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The Hong Kong Cricket Sixes is back after a six-year hiatus, set to take place from November 1 to 3 at the Tin Kwong Road Cricket Ground. This year, 12 nations will compete in thrilling six-a-side matches.

Teams will be organized into four groups of three and will play in a round-robin format. The top two teams in each group will progress to the quarterfinals. Winners of the quarterfinals will advance to the Cup semifinals, while the losing teams will compete in the Plate semifinals.

Teams finishing last in their groups will play in the Bowl Competition. Additionally, a Women’s Exhibition Match is scheduled for the final day to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China.

Hong Kong Cricket Sixes 2024: Live Streaming Information

Fans can stream the HKG Sixes 2024 live on the Fancode App.

Hong Kong Cricket Sixes 2024: TV Broadcast in India

In India, viewers can watch the live telecast on the Star Sports network.

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Hong Kong Cricket Sixes 2024 Squads

India: Robin Uthappa (c), Kedar Jadhav, Manoj Tiwary, Stuart Binny, Shreevats Goswami, Bharat Chipli, Shahbaz Nadeem
Pakistan: Faheem Ashraf (c), Muhammad Akhlaq, Asif Ali, Danish Aziz, Hussain Talat, Aamer Yamin, Shahab Khan
South Africa: JJ Smuts (c), Matthew Boast, Evan Jones, Luthando Midiri, Don Radebe, Jacques Snyman, Aubrey Swanepoel
Hong Kong: Nizakat Khan (c), Zeeshan Ali, Imran Arif, Ehsan Khan, Jason Lui, Sahal Malvernkar, Benny Singh Paras
Australia: Dan Christian (c), Alex Ross, Andrew Fekete, Fawad Ahmed, Jack Wood, James Pattinson, Sam Heazlett
UAE: Asif Khan (c), Ansh Tandon, Khalid Shah, Mohammad Zuhaib, Raja Akif Ullah Khan, Sanchit Sharma, Zahoor Khan
New Zealand: Todd Astle (c), Harmeet Singh, Henry McIntyre, Raunaq Kapur, Sam Cassidy, Siddesh Dixit, Xavier Bell
Oman: Shuaib Al Balushi, Zikriya Islam, Wasim Ali, Hammad Mirza, Hassnain Shah, Mujibur Ali, Sufyan Mehmood
England: Ravi Bopara (c), Ethan Brookes, James Coles, Jordan Thompson, Samit Patel, Alex Davies, Ed Barnard
Bangladesh: Yasir Ali (c), Jishan Alam, Mohammad Saifuddin, Nahidul Islam, Abdullah Al Mamun, Abu Hider, Sohag Gazi
Sri Lanka: Lahiru Madushanka (c), Thanuka Dabare, Dhananjaya Lakshan, Lahiru Samarakoon, Nimesh Vimukthi, Sandun Weerakkody, Tharindu Ratnayake
Nepal: Sundeep Jora (c), Rashid Khan, Bibek Yadav, Dipendra Rawat, Narayan Joshi, Lokesh Bam, Pratis GC

Hong Kong Cricket Sixes 2024 Fixtures

November 1

• South Africa vs Hong Kong (6 AM – 6:55 AM IST)
• England vs Nepal (6:55 AM – 7:50 AM IST)
• Pakistan vs UAE (7:50 AM – 8:45 AM IST)
• Sri Lanka vs Oman (8:45 AM – 9:40 AM IST)
• New Zealand vs Hong Kong (9:40 AM – 10:35 AM IST)
• Bangladesh vs Oman (10:35 AM – 11:30 AM IST)
• India vs Pakistan (11:30 AM – 12:25 PM IST)
• England vs Australia (12:25 PM – 1:15 PM IST)
• South Africa vs New Zealand (1:15 PM – 2:10 PM IST)
• Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh (2:10 PM – 3:05 PM IST)

November 2

• Australia vs Nepal (6 AM – 6:55 AM IST)
• India vs UAE (6:55 AM – 7:50 AM IST)
• Bowl Match 1: A3 vs D3 (7:50 AM – 8:45 AM IST)
• Bowl Match 2: B3 vs C3 (8:45 AM – 9:40 AM IST)
• Quarterfinal 1: B1 vs A2 (9:40 AM – 10:35 AM IST)
• Quarterfinal 2: A1 vs C2 (10:35 AM – 11:30 AM IST)
• Bowl Match 3: A3 vs C3 (11:30 AM – 12:25 PM IST)
• Bowl Match 4: B3 vs D4 (12:25 PM – 1:15 PM IST)
• Quarterfinal 3: D1 vs B2 (1:15 PM – 2:10 PM IST)
• Quarterfinal 4: C1 vs D2 (2:10 PM – 3:05 PM IST)

November 3

• Bowl Match 5: A3 vs B3 (6 AM – 6:55 AM IST)
• Plate Semifinal 1: LQ1 vs LQ2 (6:55 AM – 7:50 AM IST)
• Plate Semifinal 2: LQ3 vs LQ4 (7:50 AM – 8:45 AM IST)
• Bowl Match 6: C3 vs D3 (8:45 AM – 9:40 AM IST)
• Semifinal 1: WQ1 vs WQ2 (10:20 AM – 11:10 AM IST)
• Semifinal 2: WQ3 vs WQ4 (11:10 AM – 12:05 PM IST)
• Bowl Final (12:05 PM – 12:55 PM IST)
• Plate Final (12:55 PM – 1:45 PM IST)
• Cup Final (1:55 PM – 2:45 PM IST)

The Indian cricket team is poised to return to the Hong Kong Sixes, a unique cricket tournament making a comeback after a seven-year hiatus. Hosted by Cricket Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Sixes was once a staple in the cricket calendar but has not been held since 2017. India last participated in the tournament in 2012, marking a 12-year absence from this exciting event.

The Hong Kong Sixes 2024 is scheduled to take place from November 1 to 3 at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground in Kau Pui Lung, Kowloon, Hong Kong. In addition to India, eleven other teams, including Pakistan, Australia, and England, will compete in this six-a-side tournament.

“Team India is gearing up to smash it out of the park at HK6. Prepare for explosive power hitting and a storm of sixes that will electrify the crowd,” Cricket Hong Kong announced on X, highlighting India’s participation.

Everything You Need to Know About the Hong Kong Sixes:

When Did It Start?
The Hong Kong Sixes began in 1992 and ran annually until 1997. After a four-year hiatus, it returned in 2001, continuing until 2012. The tournament was last held in 2017, and now, after a seven-year break, it is making its comeback.

Notable Players Who Have Competed:
The tournament has seen legendary cricketers such as Sachin Tendulkar, Shane Warne, Wasim Akram, Anil Kumble, Sanath Jayasuriya, MS Dhoni, and Glenn Maxwell grace the field.

Past Winners:
India claimed the title in 2005. Pakistan, England, and South Africa are the most successful teams in the tournament’s history, each having won five trophies.

Participating Teams for Hong Kong Sixes 2024:
In addition to India, the tournament will feature teams from Pakistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, Hong Kong, Nepal, New Zealand, Oman, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and the United Arab Emirates.

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Hong Kong Sixes Format:

1. Each match consists of two teams of six players, with a maximum of five overs per side. In the final match, teams will bowl 5 overs, each containing 8 balls, rather than the usual 6.
2. All fielders, excluding the wicketkeeper, must bowl one over. Additionally, any wides or no-balls will incur a penalty of two runs.
3. If a team loses five wickets before completing their 5 overs, the last batter will continue while the fifth player acts as a runner. The not-out batter must face all deliveries, and the innings ends when he is dismissed.
4. Batters must retire upon reaching 31 runs but can return to the crease if all other batsmen are either out or have retired.
5. Teams earn two points for a win.

Ticket Information for Hong Kong Sixes 2024:

Matches will take place each day from 8:30 AM to 6 PM local time.

Ticket Prices:

• November 1, 2024 (Friday): $150
• November 2, 2024 (Saturday): $250
• November 3, 2024 (Sunday): $350
• 3-Day Ticket (November 1-3, 2024): $580

Ticket sales commenced on October 2.