Hong Kong Sixes 2025 Schedule and Details
The Hong Kong Sixes 2025 will take place from November 7 to 9 at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground in Mong Kok. This event marks the 21st edition of the tournament, bringing three days of thrilling cricket action.
Format and Gameplay
The tournament continues its distinctive six-a-side, six-over-per-innings format, known for its fast pace and exciting style. Each match features two teams of six players. Every player, except the wicketkeeper, bowls one over, with one player permitted to bowl a second over.
- Batters retire not out upon reaching 50 runs but may return if all other wickets fall.
- When five wickets are down, the last batter continues with a runner.
- The innings ends after the sixth wicket falls.
Participating Teams
Twelve teams will compete this year, including cricket powerhouses and emerging nations:
- India
- Australia
- England
- Pakistan
- South Africa
- Sri Lanka
- Hosts Hong Kong
- Afghanistan
- Bangladesh
- Nepal
- UAE
- Kuwait
Legacy and Significance
"Following a successful 2024 revival after a seven-year break, the event continues its legacy as one of cricket’s most innovative and thrilling spectacles."
The Hong Kong Sixes blends power-hitting, athletic fielding, and constant excitement, maintaining its status as a beloved and dynamic cricket tournament.
Author's Summary
The Hong Kong Sixes 2025 promises three days of fast-paced six-a-side cricket featuring top international teams and emerging nations in a uniquely entertaining format.