After a long wait, the Hong Kong Sixes tournament is set to kick off on November 7, 2025. The event comprising of six players per team will witness a total of 12 teams battling it out for glory in the fast-paced tournament.
The tournament’s first part includes the group stage where all the teams in each group will play against each other once in a round-robin pattern. The best two teams from each group will then be qualified for the quarterfinals. The elimination round kicks in after this stage, where the teams will face each other in single knockout matches to determine the winning side.
As per the rules, the teams that get eliminated in the group stage will still have a chance to play in the consolation matches that will be held parallel to the Main Event. This article is an introductory piece that covers the major aspects of the tournament.
How many teams will be there in Hong Kong Sixes 2025? The number of teams participating in the Hong Kong Sixes 2025 is now confirmed to be 12 and they are as follows:
- Pool A: South Africa, Afghanistan, Nepal
- Pool B: Australia, England, UAE
- Pool C: India, Pakistan, Kuwait
- Pool D: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Hong Kong (China)
List of Captains in the Hong kong Sixes
| Team | Captain |
|---|---|
| India | Dinesh Karthik |
| Afghanistan | Gulbadin Naib |
| Bangladesh | Akbar Ali |
| England | Joe Denly |
| South Africa | Jordan Morris |
| Nepal | Sharad Vesawkar |
| Australia | Alex Ross |
| UAE | Harshit Kaushik |
| Kuwait | Yasin Patel |
| Sri Lanka | Lahiru Madushanka |
| Hong Kong (China) | Yasim Murtaza |
| Pakistan | Abbas Afridi |
Where to watch Hong Kong Sixes 2025 on OTT?
Fans in India will be able to follow the action live from the Hong Kong Sixes 2025 tournament only on FanCode.
Where to watch Hong Kong Sixes 2025 on TV?
The Hong Kong Sixes 2025 will be broadcast live on Sony Sports Network for Indian fans.
| Country / Region | Broadcasters |
|---|---|
| India | Sony Sports 5, Fancode |
| Australia | Fox Sports, Kayo |
| Hong Kong | Now TV, Cricbuzz |
| South East Asia | Astro, Cricbuzz |
| Nepal | Kantipur, Styx Sports |
| Bangladesh | Mycujoo, Tapmad |
| Pakistan | Geo TV, Tamasha TV, Tapmad |
| Sri Lanka | Supreme TV |
| USA & Canada | Willow |
| Rest of World | YouTube |
Where will Hong Kong Sixes 2025 be Held?
Mong Kok, Hong Kong will be the venue for the entire set of the Hong Kong Sixes 2025 matches.
Squads
India: Dinesh Karthik (C), Stuart Binny, Bharat Chipli, Abhimanyu Mithun, Shahbaz Nadeem, Priyank Panchal, Robin Uthappa.
Afghanistan: Gulbadin Naib (C), Ikram Alikhil, Karim Janat, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Farmanullah Safi, Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai, Sediqullah Pacha.
South Africa: Jordan Morris (C), Abdullah Bayomi, Ethan Cunningham, Mbulelo Dube, Kashief Joseph, Blake Simpson and Jorich van Schalkwyk.
Nepal: Sharad Vesawkar (C), Sandip Jora, Lokesh Bam, Basir Ahamad, Adil Ansari, Rashid Khan, Rupesh Singh.
Australia: Alex Ross (c), Ben McDermott, Jack Wood, Nick Hobson, Chris Green, William Bosisto and Andrew Tye.
England: Joe Denly (C), James Coles, Ethan Brooks, Toby Albert, George Hill, Dan Mousley, Tom Aspinwall
UAE: Harshit Kaushik (C), Khalid Shah, Muhammad Arfan, Mohammad Farooq, Muhammad Saghir Khan, Nilansh Keshwani, Rejith Arjunan.
Kuwait: Yasin Patel (C), Usman Patel, Meet Bhavsar, Bilal Tahir, Ravija Sandaruwan, Adnan Idrees, Mohamed Shafeeq.
Bangladesh: Akbar Ali (C), Abu Hider Rony, Jishan Alam, Mohammad Saifuddin, Mosaddek Hossain, Rakibul Hasan, Tofayel Ahmed.
Sri Lanka: Lahiru Madushanka (C), Dhananjaya Lakshan, Thanuka Dabare, Nimesh Vimukthi, Lahiru Samarakoon, Tharindu Rathnayake, Sachitha Jayatilake, Movin Subasinghe (standby).
Pakistan: Abbas Afridi (C), Abdul Samad, Khawaja Mohammad Nafay, Maaz Sadaqat, Mohammad Shahzad, Saad Masood, Shahid Aziz.
Hong Kong (China): Yasim Murtaza (C), Babar Hayat, Anshuman Rath, Aizaz Khan, Nizakat Khan, Ehsan Khan, Nasrulla Rana.
Hong Kong Sixes 2025 full schedule
| Date | Pool / Stage | Match No. | Teams | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 November, 2025 | D | 1 | Hong Kong vs Bangladesh | 5:45 AM |
| 7 November, 2025 | B | 2 | England vs United Arab Emirates | 6:40 AM |
| 7 November, 2025 | C | 3 | Kuwait vs Pakistan | 7:35 AM |
| 7 November, 2025 | A | 4 | Afghanistan vs Nepal | 8:30 AM |
| 7 November, 2025 | D | 5 | Hong Kong vs Sri Lanka | 9:25 AM |
| 7 November, 2025 | B | 6 | Australia vs United Arab Emirates | 10:20 AM |
| 7 November, 2025 | A | 7 | Afghanistan vs South Africa | 11:15 AM |
| 7 November, 2025 | D | 8 | Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka | 12:10 PM |
| 7 November, 2025 | C | 9 | India vs Pakistan | 1:05 PM |
| 7 November, 2025 | B | 10 | Australia vs England | 2:00 PM |
| 8 November, 2025 | A | 1 | Nepal vs South Africa | 5:45 AM |
| 8 November, 2025 | C | 2 | India vs Kuwait | 6:40 AM |
| 8 November, 2025 | Bowl 1 | 3 | Hong Kong vs Nepal | 7:35 AM |
| 8 November, 2025 | Bowl 2 | 4 | Kuwait vs United Arab Emirates | 8:30 AM |
| 8 November, 2025 | Quarter Final 1 | 5 | Australia vs Bangladesh | 9:25 AM |
| 8 November, 2025 | Quarter Final 2 | 6 | Pakistan vs South Africa | 10:20 AM |
| 8 November, 2025 | Bowl 3 | 7 | Kuwait vs Nepal | 11:15 AM |
| 8 November, 2025 | Bowl 4 | 8 | Hong Kong vs United Arab Emirates | 12:10 PM |
| 8 November, 2025 | Quarter Final 3 | 9 | England vs Sri Lanka | 1:05 PM |
| 8 November, 2025 | Quarter Final 4 | 10 | Afghanistan vs India | 2:00 PM |
| 9 November, 2025 | Bowl 5 | 1 | Nepal vs United Arab Emirates | 5:45 AM |
| 9 November, 2025 | Plate Semi 1 | 2 | TBA vs TBA | 6:40 AM |
| 9 November, 2025 | Plate Semi 2 | 3 | TBA vs TBA | 7:35 AM |
| 9 November, 2025 | Bowl 6 | 4 | Hong Kong vs Kuwait | 8:30 AM |
| 9 November, 2025 | Semi Final 1 | 5 | TBA vs TBA | 9:25 AM |
| 9 November, 2025 | Semi Final 2 | 6 | TBA vs TBA | 10:20 AM |
| 9 November, 2025 | Bowl Final | 7 | TBA vs TBA | 11:15 AM |
| 9 November, 2025 | Plate Final | 8 | TBA vs TBA | 1:05 PM |
| 9 November, 2025 | Grand Final | 9 | — | — |
