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Hong Kong Sixes 2026: Day One Schedule in Full
Day one of the Hong Kong International Cricket Sixes brings nine matches across four groups at Mong Kok. None of the nine had started at the time of this report, so here is the full day ahead with every start time converted to Pakistan time and India time.
Nine matches, four groups
The schedule for day one of the Hong Kong International Cricket Sixes lists nine matches split across Group A, Group B, Group C and Group D, all played at Mong Kok. Every one of the nine was still shown as scheduled rather than in progress or finished, so this report covers the fixtures and kick off times rather than results.
Group A: Hong Kong, Australia and England
Hong Kong open the group against Australia at 5:45 am Pakistan time, which is 6:15 am in India. Hong Kong then return for a second match against England at 9:25 am Pakistan time, 9:55 am India time. Group A closes out the day with Australia against England at 1:05 pm Pakistan time, 1:35 pm India time.
Group B: Bangladesh play twice
Bangladesh are the busy side in Group B, with two matches on the day. The first is against Scotland at 6:40 am Pakistan time, 7:10 am India time. The second comes later against Sri Lanka at 10:20 am Pakistan time, 10:50 am India time.
Group C: Pakistan face the UAE, then India
Pakistan's day starts against the United Arab Emirates at 7:35 am Pakistan time, 8:05 am India time. Pakistan are back in action against India at 11:15 am Pakistan time, 11:45 am India time, the second Group C fixture of the day.
Group D: Oman, South Africa and Afghanistan
Oman meet South Africa at 8:30 am Pakistan time, 9:00 am India time to open Group D. South Africa then play a second match, against Afghanistan, at 12:10 pm Pakistan time, 12:40 pm India time.
Why the day matters
With all nine matches still ahead at the time of writing, day one will set the tone for the rest of the Sixes. Bangladesh, Pakistan and South Africa are all down to play twice within a few hours of each other, which is typical of the format's compressed group days, and the results will shape where each side stands heading into the later rounds.
Quick answers
What format is the Hong Kong International Cricket Sixes played in?
It is a six a side tournament, with matches grouped into Group A, Group B, Group C and Group D at Mong Kok.
How many matches are on day one?
Nine matches are scheduled on day one, three in Group A and two each in Group B, Group C and Group D.
What time do the matches start in Pakistan and India?
Start times run from 5:45 am to 1:05 pm Pakistan time, which is 6:15 am to 1:35 pm India time, across the nine fixtures.