India vs Sri Lanka, Hong Kong Sixes 2025
India ended their Hong Kong Sixes 2025 campaign with a heavy 48-run loss to Sri Lanka at Mong Kok, marking their fourth straight defeat.
Match Summary
Sri Lanka dominated as their openers, Lahiru Samarakoon and Lahiru Madushanka, scored unbeaten 52 runs each, leading the team to 138 without losing a wicket in 6 overs.
India started well, but their momentum faded, finishing at 90 runs. Bharat Chipli stood out with 41 runs off 13 balls, supported by Stuart Binny’s 25 off 9.
India's Campaign Overview
- India won their opening match against Pakistan by 2 runs (DLS method).
- They then lost three consecutive matches against Kuwait, UAE, and Nepal.
- The lineup included retired players like Dinesh Karthik and Robin Uthappa.
Concerns Raised
The 48-run loss in a short 6-over match is a significant margin and has sparked doubts about India’s seriousness in the tournament.
"A 48-run defeat in a 6-over game is a huge margin, which raises questions as to whether the Indian team ever took the tournament seriously."
Indian Squad for the Tournament
- Robin Uthappa (wicketkeeper)
- Bharat Chipli
- Stuart Binny (captain)
- Priyank Panchal
- Shahbaz Nadeem
- Abhimanyu Mithun
- Dinesh Karthik
Author’s Summary: India’s underwhelming Hong Kong Sixes performance ended with a big loss to Sri Lanka, raising questions about the team's commitment and strategy.