India scored 119 for two in their allotted six overs riding on Bharat Chipli's 53 off 16, who retired hurt. Captain Robin Uthappa also notched up 31 off eight deliveries.
But it was a total dominance from the Pakistan batters as they chased down the target with one over to spare.
Asif Ali played a key role as his brisk knock of 55 off 14 balls laid the foundation for a comprehensive win.
Asif Ali retired after scoring a fifty and rest of the job was done by Muhammad Akhlaq (40 not out off 12) and Faheem Ashraf (22 not out off 5).
PTI SSC The opening match between hosts Hong Kong and South Africa proved highly entertaining, with both teams displaying aggressive batting.
Hong Kong batted first, posting a formidable 92/0 in 6 overs, with Zeeshan Ali remaining unbeaten on 38 off 18 balls, while skipper Nizakat Khan smashed 45* off 18.
South Africa responded in style, chasing down the target with 3 wickets in hand in just 4.4 overs.
Jacques Snyman scored 27 off 10 balls, and captain JJ Smuts contributed 21 off 9.
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