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India’s campaign at the Hong Kong Sixes began under the weight of high hopes. With proven hitters like Karthik, Uthappa, and Binny in the team, the format looked like their playground. Instead, it became a stage for missed chances and unexpected results.

Despite having a strong and experienced lineup, India could only manage to win one of their first four matches, a narrow two-run victory over Pakistan. This win, however, was marred by rain, which cut short the game and prevented the full 12-over contest from being played. The results were far from what many had anticipated, given the depth and experience of the Indian squad.

India’s campaign suffered a shock 27-run defeat to Kuwait in their Pool C clash. Opting to bowl first, India struggled to contain Kuwait’s explosive batting, especially Yasin Patel, who blasted 58* off 14 balls, including five sixes in the final over, lifting Kuwait to 106/5 in 6 overs.

In reply, India’s chase faltered. Despite a late charge from Abhimanyu Mithun (26 off 9), India managed 79/6 in 5.4 overs.

India lost to the UAE by four wickets. Mithun’s half-century and Karthik’s 42 lifted India to 107/3, but the rivals completed the chase without any trouble. Khalid Shah and Saghir Khan unleashed fireworks early on, smashing 42 in the first two overs as the UAE reached 111/2 in 5.5 overs.

India’s also lost to Nepal, who blasted 137/0 in 6 overs before the Men in Blue were dismissed for 45.