hong kong success 2025 The Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground in Mong Kok, Hong Kong is all set to deliver three days of exciting cricket action from 7th to 9th November. Returning for its 21st edition, the prestigious tournament will feature its trademark six-a-side, six-overs-per-inning format – a high-energy mix of power-hitting, athletic fielding and non-stop entertainment.
This year’s competition welcomes 12 teams from across the cricket world, including India, Australia, England, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka and hosts Hong Kong as well as emerging nations Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, United Arab Emirates and Kuwait. Following a successful revival in 2024 after a seven-year hiatus, the event continues its legacy as one of cricket’s most innovative and thrilling spectacles.
Hong Kong Sixes 2025: format and rules
Each match of the Hong Kong Sixes consists of two teams of six players each batting six overs (36 balls). Each fielder bowls one over, except the wicketkeeper, with one player allowed to bowl a second over. The batsmen will have to retire not out at 50 runs but can make a comeback if all other wickets fall. When five wickets fall, the last batsman continues with a runner and the innings ends after the sixth wicket.
The format is designed to reward aggressive batting and inventive bowling, encourage players to take bold risks and provide maximum entertainment – a true celebration of the fast and fun side of cricket.
Hong Kong Success 2025: Group
Pool A: South Africa, Afghanistan, Nepal
Pool B: Australia, England, United Arab Emirates
Pool C: India, Pakistan, Kuwait
Pool D: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Hong Kong China
The top two teams from each pool will advance to the quarter-finals, followed by the semi-finals and cup final, while the others will compete in the Plate and Bowl rounds.
Hong Kong Sixes 2025: full schedule
7 November (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 – 11:15am IST / 05:45am 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
8 November (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
9 November (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
- Last – 01:05 PM IST / 07:35 AM GMT
Also read: Dinesh Karthik takes over as Team India captain for Hong Kong Sixers
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.
Also read: Dinesh Karthik to captain India at Hong Kong Sixers 2025 – here’s the full squad
