How to watch Hong Kong Sixes 2026 in India after Pak win
Fans in India can watch Hong Kong Sixes 2026 live on Sony Sports Network and stream every match on FanCode. After Pak's four-wicket Group C win over India on Oct. 30, India face UAE at 8:05 a.m. IST on Oct. 31 as the Kowloon tournament runs through Nov. 1.
Key Takeaways
- Sony Sports Network broadcasts Hong Kong Sixes 2026 in India; FanCode streams every match on app, Android, iOS and connected TVs.
- Pak beat India by four wickets on Oct. 30, chasing 89 in 3.5 overs after India posted 88 for five.
- Abbas Afridi smashed five sixes off Krunal Pandya; Khawaja Nafay hit 41 not out as Pak topped Group C.
- India play UAE at 8:05 a.m. IST on Oct. 31 needing a win to keep knockout hopes alive.
- Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif was trolled online for celebrating the six-a-side win over India.
How can you watch Hong Kong Sixes 2026 in India?
According to Yahoo Sports, Sony Sports Network is the broadcast partner in India, while FanCode holds exclusive digital rights.
Every match streams live on the FanCode app for Android, iOS and connected TVs. The 12-team event runs Oct. 30–Nov. 1 at Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground in Kowloon, with six-a-side, six-over games and the Cup final on the last day.
What happened when Pak faced India?
India, led by Krunal Pandya, managed 88 for five in six overs after being sent in. Shashank Singh smashed 40 off 11 balls, but Nitish Rana (19) and Rahul Tripathi (9) offered limited support.
Pak chased the 89-run target for the loss of two wickets in just 3.5 overs. Abbas Afridi hit five consecutive sixes off Pandya in the first over and finished on 35 off eight; Khawaja Nafay was unbeaten on 41 off 12 as their 59-run stand off 13 balls sealed the result, India Today reported.
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif congratulated the side on X, calling it a superb four-wicket victory, and was then trolled for celebrating an entertainment-style sixes win. More rivalry coverage is in our Celebrity Breaking News hub.
When does India play next, and why does the Pak result matter?
Pak had earlier lost by one wicket to UAE, then moved atop Group C with two points from two matches after beating India. India sit bottom without a point.
India's final group game is UAE vs India at 8:05 a.m. IST on Oct. 31. A win is crucial to keep progression hopes alive; knockout fixtures that day depend on group finish. Group winners advance to the Cup semi-finals, with the final set for Sunday, Nov. 1.
Pakistan remain defending champions after beating Kuwait by 43 runs in the 2025 final for a sixth title. India's seven-man squad also includes Rahul Tewatia, T Natarajan and Kulwant Khejroliya.