India Loses to Pakistan in Hong Kong Sixes Opener
India faced a four-wicket defeat against Pakistan in their first match of the 2026 Hong Kong Sixes tournament on October 30, 2026. India scored 88 runs, with Shashank Singh making 40, but Pakistan chased the target, helped by captain Abbas Afridi's 35 runs.
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On October 30, 2026, India played against Pakistan in their first match of the 2026 Hong Kong Sixes tournament and lost by four wickets. The match took place at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground in Kowloon.
India batted first and was bowled out after scoring 88 runs in their six overs. Shashank Singh was a key player for India, scoring 40 runs from 11 balls. In response, Pakistan successfully chased the target. Pakistan's captain, Abbas Afridi, scored 35 runs off just 8 balls, including hitting five sixes in a row during the first over against India's captain, Krunal Pandya.
This victory was important for Pakistan, as they had previously lost their opening match against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by one wicket. All 24 matches of the tournament are being played at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground. Matches on the first two days start at 8:45 AM local time, with the last match at 4:05 PM local time. The final day, November 1, will see the opening game at 9:40 AM local time and the Cup final at 3:10 PM local time.
Cricket fans in India could watch the match live on the FanCode app and Sony Sports Network's Sony Sports Ten 1 channel. Globally, fans could stream all games on YouTube through Sports Central, Sports TV, and Sports Hub. In South Africa, Sporty TV is telecasting the event.
Knowledge Vault
Cricket Tournament
A cricket tournament is a series of cricket matches where different teams compete against each other to win a championship. These tournaments can have various formats, like the Hong Kong Sixes, which is a shorter, faster version of the game.
Sixes in Cricket
In cricket, a 'six' is scored when a batsman hits the ball over the boundary rope without it touching the ground. This is one of the highest scores a batsman can get from a single hit.
Live Streaming
Live streaming is when video or audio content is broadcast over the internet in real-time, meaning you can watch or listen to an event as it happens. This allows people to watch sports matches, concerts, or news from anywhere with an internet connection.
Check your understanding
- What was the final result of the match between India and Pakistan in the 2026 Hong Kong Sixes?
- India won by four wickets.
- Pakistan won by four wickets.
- The match was a tie.
- India won by 88 runs.
- Which player scored five consecutive sixes in the opening over for Pakistan?
- Shashank Singh
- Krunal Pandya
- Abbas Afridi
- An unnamed UAE player
- Where were all 24 matches of the 2026 Hong Kong Sixes tournament played?
- Various stadiums across Hong Kong
- The FanCode app
- The Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground in Kowloon
- Sony Sports Ten 1 channel