One of the most thrilling and anticipated rivalries in the cricketing world, India and Pakistan, will face each other today in the Hong Kong Sixes tournament. Whenever the cricket teams of India and Pakistan lock horns on the field, the enthusiasm and excitement of fans across the globe are truly remarkable. Now, both arch-rivals are once again ready to battle it out in the 22nd edition of the Hong Kong Sixes tournament. This high-voltage Group C clash will take place on the very first day of the tournament, where the defending champions Pakistan will step onto the field to defend their title, while the Indian team will also aim to kick off their tournament campaign in a grand style with a resounding victory.
This renowned and popular tournament is being played at the Mission Road Ground Mong Kok in Hong Kong, running from October 30 to November 1. A total of 12 teams are participating in this prestigious tournament, divided into 4 groups of 3 teams each. India and Pakistan have been placed in Group C alongside the UAE. This tournament is played in a unique and distinct format where each team fields 6 players, and a single innings lasts for just 6 overs. Due to the fewer overs and aggressive style of play, the ground witnesses a shower of boundaries and sixes, which is immensely loved by cricket fans, while following the initial group matches, exciting knockout fixtures will be played, and the grand finale of this exhilarating tournament will take place on November 1.
This blockbuster clash between India and Pakistan will kick off according to Indian Standard Time on Friday, October 30 at 11:45 AM. This time, the Pakistan team is being captained by the 25-year-old player Mohammad Abbas Afridi. Notably, last year in 2025 as well, the Pakistan team emerged as champions under the very same captaincy of Abbas Afridi. On the other hand, the reins of Team India are in the capable hands of Krunal Pandya, under whose leadership the team will take the field.
When it comes to the live telecast and live streaming of the match, cricket fans have multiple options to catch the action live. The live broadcast of the Hong Kong Sixes match between India and Pakistan will be available on the Sony Sports Network. Fans can watch this match live on Sony Sports 1. For those wishing to catch the live streaming on their mobile phones, tablets, or laptops, they can easily watch the action live via the FanCode app or its official website.
The squads for both India and Pakistan for the Hong Kong Sixes tournament have been finalized and announced. The Indian squad features Krunal Pandya as captain, alongside Rahul Tripathi, Shashank Singh, Nitish Rana, Kulwant Khejroliya, Rahul Tewatia, and T Natarajan, while meanwhile, the Pakistan squad is led by Mohammad Abbas Afridi as captain, accompanied by players like Abdul Samad, Irfan Khan, Ahmed Daniyal, Mohammad Shehzad, Saad Masood, and Khawaja Nafay. Both teams boast a number of talented and aggressive players, promising a high-octane encounter for cricket enthusiasts worldwide.