2025 Hong Kong Sixes
🏏 What is the Hong Kong Sixes?
The Hong Kong Sixes is an international six-a-side cricket tournament organised by Cricket Hong Kong.
It features very short matches (six players per side, six overs each) designed for fast-paced entertainment.
Historically, it was held in the 1990s and 2000s, then revived in more recent years with an expanded format and participation.
📅 2025 Edition Details
Dates: 7 to 9 November 2025.
Venue: Mission Road Ground, Mong Kok, Hong Kong.
Format & Teams: 12 international teams divided into 4 pools of 3 each. Pools for 2025:
Pool A: South Africa, Afghanistan, Nepal
Pool B: Australia, England, UAE
Pool C: India, Pakistan, Kuwait
Pool D: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Hong Kong (China)
🧠 Key Highlights from 2025
Former Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik was appointed captain of Team India for this tournament. The
India vs Pakistan match was one of the early fixtures, with India posting 86/4 in 6 overs and Pakistan at 41/1 after 3 overs when rain interrupted, and India won by 2 runs via the DLS method.
Broadcast coverage is extensive, with digital streaming through platforms like FanCode in India and global partnerships to expand viewership.
✔ Why It Matters
The six-a-side format brings a highly explosive and spectator-friendly version of cricket — perfect for casual fans and tournaments with short time windows.
With 12 teams including major cricket nations, the 2025 edition demonstrates that the Hong Kong Sixes is back as a global spectacle, not just a showcase event.
More eyeballs, modern broadcasting, and quick matches help raise the profile of cricket beyond traditional formats.
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