India-Pakistan clash set for Hong Kong Sixes 2024 as pools and schedule confirmed

The highly anticipated Hong Kong Cricket Sixes tournament is set to return after a six-year hiatus, from November 1 to 3, 2024, at the Tin Kwong Road Cricket Ground. The event will see 12 nations, including cricketing giants India and Pakistan, vying for glory in six-a-side matches.

The 12 teams are divided into four pools, with each pool featuring three teams. A round-robin format will determine the top two teams from each group, who will advance to the quarterfinals. Quarterfinal winners will progress to the Cup semifinals, while the losing teams will compete in the Plate semifinals. Meanwhile, the bottom teams in each pool will contest in the Bowl Competition.

A total of 29 matches will be held over the course of the three days. Notably, a Women’s Exhibition Match will take place on the final day to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.

Defending champions South Africa, who clinched the 2017 title by defeating Pakistan in the final, will aim to add another trophy to their collection. They currently share the top spot for most titles with England, both boasting five championships. Pakistan follows with four titles, while Sri Lanka, Australia, India, and the West Indies have each won once.

The tournament’s most thrilling contest, India vs Pakistan, is scheduled for November 1 at 11:30 AM IST, promising a high-octane battle between the arch-rivals.

NOVEMBER 1:

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

NOVEMBER 2:

• Australia vs Nepal (6 AM IST-6:55 AM IST)
• India vs UAE (6:55 AM IST-7:50 AM IST)
• Bowl Match 1: A3 vs D3 (7:50 AM IST-8:45 AM IST)
• Bowl Match 2: B3 vs C3 (8:45 AM IST-9:40 AM IST)
• Quarterfinal 1: B1 vs A2 (9:40 AM IST-10:35 AM IST)
• Quarterfinal 2: A1 vs C2 (10:35 AM IST-11:30 AM IST)
• Bowl Match 3: A3 vs C3 (11:30 AM IST-12:25 PM IST)
• Bowl Match 4: B3 vs D4 (12:25 PM IST-1:15 PM IST)
• Quarterfinal 3: D1 vs B2 (1:15 PM IST-2:10 PM IST)
• Quarterfinal 4: C1 vs D2 (2:10 PM IST-3:05 PM IST)

NOVEMBER 3:

• Bowl Match 5: A3 vs B3 (6 AM IST-6:55 AM IST)
• Plate Semifinal 1: LQ1 vs LQ2 (6:55 AM IST-7:50 AM IST)
• Plate Semifinal 2: LQ3 vs LQ4 (7:50 AM IST-8:45 AM IST)
• Bowl Match 6: C3 vs D3 (8:45 AM IST-9:40 AM IST)
• Semifinal 1: WQ1 vs WQ2 (10:20 AM IST-11:10 AM IST)
• Semifinal 2: WQ3 vs WQ4 (11:10 AM IST-12:05 PM IST)
• Bowl final (12:05 PM IST-12:55 PM IST)
• Plate Final (12:55 PM IST-1:45 PM IST)
• Cup Final (1:55 PM IST-2:45 PM IST)

HONG KONG SIXES 2024 POOL TABLE:

• Pool A: South Africa (A1), New Zealand (A2), Hong Kong (A3)
• Pool B: Australia (B1), England (B2), Nepal (B3)
• Pool C: India (C1), Pakistan (C2), UAE (C3)
• Pool D: Sri Lanka (D1), Bangladesh (D2), Oman (D3)