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Hong Kong Sixes 2026: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced its 7-member squad for the Hong Kong Sixes 2026. Defending champions Pakistan will once again be led by experienced all-rounder Mohammad Abbas Afridi, under whose captaincy the team won the previous season.
India vs Pakistan Match Details & Schedule
Pakistan's first match of the tournament will be against the UAE. On the same day, Pakistan will face India in their second and biggest match of Group C.
- Date: 30 October
- Venue: Mission Road Ground, Mong Kok
- Group C: Pakistan, India, and UAE
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Key Players to Watch in Pakistan Squad
The PCB has retained the key players who secured the title victory in 2025:
- Mohammad Abbas Afridi (Captain): Scored 138 runs and took 3 wickets last season.
- Khawaja Nafay: Wicketkeeper-batsman who was the highest run-scorer (151 runs) last season.
- Abdul Samad: Proved explosive in the middle order, scoring 142 runs.
- Muhammad Shehzad: All-rounder who claimed 7 wickets (best figures: 3/11).
Hong Kong Sixes Tournament Format & Final Pakistan Squad
In this three-day tournament featuring 12 teams, the squads have been divided into 4 groups. Bhuvneshwar Kumar is leading the Indian team.
The Pakistan team will depart for Hong Kong on October 28.Pakistan 7-Member Squad for Hong Kong Sixes
Mohammad Abbas Afridi (Captain), Abdul Samad, Ahmed Daniyal, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Khawaja Nafay, Muhammad Shahzad, and Saad Masood.
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