Having a nine-member squad with veteran fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar, India are ready to take on Hong Kong Sixes 2026. The tournament, which runs from 30th-31st October, will give India a chance to take a step forward from their last campaign. 12BET India is the platform where cricket fans can stay updated on the tournament and cricket coverage during the Hong Kong Sixes.
The team is made up of experienced domestic players and international experience. India will have to perform regularly to advance with Pakistan and UAE in their pool. The tournament will see the team put to the test against a home side where they will be expected to play in an aggressive style, with a focus on quick changes of pace.
Hong Kong Sixes 2026: India’s Seven-Member Squad
Dinesh Karthik has been replaced by Bhuvneshwar Kumar as India’s captain. The team also has some Indian Premier League experience as several players have been at the IPL.
Points to Know About India’s Squad
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar (captain)
- Krunal Pandya
- Shashank Singh
- Rahul Tewatia
- Nitish Rana
- Rahul Tripathi
- T. Natarajan
The majority of the players in the squad have played international cricket for India and Shashank Singh is yet to make his senior international debut. Rahul Tewatia has been called up for the national team but hasn’t been part of the senior squad.
For fans of 12BET India, these are some notes to take when evaluating the modus operandi of India at the Hong Kong Sixes.
How the Hong Kong Sixes Format Works in 2026
The Hong Kong Sixes is played with six players from each team making for a high-speed game with a strong emphasis on the attacking aspect of the game. The tournament was first held in 1992 and resumed in 2024.
India has only won the title once in 2005. They will be looking to mount a better defence in the Sixes 2026 in Hong Kong against the experienced teams.
India Schedule at Hong Kong Sixes 2026
India have been drawn in the Pool C with defending champion Pakistan and UAE.
| Date | Match | Time (IST) |
| October 30 | India vs Pakistan | 11:45 a.m. |
| October 31 | UAE vs India | 8:05 a.m. |
India will head to the next destination based on the outcome of the group-stage matches in the Hong Kong Sixes 2026 tournament. Winners of the pool get through to the Cup halftime, second and third place teams go on to Plate and Bowl.
If India qualify for the Cup semifinals against the Pool A winners, it will be played on October 31 at 12:40 pm IST. The match will be played in the Cup final on November 1 at 12:40 pm IST.
To keep up with the schedule and cricket news, fans can rely on 12BET India or visit official cricket sources for updates and confirmed fixtures, according to the Hong Kong Sixes 2026 schedule.
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India’s Road to Redemption After 2025
India began their campaign positively in 2025 with a two-run defeat to Pakistan under DLS conditions but suffered defeats at Kuwait and UAE. The team will be focused on not letting that happen again at the Hong Kong Sixes.
The Pakistani side are making their sixth appearance in the finals as they sealed their victory over Kuwait in the last final. India need to make the best of their experience in the first game then.
Can India Challenge for the Hong Kong Sixes 2026 Title?
India has all the reasons to be optimistic – Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s leadership and the team’s IPL experience. But the short format does not allow for too many errors, and each over is significant. The supporters of the Hong Kong Sixes will be on their toes as India take on Pakistan and the UAE in 2026. The start was strong and could see the team challenging for honours.
