defeat after posting the tournament’s highest total (137/0), with India folding for just 45.
These losses ended India’s hopes of reaching the quarterfinals.
Defeat against Sri Lanka seals India’s fate
With regular skipper Dinesh Karthik resting, Stuart Binny led the side against Sri Lanka. Batting first, Sri Lanka posted 138 runs without losing a wicket. In reply, India managed only 90/3. Bharat Chipli (41) and Binny (25*) fought hard, but the target was too steep. None of the Indian bowlers could take a wicket.
India out, Pakistan in contention for final
With this loss, India bowed out of the tournament, while Pakistan advanced to the final race. The Hong Kong Sixes 2025 served as a lesson for India — in this fast-paced six-a-side format, even one mistake can change the game.
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