The highly anticipated Hong Kong Cricket Sixes 2024 is back and ready to enthrall cricket fans with its fast-paced, action-packed format. This year’s tournament is set to run from November 1 to November 3 at the iconic Tin Kwong Road Cricket Ground in Hong Kong. Known as the shortest and most dynamic format in cricket, the Hong Kong Sixes will feature 12 teams battling in six-a-side matches, offering spectators a one-of-a-kind experience with thrilling cricket, lively music, and delicious food.
Tournament Format and Group Division
The tournament will feature 12 international teams, divided into four pools of three teams each, competing in a round-robin format:
• Pool A: Hong Kong (hosts), South Africa, and New Zealand
• Pool B: Australia, England, and Nepal
• Pool C: India, Pakistan, and UAE
• Pool D: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Oman
The teams will compete for a spot in the quarter-finals, with the top two teams from each pool advancing. The tournament also includes a Plate Competition for teams that lose in the quarter-finals, as well as a Bowl Competition for the bottom-placed team in each pool. Over the course of three days, 29 matches will be played, ensuring non-stop excitement for fans.
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High-Voltage Matches on Opening Day
The tournament will kick off with South Africa vs Hong Kong on November 1. Other highly anticipated matches on Day 1 include the classic India vs Pakistan rivalry and the intense England vs Australia clash. These exciting face-offs are bound to captivate fans right from the opening day.
Full Schedule of Matches
November 1 (Friday):
• South Africa vs Hong Kong: 6 AM (IST) / 8:30 AM (Local)
• England vs Nepal: 6:55 AM (IST) / 9:25 AM (Local)
• Pakistan vs UAE: 7:50 AM (IST) / 10:20 AM (Local)
• Sri Lanka vs Oman: 8:45 AM (IST) / 11:15 AM (Local)
• New Zealand vs Hong Kong: 9:40 AM (IST) / 12:10 PM (Local)
• Bangladesh vs Oman: 10:35 AM (IST) / 1:05 PM (Local)
• India vs Pakistan: 11:30 AM (IST) / 2:00 PM (Local)
• England vs Australia: 12:25 PM (IST) / 2:55 PM (Local)
• South Africa vs New Zealand: 1:15 PM (IST) / 3:45 PM (Local)
• Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh: 2:10 PM (IST) / 4:40 PM (Local)
November 2 (Saturday):
• Australia vs Nepal: 6 AM (IST) / 8:30 AM (Local)
• India vs UAE: 6:55 AM (IST) / 9:25 AM (Local)
• Bowl Matches 1 & 2: Begin at 7:50 AM (IST)
• Quarterfinals 1-4: Begin at 9:40 AM (IST)
November 3 (Sunday):
• Bowl Matches 5 & 6: Begin at 6 AM (IST)
• Plate Semifinals 1 & 2: Begin at 6:55 AM (IST)
• Women’s Exhibition Match: 9:40 AM (IST) / 12:10 PM (Local)
• Semifinals 1 & 2: Begin at 10:20 AM (IST)
• Bowl Final, Plate Final, and Cup Final: Begin from 12:05 PM (IST)
Women’s Exhibition Match
A Women’s Exhibition Match will be held on the final day (November 3) to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. This special match aims to highlight women’s contributions to cricket and promote the sport across all demographics.
Hong Kong Sixes 2024: All Teams Squads
India
• Players: Robin Uthappa (captain), Kedar Jadhav, Manoj Tiwary, Stuart Binny, Shreevats Goswami, Bharat Chipli, Shahbaz Nadeem
• Official: Deepak Dangayach
Pakistan
• Players: Faheem Ashraf (captain), Muhammad Akhlaq, Asif Ali, Danish Aziz, Hussain Talat, Amir Yamin, Shahab Khan
• Official: Saleem Yousaf
South Africa
• Players: JJ Smuts (captain), Matthew Boast, Evan Jones, Modiri Litheko, Don Radebe, Jacques Snyman, Aubrey Swanepoel
• Official: Malibongwe Maketa
Hong Kong
• Players: Nizakat Khan (captain), Zeeshan Ali, Imran Arif, Ehsan Khan, Jason Lui, Sahal Malvernkar, Benny Singh Paras
• Coach: Mark Farmer
Australia
• Players: Dan Christian (captain), Alex Ross, Andrew Fekete, Fawad Ahmed, Jack Wood, James Pattinson, Sam Heazlett
• Official: Brendan Drew
New Zealand
• Players: Todd Astle (captain), Harmeet Singh, Henry Mclntyre, Raunaq Kapur, Sam Cassidy, Siddesh Dixit, Xavier Bell
• Official: Carl Frauenstein
UAE
• Players: Asif Khan (captain), Ansh Tandon, Khalid Shah, Mohammad Zuhaib, Raja Akif Ullah Khan, Sanchit Sharma, Zahoor Khan
• Manager/Coach: Rejith Arjunan Kurungode
Bangladesh
• Players: Yasir Ali Chowdhury Rabbi (captain), Abdullah AL Mamun, Abu Haider Rony, Jishan Alam, Mohammad Saifuddin, Nahidul Islam, Shohagh Gazi
• Official: Md. Monjurul Islam
Sri Lanka
• Players: Lahiru Madusanka (captain), Dhananjaya Lakshan, Lahiru Samarakoon, Nimesh Vimukthi, Sadun Weerakkody, Thanuka Dabare, Tharindu Rathnayake
• Official: Samantha Dodanwela
Nepal
• Players: Sundeep Jora (captain), Bibek Kumar Yadav, Dipendra Rawat, Lokesh Bahadur Ram, Narayan Joshi, Pratish GC, Rashid Khan
• Coach: Gyanendra Malla
Oman
• Players: Sandeep Goud Shreematula (captain), Vinayak Shukla, Asif Khan, Hassnain Ali Shah, Shoaib Al Balushi, Zikria Islam, Mujibur Ali
• Coach/Manager: Syed Amir Ali
England
• Players: Ravi Bopara (captain), Sumit Patel, Ed Barnard, Ethan Brookes, James Coles, Jordan Thompson, Alex Davies
• Official: Paul Nixon
Commentary Team and Presenters
The Hong Kong Sixes 2024 has also attracted a star-studded commentary lineup. Some of the expert commentators include:
• Dominic Cork (former England player)
• Brad Hogg (former Australian spinner known for his entertaining analysis)
• Niall O’Brien (former Ireland international known for his engaging commentary style)
• Ryan Campbell (former Australian and Hong Kong representative)
Presenters
The presenters for this year include:
• Abhishek Jhunjhunwala: Former cricketer turned TV presenter known for his captivating storytelling
• Suren Sundaram: Indian radio jockey and sports anchor
• Nashpreet Kaur: Known for her charismatic on-screen presence
Where to Watch Hong Kong Sixes 2024 ?
Cricket fans in India can catch the live action of Hong Kong Sixes 2024 on Star Sports and Fancode. The broadcast will begin at 8:15 AM Hong Kong Time (5:45 AM IST).
