India defeated Pakistan once again in a thrilling encounter at the Hong Kong Sixes 2025, securing a narrow victory by 2 runs via the Duckworth-Lewis method.
This victory marks India's continued dominance
over Pakistan in 2025, following three wins against Pakistan in the Asia Cup earlier in the year and a comprehensive triumph in the Women's Cricket World Cup.
India vs Pakistan, Hong Kong Sixes 2025
India scored 86 for 4 in 6 overs at Mission Road Ground, Mong Kok, thanks to a blistering start by Robin Uthappa, who scored 28 runs off 11 balls including 3 sixes and 2 fours.
Bharat Chipli contributed 24 runs, and Captain Dinesh Karthik finished unbeaten with 17 off 6 balls to bolster the total. Pakistan's bowler Muhammad Shahzad impressed by taking two key wickets of Uthappa and Stuart Binny within a single over. Despite a promising chase led by Khawaja Nafay and Abdul Samad, Pakistan fell short, finishing 41 for 1 in 3 overs with the match curtailed by rain.
India have now beaten Pakistan five times in a row in less than two months, 54 days to be precise.
India won 3 Matches against Pakistan in Asia Cup
India's latest win at Hong Kong Sixes adds to their impressive streak against Pakistan in 2025. In the Asia Cup 2025, India defeated Pakistan three times: twice in the group stages and the Super 4 stage before clinching the title in a tense final in Dubai with a 5-wicket victory.
The final saw India bowl Pakistan out for 146, with key contributions from Kuldeep Yadav with 4 wickets, and a strong innings from Tilak Varma, who scored unbeaten 69 runs. This win gave India their ninth Asia Cup title, continuing a pattern of dominance over Pakistan in high-profile encounters during the year.
Women's World Cup 2025 - India vs Pakistan
India's women's cricket team also continued their winning streak against Pakistan in the Women's World Cup 2025 with a commanding 88-run victory at Colombo. Kranti Goud starred with a three-wicket haul while Richa Ghosh played a crucial innings of 35 runs. India has now won all twelve ODI matches against Pakistan in women's cricket, reinforcing their superiority across formats and genders in 2025.
India's consistent success across men's and women's cricket against Pakistan in 2025 not only highlights the competitive edge but also the domination of India over their arch rivals.
