UAE crushes India in Hong Kong Sixes to top group
UAE defeated India in the Hong Kong Sixes cricket tournament, chasing down India's 94 in under five overs.
India collapsed to 94 for 6 in their Group C match on Saturday, losing to UAE, who raced to victory in just 4.2 overs without losing a wicket. India had a disastrous start, losing three wickets in the first 1.2 overs.
T Natarajan's 38 from 14 balls helped India post a total, but it was not enough. UAE's captain Khalid Shah struck 52 not out off 14 balls, with three fours and six sixes, to seal the win.
The defeat left India finishing last in their group, while UAE topped the table ahead of Pakistan.
- 94 for 6 in six overs
- India's total
- 4.2 overs without losing a wicket
- UAE's winning overs
- 52 not out off 14 balls (3 fours, 6 sixes)
- Khalid Shah score
- 38 off 14 balls
- T Natarajan score
Why it mattersThe loss keeps India's tournament alive only in the Bowl semi-final, while UAE advances to the Cup semi-final.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect, though Australia faces UAE in the Cup semi-final of the same tournament.
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