Last-Ball Thriller: India Down Bangladesh in Hong Kong Sixes

A last-ball finish gave India their first win at the Hong Kong Sixes, as they beat Bangladesh by five wickets on Sunday. The match was played at the Mission Road Ground in Mong Kok and ended a sequence of three consecutive defeats for the Indian side.

India opted to field after winning the toss. Bangladesh were held to 116 for 5 across six overs, with captain Abu Haider Rony leading the innings. He remained unbeaten on 62 from only 18 balls, striking eight sixes and three fours. Habibur Rahman Sohan scored 18 from six deliveries, Sabbir Rahman made 13 from four, and Chowdhury Mohammad Rizwan added 12 from five.

India's captain Krunal Pandya was the leading wicket-taker, finishing with three wickets for 25 runs from two overs. Rahul Tripathi took the other wicket.

Chasing 117, India completed the win on the final delivery. Shashank Singh smashed 50 off 15 balls, including seven sixes and one four, before retiring hurt. Rahul Tripathi's 32 came off 12 balls with three fours and three sixes. Nitish Rana finished on 10 not out from four balls, and Rahul Tewatia on 16 not out from five.

Krunal Pandya was named Player of the Match.

India had earlier lost to Pakistan by four wickets, the UAE by six wickets and England by three wickets in Group C. With this victory, India climbed to 11th place in a 12-team tournament.