Hong Kong Sixes 2026 Schedule, Teams, Squads, Fixtures and Dates
The Hong Kong Sixes 2026 is scheduled from 30 October to 1 November 2026 at Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground in Kowloon, Hong Kong. Organised by Cricket Hong Kong, China, the international six-a-side tournament brings together national teams for three days of short, fast-paced cricket. The official fixture page lists 12 men’s teams and 25 scheduled matches and events, including a women’s exhibition match between Hong Kong and China.
The men’s competition features four groups of three teams. Australia, Hong Kong and England are in Group A; Bangladesh, Scotland and Sri Lanka form Group B; India, Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates are in Group C; and South Africa, Oman and Afghanistan are in Group D. The group stage is followed by Cup, Plate and Bowl semi-finals, placement matches and finals, ensuring every team continues playing after the opening round.
Pakistan enter the tournament as defending champions after beating Kuwait by 43 runs in the 2025 Cup final. India’s updated squad will be led by Krunal Pandya, while Pakistan will be captained by Abbas Afridi. Several other participating boards and the tournament organiser have also published squad details ahead of the opening match.
Hong Kong Sixes 2026 Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Hong Kong Sixes |
| Edition | 2026 |
| Format | Six-a-side cricket |
| Dates | 30 October–1 November 2026 |
| Host | Hong Kong |
| Organiser | Cricket Hong Kong, China |
| Men’s Teams | 12 |
| Scheduled Matches and Events | 25, including the women’s exhibition |
| Venue | Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground, Kowloon |
| Defending Champions | Pakistan |
| Previous Runners-Up | Kuwait |
Participating Teams
The fixture page assigns the 12 men’s teams to four groups:
| Group | Teams |
|---|---|
| Group A | Australia, Hong Kong, England |
| Group B | Bangladesh, Scotland, Sri Lanka |
| Group C | Pakistan, United Arab Emirates, India |
| Group D | South Africa, Oman, Afghanistan |
Hong Kong Sixes 2026 Complete Schedule
Friday, 30 October — Group Stage
| Match | Time (HKT) | Group | Fixture |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8:45 AM | A | Australia vs Hong Kong |
| 2 | 9:40 AM | B | Bangladesh vs Scotland |
| 3 | 10:35 AM | C | Pakistan vs UAE |
| 4 | 11:30 AM | D | South Africa vs Oman |
| 5 | 12:25 PM | A | Hong Kong vs England |
| 6 | 1:20 PM | B | Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka |
| 7 | 2:15 PM | C | India vs Pakistan |
| 8 | 3:10 PM | D | South Africa vs Afghanistan |
| 9 | 4:05 PM | A | England vs Australia |
Saturday, 31 October — Final Group Matches and Semi-Finals
| Match | Time (HKT) | Stage | Fixture |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 8:45 AM | Group D | Oman vs Afghanistan |
| 11 | 9:40 AM | Group B | Scotland vs Sri Lanka |
| 12 | 10:35 AM | Group C | UAE vs India |
| 13 | 11:30 AM | Bowl semi-final 1 | Third in Group B vs third in Group D |
| 14 | 12:25 PM | Bowl semi-final 2 | Third in Group A vs third in Group C |
| 15 | 1:20 PM | Plate semi-final 1 | Second in Group B vs second in Group D |
| 16 | 2:15 PM | Plate semi-final 2 | Second in Group A vs second in Group C |
| 17 | 3:10 PM | Cup semi-final 1 | Group A winner vs Group C winner |
| 18 | 4:05 PM | Cup semi-final 2 | Group B winner vs Group D winner |
Sunday, 1 November — Play-Offs and Finals
| Match | Time (HKT) | Stage | Fixture |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 9:40 AM | Bowl play-off | Loser of Bowl semi-final 1 vs loser of Bowl semi-final 2 — 11th/12th |
| 20 | 10:35 AM | Plate play-off | Loser of Plate semi-final 1 vs loser of Plate semi-final 2 — 7th/8th |
| 21 | 11:30 AM | Cup play-off | Loser of Cup semi-final 1 vs loser of Cup semi-final 2 — 3rd/4th |
| 22 | 12:25 PM | Women’s exhibition | Hong Kong Women vs China Women |
| 23 | 1:20 PM | Bowl final | Winner of Bowl semi-final 1 vs winner of Bowl semi-final 2 — 9th/10th |
| 24 | 2:15 PM | Plate final | Winner of Plate semi-final 1 vs winner of Plate semi-final 2 — 5th/6th |
| 25 | 3:10 PM | Cup final | Winner of Cup semi-final 1 vs winner of Cup semi-final 2 — tournament title |
The tournament website lists each fixture in a 55-minute match window. The semi-final and final participants will be determined by the group-stage results.
Venue
All matches are scheduled at Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground, located in Kowloon, Hong Kong. The ground will host the group fixtures, semi-finals, placement matches and Cup, Plate and Bowl finals.
The venue also hosts the scheduled women’s exhibition between Hong Kong and China on the final day.
Team Squads
India Squad
Captain: Krunal Pandya
- Krunal Pandya (Captain)
- Kulwant Khejroliya
- Nitish Rana
- Rahul Tewatia
- Shashank Singh
- Rahul Tripathi
- T. Natarajan
Bhuvneshwar Kumar was initially named captain but withdrew after receiving a call-up for India’s tour of New Zealand. Kulwant Khejroliya replaced him, and Krunal Pandya took over the captaincy.
Pakistan Squad
Captain: Abbas Afridi
- Abbas Afridi (Captain)
- Ahmad Daniyal
- Khawaja Nafay
- Abdul Samad
- Muhammad Irfan Khan
- Saad Masood
- Muhammad Shahzad
Pakistan’s squad was announced by the Pakistan Cricket Board, with Abbas Afridi named captain.
Australia Squad
Captain: Chris Green
- Chris Green (Captain)
- Jack Wood
- Max Bryant
- Alex Ross
- Nick Hobson
- Matt Kelly
- Patrick Dooley
Australia return with a squad featuring several players from their 2025 campaign.
England Squad
Captain: John Simpson
- John Simpson (Captain)
- Edward Barnard
- Fynn Hudson-Prentice
- Jack Carson
- Martin Andersson
- Daniel Mousley
- Nathan Gilchrist
England’s announced squad includes several players with previous experience in the competition.
Afghanistan Squad
Captain: Gulbadin Naib
- Gulbadin Naib (Captain)
- Farmanullah Safi
- Imran Mir
- Abdul Rahman
- Karim Janat
- Nangeyalia Kharote
- Sediqullah Pacha
Afghanistan’s squad includes experienced all-round options for the six-a-side format.
South Africa Squad
Captain: Ayabulela Gqamane
- Ayabulela Gqamane (Captain)
- Steve Stolk
- Alindile Mhletywa
- Blake Simpson
- Abdullah Bayoumy
- Jorich van Schalkwyk
- Heath Richards
South Africa return as a former champion, with Gqamane leading the announced group.
Sri Lanka Squad
Captain: Sangeeth Cooray
- Sangeeth Cooray (Captain)
- Sachitha Jayatilake
- Movin Subasinghe
- Ravindu Fernando
- Vishen Halambage
- Muditha Lakshan
- Chamindu Wijesinghe
Sri Lanka Cricket officially announced the seven-member squad for the tournament.
Bangladesh Squad
Captain: Abu Haider Rony
- Abu Haider Rony (Captain)
- Samiun Basir
- Chowdhury Md Rizwan
- Mrittunjoy Chowdhury
- Ahrar Amin
- Sabbir Rahman
- Habibur Rahman Sohan
Bangladesh’s squad features players with international experience and Habibur Rahman Sohan, who had a Player of the Match performance in the previous edition.
Scotland Squad
Captain: Finlay McCreath
- Finlay McCreath (Captain)
- Jasper Davidson
- Jack Jarvis
- Mackenzie Jones
- Michael Leask
- Lyle Robertson
- Safyaan Sharif
Cricket Scotland confirmed the squad for the three-day event.
United Arab Emirates Squad
Captain: Khalid Shah
- Khalid Shah (Captain)
- Ansh Tandon
- Maroof Merchant
- Muhammad Faraazuddin
- Muhammad Farooq
- Muhammad Zuhaib
- Zahid Ali
The Emirates Cricket Board announced the seven-member UAE squad for the tournament.
Hong Kong, China Squad
Captain: Yasim Murtaza
- Yasim Murtaza (Captain)
- Babar Hayat
- Anshuman Rath
- Ehsan Khan
- Mohammad Aizaz Khan
- Mohammad Nizakat Khan
- Nasrulla Rana
The hosts return with several players from their 2025 campaign, when they won the Plate competition.
Team Captains
| Team | Captain |
|---|---|
| India | Krunal Pandya |
| Pakistan | Abbas Afridi |
| Australia | Chris Green |
| England | John Simpson |
| Afghanistan | Gulbadin Naib |
| South Africa | Ayabulela Gqamane |
| Sri Lanka | Sangeeth Cooray |
| Bangladesh | Abu Haider Rony |
| Scotland | Finlay McCreath |
| UAE | Khalid Shah |
| Hong Kong, China | Yasim Murtaza |
Tournament Format
Hong Kong Sixes is played in a compact six-a-side format. The 2026 tournament features 12 men’s teams divided into four groups of three.
- Group stage: Each team has two scheduled group matches.
- Cup semi-finals: The four group winners contest the two Cup semi-finals.
- Plate semi-finals: The four group runners-up compete in the Plate semi-finals.
- Bowl semi-finals: The four third-placed teams play in the Bowl semi-finals.
- Placement matches: The semi-final losers play for positions in their respective brackets.
- Finals: The Cup, Plate and Bowl winners are decided on 1 November.
The women’s exhibition between Hong Kong and China is also scheduled for the final day. This gives the event a total of 25 listed matches and events, including the exhibition.
Previous Edition
The 2025 Hong Kong Sixes final took place at Mission Road Ground in Mong Kok on 9 November 2025. Pakistan defeated Kuwait by 43 runs to win the Cup and claim their sixth Hong Kong Sixes title.
Pakistan scored 135/3 in six overs, with captain Abbas Afridi making 52 not out from 11 balls. Kuwait were dismissed for 92 in 5.1 overs. Afridi earned both Player of the Match and Player of the Tournament honours.
Defending Champions
Pakistan are the defending champions after their Cup final victory over Kuwait in 2025. The team returns with Abbas Afridi as captain, alongside players including Khawaja Nafay, Abdul Samad and Muhammad Shahzad.
Pakistan’s opening fixture is against the UAE on 30 October, followed by a group match against India later that day. Their group results will determine whether they progress to the Cup, Plate or Bowl semi-finals.
Previous Season Runner-Up
Kuwait finished runners-up in the 2025 Cup final after losing to Pakistan by 43 runs. Pakistan’s total of 135/3 proved too difficult to chase in the six-over format.
Kuwait is not listed among the 12 teams in the official 2026 fixture page, which instead includes Oman and Afghanistan in Group D. The tournament organiser’s current fixture list should be treated as the reference for the 2026 field.
Players to Watch
- Abbas Afridi — Pakistan: The defending captain was Player of the Match and Player of the Tournament in 2025.
- Krunal Pandya — India: The all-rounder takes over as captain after Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s withdrawal.
- Chris Green — Australia: The Australian captain returns with experience in the tournament’s compact format.
- Gulbadin Naib — Afghanistan: The experienced all-rounder captains Afghanistan in Group D.
- Yasim Murtaza — Hong Kong, China: The host captain leads a squad that includes Babar Hayat, Nizakat Khan and Ehsan Khan.
- John Simpson — England: The wicketkeeper-batter leads England’s seven-member squad.
- Sangeeth Cooray — Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka’s captain leads the team that won the 2024 tournament and the Bowl final in 2025.
Key Matches
Australia vs Hong Kong — 30 October: The opening fixture begins the tournament at 8:45 AM HKT.
Hong Kong vs England — 30 October: The hosts meet England in their second Group A match.
India vs Pakistan — 30 October: The Group C fixture brings the two sides together on the opening day.
South Africa vs Afghanistan — 30 October: The Group D match will be important in determining the semi-final brackets.
Cup semi-finals — 31 October: Group winners meet for places in the Cup final.
Cup final — 1 November: The tournament title will be decided at 3:10 PM HKT, following the placement matches and women’s exhibition.
Records and History
The Hong Kong Sixes was first held in 1992 and has a long history of international six-a-side cricket. Pakistan’s 2025 victory took their title tally to six, making them the most successful team in the tournament’s history according to published coverage.
Recent champions include Sri Lanka in 2024 and Pakistan in 2025. Pakistan’s 2025 final score of 135/3 in six overs underlined the high-scoring nature of the format, while Abbas Afridi’s 52 not out from 11 balls was a defining performance in the final.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Tournament begins | 30 October 2026 |
| Opening match | Australia vs Hong Kong |
| Group stage concludes | 31 October 2026 |
| Cup, Plate and Bowl semi-finals | 31 October 2026 |
| Placement matches and finals | 1 November 2026 |
| Women’s exhibition | 1 November 2026 |
| Cup final | 1 November 2026 |
What to Expect
The Hong Kong Sixes 2026 combines a three-day schedule with a compact format that places a premium on aggressive batting, adaptable bowling and sharp fielding. Each team has two group matches before being placed into the Cup, Plate or Bowl bracket, so the group-stage results determine the route to the title and final positions.
Pakistan arrive as defending champions, while former winners Australia, England, South Africa and Sri Lanka add experience to the field. India’s revised leadership under Krunal Pandya is another notable pre-tournament development. The event concludes on 1 November with placement matches, three finals and the Hong Kong–China women’s exhibition.
FAQs
When does the Hong Kong Sixes 2026 start?
The tournament starts on Friday, 30 October 2026, with Australia facing Hong Kong at 8:45 AM Hong Kong Time.
When is the Hong Kong Sixes 2026 final?
The Cup final is scheduled for Sunday, 1 November 2026, at 3:10 PM HKT.
How many teams are playing in Hong Kong Sixes 2026?
The official fixture page lists 12 men’s teams, divided into four groups of three.
Where will Hong Kong Sixes 2026 be played?
All listed matches are scheduled at Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground in Kowloon, Hong Kong.
Who are the defending champions?
Pakistan are the defending champions after defeating Kuwait by 43 runs in the 2025 Cup final.
Has India announced its Hong Kong Sixes squad?
Yes. Krunal Pandya is the updated captain of India’s seven-member squad after Bhuvneshwar Kumar withdrew and Kulwant Khejroliya replaced him.
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