Pakistan beat India by four wickets at the Hong Kong Sixes, completing their chase in just 3.5 overs. Opener Khawaja Nafay led the reply with 41 from 12 balls, while captain Abbas Afridi contributed 35 in the Group C encounter at Mission Road Ground.
Nafay leads Pakistan's rapid chase
Nafay hit two fours and five sixes during his innings as Pakistan pursued India's six-over total of 88. Afridi's 35 provided the other major contribution to the successful chase.
Abdul Samad finished unbeaten on seven, with Irfan Khan not out on six. Pakistan reached the target before the end of the fourth over to seal the four-wicket victory.
Shashank's 40 anchors India's innings
Earlier, Afridi won the toss and chose to field. India scored 88 from their allotted six overs, with Shashank Singh making 40 off 11 deliveries.
Singh's innings included two fours and five sixes. Among Pakistan's bowlers, Samad took two wickets while conceding 10 runs in his one over.
- Abdul Samad: two wickets for 10 runs in one over.
- Ahmed Daniyal: one wicket.
- Muhammad Shahzad: one wicket.
