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What is the Hong Kong Sixes? The six-over cricket tournament in the news
A short cricket tournament
The Hong Kong Sixes is an international cricket tournament played in Hong Kong, and it uses six-a-side teams. <cite index="26-14">Each side gets a maximum of six overs, or 36 legal deliveries.</cite> Because the matches are so short, a quiet over costs the batting side a lot, so teams try to score quickly from the start.
Who runs it and where it is played
<cite index="21-2">Organised by Cricket Hong Kong, it is sanctioned by the International Cricket Council.</cite> The matches are usually played at the Mission Road Ground in Mong Kok. <cite index="21-6">Because every player (except the wicket-keeper) is required to bowl one over, the format suits all-rounders.</cite>
History since 1992
<cite index="26-11">The international tournament began in 1992, long before T20 became cricket's global entertainment staple.</cite> <cite index="24-3">The first tournament was won by Pakistan.</cite> The 2026 edition was the 22nd, and it was held from 30 October to 1 November.
What happened to India in 2026
In the Bowl Division semifinal, <cite index="1-1">India suffered a narrow three-run defeat against England</cite>. England scored 124 for 2, and India were held to 121 for 4 in their six overs. <cite index="1-2">England will face South Africa in the Bowl Division final, while India will take on Bangladesh in the 11th-12th place playoff match.</cite>
How the winner is decided
Teams first play a round-robin stage, and then they move into knockout groups such as the Cup, Plate and Bowl. <cite index="26-18">Only the Cup final decides the tournament champion.</cite> So a team in the Bowl or Plate section cannot win the overall title, even if it wins its matches.
Quick points
Quick quiz
1. In which year was the first Hong Kong Sixes tournament held?
2. What is the maximum number of overs each side gets in the Hong Kong Sixes?
3. Which match decides the overall champion of the Hong Kong Sixes?
