Pakistan, SA in Hong Kong Sixes quarters

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will take on South Africa in the second quarter-finals of the Hong Kong Sixes, following the pool matches victory in Hong Kong on Friday.

Pakistan narrowly defeated UAE and then outplayed India to top Group C. South Africa also topped the Group A. Both the teams will be seen in action in the second quarter-final today (Saturday).

Scores in brief: Pakistan beat UAE by 13 runs: Pakistan 128-0, 6 overs (Asif Ali 50 not out, Muhammad Akhlaq 52 not out). UAE 115-5, 6 overs (Muhammad Zuhaib 53; Asif Ali 2-6, Aamer Yamin 2-29).

Pakistan beat India by six wickets: India 119-2, 6 overs (Bharat Chipli 53 retired, Robin Uthapaa 31; Faheem Ashraf 2-50).