The seven-member Pakistan squad will travel to Hong Kong on October 28 for the six-a-side tournament scheduled to take place from October 30 to November 1.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the national squad for the Hong Kong Sixes 2026, appointing Mohammad Abbas Afridi as captain for the upcoming six-a-side cricket tournament. The competition will be held at Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground in Hong Kong from October 30 to November 1.
The tournament will bring together 12 teams for three days of fast-paced cricket. Pakistan will compete in the event alongside 11 other participating sides, with the national team scheduled to depart for Hong Kong on October 28.
Abbas Afridi will lead a seven-member squad featuring a combination of players selected to represent Pakistan in the shortened format. The team will aim to make an impact in the competition, where quick scoring and effective bowling are particularly important due to the limited number of overs.
Pakistan Squad for Hong Kong Sixes 2026
The PCB has named the following seven players for the tournament:
Mohammad Abbas Afridi (Captain)
Abdul Samad
Ahmed Daniyal
Muhammad Irfan Khan
Khawaja Nafay
Muhammad Shahzad
Saad Masood
The squad will represent Pakistan in the three-day event, which follows the distinctive six-a-side format. The shorter version of the game generally places greater emphasis on aggressive batting, rapid run-scoring and taking wickets at crucial moments.
Pakistan Placed in Pool C
According to the tournament structure, the 12 participating teams have been divided into four pools, with three teams assigned to each group. Pakistan have been placed in Pool C for the opening stage of the competition.
The pool arrangement will determine the initial matchups as teams compete to progress through the tournament. Pakistan’s performance in the group stage will be important in determining their chances of advancing to the later rounds.
The Hong Kong Sixes is known for its entertaining and high-scoring contests, offering teams an opportunity to showcase their skills in a compact format. With Abbas Afridi at the helm, Pakistan will look to make the most of the tournament and compete against the other international sides.
The national team’s departure on October 28 will give the players time to arrive ahead of the competition’s opening day on October 30. Further details about Pakistan’s fixtures and match timings were not included in the squad announcement.