Pakistan begin Hong Kong Sixes title defence on Friday
Twelve teams have been split into four groups of three, with the top side from each group progressing to the semi-finals.
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The Hong Kong Sixes trophy was unveiled on Thursday during a ceremony attended by the captains of all participating teams.
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Pakistan will begin their Hong Kong Sixes title defence under captain Mohammad Abbas Afridi when the three-day tournament gets underway at Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground on Friday.
The competition will run until November 1, with Pakistan aiming to add another trophy to their impressive record after defeating Kuwait by 43 runs in last year’s final to claim their sixth title.
When will Pakistan play their opening matches?
Pakistan will open their campaign against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at 7:35am Pakistan Standard Time (PST) on Friday before facing arch-rivals India at 11:15am the same day.
The Hong Kong Sixes trophy was unveiled on Thursday during a ceremony attended by the captains of all participating teams, marking the final preparations ahead of the tournament.
How are the teams divided into groups?
Twelve teams have been split into four groups of three, with the top side from each group progressing to the semi-finals.
Group A features Australia, Hong Kong and England, while Bangladesh, Scotland and Sri Lanka make up Group B. Pakistan, India and the UAE are placed in Group C, with Afghanistan, South Africa and Oman completing Group D.
Who is included in Pakistan’s squad?
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a seven-member squad combining batting depth and bowling options for the fast-paced competition.
The squad comprises captain Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Abdul Samad, Ahmed Daniyal, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Khawaja Nafay, Muhammad Shahzad and Saad Masood.
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