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This IND vs PAK Dream11 Prediction covers the Group C game in Hong Kong Sixes 2026. India and Pakistan meet on 30 October 2026 at Mission Road Ground, Mong Kok. This is a future match. The playing six and toss are not confirmed.
This is not a normal T20I. Each side has six players. Public 2026 reports describe six-over innings. They also say each player except the wicketkeeper bowls an over. The final official playing conditions were not available at this check. Confirm the bowling rules before using that role plan.
The two teams shared one win each in the last two checked Sixes meetings. Pakistan won in 2024. India won a shortened match by DLS in 2025. The squads are different this year.
For more India-Pakistan cricket coverage, see the India vs Pakistan Asian Games final match guide and the India-Pakistan Asian Games final news. They are separate events and are not Sixes evidence.
Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | India vs Pakistan, Group C |
| Competition | Hong Kong Sixes 2026 |
| Date | 30 October 2026 |
| Venue | Mission Road Ground, Mong Kok |
| Start Time | 11:45 AM IST |
| GMT | 06:15 AM |
| Local Time | 02:15 PM |
| Format | Sixes, six players per side |
The date, venue and time follow the supplied fixture schedule. The match is not completed. The final six, toss and fantasy-app listing are pending.
Team Form And Recent Results
These are recent Sixes team results. They use different squads. They are not 2026 player-form records.
India Team Form
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Nov 2025 | Pakistan | 86/4; Pakistan 41/1 in 3 overs | India won by 2 runs, DLS |
| 8 Nov 2025 | Kuwait | 79/6; Kuwait 106/5 | India lost by 27 runs |
| 8 Nov 2025 | UAE | 107/3; UAE 111/2 | India lost by 4 wickets |
| 8 Nov 2025 | Sri Lanka | 90/3; Sri Lanka 138/0 | India lost by 48 runs |
India beat Pakistan in 2025, but that game was shortened. India then lost three listed games. The current squad has changed.
Pakistan Team Form
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Nov 2025 | India | 41/1 in 3 overs; India 86/4 | Pakistan lost by 2 runs, DLS |
| 7 Nov 2025 | Kuwait | 124/1; Kuwait 123/2 | Pakistan won by 4 wickets |
| 8 Nov 2025 | South Africa | 105/1; South Africa 102/3 | Pakistan won by 5 wickets |
| 1 Nov 2024 | India | 121/0 in 5 overs; India 119/2 | Pakistan won by 6 wickets |
Pakistan has strong Sixes history at this ground. Still, these results came with older squads. They cannot prove current player form.
Pitch Report
No reliable average is available for this Sixes sample at Mission Road Ground, Mong Kok. The public results are small and use different match conditions.
The 2024 India-Pakistan game had 119/2 and 121/0. Pakistan chased the target in five overs. The 2025 India-Pakistan game ended after three Pakistan overs because of DLS. These two games point to fast scoring, but they do not make a safe ground average.
The short format gives little time to recover. Clean hitting matters. So does one good over. The latest public report says most players must bowl. That may raise the value of players who can bat and bowl. The final rules are not fully public, so this is only a match reading.
Head-To-Head
The scope here is Hong Kong Sixes matches only. It does not include T20Is, Asian Games games or other India-Pakistan formats.
| Year | Result | Score Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Pakistan won by 6 wickets | Pakistan 121/0 in 5 overs |
| 2025 | India won by 2 runs, DLS | India 86/4; Pakistan 41/1 in 3 overs |
Across the two completed Sixes meetings, India and Pakistan have one win each. The 2026 match has no completed result yet. Readers can also see the India vs Pakistan Under-19 Asia Cup schedule for another separate rivalry event.
Announced Squads And Playing Six Update
The announced special-tournament squads have seven players each. The actual playing six is not confirmed.
India squad: Krunal Pandya, Shashank Singh, Rahul Tewatia, Nitish Rana, Rahul Tripathi, T. Natarajan and Kulwant Khejroliya.
Pakistan squad: Abbas Afridi, Abdul Samad, Ahmed Daniyal, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Khawaja Nafay, Muhammad Shahzad and Saad Masood.
Krunal Pandya is named as India captain and is described as an all-rounder. Abbas Afridi is Pakistan captain. Khawaja Nafay is marked as wicketkeeper in the checked match listing. Other player roles are not safely confirmed in the available tournament sources.
Kulwant Khejroliya replaced Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Bhuvneshwar is not available for this tournament. Do not treat the seven-player squad as the final six.
Dream11 Teams
Fantasy Team Update Pending
No ready-made Sixes team is provided here. No 11-player team is provided either. The competition-specific player pool, team size, role rules, credits and contest listing were not verified.
The generic Dream11 Sixes page is not proof that this match is selectable. Check the app after the player pool appears. Do not use normal T20I team rules.
Conditional watch choices are below. They are not app-verified picks.
| Player | Conditional Reason |
|---|---|
| Krunal Pandya | Watch if selected and listed as an all-rounder. He is India captain. |
| Abbas Afridi | Watch if selected. He is Pakistan captain and may have a key role. |
| Khawaja Nafay | Watch if selected and still listed as wicketkeeper. |
| T. Natarajan | Watch if selected and the app confirms his role and availability. |
Captain And Vice-Captain Choices
Krunal Pandya is a conditional captain choice if he is selected and keeps the all-rounder tag. He has the clearest role evidence in the squad report. His final batting and bowling use are not confirmed.
Abbas Afridi is a conditional vice-captain choice if he plays. He leads Pakistan. Captain status alone does not prove fantasy value, so check his listed role and team place first.
Khawaja Nafay can enter the watch list if the app confirms him as wicketkeeper and names him in the playing six. The best choice may change after the toss. A safe check is to remove every player left out and review the app rules before saving a team.
Player Battles
Krunal Pandya Against Pakistan’s Attack
If Krunal bats near the top, his quick scoring may matter. Pakistan can test him with its pace options. His bowling role is also important because Sixes games move fast.
Abbas Afridi Against India’s Batters
Abbas leads Pakistan and may face pressure with the ball or bat. The final team sheet must show his role. No direct ball-by-ball record is used here.
Khawaja Nafay Against India’s Bowlers
Khawaja Nafay is listed as a wicketkeeper. If he plays, his short-format batting and keeping work could shape fantasy value. His batting slot is not confirmed.
Key Players
Krunal Pandya: He is India’s captain and the only player clearly called an all-rounder in the checked tournament copy. His selection and app role remain pending.
Abbas Afridi: He is Pakistan’s captain. His final place and role need match-day confirmation.
Khawaja Nafay: He is the clearest wicketkeeper candidate in the available Pakistan listing. This is not a confirmed playing-six call.
T. Natarajan and Kulwant Khejroliya: Both are in the announced India squad. Their use cannot be set before the final six is named.
Winner Prediction
There is no strong winner pick from the available data. India and Pakistan are level at one Sixes win each in the two checked meetings. The squads are new, and the playing six is unknown.
A small conditional lean can go to Pakistan if its captain and wicketkeeper are both selected and the app shows a balanced team. India can have the edge if Krunal Pandya leads a settled six and its bowling options are confirmed. This is an editorial view, not a guarantee.
FAQs
When Is India Vs Pakistan Group C?
The match is scheduled for 30 October 2026. It starts at 11:45 AM IST.
Is The Playing Six Confirmed?
No. Both teams have announced seven-player squads. The final six is not confirmed.
Is This A Normal T20I Match?
No. It is a special Sixes match. Public 2026 information says six players and six overs per innings.
Can I Make A Dream11 Team Now?
The competition-specific player pool and rules are not verified. Wait for the app listing and final six before making a team.
