Pakistan crush India by six wickets in Hong Kong Sixes

Pakistan bounced back from their opening-match defeat in the Hong Kong Sixes 2026 by beating arch-rivals India by six wickets in their second game, chasing an 89-run target in just 3.5 overs.

Batting first, India scored 88 for five in their allotted six overs, setting Pakistan a target of 89 runs.

Pakistan made light work of the chase, reaching 89 in just 3.5 overs. Khawaja Nafay led the scoring with an aggressive 41 runs, while captain Abbas Afridi contributed 35.

Despite the victory, Pakistan’s qualification for the semi-finals remains undecided, with the outcome expected to be determined on Saturday.

Earlier, Pakistan suffered a one-wicket defeat against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in their opening match, despite posting 106 for three in six overs.

After winning the toss, Pakistan elected to bat first. Captain Abbas Afridi scored 53 off 13 balls, including eight sixes and a four, while Abdul Samad remained unbeaten on 39 off 15 deliveries.

In reply, the UAE chased down the 107-run target, finishing on 107 for five in six overs. Captain Khalid Shah led the charge with 71 off just 20 balls, hitting three fours and nine sixes. Zahid Ali supported him with 22 off eight deliveries.

For Pakistan, Abbas Afridi, Abdul Samad and Irfan Khan took one wicket each.