Pakistan beat India by six wickets to secure a spot in the quarter-finals of the Hong Kong Sixes, with Asif Ali’s powerful 50 leading the chase.
Pakistan Beat India to Secure Quarter-Final Spot
Pakistan beat India by six wickets to move to the quarterfinals of the Hong Kong Sixes, owing to Asif Ali’s outstanding batting performance. Asif scored a blazing 50, his second half-century of the campaign. His innings, which included two boundaries and seven soaring sixes, laid the groundwork for Pakistan’s dominating chase. The victory highlights Pakistan’s unblemished record, with two consecutive wins without losing a wicket.
Pakistan beat India with an excellent start, setting a target of 120 in only six overs. Opening with Mohammad Akhlaq, Asif Ali wasted no time in throwing strong shots to keep the chase moving. Akhlaq started cautiously but quickly found his stride, scoring 40 runs off 12 balls, including three boundaries and four sixes.
As Pakistan beat India, the team’s captain, Faheem Ashraf, concluded the chase with style. Faheem’s rapid cameo of 22 runs off only five balls ensured a successful end, earning the victory with plenty of time remaining. Pakistan’s bowlers had previously restricted India to 119 runs, with Faheem making an impression by taking two wickets in two overs.
Bharat Chipli, India’s best scorer, gave a competitive total of 53 off 16 balls, including six boundaries and four sixes. However, Pakistan’s aggressive batting show eventually outperformed his efforts.
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