Hong Kong Sixes is one of the most enthralling cricket tournaments to take place. This tournament started back in 1992 and gained popularity before the T20 cricket. However, after the 18th edition, which was held in 2017, fans missed the action. But the wait is over, and the Hong Kong Sixes is back with a bag.
After the wait of seven years, the coming edition is all set to be held in 2004. The Hong Kong 2024 is scheduled to take place between November 1 and 3. A total of 12 teams will be taking part in this one-of-its-kind cricket tournament.
The teams to take part in the tournament are Australia, Bangladesh, England, Hong Kong, India, Nepal, New Zealand, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and the United Arab Emirates. This edition will be played in traditional Six-a-side format. Here are some important details about the coming 2024 Hong Kong Cricket Sixes.
| Tournament | Hong Kong cricket sixes 2024 |
| Governing Body | Cricket Hong Kong, China |
| No. of Teams | 12 |
| Teams | Australia, Bangladesh, England, Hong Kong, India, Nepal, New Zealand, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, United Arab Emirates |
| Format | Six-a-side |
| Dates | 1 – 3 November 2024 |
| Matches | 23 |
| Live Streaming Details | FanCode App |
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Hong Kong cricket sixes 2024 (HK6) Tournament: Schedule
The 2011 edition also had 12 teams, and there were three groups with four teams each. The coming tournament is likely to be held in the same format. The tournament will see a quarterfinal round, a semifinal round, and then the final. There will be 23 exciting contests in the Hong Kong Cricket Sixes 2024 tournament between November 1 and 3.
| Match | Date | Team | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 01 Nov, Fri | South Africa vs Hong Kong, China | Tin Kwong Road Cricket Ground | 06:00 |
| 2 | 01 Nov, Fri | England vs Nepal | Tin Kwong Road Cricket Ground | 06:55 |
| 3 | 01 Nov, Fri | Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates | Tin Kwong Road Cricket Ground | 07:50 |
| 4 | 01 Nov, Fri | Sri Lanka vs Oman | Tin Kwong Road Cricket Ground | 08:45 |
| 5 | 01 Nov, Fri | New Zealand vs Hong Kong, China | Tin Kwong Road Cricket Ground | 09:40 |
| 6 | 01 Nov, Fri | Bangladesh vs Oman | Tin Kwong Road Cricket Ground | 10:35 |
| 7 | 01 Nov, Fri | India vs Pakistan | Tin Kwong Road Cricket Ground | 11:30 |
| 8 | 01 Nov, Fri | England vs Australia | Tin Kwong Road Cricket Ground | 12:25 |
| 9 | 01 Nov, Fri | South Africa vs New Zealand | Tin Kwong Road Cricket Ground | 13:15 |
| 10 | 01 Nov, Fri | Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh | Tin Kwong Road Cricket Ground | 14:10 |
| 11 | 02 Nov, Sat | Australia vs Nepal | Tin Kwong Road Cricket Ground | 06:00 |
| 12 | 02 Nov, Sat | India vs United Arab Emirates | Tin Kwong Road Cricket Ground | 06:55 |
| 13 | 02 Nov, Sat | Bowl Match 1 | Tin Kwong Road Cricket Ground | 07:50 |
| 14 | 02 Nov, Sat | Bowl Match 2 | Tin Kwong Road Cricket Ground | 08:45 |
| 15 | 02 Nov, Sat | 1st Quarter Final | Tin Kwong Road Cricket Ground | 09:40 |
| 16 | 02 Nov, Sat | 2nd Quarter Final | Tin Kwong Road Cricket Ground | 10:35 |
| 17 | 02 Nov, Sat | Bowl Match 3 | Tin Kwong Road Cricket Ground | 11:30 |
| 18 | 02 Nov, Sat | Bowl Match 4 | Tin Kwong Road Cricket Ground | 12:25 |
| 19 | 02 Nov, Sat | 3rd Quarter Final | Tin Kwong Road Cricket Ground | 13:15 |
| 20 | 02 Nov, Sat | 4th Quarter Final | Tin Kwong Road Cricket Ground | 14:10 |
| 21 | 03 Nov, Sun | Bowl Match 5 | Tin Kwong Road Cricket Ground | 06:00 |
| 22 | 03 Nov, Sun | Plate Semi Final 1 | Tin Kwong Road Cricket Ground | 06:55 |
| 23 | 03 Nov, Sun | Plate Semi Final 2 | Tin Kwong Road Cricket Ground | 07:50 |
| 24 | 03 Nov, Sun | Bowl Match 6 | Tin Kwong Road Cricket Ground | 08:45 |
| 25 | 03 Nov, Sun | 1st Semi-Final | Tin Kwong Road Cricket Ground | 10:20 |
| 26 | 03 Nov, Sun | 2nd Semi-Final | Tin Kwong Road Cricket Ground | 11:10 |
| 27 | 03 Nov, Sun | Bowl Final | Tin Kwong Road Cricket Ground | 12:05 |
| 28 | 03 Nov, Sun | Plate Final | Tin Kwong Road Cricket Ground | 12:55 |
| 29 | 03 Nov, Sun | Cup Final | Tin Kwong Road Cricket Ground | 13:55 |
Hong Kong cricket sixes 2024 (HK6) Tournament: Most Titles
The last two seasons held in 2012 and 2017 had only 8 participants, but the upcoming tournament will feature 12 top teams. South Africa are the defending champions, while Pakistan finished the last season as runners-up. The last time India took part in this tournament was in 2011, and after a 13-year gap, they will be making their comeback. England and South Africa have won the title most times (5). Pakistan have won it four times, and Sri Lanka, Australia, West Indies, and India have won it once each. Below you can see the teams that have won it most times.
| Team | No. of Titles | Years Won |
|---|---|---|
| England | 5 | 1993, 1994, 2003, 2004, 2008 |
| South Africa | 5 | 1995, 2006, 2009, 2012, 2017 |
| Pakistan | 4 | 1997, 2001, 2002, 2011 |
| Sri Lanka | 1 | 2007 |
| Australia | 1 | 2010 |
| West Indies | 1 | 1996 |
| India | 1 | 2005 |
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Hong Kong cricket sixes 2024 (HK6) Tournament: Teams
The upcoming Hong Kong Cricket Sixes 20254 will have 12 participants. The list of teams is mentioned below.
- Australia
- Bangladesh
- England
- Hong Kong
- India
- Nepal
- New Zealand
- Oman
- Pakistan
- South Africa
- Sri Lanka
- United Arab Emirates
Hong Kong cricket sixes 2024 (HK6) Tournament: Rules
The Hong Kong Sixes cricket tournament comes with some specific rules, which are mentioned below:
- This is known as the fastest format of the game, as every game gets finished in 45 minutes.
- This is a cricket match between two teams, and every team must have six players.
- Every inning will have six-ball five overs from both sides (the final will have five overs of 8-ball each).
- All five members of the fielding team, except the wicketkeeper, will bowl one over each in the innings.
- If all five batters got dismissed before the completion of 5 overs, then the last standing batter will play with the 5th batter, who will only act as runner. The last standing batter will face all the remaining balls until he gets out.
- Once a batter reaches 31 runs, he will have to retire not out. He can come back to bat once all batters are out or retired not out.
- Every win will give two points to the team.
- No-balls and wides will give two extra runs.
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Hong Kong cricket sixes 2024 (HK6) Tournament: Venue & Live Streaming
All the matches in the upcoming will take place at Tin Kwong Road Cricket Ground in Hong Kong. The live streaming option for the tournament has yet to be announced.
