Hong Kong (Sports Desk): The United Arab Emirates (UAE) defeated India by 6 wickets in a one-sided encounter at the Hong Kong Sixes tournament, eliminating them from the event.
In the Group C match played at Mission Road Ground, the UAE won the toss and invited India to bat first. India scored 94 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in the allotted 6 overs. Natarajan scored 38 off 14 balls, while Rahul Tripathi made 24 off 7 deliveries.
For the UAE, Zahid Ali took 3 wickets, while Muhammad Farooq and Muhammad Faraz claimed 1 wicket each.
In reply, the UAE chased down the target of 95 without losing a wicket in just 4.2 overs. Captain Khalid Shah remained unbeaten on 52 off 14 balls, hitting 3 fours and 6 sixes, while Ansh Tandon scored an unbeaten 39 off 12 deliveries, including 5 sixes and 2 fours.
Following this defeat, India's hopes of reaching the semi-finals of the Hong Kong Sixes Cup came to an end, while the UAE secured their second consecutive victory in Group C.