India vs UAE at Hong Kong Sixes 2026: Result, Table and Times
The UAE chased 95 in 4.2 overs to beat India by six wickets and top Group C. Here is the scorecard, India's 11th-place play-off, the standings and every knockout time.
- The UAE beat India by six wickets at the Hong Kong Sixes on October 31, 2026, chasing 95 in 4.2 overs without losing a wicket.
- India are out of the title race: they finished bottom of Group C, lost the Bowl semi-final to England by three runs, and play Bangladesh for 11th place on November 1 at 7:10am IST.
- As of 11:53am IST on October 31, the UAE face Australia in the Cup semi-finals at 12:40pm IST; the Cup final is on November 1 at 12:40pm IST (3:10pm HKT).
The Hong Kong Sixes 2026 has gone badly for India. On Saturday, October 31, the UAE beat India by six wickets in Group C, chasing 95 in just 4.2 overs without losing a wicket, according to ESPNcricinfo's scorecard. India are now out of the title race, and a three-run defeat to England in the Bowl semi-final later on Saturday means they will play Bangladesh for 11th place on Sunday.
The UAE, who had already beaten defending champions Pakistan, topped Group C and meet Australia in the first Cup semi-final. Scores and statuses below are as of 11:53am IST (2:23pm HKT, 6:23am GMT) on October 31, 2026, unless stated.
India vs UAE at the Hong Kong Sixes: how the UAE won
The UAE won the toss and chose to field. India were all out for 94 off the final ball of their six overs, when T Natarajan was run out for 38 from 14 balls, the team's top score. Rahul Tripathi made 24 from seven balls and captain Krunal Pandya 15 from eight, but India had already lost three wickets for 14 inside the first two overs.
Zahid Ali did most of the damage with 3 for 32 from his two overs and was named player of the match. Muhammad Farooq and Mohammed Faraazuddin took a wicket each.
UAE captain Khalid Shah hit 52 not out from 14 balls with six sixes, and Ansh Tandon made 39 not out from 12 balls with five sixes, an unbroken stand of 97. Outlook India's live coverage reported that the UAE took 25 off Natarajan's first over and that Shah ended the match with two sixes off Krunal. The UAE won with 10 balls to spare.
Each side fields six batters, so losing none means a six-wicket win; FanCode's match page records the same result.
Are India out of the Hong Kong Sixes?
India cannot win the Cup, the main title, but they have one game left. Two group defeats left them bottom of Group C with no points and a net run rate of -7.854, per the ESPNcricinfo standings. That sent them into the Bowl, the competition for the four third-placed teams.
On Friday, October 30, Pakistan beat India by four wickets, chasing 89 in 3.5 overs. Shashank Singh hit 40 from 11 balls, but Krunal was out first ball and his only over cost 31 runs, the India vs Pakistan scorecard shows. Gulf News reported that Pakistan captain Abbas Afridi took those 31 runs off Krunal's over on his way to 35 from eight balls.
In the Bowl semi-final on Saturday, England made 124 for 2 and India finished on 121 for 4, losing by three runs despite Tripathi's 56 not out from 14 balls with seven sixes, according to the Bowl semi-final scorecard. Martin Andersson made 51 for England before retiring.
The official fixture list pairs the two Bowl semi-final losers in a play-off for 11th and 12th place. Bangladesh lost the first Bowl semi-final to South Africa by one wicket, so India face Bangladesh at 9:40am HKT (7:10am IST) on Sunday, November 1. South Africa play England in the Bowl final.
Hong Kong Sixes 2026 results and standings
Group play ended on the morning of October 31. Group winners reached the Cup semi-finals, runners-up the Plate and third-placed teams the Bowl, as The Sporting News' format guide explains. Final group tables, per ESPNcricinfo:
- Group A: Australia 4 points, Hong Kong, China 2, England 0
- Group B: Scotland 4, Sri Lanka 2, Bangladesh 0
- Group C: UAE 4, Pakistan 2, India 0
- Group D: Afghanistan 4, Oman 2, South Africa 0
The UAE earned top spot with two chases. On the opening day they beat Pakistan by one wicket off the final ball, chasing 107, with Khalid Shah scoring 71 from 20 balls, per the Pakistan vs UAE scorecard. Pakistan beat Kuwait by 43 runs in last year's final for a record sixth title, Gulf News reported, but they are now in the Plate and cannot defend the Cup, as The Cricket News noted.
Hong Kong, China also beat England by 61 runs, and Oman beat South Africa by 49. As of 11:53am IST, Oman were 53 for 0 after 2.3 overs, needing 40 from 21 balls, chasing Sri Lanka's 92 in the first Plate semi-final, and Hong Kong, China against Pakistan in the second Plate semi-final had just started.
Hong Kong Sixes semi-final and final times
Times are from the ESPNcricinfo schedule and the official fixture list; HKT is UTC+8 and AEDT (Sydney, Melbourne) is UTC+11.
Saturday, October 31: Cup semi-finals
- Australia v UAE: 3:10pm HKT, 12:40pm IST, 7:10am GMT, 6:10pm AEDT
- Scotland v Afghanistan: 4:05pm HKT, 1:35pm IST, 8:05am GMT, 7:05pm AEDT
Sunday, November 1: finals day
- 11th-place play-off (India v Bangladesh): 9:40am HKT, 7:10am IST, 1:40am GMT, 12:40pm AEDT
- 7th-place play-off (Plate semi-final losers): 10:35am HKT, 8:05am IST, 2:35am GMT, 1:35pm AEDT
- 3rd-place play-off (Cup semi-final losers): 11:30am HKT, 9:00am IST, 3:30am GMT, 2:30pm AEDT
- Bowl final (South Africa v England): 1:20pm HKT, 10:50am IST, 5:20am GMT, 4:20pm AEDT
- Plate final: 2:15pm HKT, 11:45am IST, 6:15am GMT, 5:15pm AEDT
- Cup final: 3:10pm HKT, 12:40pm IST, 7:10am GMT, 6:10pm AEDT
Sunday's schedule also includes a Hong Kong v China women's exhibition at 12:25pm HKT.
India's squad and the captaincy change
India sent a seven-player squad of IPL regulars: Krunal Pandya (captain), Shashank Singh, Rahul Tewatia, Nitish Rana, Rahul Tripathi, T Natarajan and Kulwant Khejroliya. Bhuvneshwar Kumar was named captain first, but he was then picked for India's tour of New Zealand, so Krunal took charge and Khejroliya joined the squad, The Tribune reported on October 17, carrying an ANI story. For the senior tour, see our India vs New Zealand guide.
Some previews still name Bhuvneshwar, or even Dinesh Karthik, as captain. Karthik led India in 2025, Gulf News reported at the time, and Robin Uthappa led the 2024 side; neither is in the 2026 squad.
Hong Kong Sixes format and rules
The Sporting News and its schedule guide set out the main playing conditions:
- Six players a side, from a squad of seven, and up to six overs per innings.
- Every fielder except the wicketkeeper bowls one over, and one player bowls two.
- A batter retires not out on reaching 50 and can return in some situations.
- If five wickets fall, the last batter carries on with a runner; the innings ends at the sixth wicket.
- Twelve teams in four groups of three, and 25 matches over three days.
Cricket Hong Kong, China organises the event. The Hong Kong Tourism Board lists the venue as Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground, 7 Tin Kwong Road, Ho Man Tin, Kowloon, while ESPNcricinfo's scorecards call it Mission Road Ground, Mong Kok. The tournament has been played there since its 2024 revival, the South China Morning Post reports, and the ground was full to its 2,720 capacity on all three days in 2025.
How to watch the Hong Kong Sixes
In India, the official tournament website lists Sony Sports Network as broadcast partner and FanCode as the streaming partner; Wisden gives the same pairing. Tickets are sold through Ticketflap, per the tourism board listing.
Outside India, these options come from Wisden and The Cricket News guides, not an organiser announcement:
- Pakistan: A Sports on TV and ARY Plus for streaming
- UK: ARY Plus streaming
- Australia and New Zealand: YouTube channels including Sports Central and Sports TV
- USA and Canada: Willow TV
- Hong Kong: NOW TV
Our take
Based on the scorecards, India lost these games in single overs: Krunal's 31-run over against Pakistan and the 25 runs the UAE took off Natarajan's first over each swung a match. For the UAE, beating two Full Member sides in two days is the result of the tournament so far. For India, it extends a poor run: Gulf News reported that the 2024 side finished last and the 2025 side won once in five games. For more on UAE cricket, see our Oman vs UAE report.
What to watch for
- Australia v UAE, 12:40pm IST today: can the UAE beat a third Full Member?
- Scotland v Afghanistan, 1:35pm IST today: two unbeaten group winners.
- India v Bangladesh, 7:10am IST Sunday: the play-off to avoid last place.
- Cup final, 12:40pm IST Sunday: live scores on ESPNcricinfo and FanCode.
Frequently asked questions
Who won India vs UAE at the Hong Kong Sixes 2026?
The UAE won by six wickets on October 31, 2026. India were all out for 94 in six overs, and the UAE reached 97 for 0 in 4.2 overs, with Khalid Shah making 52 not out and Ansh Tandon 39 not out. Zahid Ali took 3 for 32 and was player of the match.
Are India out of the Hong Kong Sixes 2026?
India are out of the race for the Cup. They lost to Pakistan and the UAE in Group C, then lost the Bowl semi-final to England by three runs. Their last match is the 11th-place play-off against Bangladesh on November 1 at 9:40am HKT (7:10am IST).
When is the Hong Kong Sixes 2026 final?
The Cup final is on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 3:10pm HKT, which is 12:40pm IST, 7:10am GMT and 6:10pm AEDT. The semi-finals on October 31 are Australia v UAE and Scotland v Afghanistan.
Who is India captain at the Hong Kong Sixes 2026?
Krunal Pandya. Bhuvneshwar Kumar was named first but was called up for India's tour of New Zealand, and Kulwant Khejroliya replaced him in the squad. Dinesh Karthik captained India at the 2025 edition.
Where can I watch the Hong Kong Sixes in India?
The official tournament website lists Sony Sports Network as broadcast partner and FanCode as the streaming partner in India. Check the FanCode app for live matches and highlights.
Sources
- India vs U.A.E., Group C, Hong Kong Sixes, Oct 31 2026 - Full Scorecard, ESPNcricinfo
- Hong Kong International Sixes 2026/27 Schedule & Match Results, ESPNcricinfo
- England vs India, Bowl, 2nd Semi-Final, Hong Kong Sixes, Oct 31 2026 - Full Scorecard, ESPNcricinfo
- India vs Pakistan, Group C, Hong Kong Sixes, Oct 30 2026 - Full Scorecard, ESPNcricinfo
- Pakistan vs U.A.E., Group C, Hong Kong Sixes, Oct 30 2026 - Full Scorecard, ESPNcricinfo
- Hong Kong Sixes 2026 Official Website, Cricket Hong Kong, China
- Hong Kong Sixes 2026 Fixture, Cricket Hong Kong, China
- Hong Kong Sixes 2026, Hong Kong Tourism Board (Discover Hong Kong)
- Krunal Pandya replaces Bhuvneshwar Kumar as India captain at Hong Kong Sixes 2026, The Tribune (ANI)
- Hong Kong Cricket Sixes organisers pledge to deliver 'bigger and better' tournament in 2026, South China Morning Post
- India Vs UAE Highlights, Hong Kong Sixes 2026: Khalid Shah's Unbeaten 52 Powers UAE To Six-Wicket Win, Outlook India
- Pakistan beat India in 23 balls after Krunal Pandya's disappointing show in Hong Kong Sixes, Gulf News
- Dinesh Karthik named captain of Team India, Gulf News
- Pakistan beat Kuwait to clinch Hong Kong Sixes title, Gulf News
- Hong Kong Sixes 2026 format: Number of players, overs, teams and tournament format explained, The Sporting News (via Yahoo Sports)
- Hong Kong Sixes 2026 schedule, start times, results, squads and points table, The Sporting News (via Yahoo Sports)
- Giant-killers UAE thrash India and Pakistan to storm into Hong Kong Sixes Cup semi-finals, The Cricket News (via Yahoo Sports)
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- Hong Kong Sixes 2026, Live Streaming And TV Channels: Where To Watch Live And Match Timings, Wisden
- UAE vs India, Match 12, Hong Kong Sixes 2026, FanCode
How we wrote this
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