The Hong Kong Sixes 2026 teams list includes 12 nations competing in the three-day six-a-side tournament from 30 October to 1 November 2026.
The 12 teams are divided into four groups of three.
India and defending champions Pakistan are together in Group C alongside UAE, creating one of the biggest matches of the group stage.
The tournament will be played at Mission Road Ground, also known as Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground, in Mong Kok, Hong Kong.
As of 6 October 2026, India and Hong Kong China have announced their complete seven-player squads on the official tournament website. Several other teams have not yet published updated 2026 squads, so unconfirmed player lists should not be copied from older editions.
Hong Kong Sixes 2026 Teams List
| No. | Team | Group |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | Group A |
| 2 | Hong Kong China | Group A |
| 3 | England | Group A |
| 4 | Bangladesh | Group B |
| 5 | Scotland | Group B |
| 6 | Sri Lanka | Group B |
| 7 | India | Group C |
| 8 | Pakistan | Group C |
| 9 | UAE | Group C |
| 10 | South Africa | Group D |
| 11 | Oman | Group D |
| 12 | Afghanistan | Group D |
Hong Kong Sixes 2026 Groups
Each team plays the other two teams in its group.
| Group A | Group B | Group C | Group D |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Bangladesh | India | South Africa |
| Hong Kong China | Scotland | Pakistan | Oman |
| England | Sri Lanka | UAE | Afghanistan |
The group winner moves into the Cup semifinals, the second-placed team goes into the Plate semifinals, and the third-placed team enters the Bowl semifinals.
Hong Kong Sixes 2026 Team Details
| Team | Group | 2026 Squad Status |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | A | Announced |
| Hong Kong China | A | Announced |
| England | A | Full updated squad TBA |
| Bangladesh | B | Announced |
| Scotland | B | Full updated squad TBA |
| Sri Lanka | B | Announced |
| India | C | Announced |
| Pakistan | C | Announced |
| UAE | C | Announced |
| South Africa | D | Full updated squad TBA |
| Oman | D | Full updated squad TBA |
| Afghanistan | D | Full updated squad TBA |
India Team for Hong Kong Sixes 2026
India has announced a strong seven-player squad led by Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
| Player | Role / Status |
|---|---|
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Captain |
| Krunal Pandya | All-rounder |
| Shashank Singh | Batter |
| Rahul Tewatia | All-rounder |
| Nitish Rana | Batter / All-rounder |
| Rahul Tripathi | Batter |
| T. Natarajan | Bowler |
India’s squad contains a mix of international experience, IPL performers and specialist T20 players.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar brings new-ball skill and experience as captain.
Krunal Pandya and Rahul Tewatia provide all-round options, while Nitish Rana, Rahul Tripathi and Shashank Singh strengthen the batting.
T. Natarajan gives India a specialist left-arm pace option.
India’s Hong Kong Sixes 2026 Matches
India are in Group C.
| Date | Fixture |
|---|---|
| 30 October 2026 | India vs Pakistan |
| 31 October 2026 | UAE vs India |
India need to finish first in Group C to qualify directly for the Cup semifinals.
A second-place finish sends them into the Plate competition, while third place leads to the Bowl.
Pakistan Team for Hong Kong Sixes 2026
Pakistan enter the tournament as the defending champions. They won the 2025 edition after beating Kuwait in the final. Pakistan are placed in Group C with India and UAE.
| Player | Role / Status |
|---|---|
| Abbas Afridi | Captain / Bowler |
| Abdul Samad | Batter |
| Irfan Khan | All-rounder |
| Muhammad Shahzad | All-rounder |
| Saad Masood | All-rounder |
| Khawaja Nafay | Wicket Keeper |
| Ahmed Daniyal | Bowler |
Pakistan Group Matches
| Date | Fixture |
|---|---|
| 30 October 2026 | Pakistan vs UAE |
| 30 October 2026 | India vs Pakistan |
Pakistan plays both group matches on the opening day.
An earlier 2026 squad announcement named Abbas Afridi as captain, but it was issued alongside an older November tournament window.
Since the competition dates have been updated to 30 October to 1 November, the final Pakistan squad should be reconfirmed before publication as the definitive 2026 roster.
Australia Team
Australia are in Group A with hosts Hong Kong, China and England.
| Player | Role / Status |
|---|---|
| Chris Green | Captain / All-rounder |
| Max Bryant | Batter |
| Nick Hobson | Batter |
| Alex Ross | Batter |
| Jack Wood | All-rounder |
| Kane Richardson | Bowler |
| Matthew Kelly | Bowler |
Australia Group Matches
- Australia vs Hong Kong China
- England vs Australia
Australia have a strong history in the Hong Kong Sixes format, they have confirmed their squad.
Hong Kong China Team
Hong Kong China are the host team and have announced a seven-player squad led by Yasim Murtaza.
| Player | Status |
|---|---|
| Yasim Murtaza | Captain / All-rounder |
| Babar Hayat | Batter |
| Anshuman Rath | Wicket Keeper |
| Ehsan Khan | Bowler |
| Mohammad Aizaz Khan | All-rounder |
| Mohammad Nizakat Khan | All-rounder |
| Nasrulla Rana | All-rounder |
Yasim Murtaza will captain the hosts in the 2026 Hong Kong Sixes. The squad also includes Babar Hayat, Anshuman Rath, Ehsan Khan, Mohammad Aizaz Khan, Mohammad Nizakat Khan and Nasrulla Rana.
They will face Australia and England in Group A.
Hong Kong China Group Matches
- Australia vs Hong Kong China
- Hong Kong China vs England
The hosts open the tournament against Australia on 30 October.
England Team
England completes Group A.
Their two group matches are against Hong Kong, China and Australia.
England Group Matches
- Hong Kong China vs England
- England vs Australia
England’s full updated 2026 squad remains TBA in the current tournament information.
Bangladesh Team
Bangladesh are in Group B. They will face Scotland and Sri Lanka.
| Player | Status |
|---|---|
| Abu Hider Rony | Captain / All-rounder |
| Sabbir Rahman | Batter |
| Habibur Rahman Sohan | Batter |
| Chowdhury Md Rizwan | All-rounder |
| Ahrar Amin | All-rounder |
| Md Samiun Basir Ratul | All-rounder |
| Mrittunjoy Chowdhury | All-rounder |
Bangladesh Group Matches
- Bangladesh vs Scotland
- Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka
Bangladesh will play both group matches on 30 October.
Scotland Team
Scotland are grouped with Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
Scotland Group Matches
- Bangladesh vs Scotland
- Scotland vs Sri Lanka
Their second group match is scheduled for 31 October.
Sri Lanka Team
Sri Lanka are the third team in Group B. They face Bangladesh first and Scotland next.
| Player | Status |
|---|---|
| Sangeeth Cooray | Captain / All-rounder |
| Sachitha Jayatilake | All-rounder |
| Ravindu Fernando | All-rounder |
| Vishen Halambage | All-rounder |
| Movin Subasingha | All-rounder |
| Muditha Lakshan | Bowler |
| Chamindu Wijesinghe | Bowler |
Sri Lanka Group Matches
- Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka
- Scotland vs Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka have been regular participants in the Hong Kong Sixes across different editions.
UAE Team
UAE join India and Pakistan in Group C. That gives them two high-profile group matches.
| Player | Status |
|---|---|
| Khalid Shah | Captain / Batter |
| Ansh Tandon | Batter |
| Maroof Merchant | Bowler |
| Mohammed Faraazuddin | Bowler |
| Muhammad Farooq | Bowler |
| Muhammad Zuhaib | Bowler |
| Zahid Ali | Bowler |
UAE Group Matches
- Pakistan vs UAE
- UAE vs India
UAE face Pakistan on 30 October before meeting India on 31 October.
South Africa Team
South Africa are in Group D.
They face Oman and Afghanistan.
South Africa Group Matches
- South Africa vs Oman
- South Africa vs Afghanistan
South Africa plays both group matches on the opening day.
Oman Team
Oman are in Group D alongside South Africa and Afghanistan.
Oman Group Matches
- South Africa vs Oman
- Oman vs Afghanistan
Oman’s second group match is on 31 October.
Afghanistan Team
Afghanistan completes Group D.
They face South Africa and Oman.
Afghanistan Group Matches
- South Africa vs Afghanistan
- Oman vs Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s final group position will determine whether they enter the Cup, Plate or Bowl semifinals.
Hong Kong Sixes 2026 Format
The Hong Kong Sixes is different from a normal T20 match.
Each side fields only six players. Matches are designed to be fast and high-scoring.
The 2026 competition begins with four groups of three teams.
Cup
The four group winners qualify for the Cup semifinals.
Plate
The four second-placed teams enter the Plate semifinals.
Bowl
The four teams finishing third enter the Bowl semifinals.
This means every team continues into a knockout competition after the group stage.
Hong Kong Sixes 2026 Venue
All matches are scheduled at:
Mission Road Ground, Mong Kok, Hong Kong
The venue is also known as Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground.
The tournament runs from 30 October to 1 November.
Final Word: Hong Kong Sixes 2026 Tournament Has 12 Teams
The Hong Kong Sixes 2026 teams are Australia, Hong Kong China, England, Bangladesh, Scotland, Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan, UAE, South Africa, Oman and Afghanistan.
The 12 teams are split into four groups. India and defending champions Pakistan are together in Group C with UAE, while hosts Hong Kong China are in Group A.
India and Hong Kong China have already announced seven-player squads, led by Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Yasim Murtaza, respectively.
Full updated 2026 squads for the remaining teams are still pending on the current official tournament pages and should be added only after confirmed announcements.