India delivered a power-packed batting performance against the UAE in their second Bowl Match at the Hong Kong Sixes 2025, posting a formidable 107/3 in six overs at the Mission Road Ground, Mong Kok.
Skipper Dinesh Karthik showcased his trademark aggressive flair, smashing an unbeaten 42 off just 14 balls with four fours and four sixes, striking at an explosive 300.00 strike rate. His clean hitting in the final overs lifted India to a commanding total after a shaky start.
Abhimanyu Mithun played a vital role at the top, blasting 50 off 16 balls (4 fours, 5 sixes) before retiring hurt. His counterattack shifted the momentum back in India’s favour after early wickets fell in quick succession.
India lost Bharath Chipli (4), Stuart Binny (0), and Priyank Panchal (0) early, leaving the side reeling at 12/3 before Mithun and Karthik’s fireworks took charge. Shahbaz Nadeem chipped in with a brisk 5 off 2 balls*, ensuring India ended the innings strongly at a run rate of 17.83.
Among UAE bowlers, Nilansh Keswani impressed with 2 for 11 in two overs, while Ansh Tandon claimed one wicket. Others came under pressure, with Muhammad Arfan and Saghir Khan conceding 28 runs apiece in their overs.
India’s final five overs produced a staggering 102 runs, underscoring their dominance in the short-format spectacle and setting a tough target for the UAE.
India Innings Summary (6 overs – 107/3):
- Dinesh Karthik (c & wk): 42* (14, 4×4, 4×6)
- Abhimanyu Mithun: 50 (16, 4×4, 5×6) retired hurt
- Shahbaz Nadeem: 5* (2)
- Nilansh Keswani: 2/11 (2 overs)
- Ansh Tandon: 1/14 (1 over)
Fall of wickets: 4-1 (Chipli), 4-2 (Binny), 12-3 (Panchal)
