The electrifying India-Pakistan rivalry ignites once more at the 21st Hong Kong Sixes 2025, where the arch-foes lock horns in a blistering Pool C group-stage thriller at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground on Friday, November 7. Fresh off the heated exchanges of the Asia Cup 2025, this six-over, six-player spectacle promises boundary-filled frenzy, with both sides gunning to top the pool alongside underdog Kuwait and secure prime quarterfinal positioning.
India, captained by the seasoned Dinesh Karthik, boasts a star-studded lineup blending experience and firepower: Stuart Binny, Bharat Chipli, Abhimanyu Mithun, Shahbaz Nadeem, Priyank Panchal, and Robin Uthappa—who steps in for the injured R Ashwin and brings his 2024 captaincy know-how. Aiming to eclipse their lone title win from yesteryears, the Men in Blue eye a dominant display in this fast-paced format that rewards aggressive strokeplay and sharp fielding.
Pakistan, led by the dynamic Abbas Afridi, fields a youthful brigade primed for upsets: Abdul Samad, Khawaja Mohammad Nafay, Maaz Sadaqat, Mohammad Shahzad, Saad Masood, and Shahid Aziz. Buoyed by Afridi's explosive unbeaten 55 off 12 balls in their earlier four-wicket romp over Kuwait, the Green Shirts arrive with momentum, ready to exploit the format's chaos where a single over can flip fortunes in this high-stakes subcontinental derby.
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Cricket enthusiasts in India won't miss a ball, with the match kicking off at 1:05 PM IST—live telecast on Sony Sports Ten 5 channel for that big-screen thrill. For on-the-go action, stream seamlessly via the FanCode app and website, or tune into Sony LIV for uninterrupted coverage, ensuring every six and wicket resonates across devices.
As the tournament unfolds with heavyweights like Australia, England, South Africa, and hosts Hong Kong vying for glory from November 7-9, this IND-PAK opener could set the tone for explosive upsets and nail-biting knockouts—proving once again why their clashes remain cricket's ultimate pulse-pounder.
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