Pakistan defeated India by four wickets in a high-scoring Group C contest at the Hong Kong Sixes 2026, chasing a target of 89 in just 3.5 overs at Mission Road Ground in Mong Kok. India had posted 88/5 in their six overs, but Pakistan raced to 91/2 to seal the result with 13 balls to spare. Khawaja Nafay struck 41 from 12 deliveries and Abbas Afridi blasted 35 off eight balls to lead the chase.
The match showcased the aggressive scoring that defines the six-over format. Shashank Singh had earlier given India a strong finish with 40 from 11 balls, but Pakistan's top-order response took the game away quickly.
Shashank Singh powers India to 88/5
India were asked to bat first and finished with 88/5 in six overs. Shashank Singh was the standout performer, scoring 40 from only 11 deliveries. He struck two fours and five sixes, registering a strike rate of 363.64 and providing the main burst in India's innings.
Nitish Rana contributed 19 from 14 balls before retiring out. Rahul Tripathi made nine from five deliveries, while T. Natarajan remained unbeaten on 12 from six balls. Rahul Tewatia and captain Krunal Pandya were both dismissed without scoring, and India added eight extras to their total.
Pakistan's bowlers shared the wickets. Abdul Samad claimed two, while Ahmed Daniyal and Muhammad Shahzad took one each. Abbas Afridi and Irfan Khan did not take a wicket in the innings shown on the scorecard.
Nafay and Abbas produce a rapid Pakistan chase
Pakistan's reply was led by an explosive opening effort from Khawaja Nafay and Abbas Afridi. Nafay made 41 from 12 balls, hitting two fours and five sixes at a strike rate of 341.67. His dismissal came when he was caught by T. Natarajan off Rahul Tewatia.
Abbas Afridi was even faster, scoring 35 from just eight deliveries. His innings included one four and five sixes, producing a strike rate of 437.50. He was caught by Natarajan off Shashank Singh, but by then Pakistan had made rapid progress towards the target.
Abdul Samad remained unbeaten on seven from three balls, while Irfan Khan finished not out on six from one delivery. Pakistan reached 91/2 in 3.5 overs, completing the chase and winning by four wickets.
India's bowling unable to slow the scoring
India's bowling figures underline the speed of Pakistan's pursuit. Rahul Tewatia took one wicket, conceding 18 runs in 0.5 overs, while Shashank Singh claimed one for 14 in his over. Krunal Pandya conceded 31 runs in one over, and T. Natarajan gave away 28 in his over without taking a wicket.
The scorecard records the two Pakistan dismissals as Nafay caught by Natarajan off Tewatia and Abbas caught by Natarajan off Shashank. Despite those breakthroughs, the remaining Pakistan batters finished the chase before the six-over limit, with more than two overs of the allotted innings unused.
Hong Kong Sixes Group C result
The match was played at Mission Road Ground in Mong Kok as part of the Hong Kong Sixes 2026 Group C programme. The scorecard lists the fixture as India versus Pakistan, with India batting first and Pakistan completing the chase in the second innings.
The final figures were India 88/5 in six overs and Pakistan 91/2 in 3.5 overs. Pakistan won by four wickets. The result was built on the contrasting batting contributions: Shashank's 11-ball 40 gave India a competitive total, but Nafay and Abbas struck at extraordinary rates to take Pakistan over the line.
In a short-format contest where every delivery can shift the outcome, Pakistan's ability to convert boundaries into a rapid chase proved decisive. The match scorecard records a 91-run response in fewer than four overs, with Pakistan losing only two wickets on the way to victory.
Frequently asked questions
Who won the India vs Pakistan match at Hong Kong Sixes 2026?
Pakistan defeated India by four wickets in their Group C match at the Hong Kong Sixes 2026. India made 88/5 in six overs, and Pakistan reached 91/2 in only 3.5 overs to complete the chase with 13 deliveries remaining.
How many runs did Pakistan score against India in the Hong Kong Sixes?
Pakistan scored 91/2 in 3.5 overs while chasing India's target of 89. Khawaja Nafay made 41 from 12 balls and Abbas Afridi scored 35 from eight deliveries, helping Pakistan secure a four-wicket victory in the Group C contest.
Who was the top scorer for Pakistan against India?
Khawaja Nafay was Pakistan's top scorer with 41 runs from 12 balls. His innings included two fours and five sixes, giving him a strike rate of 341.67. Abbas Afridi also made a rapid contribution with 35 from eight balls.
Who scored the most runs for India in the Hong Kong Sixes match?
Shashank Singh was India's leading batter, scoring 40 runs from 11 balls. His innings included two fours and five sixes, at a strike rate of 363.64. Nitish Rana added 19 before retiring out, while T. Natarajan remained unbeaten on 12.
What was India's total against Pakistan at Hong Kong Sixes 2026?
India scored 88/5 in their allotted six overs after batting first. Shashank Singh made 40 from 11 balls, Nitish Rana scored 19 from 14 deliveries and T. Natarajan finished unbeaten on 12 from six balls. Pakistan chased the target in 3.5 overs to win by four wickets.