The archrivals India and Pakistan will clash on the opening day of the Hong Kong Sixes 2025 cricket tournament at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground in Hong Kong this Friday.
A total of 12 teams will take part in the event, divided into four pools of three each. The group matches follow a single round-robin format. The top two teams from every pool will progress to the quarterfinals on Saturday, while the semifinals and final are slated for Sunday.
India will be led by former wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik, who announced his retirement from international cricket last year.
“Former wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik will lead India at the Hong Kong Sixes cricket tournament.” — Sportzpics for BCCI
India and Pakistan share Pool C alongside Kuwait, setting the stage for intense group-stage action.
Author’s Summary: India, under Dinesh Karthik’s leadership, faces Pakistan in the Hong Kong Sixes 2025 opener, launching an exciting weekend of short-format cricket action.