India, currently the top team across all formats of the game, has struggled in the unique six-over tournament, losing their second consecutive match in the Hong Kong Sixes 2024. After an opening defeat to Pakistan, India failed to bounce back and suffered a second loss to the UAE. It’s evident that lower-ranked teams in international cricket perform better in these shorter formats, having developed specialists suited to this style of play.
Who won IND vs UAE Hong Kong Sixes match?
The UAE won the match in a thrilling, nail-biting encounter by just one run. Batting first, the UAE set a target of 130/5, with Khalid Shah scoring 42 off 10 balls and Zahoor Khan smashing 37 off 11 balls.
Stuart Binny took three wickets in his two overs, conceding 31 runs.
In India’s chase, Robin Uthappa and Binny put up a strong fight, scoring 43 off 10 balls and 44 off 11 balls respectively. However, they fell just one run short of the winning line.
IND vs UAE Playing XI
United Arab Emirates Playing 6: Asif Khan©, Khalid Shah(wk), Muhammad Zuhaib, Akif Raja, Sanchit Sharma, Zahoor Khan
Bangladesh Playing 6: Yasir Ali©(wk), Jishan Alam, Sohag Gazi, Mohammad Saifuddin, Abu Hider, Nahidul Islam
