India beats Bangladesh for first win at Hong Kong Sixes 2026
India chased down 117 and secured their only tournament win with a five-wicket victory.
India won their only match of the Hong Kong Sixes, defeating Bangladesh by five wickets in the 11th-place playoff. Chasing 117, Shashank Singh scored an unbeaten 50 off 15 balls while Rahul Tripathi contributed 32 off 12.
Bangladesh's captain Abu Hider Rony led the innings with an unbeaten 62 off just 18 deliveries at a strike rate of 344.44. Hong Kong Sixes is a six-a-side format where teams play six overs per innings, making explosive batting crucial.
Once five batters are dismissed, the sixth continues alone. India had lost their previous group and knockout matches against Pakistan, UAE, and England.
- 333.33, 50 not out off 15 balls
- Shashank Singh's strike rate
- 3 wickets for 25 runs in 2 overs
- Krunal Pandya
- Mission Road Ground, Mong Kok, Hong Kong
- Match venue
Why it mattersIndia's first tournament win comes after a disappointing group stage, salvaging something from their Hong Kong Sixes campaign.
AustraliaAustralian cricket fans watching the tournament saw India secure their only victory after early group-stage exits.
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