Hong Kong Cricket Sixes returns after seven years

Hong Kong Cricket Sixes returns after seven years

India-Pakistan match to launch 2024 edition on 1 November, at the Tin Kwong Road Cricket ground.

Star Sports

Mumbai: The highly anticipated Hong Kong Cricket Sixes returns from 1 to 3 November, promising thrilling matches at the Tin Kwong Road Cricket Ground with 12 teams competing in six-a-side games.

Spectators will enjoy a unique experience with exciting performances, great music, and delicious food. The teams are divided into four pools of three, with India, led by Robin Uthappa, in Pool C alongside Pakistan and the UAE. Hosts Hong Kong face South Africa and New Zealand in Pool A, while Pool B includes Australia, England, and Nepal. Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Oman compete in Pool D.

The tournament will kick off with the first match between South Africa and Hong Kong, and the highly anticipated India-Pakistan clash will also occur on the opening day. The top two teams from each pool will advance to the quarter-finals, with the winners moving to the semi-finals. Losing quarter-finalists will compete in the Plate semi-finals, and the bottom team in each pool will participate in the Bowl Competition. A total of 29 matches will take place over three days.

A Women’s Exhibition Match is scheduled for the final day to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.

Tune in to Star Sports and Fancode to catch all the matches of the Hong Kong Sixes 2024, starting at 8:15 am (Hong Kong Time) and 5:45 am (IST).