Hong Kong Sixes 2025: Schedule, Teams, Fixtures and everything you need to know
The 2025 Hong Kong Cricket Sixes will be played from November 7–9 at Mission Road Ground, featuring 12 teams including India, Australia, and Sri Lanka. Check the full schedule, format, star players, and where to watch live on FanCode.
Cricket’s most thrilling short-format tournament is back! The 2025 Hong Kong Cricket Sixes promises another feast of fast-paced action, explosive hitting, and non-stop entertainment when it returns from November 7 to 9, 2025, at the Mission Road Ground in Mong Kok, Hong Kong. Featuring 12 nations, the event will showcase the sport’s most dynamic players across three electrifying days.
A Tournament Like No Other
Organised by Cricket Hong Kong and sanctioned by the International Cricket Council (ICC), the Hong Kong Cricket Sixes is one of cricket’s most unique spectacles. Since its inception in 1992, the competition has thrilled fans with a format tailor-made for fireworks, every game lasting around 30 minutes and every delivery potentially flying into the stands.
After a successful return in 2024 following a seven-year break, the Sixes expand again in 2025 with twelve international teams vying for glory. Sri Lanka, who crushed Pakistan in the 2024 final, enter as defending champions, looking to retain their crown against a stronger field.
Format and Rules
While the Sixes adhere to cricket’s traditional laws, the format has several unique twists to keep the action fast and furious:
| Rule | Details |
|---|---|
| Team Size | Six players per side |
| Innings | 6 overs of 6 balls each |
| Bowling Restrictions | Every player except the wicketkeeper must bowl one over; one bowler can bowl two (non-consecutive) overs |
| Batting Rule | Batters retire upon reaching 50 runs but can return if others are dismissed |
| Extras | Wides and no-balls add one run and require an extra delivery |
| Last Batter Standing | The final batter continues with a runner until the sixth wicket falls |
These rules ensure that matches are relentless, high-scoring, and packed with entertainment.
Tournament Structure
| Stage | Description |
|---|---|
| Cup Finals | Top 8 teams advance to quarter-finals, followed by semi-finals and final |
| Plate Finals | Quarter-final losers compete for the Plate title |
| Bowl Finals | Bottom teams from group stages play for the Bowl Trophy |
This ensures every side remains active throughout the weekend, offering continuous entertainment for fans.
Participating Teams and Groups
Twelve teams will compete, divided into four pools of three:
| Pool A | Pool B | Pool C | Pool D |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | Australia | India | Bangladesh |
| Nepal | England | Kuwait | Hong Kong |
| South Africa | UAE | Pakistan | Sri Lanka |
The top two sides from each group will qualify for the Cup Quarter-finals, while the bottom teams will battle for the Bowl Trophy.
Hong Kong Sixes 2025 – Teams and Squads (by Pool)
Pool A
Afghanistan: Gulbadin Naib (c), Noor Rehman (wk), Karim Janat, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Farmanullah, Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai, Sediqullah Pacha
Nepal: Sharad Veswakar (c), Sundeep Jora, Lokesh Bam (wk), Rupesh Kumar Singh, Mohammad Adil Alam, Rashid Khan, Basir Ahamad
South Africa: Jordan Morris (c), Abdullah Bayoumy (wk), Ethan Cunningham, Mbulelo Dube, Kashief Joseph, Blake Simpson, Jorich van Schalkwyk
Pool B
Australia: Alex Ross (c), Ben McDermott (wk), Jack Wood, Nick Hobson, Chris Green, Will Bosisto, Andrew Tye
England: Joe Denly (c), James Coles, Ethan Brookes, Toby Albert, George Hill, Dan Mousley, Tom Aspinwall
United Arab Emirates: Harshit Kaushik (c), Khalid Shah, Mohammad Arfan, Muhammad Farooq, Saghir Khan, Nilansh Keswani, Rejith Arjunan, Zahid Ali
Pool C
India: Dinesh Karthik (c & wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Stuart Binny, Bharat Chipli, Abhimanyu Mithun, Shahbaz Nadeem, Priyank Panchal
Kuwait: Yasin Patel (c), Meet Bhavsar, Usman Gani (wk), Ravija Sandaruwan, Mohamed Shafeeq, Bilal Tahir, Adnan Idrees
Pakistan: Abbas Afridi (c), Abdul Samad, Khawaja Mohammad Nafay, Maaz Sadaqat, Mohammad Shahzad, Saad Masood, Shahid Aziz
Pool D
Bangladesh: Akbar Ali (c), Abu Hider, Mohammad Saifuddin, Rakibul Hasan, Tofail Ahmed Rayhan, Mosaddek Hossain, Jishan Alam
Hong Kong: Yasim Murtaza (c), Babar Hayat, Anshuman Rath (wk), Aizaz Khan, Nizakat Khan, Ehsan Khan, Nasrulla Rana
Sri Lanka: Lahiru Madushanka (c), Dhananjaya Lakshan, Thanuka Dabare, Nimesh Vimukthi, Lahiru Samarakoon, Tharindu Rathnayake, Sachitha Jayathilake, Movin Subasingha (stand-by)
Schedule and Key Fixtures (All Times in Hong Kong Time – UTC+8)
November 7, 2025 – Group Stage
| Time (IST) | Match | Pool |
|---|---|---|
| 05:45 – 06:40 | Bangladesh vs Hong Kong (China) | D |
| 06:40 – 07:35 | England vs UAE | B |
| 07:35 – 08:30 | Pakistan vs Kuwait | C |
| 08:30 – 09:25 | Afghanistan vs Nepal | A |
| 09:25 – 10:20 | Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong (China) | D |
| 10:20 – 11:15 | Australia vs UAE | B |
| 11:15 – 12:10 | South Africa vs Afghanistan | A |
| 12:10 – 13:05 | Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh | D |
| 13:05 – 14:00 | India vs Pakistan | C |
| 14:00 – 14:55 | England vs Australia | B |
November 8, 2025 – Group Stage & Quarter-finals
| Time (IST) | Match | Pool / Round |
|---|---|---|
| 05:45 – 06:40 | South Africa vs Nepal | A |
| 06:40 – 07:35 | India vs Kuwait | C |
| 09:25 – 10:20 | Quarter Final 1 – B1 vs D2 | Quarter-final |
| 10:20 – 11:15 | Quarter Final 2 – A1 vs C2 | Quarter-final |
| 13:05 – 14:00 | Quarter Final 3 – D1 vs B2 | Quarter-final |
| 14:00 – 14:55 | Quarter Final 4 – C1 vs A2 | Quarter-final |
November 9, 2025 – Finals Day
| Time (IST) | Match | Round |
|---|---|---|
| 05:45 – 06:40 | Bowl Match – A3 vs B3 | Bowl League |
| 06:40 – 07:35 | Plate Semi-final 1 – LQ1 vs LQ2 | Plate SF |
| 07:35 – 08:30 | Plate Semi-final 2 – LQ3 vs LQ4 | Plate SF |
| 09:25 – 10:20 | Cup Semi-final 1 – WQ1 vs WQ2 | Cup SF |
| 10:20 – 11:15 | Cup Semi-final 2 – WQ3 vs WQ4 | Cup SF |
| 13:05 – 14:00 | Final | Grand Final |
Players to Watch
Expect fireworks from a mix of legends and rising stars. Dinesh Karthik will captain the Indian side alongside Ravichandran Ashwin and Stuart Binny, while Abbas Afridi leads a young Pakistani team. Alex Ross (Australia), Joe Denly (England), and Babar Hayat (Hong Kong) add further star power.
Defending champions Sri Lanka, led by Lahiru Madushanka, will aim to continue their dominance, while debutants Kuwait and UAE could spring surprises with their fearless brand of cricket.
Where to Watch
Fans across the globe can catch all matches live on FanCode:
- Mobile app: Android and iOS
- TV Platforms: Android TV, Amazon Fire TV Stick, Jio STB, Samsung TV
- Web: fancode.com
Other streaming partners include Vi Movies & TV, Tata Play Binge, WatchO, Playbox, Amazon Prime Video Channels, Jio TV, and Jio TV+.
A Festival of Cricket Returns
The Hong Kong Cricket Sixes is more than just a tournament, it’s a carnival that celebrates cricket’s fearless side. Expect blazing sixes, lightning run chases, and high-energy celebrations as 12 teams battle for pride and glory in the heart of Asia.
As Sri Lanka look to defend their crown and teams like India, Australia, and Pakistan eye redemption, fans can gear up for three unforgettable days of pure, unfiltered cricketing chaos.
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