Hong Kong Sixes winners list: Pakistan lead with six titles ahead of India opener
Pakistan is defending champion and India is in the 12-team field for the six-a-side tournament.
Pakistan won the 2025 Hong Kong Sixes final by 43 runs against Kuwait. India, led by Krunal Pandya, meets Pakistan in the opening match of the 2026 edition at Mission Road Ground in Mong Kok.
Key takeaways
- Pakistan has won six Hong Kong Sixes titles, the most of any team.
- England and South Africa have won five titles each.
- India won its only title in 2005.
- The 2026 tournament runs from 30 October to 1 November with 12 teams.
- Pakistan beat Kuwait by 43 runs in the 2025 final.
Pakistan will defend its Hong Kong Sixes title against India in the opening match of the 22nd edition at Mission Road Ground in Mong Kok. Sportstar reported that Pakistan is the most successful team in the tournament’s history and is chasing a record-extending seventh crown after beating Kuwait by 43 runs in the 2025 final. The six-a-side competition runs across three days from 30 October to 1 November 2026.
When and where is it?
The 2026 Hong Kong Sixes takes place at Mission Road Ground in Mong Kok, Hong Kong. cricketnews.com said the event runs from October 30 to November 1 and features twelve teams.
Who is taking part?
Twelve teams are in the field. Sportstar named Pakistan, India, England and South Africa among them, with Pakistan led by Abbas Afridi and India led by Krunal Pandya. Pakistan won its sixth title in 2025. England and South Africa have five titles apiece, while India has won once, in 2005.
How does it work?
Each side fields six players and bats for no more than six overs. cricketnews.com said teams play group matches before moving into Cup, Plate and Bowl competitions. The Hong Kong Sixes is an international six-a-side cricket tournament held annually in Hong Kong, organised by Cricket Hong Kong, China and sanctioned by the International Cricket Council.
Why it matters
Pakistan holds six titles after wins in 1992, 1997, 2001, 2002, 2011 and 2025, plus runner-up finishes in 2003, 2006, 2010, 2012, 2017 and 2024. England won in 1993, 1994, 2003, 2004 and 2008, and South Africa won in 1995, 2006, 2009, 2012 and 2017. Sri Lanka has won twice, while India, Australia and the West Indies have one title apiece.
What happens next
Pakistan opens its title defence against India on Friday. Sportstar described this as the pick of the opening-day fixtures.
Hong Kong Sixes title wins by team
Team | Titles |
|---|---|
Pakistan | 6 |
England | 5 |
South Africa | 5 |
Sri Lanka | 2 |
India | 1 |
Australia | 1 |
West Indies | 1 |
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