India and Pakistan are set to renew their cricket rivalry at the Hong Kong Sixes 2026 on Friday, October 30. Both teams have been placed in Group C alongside the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and will aim to secure a strong start to their campaigns in the fast-paced six-a-side tournament.
The 22nd edition of the Hong Kong Sixes will run from October 30 to November 1, featuring 12 teams competing across three days.
Pakistan enter the competition as defending champions after winning the 2025 edition, while India will look to challenge for the title with a squad featuring several experienced domestic and IPL performers.
India vs Pakistan Live Streaming: Match Details
The India vs Pakistan match will be played on October 30 at Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground in Kowloon, Hong Kong. The match is scheduled to begin at 11:45 AM IST (2:15 PM local time).
Indian viewers can watch the match live on the FanCode app, which has been listed as the tournament's digital streaming platform. Fans should check the platform for subscription requirements and match access.
A separate television broadcast arrangement has not been confirmed in the available coverage.
India Squad For Hong Kong Sixes 2026
India's squad will be led by all-rounder Krunal Pandya. The team includes Shashank Singh, Rahul Tewatia, Nitish Rana, Rahul Tripathi, T. Natarajan and Kulwant Khejroliya.
India will rely on the aggressive batting of Shashank, Tewatia and Rana, while Krunal's all-round ability could prove valuable in a format where every delivery carries significant importance. Natarajan and Kulwant provide left-arm pace options.
India Squad: Nitish Rana, Rahul Tripathi(w), Krunal Pandya(c), Shashank Singh, Rahul Tewatia, Kulwant Khejroliya, T Natarajan
Pakistan Squad For Hong Kong Sixes 2026
Defending champions Pakistan will be captained by Abbas Afridi. Their squad comprises Abdul Samad, Ahmed Daniyal, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Khawaja Nafay, Muhammad Shahzad and Saad Masood.
Pakistan will draw confidence from their 2025 title triumph, when they defeated Kuwait by 43 runs in the final. Abbas Afridi was among the standout performers, smashing 52 runs off just 11 balls in the title clash.
Pakistan Squad: Irfan Khan, Khawaja Nafay(w), Abdul Samad, Saad Masood, Muhammad Shahzad, Abbas Afridi(c), Ahmed Daniyal
Hong Kong Sixes 2026: Format And Group C Schedule
The Hong Kong Sixes features six players per team and six overs per innings, encouraging aggressive batting and quick scoring. The 12 teams are divided into four groups of three, with the group winners advancing to the Cup semi-finals.
India will face Pakistan on October 30 before taking on the UAE on October 31. Their results will determine their group standings and the knockout competition they enter.
The India-Pakistan clash promises to be one of the tournament's biggest attractions. With limited overs and little margin for error, India's IPL experience will be tested against Pakistan's title-winning confidence.