The much-loved Hong Kong Cricket Sixes will be taking place from November 7 to 9, 2025, at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground in Hong Kong. It is Managed by Cricket Hong Kong and supported by the ICC, the event brings fast-paced cricket to fans. After its 2024 comeback, the 2025 edition will once again welcome 12 international sides for three days of thrilling action.
What is the Hong Kong Sixes?
The Hong Kong Sixes is an international six-a-side cricket tournament which began in 1992. It is famous for its short, thrilling matches, big hitting, and very lively atmosphere. Unlike regular cricket, each team has only six players, so every delivery
is important, it matters. The tournament aims to bring together fun, creativity, and fast-paced action, making it a favorite for both fans and broadcasters.
2025 Edition: Schedule and Venue
- Dates: November 7-9, 2025
- Venue: Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground, Hong Kong.
This three-day event will feature top international and associate teams, offering fans short, thrilling matches back-to-back across the weekend.
Hong Kong Sixes 2025 Squads: Full List of Teams and Players
India Squad: Dinesh Karthik (C), Robin Uthappa, Stuart Binny, Abhimanyu Mithun, Bharath Chipli, Shahbaz Nadeem, Priyank Panchal
Australia Squad: Alex Ross (C), Ben McDermott, Jack Wood, Nick Hobson, Chris Green, Will Bosisto, Andrew Tye
England Squad: Joe Denly (C), James Coles, Ethan Brooks, Toby Albert, George Hill, Dan Mousley, Tom Aspinwall
Bangladesh Squad: Akbar Ali (C), Abu Hider Rony, Jishan Alam, Mohammad Saifuddin, Mosaddek Hossain, Rakibul Hasan, Tofael Ahmed
UAE Squad: Kaushik Harshit (C), Khalid Shah, Muhammad Arfan, Muhammad Farooq, Muhammad Saghir Khan, Nilansh Keswani, Rejith Kurungode, Zahid Ali
Kuwait Squad: asin Patel (C), Usman Patel, Meet Bhavsar, Bilal Tahir, Ravija Sandaruwan, Adnan Idrees, Mohamed Shafeeq
Nepal Squad: Sharad Vesawkar (C), Sundeep Jora, Lokesh Bam, Basir Ahamad, Adil Alam, Rashid Khan, Rupesh Singh
Sri Lanka Squad: Lahiru Madushanka (C), Dhananjaya Lakshan, Thanuka Dabare, Nimesh Vimukthi, Lahiru Samarakoon, Tharindu Rathnayaka, Sachitha Jayatilake
South Africa Squad: Jordan Morris (C), Abdullah Bayomi, Ethan Cunningham, Mbulelo Dube, Kashief Joseph, Blake Simpson, Jorich Van Schalkwyk
Hong Kong, China Squad: Yasim Murtaza (C), Babar Hayat, Anshuman Rath, Aizaz Khan, Nizakat Khan, Ehsan Khan, Nasrulla Rana
Afghanistan Squad: Gulbadin Naib (C), Ikram Alikhil, Karim Janat, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Farmanullah Safi, Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai, Sediqullah Pacha
Pakistan Squad: Abbas Afridi (C), Abdul Samad, Khawaja Mohammad Nafay, Maaz Sadaqat, Mohammad Shahzad, Saad Masood, Shahid Aziz
Format of the Tournament
The 2025 Hong Kong Sixes will be follow a six-a-side structure:
- Each team: 6 players (five fielders and one wicketkeeper)
- Each innings: 6 overs (six balls per over)
- Every fielder (except the wicketkeeper) must bowl one over
- Teams are split into groups, and the top two from each group advance to the knockout rounds, quarter-finals, semi-finals, and final
- Teams that don’t qualify enter the Plate or Bowl competitions, ensuring every side gets more playtime.
Rules to Know
The Sixes have a few unique and exciting rules:
- Wides and no-balls: Add two runs to the batting side and are re-bowled.
- Batsman retirement: A batsman must retire not out on reaching 31 runs, but can return if other wickets fall.
- Last man standing: If five wickets fall, the last batsman continues with the fifth dismissed player as a runner until he’s out.
- Boundary dimensions: Smaller than standard grounds to encourage aggressive play and quick scoring.
Also read: ICC T20 World Cup 2026: List of all 20 teams that have qualified for the World Cup
Past Winners of the Hong Kong Sixes
Since its inception in 1992, the Hong Kong Sixes has seen many cricketing giants lift the trophy:
| Year | Winner |
| 1992 | Pakistan |
| 1993 | England |
| 1994 | England |
| 1995 | South Africa |
| 1996 | West Indies |
| 1997 | Pakistan |
| 2001 | Pakistan |
| 2002 | Pakistan |
| 2003 | England |
| 2004 | England |
| 2005 | India |
| 2006 | South Africa |
| 2007 | Sri Lanka |
| 2008 | England |
| 2009 | South Africa |
| 2010 | Australia |
| 2011 | Pakistan |
| 2012 | South Africa |
| 2017 | South Africa |
| 2024 | Sri Lanka |
Most successful teams
Pakistan, England, and South Africa – each with five titles – These nations have dominated over the years with their mix of big hitters, athletic fielders, and aggressive bowling.
Why the 2025 Edition Matters
The return of the Hong Kong Sixes marks a fresh step for shorter cricket formats. With T20s and T10s already popular, the Sixes offers something even more thrilling, a game that can change in minutes. It helps promote cricket in emerging nations while giving established players a platform to entertain in a relaxed, festival-style environment.
Fans can expect packed stands, high-scoring matches, and global stars lighting up Hong Kong once again.
Conclusion
The Hong Kong Sixes 2025 brings back everything fans love, quick games, nonstop action, and world-class talent. From its unique rules to its colourful history, the event remains one of cricket’s most entertaining spectacles.
Written by Kinjal Walantra