From November 1 to 3, the Hong Kong Cricket Sixes tournament will take place, making its comeback for the first time since 2017. Twelve different countries will compete in six-a-side competitions.
The Hong Kong Cricket Sixes event, which is returning for the first time since 2017, will take place at the Tin Kwong Road Cricket Ground on November 1 and 3. The competition will feature 12 nations competing in six-a-side matches. The 12 teams will be divided into four pools of three, each of which will compete in a round-robin format. Each group’s top two teams will advance to the quarterfinals. Winners of the quarterfinals advance to the Cup semifinals, while losers advance to the Plate semifinals.
The Bowl Competition will be played by the team that finished last in each pool.
The three-day tournament will feature 29 matches in total.
On the tournament’s last day, a Women’s Exhibition Match will be staged to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.
Hong Kong Sixes Match Timings
While the tournament is set to provide exciting action, the timings of the tournament must be considered to watch:
Date Hong Kong Time (HKT) Indian Standard Time (IST)
November 1, 2024 (Friday) 8:30 am – 6:00 pm 6:00 am – 3:30 pm
November 2, 2024 (Saturday) 8:30 am – 6:00 pm 6:00 am – 3:30 pm
November 3, 2024 (Sunday) 8:30 am – 6:00 pm 6:00 am – 3:30 pm
Hong Kong Sixes 2024 Participating Teams
The 2024 Hong Kong Sixes will feature 12 teams, representing a mix of cricketing powerhouses and rising nations:
India
Australia
Bangladesh
Pakistan
England
Hong Kong
Nepal
New Zealand
Oman
South Africa
Sri Lanka
UAE
Hong Kong Sixes Team Squads
As of early October 2024, most teams have yet to announce their full squads. However, Pakistan has revealed their lineup, which includes:
Faheem Ashraf (Captain)
Muhammad Akhlaq
Asif Ali
Danish Aziz
Hussain Talat
Aamer Yamin
Shahab Khan
