Hong Kong Sixes 2025: Overview
The 21st edition of the Hong Kong Cricket Sixes will take place from November 7 to 9, 2025, at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground in Hong Kong. This three-day event features 12 top international teams competing in fast-paced six-over-per-side matches.
Teams Participating
- Hong Kong (Hosts)
- India
- Pakistan
- Australia
- England
- South Africa
- Bangladesh
- Sri Lanka
- Afghanistan
- United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- Nepal
- Kuwait
Format and Schedule
The tournament includes 29 matches where each team plays six-over innings with an XI of six players. The 12 teams are split into four pools of three teams each for the group stage. The top two teams in each pool advance to the quarterfinals. Winners move on to the semi-finals and ultimately the final.
Plate and Bowl Competitions
- The losing quarterfinalists compete in the Plate semi-finals, with winners advancing to the Plate final.
- Teams finishing third in their pools enter a round-robin Bowl League, with the top two qualifying for a separate final.
"A total of 29 six-over-per-side matches will be played in the competition, with each playing XI featuring six players."
Author’s Summary
The Hong Kong Sixes 2025 promises thrilling cricket action with 12 international teams playing fast and entertaining six-over matches across a well-structured tournament format.