hong kong sixes 2026 It is set to bring three days of explosive cricket, with 12 international teams competing in a fast-paced six-player tournament from October 30 to November 1. The competition will be held at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground in Kowloon, Hong Kong, with defending champions Pakistan attempting to retain their title.
India, Pakistan, Australia, England, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Scotland, Oman and hosts Hong Kong, China will participate in this tournament.
Hong Kong Sixes 2026: Group and tournament format
- Group A: Australia, England, Hong Kong China
- Group B: Bangladesh, Scotland, Sri Lanka
- Group C: India, Pakistan, UAE
- Group D: Afghanistan, Oman, South Africa
Each team will take the field with six players, with each innings consisting of six overs. The short format encourages aggressive batting, fast scoring and varied performances from all-rounders.
The group-stage matches will determine the teams that will compete in the Cup, Plate and Bowl knockout competitions. The group winners will advance to the Cup semi-finals, the runners-up will advance to the Plate semi-finals, and the third-place teams will compete in the Bowl competition. The tournament will conclude with the final on November 1.
Hong Kong Sixes 2026: matches and timings
| date | match | Time (IST) | Time(GMT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 October | Australia vs Hong Kong China (Group A) | 6:15 AM | 12:45 AM |
| 30 October | Bangladesh vs Scotland (Group B) | 7:10 AM | 1:40 AM |
| 30 October | Pakistan vs UAE (Group C) | 8:05 AM | 2:35 AM |
| 30 October | South Africa vs Oman (Group D) | 9:00 AM | 3:30 AM |
| 30 October | Hong Kong China vs England (Group A) | 9:55 AM | 4:25 AM |
| 30 October | Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka (Group B) | 10:50 AM | 5:20 AM |
| 30 October | India vs Pakistan (Group C) | 11:45 AM | 6:15 AM |
| 30 October | South Africa vs Afghanistan (Group D) | 12:40 PM | 7:10 AM |
| 30 October | England vs Australia (Group A) | 1:35 PM | 8:05 AM |
| 31st October | Oman vs Afghanistan (Group D) | 6:15 AM | 12:45 AM |
| 31st October | Scotland vs Sri Lanka (Group B) | 7:10 AM | 1:40 AM |
| 31st October | UAE vs India (Group C) | 8:05 AM | 2:35 AM |
| 31st October | Bowl Semi-Final 1: B3 vs D3 | 9:00 AM | 3:30 AM |
| 31st October | Bowl Semi-Final 2: A3 vs C3 | 9:55 AM | 4:25 AM |
| 31st October | Plate Semi-Final 1: B2 vs D2 | 10:50 AM | 5:20 AM |
| 31st October | Plate Semi-Final 2: A2 vs C2 | 11:45 AM | 6:15 AM |
| 31st October | Cup Semi-Final 1: A1 vs C1 | 12:40 PM | 7:10 AM |
| 31st October | Cup Semi-Final 2: B1 vs D1 | 1:35 PM | 8:05 AM |
| November 1st | 11th place play-off | 7:10 AM | 1:40 AM |
| November 1st | 7th place play-off | 8:05 AM | 2:35 AM |
| November 1st | 3rd place play-off | 9:00 AM | 3:30 AM |
| November 1st | play-offs | 9:55 AM | 4:25 AM |
| November 1st | bowl final | 10:50 AM | 5:20 AM |
| November 1st | plate final | 11:45 AM | 6:15 AM |
| November 1st | Cup final | 12:40 PM | 7:10 AM |
Hong Kong Sixes 2026: Team List
- India: Krunal Pandya (a), Shashank Singh, Rahul Tewatia, Nitish Rana, Rahul Tripathi, T Natarajan, Kulwant Khejroliya.
- Pakistan: Abbas Afridi(a), Ahmed Daniyal, Irfan Khan Niazi, Saad MasoodKhawaja Nafay (wk), Abdul Samad, Mohammad Shehzad
- Hong Kong China: Yasim Mortaza (a), Babar Hayat, Aizaz Khan, Ehsaan Khan, Nizakat Khan, Nasrullah Rana, Anshuman Rath
- Australia: Chris Green(a), Max Bryant, Nick Hobson, Matthew Kelly, Kane Richardson, Alex Ross, Jack Wood
- England: John Simpson (wk, wk), Martin Anderson, Ed Bernard, Jack Carson, Nathan Gilchrist, Finn Hudson-Prentice, Dan Mousley
- Afghanistan: Gulbadin Naib (A), Karim Janat, Nangyaliya Kharoti, Imran Mir, Sadiqullah Pacha, Abdul Rehman, Farmanullah Safi.
- Bangladesh: Abu Haider(a), Ahrar Amin, Samiun Basir, Mrittunjay Choudhary, Sabbir Rehman, Choudhary Rizwan, Habibur Rehman Sohan
- Oman: Aamir Kaleem (wk), Zohaib Amanat, Usman Ali Afridi, Akbar Ali, Sami Hasan (wk), Shafiq Jan, Muzahir Raza
- Scotland: Jasper Davidson, Jack Jarvis, Mackenzie Jones, Michael Leask, Finlay McCreath, Lyle Robertson, Safyaan Sharif
- South Africa: Zorich van Schalkwyk(c), Abdallah Bayoumi, Ayabulela Gqwamane, Alindile Mlethwa, Heath Richards, Blake Simpson, Steve Stolk
- Sri Lanka: Sangeeth Kurai (a), Ravindu Fernando, Vishen Halambage, Sachita Jayathilake, Mudita Lakshan, Movin Subhasinghe, Chamindu Wijesinghe
- UAE: Khalid Shah (a), Zaheed Ali, Mohammad Farazuddin, Mohammad Farooq, Maroof Merchant, Ansh Tandon, Zuhaib Zubair.
Hong Kong Sixes 2026: broadcast and live streaming details
- India: Sony Sports 1 (TV); FanCode (OTT/Digital).
- Hong Kong: Now TV and Cricbuzz (TV); Cricbuzz (OTT/Digital).
- Singapore: Singtel and StarHub (TV); Cricbuzz (OTT/Digital).
- Malaysia: Astro (STRO TV); Cricbuzz (OTT/Digital).
- Southeast Asia: Cricbuzz (OTT/Digital).
- Pakistan: A. Sports (TV); ARY Plus (OTT/Digital).
- Australia and New Zealand: ICC TV (Youtube), Sports Central, Sports TV and Sports Hub (OTT/Digital).
- North America: Cricbuzz (TV & OTT/Digital) by Willow.
- South Africa: SportiTV (TV); ICC TV (Youtube), Sports Central, Sports TV and Sports Hub (OTT/Digital).
- Afghanistan: Sulah Sports (TV); ICC TV (Youtube), Sports Central, Sports TV and Sports Hub (OTT/Digital).
- Europe: ICC TV (Youtube), Sports Central, Sports TV and Sports Hub (OTT/Digital), Cricbuzz (OTT/Digital).
- Caribbean: Rush and Live Loud (TV and OTT/Digital).
- Sri Lanka: Sony Sports 1 (TV); Dialog Play (OTT/Digital), Dialog Television has been empaneled for TV coverage.
- Bangladesh: T Sports (TV); Topmad (OTT/Digital).
- Nepal: Sony Sports 1 (TV); ICC TV (Youtube), Sports Central, Sports TV and Sports Hub (OTT/Digital).
- Bhutan: Sony Sports 1 (TV); ICC TV (Youtube), Sports Central, Sports TV and Sports Hub (OTT/Digital).
- Maldives: Sony Sports 1 (TV); ICC TV (Youtube), Sports Central, Sports TV and Sports Hub (OTT/Digital).
- MENA (Middle East and North Africa): ARY Plus (OTT/Digital).
- United Kingdom: ARY Plus (OTT/Digital).
- Other parts of the world: ICC TV (Youtube), Sports Central, Sports TV and Sports Hub (OTT/Digital).