The Pakistan cricket team has left for Hong Kong to defend its title at the Hong Kong Sixes 2026, a three-day tournament scheduled from October 30 to November 1.
All-rounder Abbas Afridi will captain the side. Organisers have drawn twelve teams into four groups, and Pakistan has been placed in Group C.
Who is travelling with Abbas Afridi
Besides captain Abbas Afridi, the named Pakistan squad includes Abdul Samad and Ahmed Daniyal. Mohammad Irfan Khan, Khawaja Nafay, Mohammad Shahzad and Saad Masood are also part of the travelling party.
The short format rewards power hitting and quick bowling changes, so an all-rounder as captain fits the demands of six-a-side cricket. Fans at home will be watching how this mix of batters and all-rounders handles the condensed schedule.
How the tournament is set up
Twelve sides will compete over three days. With four groups in the draw, each team’s path starts in a small pool before the later knockout stages. Pakistan’s Group C placement sets its first fixtures against the other sides in that pool.
Pakistan arrives as defending champion, so every match will carry the weight of protecting that crown. The calendar leaves little room for warm-up once the action begins on October 30.
Timeline: what has happened so far
- Tuesday: The Pakistan cricket team departs for Hong Kong to defend its Sixes title.
- October 30, 2026: Hong Kong Sixes 2026 begins; twelve teams start group play.
- October 30–November 1, 2026: Three-day tournament window; Pakistan competes in Group C under Abbas Afridi.
- November 1, 2026: Scheduled final day of the Hong Kong Sixes 2026.
Aasan alfaaz mein
Pakistan cricket team Hong Kong Sixes ke liye nikal chuki hai. Abbas Afridi captain hain aur team Group C mein hai. Tournament 30 October se 1 November tak chalega. Pakistan apna pehle wala title dubara jeetna chahti hai.
