HONG KONG: Defending champions Pakistan will begin their bid for a seventh Hong Kong Sixes title against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Friday before facing arch-rivals India in a high-profile Group C clash later the same day.
📸 Hong Kong Sixes 2026 trophy up for grabs 🏆
Pakistan captain Abbas Afridi joins his counterparts for the trophy reveal, with the defending champions ready to begin their campaign tomorrow 🏏
#HongKongSixes | #BackTheBoysInGreen https://t.co/mCmFLW8W9q
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) October 29, 2026
The 22nd edition of the Hong Kong Sixes gathered momentum on Thursday as organisers unveiled the glittering trophy, with captains of all participating teams, including Pakistan and India, posing with the silverware against a picturesque rooftop backdrop.
Pakistan won their sixth title last year after defeating Kuwait in the final and will aim to defend their crown in the three-day tournament, featuring 12 teams divided into four groups.
ہانگ کانگ سکسز ٹورنامنٹ کی ٹرافی کی رونمائی کر دی گئی کل پہلے روز پاکستان ٹیم یو اے ای اور انڈیا سے مقابلہ کرے گی
#HongkongSixes https://t.co/R7QuiG516S— Sohail Imran (@sohailimrangeo) October 29, 2026
Pakistan drawn with India and UAE
The defending champions have been placed in Group C alongside India and the UAE, setting up an eagerly anticipated encounter between the two South Asian rivals on the opening day.
Group A comprises Australia, hosts Hong Kong, China, and England, while Bangladesh, Scotland and Sri Lanka form Group B. South Africa, Oman and Afghanistan complete Group D.
The reigning champions are back at the Hong Kong Sixes! 🏆🇵🇰
Pakistan begin their title defense tomorrow, first against UAE at 7:15am (pk), followed by India at 11:15am (pk).
Let’s back our boys in green! 💚
#totalcricket #makeithappen https://t.co/wF56YWtdFN
— Multan Sultans (@MultanSultans) October 29, 2026
The group stage begins on Friday, October 30, with nine matches scheduled. Pakistan will face the UAE at 7:35am Pakistan Standard Time (PST) before meeting India at 11:15am.
The remaining group-stage fixtures will take place on Saturday morning, followed by the knockout rounds. Group winners will advance to the Cup semi-finals, second-placed teams will compete in the Plate semi-finals, and third-placed sides will enter the Bowl semi-finals.
The tournament will conclude on Sunday, November 1, with the Bowl final scheduled for 10:20am, the Plate final at 11:15am and the Cup final at 12:10pm PST.
Defending champions Pakistan return to the Hong Kong Sixes 🇵🇰🏏
Announcing the squad for the tournament, which begins on 30 October 🗓️
#PakistanCricket | #BackTheBoysInGreen https://t.co/wrapibGB2G
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) October 9, 2026
Pakistan squad
Mohammad Abbas Afridi (captain), Abdul Samad, Ahmed Daniyal, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Khawaja Nafay (WK), Muhammad Shahzad and Saad Masood.
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Hong Kong Sixes 2026: Full Schedule
Friday, October 30 — Group Stage
- 5:45am: Australia vs Hong Kong, China
- 6:40am: Bangladesh vs Scotland
- 7:35am: Pakistan vs UAE
- 8:30am: South Africa vs Oman
- 9:25am: Hong Kong, China vs England
- 10:20am: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka
- 11:15am: India vs Pakistan
- 12:10pm: South Africa vs Afghanistan
- 1:05pm: England vs Australia
Saturday, October 31 — Group Stage and Semi-finals
- 5:45am: Oman vs Afghanistan
- 6:40am: Scotland vs Sri Lanka
- 7:35am: UAE vs India
- 8:30am: B3 vs D3 — Bowl semi-final 1
- 9:25am: A3 vs C3 — Bowl semi-final 2
- 10:20am: B2 vs D2 — Plate semi-final 1
- 11:15am: A2 vs C2 — Plate semi-final 2
- 12:10pm: A1 vs C1 — Cup semi-final 1
- 1:05pm: B1 vs D1 — Cup semi-final 2
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Sunday, November 1 — Finals and Placement Matches
- 6:40am: Loser of Bowl semi-final 1 vs Loser of Bowl semi-final 2 — 11th/12th-place play-off
- 7:35am: Loser of Plate semi-final 1 vs Loser of Plate semi-final 2 — 7th/8th-place play-off
- 8:30am: Loser of Cup semi-final 1 vs Loser of Cup semi-final 2 — 3rd/4th-place play-off
- 10:20am: Winner of Bowl semi-final 1 vs Winner of Bowl semi-final 2 — Bowl final
- 11:15am: Winner of Plate semi-final 1 vs Winner of Plate semi-final 2 — Plate final
- 12:10pm: Winner of Cup semi-final 1 vs Winner of Cup semi-final 2 — Cup final
