In the Hong Kong Sixes 2026 match between India and Pakistan, the neighboring country secured a convincing victory over the Indian team with a score of 4 wickets. The game, played in Group C at the Mission Road Ground in Hong Kong on Friday, October 30, concluded with Pakistan reaching the target of 89 runs in just 3.5 overs.
India started the game with batting, scoring 88 runs and losing five wickets in six overs. Pakistan decided to start with bowling after winning the toss. India's start was not the most successful: Rahul Tripathi was dismissed after scoring only 9 runs. Then Nitish Rana was forced off the field after scoring 19 runs off 14 balls.
However, Shashank Singh demonstrated an impressive attack, actively countering the Pakistani bowlers. He scored 40 runs off just 11 balls, including five sixes. A key moment was the partnership between Shashank and Nitish Rana, which brought in 57 runs off 18 balls for the second wicket. Ti Natarajan remained on the field without being out, scoring 12 runs. Thus, India finished its innings with a score of 88/5 in 6 overs. From Pakistan's side, Abdul Samad took two wickets, conceding 10 runs in one over.
The Pakistani team, which came onto the field aiming to score 89 runs, showed an aggressive attitude from the beginning. Captain Abbas Afridi changed the course of the match by hitting five sixes in Crunal Pandya's very first over. In the first two overs, Pakistan scored 59 runs. Quaid Nafe also played brightly, scoring 41 runs off just 12 balls, which included two fours and five sixes.
Despite Quaid Nafe's performance, Pakistan's pace did not slow down. Irfan Khan sealed the victory for Pakistan by hitting a magnificent six off Rahul Tewatia, allowing them to reach the winning total in just 3.5 overs. Abbas Afridi was named player of the match for his outstanding performance; he scored 35 runs off 8 balls in the attack, including five sixes and one four, and also conceded 10 runs in one over while bowling.
This victory allows Pakistan to make a strong comeback in the tournament, as they previously lost their opening match against the UAE by a narrow margin. India, in turn, will play its last group match against the UAE on October 31.
It is worth noting that the Indian team is currently participating in a five-match T20 series against New Zealand. Following this, five ODI matches are scheduled, followed by a two-Test match series. On the other hand, Pakistan is hosting a three-match ODI series against England and Sri Lanka and has already secured a spot in the final thanks to its brilliant victories.