Sixes Stunner: Patel’s 10 Boundaries, 3 Wickets Hand India 27-Run Loss

Yasin Patel Orchestrates Major Upset in Pool C Clash

In a stunning turn of events at the Hong Kong Sixes 2025, Kuwait captain Yasin Patel produced a sensational all-round performance to power his side to a 27-run victory over Team India in a Pool C encounter. The upset sent shockwaves through the tournament, leaving India — packed with big names — languishing at the bottom of the group standings.

Explosive Batting Powers Kuwait to 106 in Six Overs

Batting first, Kuwait turned on the aggression from the outset, posting a massive 106 runs in just six overs despite losing a few early wickets. The showstopper was Yasin Patel, who played a blistering unbeaten knock of 58 off just 14 balls, smashing two fours and eight towering sixes.

The highlight of Patel’s innings came in a single over bowled by India’s Priyank Panchal, where the Kuwaiti skipper plundered 32 runs, displaying pure dominance. Bilal Tahir added a quickfire 25 off nine balls, featuring two boundaries and two sixes, providing crucial support to his captain.

For India, Abhimanyu Mithun struck twice in the opening two overs, while Stuart Binny, Shahrukh Nadeem, and skipper Dinesh Karthik picked up one wicket each.

Patel’s Spell Shatters India’s Chase

Defending the imposing total, Yasin Patel continued his dominance with the ball, turning into India’s chief tormentor. He bowled with precision and intensity, claiming three wickets for 23 runs in two overs, breaking the backbone of India’s chase.

Despite a spirited effort from Abhimanyu Mithun, who top-scored with 26 off nine balls (one four and three sixes), the Indian batting lineup faltered under pressure. Shahrukh Nadeem chipped in with 19 off eight, while Priyank Panchal scored 17 off 10 and skipper Dinesh Karthik added eight runs before India were bowled out for 79 in just 5.4 overs.

Bilal Tahir and Adnan Idrees picked up one wicket each to complete Kuwait’s clinical performance.

India’s Campaign Hits a Roadblock

The loss comes just a day after India’s narrow two-run victory over Pakistan on November 7, a match that hinted at potential but also exposed inconsistencies in the side’s approach to the fast-paced Sixes format.

With this defeat, India now faces an uphill battle to stay alive in the competition, while Kuwait’s emphatic win has dramatically reshaped the dynamics of Pool C, proving that underdogs can triumph even against cricketing powerhouses.