Pakistan: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a seven-member squad for the Hong Kong Sixes 2026, naming Abbas Afridi as captain. The tournament will be held at Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground in Hong Kong from October 30 to November 1. Pakistan, the defending champions, are scheduled to begin their campaign against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) before facing India on October 30.
Who Is Included in Pakistan’s Squad?
The squad comprises Mohammad Abbas Afridi (captain), Abdul Samad, Ahmed Daniyal, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Khawaja Nafay, Muhammad Shahzad and Saad Masood. Pakistan will depart for Hong Kong on October 28 to participate in the three-day competition.
Which Teams Will Pakistan Face in the Group Stage?
Pakistan have been placed in Pool C alongside India and the UAE. The defending champions will face the UAE at 7:35am Pakistan Standard Time (PST) on October 30, followed by their match against India at 11:15am the same day.
How Will the Tournament Be Structured?
The 12 participating teams have been divided into four groups of three teams each. Group A comprises Australia, Hong Kong, China and England; Group B includes Bangladesh, Scotland and Sri Lanka; while Group D features South Africa, Oman and Afghanistan.
The group-stage matches will be followed by the knockout rounds on October 31 and the finals and placement matches on November 1. The top teams from each group will qualify for the Cup semi-finals, while the second- and third-placed teams will compete in the Plate and Bowl semi-finals, respectively.
What Is Pakistan’s Record in the Competition?
Pakistan enter the tournament as defending champions after defeating Kuwait in the 2025 final. According to the PCB announcement reported by Geo News, Pakistan secured their sixth Hong Kong Sixes title with that victory.