Hong Kong, November 8, 2025 – India faced a shocking start in their Pool C clash against Kuwait in the Hong Kong Sixes 2025, losing three crucial wickets early in their chase of 107. The match began at 6:40 AM IST at the Mission Road Ground, Mong Kok.

Kuwait had earlier posted a total of 106/5 in their 6 overs, with Priyank Panchal conceding 32 runs in the final over. Yasin Patel was the star performer for Kuwait, smashing five consecutive sixes off Panchal in the final over to reach his half-century.

India's chase got off to a disastrous start, with Robin Uthappa falling for a golden duck. The experienced Uthappa's early dismissal put immediate pressure on the Indian batting lineup. Dinesh Karthik and Stuart Binny also departed cheaply, leaving India reeling.

Earlier in the day, India had a successful start to the tournament, securing a narrow victory against Pakistan in a rain-affected match decided by the DLS method. Kuwait, however, suffered a defeat in their opening match against Pakistan.

For Kuwait, key players included Adnan Idrees, Meet Bhavsar, Bilal Tahir, Usman Patel, Yasin Patel, Mohamed Shafeeq, and Ravija Sandaruwan. India's squad featured Robin Uthappa, Bharath Chipli, Stuart Binny, Dinesh Karthik, Abhimanyu Mithun, Shahbaz Nadeem, and Priyank Panchal.

The winner of the India vs. Kuwait match will secure their place in Quarterfinal 2. A loss for India would mean they have to play another game to remain in contention for the quarterfinals.

The Hong Kong Sixes 2025 is being telecast on the Sony Sports Network, with live streaming available on the FanCode app and website in India.