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Hong Kong Sixes 2025: In a rain-affected match on Friday, India secured a two-run win over Pakistan in their first match of the Hong Kong Sixes 2025 at Mission Road Ground in Mong Kok. In the first innings, India scored 86 runs for the loss of 4 wickets after 6 overs. Pakistan, in response, could manage 41 runs for the loss of 1 wicket as rain ended the match abruptly. India were declared winners by 2 runs by virtue of the DLS method.

India's Priyank Panchal, who is in the squad for the ongoing tournament, took to his official X account to share a picture from the ground and posted a caption, which has gone viral on the app.

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“Defeated Pakistan. Business as usual," Panchal captioned his post.

Notably, Panchal, who announced his retirement from first-class Cricket, was not part of the playing XI against Pakistan.

After an action-packed opening day at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground, the stage is set for another thrilling day of six-a-side cricket at the Hong Kong Sixes 2025.

Saturday's fixtures will see key group encounters and knockout matches, as teams battle for a place in the quarterfinals.

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India's victory over Pakistan, powered by Robin Uthappa's brisk 28 and Stuart Binny's economical spell, kept them in the race early on. Afghanistan registered two convincing wins, led by Gulbadin Naib and Karim Janat, while Australia cruised past the UAE in just three overs. Bangladesh also impressed with a 14-run win over Sri Lanka.

India faced a defeat at the hands of Kuwait by 27 runs on Saturday. They will face Nepal in their upcoming match.

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