A strong India squad featuring top IPL stars set to feature in 2026 edition of Hong Kong Sixes.
India-Pakistan clash on October 30 to start the tournament.
Mumbai, 9 October 2026: FanCode, India’s Premier Digital Sports Destination, has secured exclusive digital streaming rights for the Hong Kong Sixes 2026, bringing the fast-paced six-a-side cricket tournament to fans across India. The tournament will take place from October 30 to November 1, 2026, at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground in Hong Kong.
The 22nd edition of the Hong Kong Sixes will feature 12 international teams, including India, Pakistan, Australia, England, South Africa, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Hong Kong China, Scotland, UAE and Oman. The teams have been divided into four pools, with India drawn alongside defending champions Pakistan and UAE in Pool C.
The tournament will see India return with a strong seven-member squad led by which features IPL stars Krunal Pandya, Shashank Singh, Rahul Tewatia, Nitish Rana, Rahul Tripathi and T. Natarajan. Six of the seven players have previously represented India at the international level, adding significant experience and firepower to the side.
India will open their campaign against Pakistan on October 30, setting up an early marquee clash in the tournament. Pakistan enters the competition as defending champions after winning the 2025 edition, while India will be looking to improve on their previous campaign and challenge for their second Hong Kong Sixes title. India’s only previous triumph came in 2005.
Played with six players per side and six overs per innings, the iconic Hong Kong Sixes is known for its explosive batting, big hits and rapid pace, offering fans a unique format of the traditional game. The 12 teams have been divided into four groups for the first set of round robin games. The teams finishing first from each pool after the round robin games, will progress to the Cup semi-finals, while the second and third placed teams will compete in the Plate and Bowl competitions respectively.
FanCode co-founder Yannick Colaco said, “Hong Kong Sixes brings together cricket and entertainment in a fast-paced format that is made for digital audiences. Over the years, it has managed to attract the attention of cricket fans across the globe. With a strong Indian squad featuring top IPL stars, this edition promises to be particularly exciting to watch.”
Mr. Anuraag Bhatnagar, Director of Marketing and Commercial, Cricket Hong Kong, China, said “We are delighted to continue our partnership with FanCode for the broadcast of Hong Kong Sixes. This year promises to be bigger than ever with a strong India squad headlining the event and plenty of blockbuster clashes. The partnership with FanCode will provide access to millions of cricket fans to all the action over the three days.”
With a strong mix of established cricketing nations, emerging teams and a star-studded Indian contingent, the Hong Kong Sixes 2026 promises three days of high-intensity cricket and entertainment. Fans in India can catch all the action live and exclusively on the FanCode app, available on Android, iOS and Connected TVs.
Tickets for the 2026 Hong Kong Sixes are now on sale at HKD 780 for all three days, giving fans access to three days of international cricket, big hitting and high-energy entertainment.
The Hong Kong Sixes returns from 30 October to 1 November 2026, with the defending champions Pakistan set to renew their rivalry with India in a blockbuster clash — bringing together six-a-side cricket, IPL firepower and one of the sport’s most celebrated rivalries in Hong Kong.
