India or Pakistan match arranged in the Hong Kong Sixes on October 30, but the match became a contoversal beyond the cricket field. Pakistan wins by four wickets, while Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's congratulatory post triggered reactions across social media.
India Scored 88 in Six Overs
Pakistan chose to bowl first. after wining toss. India scored 88 runs for five wickets in six overs. India's top scorer was Shashank Singh, he hit 40 runs five sixes in just 11 balls, Nitish Rana added 19 runs,Rahul Tripathi scored nine. The rest of the batting line-up could not build a big total.
Pakistan Chase the Target in 3.5 Overs
Pakistan made a powerful start to the chase. Captain Abbas Afridi smashed 35 runs from only eight deliveries, Afridi hit five sixes in an over bowled by Krunal Pandya, Khawaja Nafay scored an 41 off 12 balls putting India under immediate pressure. Pakistan reached 91.2 in just 3.5 overs to win the match by four wickets.
The result was significant for Pakistan, especially after their earlier one-wicket defeat against the United Arab Emirates in the tournament.
Why Did Shehbaz Sharif Face Trolling?
After pakistan wins,their Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated the team through a post on X. He praised the players and also acknowledged the efforts of Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi.
but his post attracted criticism and sarcastic reactions from some Indian cricket fans. Several users questioned the level of celebration over a Hong Kong Sixes match.
Another detail also caught attention: Sharif described the India match as Pakistan's opening clash, although Pakistan had already played against the UAE earlier that day.
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra also reacted sarcastically, pointing out Pakistan's earlier defeat against the UAE and questioning the Prime Minister's post.
What's the Hong Kong Sixes Tournament?
Unlike regular international cricket, the Hong Kong Sixes is a fast paced six a side format. making matches shorter and more aggressive.Each team plays six over.
The tournament focuses on entertainment and attacking cricket with batters often taking greater risks. It is different from such as the ODI World Cup or Asia Cup.The India-Pakistan match once again showed how even a short-format cricket contest can attract attention because of the rivalry between the two teams.
