Hong Kong Sixes 2026 schedule: India vs Pakistan date, full fixtures, IST timings, squads and live streaming info

The Hong Kong Sixes 2026 will take place from October 30 to November 1, bringing three days of fast-paced six-a-side cricket. Twelve teams, including India, Pakistan, Australia, England and South Africa, will compete in the tournament. All matches will be played at Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground in Kowloon, Hong Kong.

The tournament returns for its 22nd edition, with Pakistan entering as the defending champions. They won the 2025 title by defeating Kuwait in the final, securing their record sixth championship. India, meanwhile, finished 12th in the previous edition and will look to perform better this year. The short format promises plenty of big hits, quick wickets and exciting finishes.

The 12 teams have been divided into four groups of three, with India and Pakistan placed in Group C alongside the UAE. This means the two rivals will face each other on the opening day, October 30. Each team will have six players, and every innings will last six overs. A batter must retire not out after scoring 50 runs, while every player except the wicketkeeper is required to bowl an over.

India and Pakistan have announced their squads, while the other teams are yet to reveal theirs. This article covers the complete schedule, India vs Pakistan match details, IST timings, squads and live streaming information.

Hong Kong Sixes 2026 full schedule: Dates, groups and match-by-match fixtures

The Hong Kong Sixes 2026 will begin on Friday, October 30, and run until Sunday, November 1. The opening match will see Australia face Hong Kong, China, at 8:45 a.m. local time (6:15 a.m. IST). The first day will feature nine group-stage matches, with teams competing to secure their places in the next round.

The biggest match of the opening day will be India vs Pakistan, scheduled for 2:15 p.m. HKT (11:45 a.m. IST) on October 30. Pakistan will also face the UAE earlier that morning, while India will take on the UAE on October 31. The other group-stage matches will feature teams such as England, Australia, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Oman, Scotland and Afghanistan.

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The second day will feature the remaining group matches and the Bowl, Plate and Cup semi-finals. The final day, November 1, will include the placement matches and the three finals. The Cup final is scheduled for 3:10 p.m. HKT (12:40 p.m. IST). Here is the complete match-by-match schedule, with all times listed in Hong Kong time (HKT) and Indian Standard Time (IST).

Hong Kong Sixes 2026 complete fixtures and IST timings

India squad and Group C: Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s side, Pakistan and UAE

India, Pakistan and the UAE are placed in Group C for the Hong Kong Sixes 2026. India will be led by Bhuvneshwar Kumar and will look to improve on its performance from last year, when it failed to progress beyond the group stage despite beating Pakistan by two runs under the DLS method. Pakistan, the defending champions, will be led by Mohammad Abbas Afridi and will aim to retain their title.

The tournament features 12 teams divided into four groups. Group A includes Australia, England and Hong Kong, China; Group B has Bangladesh, Scotland and Sri Lanka; Group C features India, Pakistan and the UAE; and Group D includes Afghanistan, Oman and South Africa. Here is the complete list of squads announced for the Hong Kong Sixes 2026.

Hong Kong Sixes 2026: Complete squads:

India: Bhuvneshwar Kumar (C), Krunal Pandya, Nitish Rana, Shashank Singh, T. Natarajan, Rahul Tripathi, Rahul Tewatia.

Pakistan: Mohammad Abbas Afridi (C), Abdul Samad, Ahmed Daniyal, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Khawaja Nafay (WK), Muhammad Shahzad, Saad Masood.

UAE: Khalid Shah (C), Zahid Ali, Muhammad Farooq, Ansh Tandon, Maroof Merchant, Muhammad Faraazuddin, Muhammad Zuhaib.

Australia: Chris Green (C), Jack Wood, Max Bryant, Nick Hobson, Alex Ross, Matt Kelly, Kane Richardson.

England: John Simpson, Edward Barnard, Fynn Hudson-Prentice, Jack Carson, Martin Andersson, Daniel Mousley, Nathan Gilchrist.

Hong Kong, China: Yasim Murtaza (C), Babar Hayat, Anshuman Rath, Ehsan Khan, Mohammad Aizaz, Mohammad Nizakat Khan, Nasrulla Rana.

Bangladesh: Abu Haider (C), Samiun Basir, Chowdhary MD Rizwan, Mrittunjoy Chowdhury, Ahrar Amin, Sabbir Rahman, Habibur Rahman, Sohan.

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Scotland: To be announced.

Sri Lanka: Sangeeth Cooray (C), Sachitha Jayatilake, Movin Subasinghe, Ravindu Fernando, Vishen Halambage, Muditha Lakshan, Chamindu Wijesinghe.

Afghanistan: Sediqullah Pacha, Imran Mir, Gulbadin Naib (C), Karim Janat, Nangeyalia Kharoti, Farmanullah Safi, Abdul Rahman.

Oman: Syed Aamir (C), Shariq Jan, Sami Hassan, Usman Ali, Akbar Ali, Zohain Amanat, Muhammad Muzahir.

South Africa: Jorich Van Schalkwyk (C), Steve Stolk, Abdullah Bayoumy, Ayabulela Gqamane, Alindile Mhletywa, Heath Richards, Blake Simpson.

Where to watch Hong Kong Sixes 2026 live in India: TV channel and streaming

The Hong Kong Sixes 2026 will be available to watch live in India through the FanCode app. Cricket fans can follow all the action from October 30 to November 1, including the much-awaited match between India and Pakistan.

Fans can watch the tournament on the FanCode app, which is available on Android and iOS devices, as well as supported connected TVs. Viewers should check the app for the tournament page, streaming access and any subscription requirements before the matches begin.

There is no TV channel mentioned in the available broadcast details, so fans in India should look to FanCode for live streaming. With three days of fast-paced cricket and 12 teams competing for the title, viewers can follow the group-stage matches, semi-finals and finals online.