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The Hong Kong Sixes 2025 is all set to deliver three days of electrifying cricket action from November 7 to 9 at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground in Mong Kok, Hong Kong. Returning for its 21st edition, the iconic tournament will feature its trademark six-a-side, six-over-per-innings format – a high-energy blend of power-hitting, athletic fielding and non-stop entertainment. This year’s competition welcomes 12 teams from across the cricketing world, including heavyweights India, Australia, England, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka and hosts Hong Kong, alongside emerging nations Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, UAE and Kuwait. 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. Hong Kong Sixes 2025: Format and rules Each match in the Hong Kong Sixes features two teams of six players, each batting for six overs (36 balls). Every fielder except the wicketkeeper bowls an over, with one player allowed to bowl a second. Batters must retire not out at 50 runs but can return if all other wickets fall. When five wickets are lost, the last batter continues with a runner, and the innings ends after the sixth wicket. This format is designed to reward aggressive batting and inventive bowling, encouraging players to take bold risks and deliver maximum entertainment – a true celebration of cricket’s fast and fun side. Hong Kong Sixes 2025: Groups Pool A: South Africa, Afghanistan, Nepal Pool B: Australia, England, UAE Pool C: India, Pakistan, Kuwait Pool D: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Hong Kong China The top two teams from each pool will move into the quarterfinals, followed by semifinals and the Cup final, while others compete in Plate and Bowl rounds. Hong Kong Sixes 2025: Full Schedule November 7 (Friday) Bangladesh vs Hong Kong China – 05:45 AM IST / 00:15 AM GMT England vs UAE – 06:40 AM IST / 01:10 AM GMT Pakistan vs Kuwait – 07:35 AM IST / 02:05 AM GMT Afghanistan vs Nepal – 08:30 AM IST / 03:00 AM GMT Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong China – 09:25 AM IST / 03:55 AM GMT South Africa vs Afghanistan – 11:15 AM IST / 05:45 AM GMT Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh – 12:10 PM IST / 06:40 AM GMT India vs Pakistan – 01:05 PM IST / 07:35 AM GMT England vs Australia – 02:00 PM IST / 08:30 AM GMT November 8 (Saturday) South Africa vs Nepal – 05:45 AM IST / 00:15 AM GMT India vs Kuwait – 06:40 AM IST / 01:10 AM GMT Bowl Match 1 (A3 vs D3) – 07:35 AM IST / 02:05 AM GMT Bowl Match 2 (B3 vs C3) – 08:30 AM IST / 03:00 AM GMT Quarter-Final 1 (B1 vs D2) – 09:25 AM IST / 03:55 AM GMT Quarter-Final 2 (A1 vs C2) – 10:20 AM IST / 04:50 AM GMT Bowl Match 3 (A3 vs C3) – 11:15 AM IST / 05:45 AM GMT Bowl Match 4 (B3 vs D3) – 12:10 PM IST / 06:40 AM GMT Quarter-Final 3 (D1 vs B2) – 01:05 PM IST / 07:35 AM GMT Quarter-Final 4 (C1 vs A2) – 02:00 PM IST / 08:30 AM GMT November 9 (Sunday) Bowl Match 5 (A3 vs B3) – 05:45 AM IST / 00:15 AM GMT Plate Semi-Final 1 (LQ1 vs LQ2) – 06:40 AM IST / 01:10 AM GMT Plate Semi-Final 2 (LQ3 vs LQ4) – 07:35 AM IST / 02:05 AM GMT Bowl Match 6 (C3 vs D3) – 08:30 AM IST / 03:00 AM GMT Cup Semi-Final 1 (WQ1 vs WQ2) – 09:25 AM IST / 03:55 AM GMT Cup Semi-Final 2 (WQ3 vs WQ4) – 10:20 AM IST / 04:50 AM GMT Bowl Final – 11:15 AM IST / 05:45 AM GMT Plate Final – 12:10 PM IST / 06:40 AM GMT Final – 01:05 PM IST / 07:35 AM GMT Also READ: Dinesh Karthik takes charge as Team India’s captain for Hong Kong Sixes Broadcast and Live Streaming details All matches will be telecast live on Sony Sports 5 and streamed on FanCode for viewers in India. Fans outside India can watch the live action on the official Cricket Hong Kong YouTube channel.
