India-Pakistan Clash Set as Hong Kong Sixes 2024 Schedule Unveiled

Hong Kong: The excitement is building as the Hong Kong Cricket Sixes, a much-anticipated and fast-paced cricket tournament, makes a grand return from November 1 to November 3. Hosted at the Tin Kwong Road Cricket Ground, this year’s event promises intense action with a unique carnival atmosphere, complete with live performances, great music, and an array of culinary delights.

The 2024 tournament will feature 12 teams, each aiming for glory in a six-a-side format. Divided into four pools, each team will compete in a round-robin style, setting the stage for a thrilling three-day cricket fest. The pools are as follows:

Pool A: Hosts Hong Kong, South Africa, and New Zealand
Pool B: Australia, England, and Nepal
Pool C: India, Pakistan, and UAE, with India led by Robin Uthappa
Pool D: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Oman

The first match will see South Africa facing off against the hosts, Hong Kong, and day one will also bring the much-anticipated clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan.

The tournament format will see the top two teams from each pool advance to the quarter-finals, with winners progressing to the semi-finals. Teams eliminated in the quarter-finals will enter the Plate semifinals, while those finishing last in each pool will compete in the Bowl Competition. The action-packed schedule includes a total of 29 matches, with every day offering a fresh dose of excitement for cricket fans.

In a special event on the final day, a Women’s Exhibition Match has been arranged to mark the 75th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China, adding another layer of celebration to the cricket extravaganza.

🚨TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT🚨

Team India is gearing up to smash it out of the park at HK6! 🇮🇳💥

Prepare for explosive power hitting and a storm of sixes that will electrify the crowd! 🔥

Expect More Teams, More Sixes, More Excitement, and MAXIMUM THRILLS! 🔥🔥

HK6 is back from 1st to… pic.twitter.com/P5WDkksoJn
— Cricket Hong Kong, China (@CricketHK) October 7, 2024

Fans can catch all the excitement on Star Sports and Fancode, with live coverage beginning at 8:15 AM Hong Kong Time (5:45 AM IST). The Hong Kong Sixes 2024 promises to showcase cricket in its most dynamic form—don’t miss a moment of the action!

NOVEMBER 1:

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh (2:10 PM IST-3:05 PM IST)

South Africa vs Hong Kong (6 AM IST-6:55 AM IST)

England vs Nepal (6:55 AM IST-7:50 AM IST)

Pakistan vs UAE (7:50 AM IST-8:45 AM IST)

Sri Lanka vs Oman (8:45 AM IST-9:40 AM IST)

New Zealand vs Hong Kong (9:40 AM IST-10:35 AM IST)

Bangladesh vs Oman (10:35 AM IST-11:30 AM IST)

India vs Pakistan (11:30 AM IST-12:25 PM IST)

England vs Australia (12:25 PM IST-1:15 PM IST)

South Africa vs New Zealand (1:15 PM IST-2:10 PM IST)

NOVEMBER 2:

Australia vs Nepal (6 AM IST-6:55 AM IST)