The Hong Kong Cricket Sixes returns on November 1, featuring 12 teams and an exciting India-Pakistan clash on Day 1. Matches will be broadcast live on Star Sports and Fancode.
The much-anticipated Hong Kong Cricket Sixes tournament is set to kick off on November 1, 2024
After a seven-year hiatus. Featuring 12 international teams, the tournament will run until November 3 at the Tin Kwong Road Cricket Ground.
The high-voltage India vs Pakistan clash on the opening day is expected to draw massive viewership, as the two cricket giants face off in Pool C, joined by the UAE.
The tournament’s fast-paced, six-a-side format, and shortened three-day schedule offer fans an intense cricket experience with 29 matches packed into a brief period.
Each team will play two pool matches in a round-robin format, with the top two advancing to the quarterfinals.
Those finishing third in their pools will compete in the Bowl Competition, ensuring teams have opportunities to play even if they do not progress in the main event.
Tournament Pools and Matches
The 12 teams are split into four pools:
- Pool A: Hong Kong, South Africa, New Zealand
- Pool B: Australia, England, Nepal
- Pool C: India, Pakistan, UAE
- Pool D: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Oman
The tournament’s inaugural match features South Africa against host Hong Kong, with the much-awaited India–Pakistan showdown later in the day.Â
Other notable matches include Australia vs England, Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, and a special women’s exhibition game scheduled for the final day to honour the 75th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China.
Full Schedule And Match Timings
NOVEMBER 1
- South Africa vs Hong Kong: 6 AM (IST), 8:30 AM (Local time)
- England vs Nepal: 6:55 AM (IST), 9:25 AM (Local Time)
- Pakistan vs UAE: 7:50 AM (IST) 10:20 AM (Local Time)
- Sri Lanka vs Oman: 8:45 AM (IST), 11:15 AM (Local Time)
- New Zealand vs Hong Kong: 9:40 AM (IST), 12:10 PM (Local Time)
- Bangladesh vs Oman: 10:35 AM (IST), 13:05 PM (Local TIme)
- India vs Pakistan: 11:30 AM (IST), 14:00 PM (Local Time)
- England vs Australia: 12:25 PM (IST), 14:55 (Local Time)
- South Africa vs New Zealand: 1:15 PM (IST), 15:45 (Local Time)
- Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh: 2:10 PM (IST), 16:40 (Local Time)
NOVEMBER 2
- Australia vs Nepal: 6 AM (IST), 8:30 AM (Local Time)
- India vs UAE: 6:55 AM (IST), 9:25 AM (Local Time)
- Bowl Match 1: A3 vs D3 7:50 AM (IST), 10:20 AM (Local Time)
- Bowl Match 2: B3 vs C3 8:45 AM (IST), 11:15 AM (Local Time)
- Quarterfinal 1: B1 vs A2 9:40 AM (IST), 12:10 PM (Local Time)
- Quarterfinal 2: A1 vs C2 10:35 AM (IST), 13:05 PM (Local Time)
- Bowl Match 3: A3 vs C3 11:30 AM (IST), 14:00 PM (Local Time)
- Bowl Match 4: B3 vs D4 12:25 PM (IST), 14:55 PM (Local Time)
- Quarterfinal 3: D1 vs B2 1:15 PM (IST), 15:45 PM (Local Time)
- Quarterfinal 4: C1 vs D2 2:10 PM (IST), 16:40 PM (Local Time)
NOVEMBER 3
- Bowl Match 5: A3 vs B3 6 AM (IST), 8:30 AM (Local Time)
- Plate Semifinal 1: LQ1 vs LQ2 6:55 AM (IST), 9:25 AM (Local Time)
- Plate Semifinal 2: LQ3 vs LQ4 7:50 AM (IST), 10:20 AM (Local Time)
- Bowl Match 6: C3 vs D3 8:45 AM (IST), 11:15 AM (Local Time)
- Women’s Exhibition Match: 9:40 AM (IST), 12:10 PM (Local Time)
- Semifinal 1: WQ1 vs WQ2 10:20 AM (IST), 12:50 PM (Local Time)
- Semifinal 2: WQ3 vs WQ4 11:10 AM (IST), 13:40 PM (Local Time)
- Bowl final: 12:05 PM (IST), 14:35 PM (Local Time)
- Plate Final: 12:55 PM (IST), 15:25 PM (Local Time)
- Cup Final: 1:55 PM (IST), 16:25 PM (Local Time)
Broadcast Details
| Event | Details |
| Broadcast Platform | Star Sports, Fancode |
| Time | 8:15AM (Hong Kong Time), 5:45 AM (IST) |
| IND vs PAK Match | 11:30 AM |
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