When is India vs. Pakistan at Hong Kong Sixes 2026? Date, start time, live stream and TV channel details

India will play against arch rivals Pakistan in their first match of the Hong Kong Sixes 2026 tournament on Friday, October 30.

The six-a-side tournament is back with its 22nd edition, where 12 teams are set to battle for their place in the final. The tournament will witness three days of cricket from October 27 to 29 in the city of Hong Kong.

Pakistan enter as the defending champions of the tournament, whereas India aims to lift their second title as they had won the championship back in 2005.

India, who will be led by Krunal Pandya, will face the Abbas Afridi-led side in a fast-paced cricketing affair. Both India and Pakistan have been grouped together along with the United Arab Emirates in Group C.

What time is the India vs. Pakistan at Hong Kong Sixes 2026?

The India vs. Pakistan at Hong Kong Sixes 2026 match will be played at Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground (Mission Road Ground) in Mong Kok, Kowloon, Hong Kong.

The match is scheduled to start at 12:15 p.m. local time (HKT), which translates to 11:45 a.m. IST on Friday, October 30 , for viewers in India.

India vs. Pakistan at Hong Kong Sixes 2026: Live stream, TV channel

Here's how to watch the India vs. Pakistan at Hong Kong Sixes 2026 match in India:

Sony Sports Network is the broadcaster of the Hong Kong Sixes 2026 tournament in India, while fans can live stream the action through FanCode app and website.

India vs. Pakistan at Hong Kong Sixes 2026 squads

India: Krunal Pandya (captain), Shashank Singh, Rahul Tewatia, Nitish Rana, Rahul Tripathi, T. Natarajan, Kulwant Khejroliya.

Pakistan: Abbas Afridi (captain), Ahmed Daniyal, Irfan Khan Niazi, Saad Masood, Khawaja Nafay, Abdul Samad, Mohammad Shehzad.