Pakistan Defeats India in Hong Kong Sixes 2026 Amid No-Handshake Toss Incident
In the Hong Kong Sixes 2026 match at Mong Kok on October 30, Pakistan defeated India by eight wickets after chasing 89 runs. India posted 88 runs in six overs, highlighted by Shashank Singh's 40 off 11 balls. Pakistan's Abbas Afridi scored 35 off eight balls, including five sixes off Krunal Pandya in one over, powering a strong start of 31 runs in the first over. The match also featured a notable moment when Indian captain Krunal Pandya avoided the customary handshake with Pakistan captain Abbas Afridi at the toss, continuing a recent trend in India-Pakistan cricket encounters.
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Sentiment ranged widely across outlets — from 45/100 to 75/100 — a sign the coverage itself was contested, not just reported.
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freepressjournal broke this story on 30 Oct, 07:09 am. Other outlets followed.