While T20 and T10 formats dominate the spotlight, an even shorter format exists in cricket—T5, exemplified by the Hong Kong Sixes tournament. Launched in 1993, this unique competition has seen cricketing legends like MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar, Sanath Jayasuriya, and Shane Warne grace its field. The tournament will restart on November 1, with Robin Uthappa leading the Indian side.
The format is distinctive, with teams consisting of just six players and each match limited to five overs per side, ensuring fast-paced, action-packed games. The focus is on explosive batting, rapid bowling changes, and high-scoring encounters.
Hong Kong Sixes venue
This year’s tournament will take place at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground in Hong Kong from November 1 to November 3.
Hong Kong Sixes tickets details
According to hkcricket.org, tickets for the Hong Kong Sixes can be purchased through Ticketflap. Early bird offers are available for a two-day weekend pass at $1,000, giving fans access to 23 high-level cricket matches over two days at the scenic Kowloon Cricket Club.
Adult single-day tickets are priced at $600 for Saturday and $700 for Sunday. Children’s tickets are available for kids aged 12 and under, costing $350 for a daily ticket and $600 for a weekend package.
Hong Kong Sixes schedule
November 1
MatchTime (IST)TicketsSouth Africa vs Hong Kong6:00 AM – 6:55 AMEngland vs Nepal6:55 AM – 7:50 AMPakistan vs UAE7:50 AM – 8:45 AMSri Lanka vs Oman8:45 AM – 9:40 AMNew Zealand vs Hong Kong9:40 AM – 10:35 AMBangladesh vs Oman10:35 AM – 11:30 AMIndia vs Pakistan11:30 AM – 12:25 PMEngland vs Australia12:25 PM – 1:15 PMSouth Africa vs New Zealand1:15 PM – 2:10 PMSri Lanka vs Bangladesh2:10 PM – 3:05 PM
November 2
MatchTime (IST)Tickets Australia vs Nepal6:00 AM – 6:55 AMIndia vs UAE6:55 AM – 7:50 AMBowl Match 1: A3 vs D37:50 AM – 8:45 AMBowl Match 2: B3 vs C38:45 AM – 9:40 AMQuarterfinal 1: B1 vs A29:40 AM – 10:35 AMQuarterfinal 2: A1 vs C210:35 AM – 11:30 AMBowl Match 3: A3 vs C311:30 AM – 12:25 PMBowl Match 4: B3 vs D412:25 PM – 1:15 PMQuarterfinal 3: D1 vs B21:15 PM – 2:10 PMQuarterfinal 4: C1 vs D22:10 PM – 3:05 PM
November 3
MatchTime (IST)Tickets Bowl Match 5: A3 vs B36:00 AM – 6:55 AMPlate Semifinal 1: LQ1 vs LQ26:55 AM – 7:50 AMPlate Semifinal 2: LQ3 vs LQ47:50 AM – 8:45 AMBowl Match 6: C3 vs D38:45 AM – 9:40 AMSemifinal 1: WQ1 vs WQ210:20 AM – 11:10 AMSemifinal 2: WQ3 vs WQ411:10 AM – 12:05 PMBowl Final12:05 PM – 12:55 PMPlate Final12:55 PM – 1:45 PMCup Final1:55 PM – 2:45 PMQuarterfinal 4: C1 vs D22:10 PM – 3:05 PM
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