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IND vs PAK Hong Kong Sixes 2026: Pakistan Crush India in Just 23 Balls, Win by 4 Wickets

October 31, 2026

IND vs PAK Hong Kong Sixes 2026: Pakistan produced a stunning batting performance to defeat India by four wickets in the Hong Kong Sixes 2026. In a match that turned into a one-sided contest during the second innings, Pakistan chased down India’s target of 89 runs in just 23 balls.

India managed 88/5 in their allotted six overs, with Shashank Singh playing a brilliant knock of 40 off just 11 deliveries. However, his effort wasn’t enough to give India a competitive total.
Pakistan’s batters came out with an aggressive approach and made their intentions clear from the very beginning. The biggest blow for India came during Krunal Pandya’s over, when the Pakistani batters smashed five consecutive sixes, putting the match firmly in their control.
The victory also marked Pakistan’s first win in the tournament after suffering a defeat against the UAE earlier.

Shashank Singh Leads India’s Batting with a Quickfire 40

Shashank Singhs Quickfire Hong Kong Sixes Moment — Shashank Singh Leads India’s Batting with a Quickfire 40

Batting first, India struggled to build momentum during the early stages of their innings. However, Shashank Singh provided some much-needed firepower with an explosive knock.
He scored 40 runs from just 11 balls, taking on the Pakistani bowlers with some powerful hitting. His innings gave India a chance to post a competitive total, but the other batters failed to make a similar impact.
India eventually finished at 88/5 after six overs. In a format where every over matters, the total proved insufficient against Pakistan’s aggressive batting lineup.

Five Consecutive Sixes Leave Krunal Pandya Under Pressure

Five Sixes Leave Krunal Under Pressure — Five Consecutive Sixes Leave Krunal Pandya Under Pressure

One of the biggest talking points of the match was Krunal Pandya’s over.
Pakistan’s batters went after him aggressively, hitting five consecutive sixes in five deliveries. The sudden burst of boundaries changed the momentum of the contest and left the Indian bowling attack struggling to regain control.
With such a short format, a single expensive over can completely change the outcome of a match. That was exactly what happened here.

Pakistan Complete the Chase in Just 23 Balls

Chasing 89 runs, Pakistan wasted no time in taking control of the innings.
Their batters attacked from the outset, putting the Indian bowlers under constant pressure. Khawaja Nafay and Abbas Afridi played particularly important roles in the chase.
Nafay smashed 41 runs from just 12 balls, while captain Abbas Afridi added a quickfire 35 off eight deliveries.
Pakistan reached 91/2 in just 3.5 overs, sealing a four-wicket victory and registering their first win of the tournament.

IND vs PAK Hong Kong Sixes 2026: Match Scorecard

Pakistan’s Top Performers

• Khawaja Nafay: 41 runs off 12 balls, including five sixes.
• Abbas Afridi: 35 runs off eight balls, including five sixes.
• Abdul Samad: 7 not out off three balls.

India Face UAE Next After Defeat Against Pakistan

Following the disappointing defeat against Pakistan, India will now turn their attention to their next fixture against the UAE on October 31, 2026.
The UAE had already pulled off a major upset by defeating Pakistan earlier in the tournament. That result has made the group-stage situation even more interesting.
India will be keen to bounce back and put this defeat behind them. A strong performance against the UAE will be important for their campaign.

IND vs PAK Hong Kong Sixes 2026: Squads

India Squad: Krunal Pandya (Captain), Nitish Rana, Rahul Tripathi, Shashank Singh, Rahul Tewatia, Kulwant Khejroliya and T Natarajan.
Pakistan Squad: Abbas Afridi (Captain), Abdul Samad, Ahmed Daniyal, Irfan Khan, Khawaja Nafay, Muhammad Shahzad and Saad Masood.
Note: These are the announced squad members, not necessarily the six players who took the field in the match.

What Is the Hong Kong Sixes Tournament?
The Hong Kong Sixes is a fast-paced international cricket tournament known for its explosive batting and entertaining style of play.
The competition began in the 1990s and was designed to give Hong Kong cricket fans an opportunity to watch some of the world’s top international players in action. It also provided a platform for Hong Kong cricket to compete against established cricketing nations.
Unlike traditional cricket formats, the Hong Kong Sixes follows a six-a-side format, where each team fields six players and gets six overs to bat.
The tournament was held regularly between 1993 and 1997, and again from 2001 to 2012. After a break, it returned for a special event in 2017 before making a full comeback in 2024.
Its fast-paced format, big hits and entertaining contests have helped it remain a popular event among cricket fans.