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India vs Pakistan Set for Hong Kong Sixes in 2026

By Drooid · Oct 30, 2026 · How we work

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Summary

India and Pakistan will meet in the Hong Kong Sixes at Mission Road Ground.
The Group C match is set for Friday, 30 October 2026, at 11:45 AM IST.
Krunal Pandya captains India while Abbas Afridi leads Pakistan in the tournament.
Pakistan leads the Hong Kong Sixes series 4-1; India’s only win came in 2025 via DLS.

History

The Hong Kong Cricket Sixes debuted in 1992, introducing a fast-paced six-a-side format. Following a seven-year hiatus, the tournament returned in 2024, expanding to 12 teams and moving to the Mission Road Ground. Pakistan, the record holder with six titles and defending champion after a 2025 win over Kuwait, now meet India’s Krunal Pandya in the 2026 Group C clash, extending the long-standing rivalry.

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The Hong Kong Cricket Sixes debuted in 1992, introducing a fast-paced six-a-side format. Following a seven-year hiatus, the tournament returned in 2024, expanding to 12 teams and moving to the Mission Road Ground. Pakistan, the record holder with six titles and defending champion after a 2025 win over Kuwait, now meet India’s Krunal Pandya in the 2026 Group C clash, extending the long-standing rivalry.

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