Written By: Alex Maathai
Published: October 31, 2026

The Hong Kong Sixes 2026 runs from 30 October to 1 November at Mission Road Ground in Mong Kok, with 12 teams, 30 matches and defending champions Pakistan chasing a seventh title. Pool play is under way, and Pakistan have already opened with a four-wicket win over India.

This guide covers the Hong Kong Sixes 2026 points table, group draw, qualification rules, NRR, squads, schedule and live streaming, so you know who stands where as the tournament nears the finals.

Hong Kong Sixes 2026 Points Table: Current Standings

The Hong Kong Sixes 2026 points table shows the latest team standings across all groups. It includes matches played, wins, losses, points and net run rate.

Group A

RankTeamPWLNRPtsNRR
1AUS22004+0.916
2HKC21102+0.458
3ENG20200-1.375

Group B

RankTeamPWLNRPtsNRR
1SCO22004+2.417
2SL21102-0.789
3BAN20200-1.254

Group C

RankTeamPWLNRPtsNRR
1UAE22004+3.269
2PAK21102+0.602
3IND20200-7.854

Group D

RankTeamPWLNRPtsNRR
1AFG22004+1.995
2OMAN21102-0.690
3RSA20200-0.750

How Points and Net Run Rate Work

Based on the 2024 and 2025 tables, a win earns 2 points, a no-result earns 1 and a loss earns 0. When teams finish level, net run rate (NRR) decides the order. In a six-over game, one big over can swing NRR sharply, so chasing quickly matters almost as much as winning.

Qualification: Cup, Plate and Bowl

Nobody is eliminated. Your finishing position in the group decides which trophy you play for.

Group FinishCompetitionSemi-finals (31 Oct)
1stCupA1 vs C1, B1 vs D1
2ndPlateB2 vs D2, A2 vs C2
3rdBowlB3 vs D3, A3 vs C3

The finals and the 3rd, 7th and 11th place play-offs follow on 1 November.

Hong Kong Sixes 2026 Schedule

The Hong Kong Sixes 2026 schedule covers the match dates, timings and fixtures for all participating teams throughout the tournament.

Hong Kong Sixes 2026
Source: Williow TV
DateWhat to Expect
Fri, 30 OctoberOpening pool matches, including India vs Pakistan
Sat, 31 OctoberLast pool games, then Cup, Plate and Bowl semi-finals
Sun, 1 NovemberPlay-offs and the Bowl, Plate and Cup finals

Matches are at Mission Road Ground in Mong Kok. Indian fans can stream on FanCode, and Hong Kong is 2.5 hours ahead of India. Start times can shift with rain, so check the official schedule.

India vs Pakistan: The Result That Shaped Group C

Pakistan beat India by four wickets. Player of the Match Abbas Afridi hit five straight sixes off Krunal Pandya in the opening over, and Pakistan chased 89 after India posted 88/5. Shashank Singh top-scored with 40 off 11 balls. India now need to beat the UAE to avoid the Bowl.

Captains and Rules in Brief

TeamCaptain
AfghanistanGulbadin Naib
AustraliaChris Green
BangladeshAbu Hider
Hong KongYasim Murtaza
IndiaKrunal Pandya
PakistanAbbas Afridi
South AfricaJorich van Schalkwyk
Sri LankaSangeeth Cooray
UAEKhalid Shah

England, Scotland and Oman captains were not listed in my sources. Some previews name Nepal and Kuwait instead of Scotland and Oman, so confirm the final field on the official site.

The key rules: six players a side, six overs an innings, every fielder except the keeper bowls, batters retire not out at 50, and wides and no-balls cost a run plus an extra ball.

Conclusion

The Hong Kong Sixes 2026 points table is short, fast-moving and unforgiving, because only two group games decide whether a team plays for the Cup, Plate or Bowl.

Pakistan lead Group C after beating India, and every other pool is wide open. Keep an eye on net run rate, since it will settle most ties. Bookmark the live table page, and check back before Sunday’s finals.

FAQs

When is the Hong Kong Sixes 2026?

30 October to 1 November 2026.

How many teams play?

Twelve, in four groups of three.

Who are the defending champions?

Pakistan.

Who reaches the Cup semi-finals?

The four group winners.

About the Author

Alex Maathai is a Cape Town-based cricket analyst and former club-level player. With deep knowledge of domestic structures and Proteas history, he provides context-rich insights that connect today’s matches to South Africa’s cricket legacy.

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