Defending champions Pakistan have announced their squad for the Hong Kong Sixes 2026, returning to the tournament with their sights set on successfully defending the title they won last year. Pakistan clinched their record sixth title in 2025, defeating Kuwait by 43 runs in the final. Muhammad Abbas Afridi was instrumental in the triumph, scoring a sensational 52 off 11 balls and claiming the Player of the Match and Player of the Series awards.
The Defending Champions are back with their 2026 squad featuring Muhammad Abbas Afridi, Ahmad Daniyal Latif, Khawaja Muhammad Nafay, Syed Muhammad Abdul Samad, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Chaudhry Saad Masood and Muhammad Shahzad.
With Pakistan having established themselves as the most successful team in the history of the tournament, the defending champions will look to carry forward the momentum from their historic 2025 campaign. Their previous title-winning side showcased the explosive batting and aggressive all-round cricket that the six-a-side format demands.
Pakistan Squad – Hong Kong Sixes 2026
- Muhammad Abbas Afridi
- Ahmad Daniyal Latif
- Khawaja Muhammad Nafay
- Syed Muhammad Abdul Samad
- Muhammad Irfan Khan
- Chaudhry Saad Masood
- Muhammad Shahzad
Pakistan’s return adds further star power and competitive intensity to the 2026 tournament, as the six-time champions aim to retain their crown and add another chapter to their remarkable Hong Kong Sixes legacy.
Commenting on Pakistan’s return to the Hong Kong Sixes, Mr. Anuraag Bhatnagar, Director of Marketing and Commercial, Cricket Hong Kong, China, said: “Pakistan’s record sixth title in 2025 underlined their outstanding pedigree in the Hong Kong Sixes, and we are delighted to welcome the defending champions back for the 2026 edition. They bring a winning mentality, exciting talent and a style of cricket that perfectly complements the fast-paced nature of the format. We look forward to seeing them take on the challenge of defending their crown and creating more memorable moments for fans in Hong Kong.”
The tournament will be broadcast live in India on Sony Sports Network with Pakistan facing India on 30th October at 2:15 pm.
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.