Hong Kong Sixes: Pakistan chase 88 in 3.5 overs to beat India
By Elena D’SouzaStartups & Innovation Correspondent, Peepals Global
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Pakistan beat Krunal Pandya's India by four wickets at the Hong Kong Sixes on October 30, 2026, chasing 88 in 3.5 overs at Mission Road Ground.
What Happened
Pakistan beat India by four wickets in their Pool C match at the Hong Kong Sixes on Friday, October 30, 2026, at the Mission Road Ground in Mong Kok, Hong Kong. Batting first, India, led by Krunal Pandya, scored 88 in their six overs, with Shashank Singh hitting 40 off 11 balls. Pakistan chased the target in just 3.5 overs, finishing on 91 for 2, as Khawaja Nafay made 41 off 12 balls and Abbas Afridi 35 off eight. Earlier the same day, Pakistan had lost to the United Arab Emirates by one wicket off the last ball.
Key Facts
- Tournament: Hong Kong Sixes 2026, October 30 to November 1, a six-overs-a-side format.
- Match: India vs Pakistan, Pool C, Mission Road Ground, Mong Kok, October 30, 2026.
- India: 88 in six overs; Shashank Singh 40 off 11 balls. Abdul Samad took 2 for 10 for Pakistan.
- Pakistan: 91 for 2 in 3.5 overs; Khawaja Nafay 41 off 12, Abbas Afridi 35 off 8.
- Result: Pakistan won by four wickets.
- Pool C's other result: UAE scored 109 to beat Pakistan's 106 for 3 by one wicket off the final ball.
- India's squad includes Krunal Pandya, Shashank Singh, Rahul Tewatia, Nitish Rana, Rahul Tripathi and T Natarajan.
Why It Matters
The Hong Kong Sixes is a short, fast form of cricket: six overs an innings and small squads, which rewards big hitting and makes upsets common. India's seven-man squad this year is made up of experienced IPL players rather than the first-choice national team.
Any India-Pakistan contest draws attention, and this one was decided quickly. India's 88 looked competitive in a six-over game, thanks largely to Shashank Singh's 11-ball 40, but Pakistan's openers attacked from the first ball and needed fewer than four overs. In a format this short, a team that loses early wickets or bowls a couple of expensive overs has little time to recover, and Pakistan's chase showed how fast a match can swing.
The day's other Pool C result adds to the interest. Pakistan had earlier lost to the UAE in a last-ball finish, so after the first day all three teams in the pool have something to play for. India still have their match against the UAE, and the pool standings will decide who goes through when the tournament continues over the weekend.
There was also a change at the top. Reports before the tournament named Bhuvneshwar Kumar as India's captain, but Krunal Pandya led the side against Pakistan, after a report said Bhuvneshwar had withdrawn. The selectors have not commented publicly on the change in the reports seen.
| Innings | Score | Top scorer |
|---|---|---|
| India | 88 (6 overs) | Shashank Singh 40 (11 balls) |
| Pakistan | 91/2 (3.5 overs) | Khawaja Nafay 41 (12 balls) |
| Result | Pakistan won by 4 wickets | Abbas Afridi 35 (8 balls) |
Impact
Short-term: India now need a good result against the UAE to stay in contention in Pool C. With Pakistan having both won and lost on day one, net run rate, the measure of how quickly teams score compared with their opponents, could matter in deciding the standings.
Long-term: The event gives domestic and IPL players international exposure in a high-pressure format, and India-Pakistan matches at such events keep the rivalry alive between the full international meetings.
Who is affected: India's Hong Kong Sixes squad and its players, several of whom are pushing for IPL contracts; cricket fans in India and Pakistan following the tournament; and the other teams in Pool C, whose chances depend on the remaining results.
Key Takeaway
Pakistan chased India's 88 in 3.5 overs to win by four wickets at the Hong Kong Sixes on October 30, 2026, leaving India needing a win over the UAE to stay in the hunt.
Questions and Answers
Who won the India vs Pakistan match at the Hong Kong Sixes 2026?
Pakistan won by four wickets on October 30, 2026. India scored 88 in six overs, and Pakistan reached 91 for 2 in 3.5 overs.
Who were the top performers?
For India, Shashank Singh scored 40 off 11 balls. For Pakistan, Khawaja Nafay hit 41 off 12 balls, Abbas Afridi 35 off 8, and Abdul Samad took 2 for 10.
Who captained India at the Hong Kong Sixes?
Krunal Pandya led India against Pakistan. Bhuvneshwar Kumar had been named captain in earlier reports, but a report said he withdrew before the tournament.
When does the Hong Kong Sixes 2026 end?
The tournament runs from October 30 to November 1, 2026, in Hong Kong.
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