India are set to participate in the Hong Kong Cricket Sixes, a six-a-side tournament. The competition makes its comeback after a seven-year sabbatical, and the Men in Blue are one of the participating members in this exciting tournament. 

The Cricket Hong Kong confirmed India’s participation in the tournament, after ten long years. The fans are elated to see their team participate in the tournament, going in as T20 World Cup 2024 champions. However, India’s squad is yet to be announced for the upcoming twelve-nation tournament. 

The Sporting News provides you with all the details about the Hong Kong Cricket Sixes 2024 as India confirm their participation in the 20th edition of the competition. 

🚨TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT🚨

Team India is gearing up to smash it out of the park at HK6! 🇮🇳💥

Prepare for explosive power hitting and a storm of sixes that will electrify the crowd! 🔥

Expect More Teams, More Sixes, More Excitement, and MAXIMUM THRILLS! 🔥🔥

HK6 is back from 1st to… pic.twitter.com/P5WDkksoJn

— Cricket Hong Kong, China (@CricketHK) October 7, 2024

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What is Hong Kong Cricket Sixes? 

Hong Kong Cricket Sixes is a twelve-member (2024 edition) international tournament, organised by Cricket Hong Kong. The competition is sanctioned by the apex cricketing body, the International Cricket Council. 

The tournament is organised on batting-friendly pitches with shorter boundaries, with the primary aim of providing a source of entertainment to fans all over the world. 

What is the format of Hong Kong Cricket Sixes 2024?

• A total of twelve teams will participate in a round-robin format, followed by knockout rounds. 
• A maximum of six overs per side will be bowled in an inning. 
• Each team will have six players, including one wicket-keeper. 
• All five players except the wicketkeeper need to bowl at least one over. 
• One member of the team could bowl two overs, but not consecutively. 
• ‘Last man standing’ is an important aspect of the Hong Kong Cricket Sixes. A runner batter is allowed to facilitate smooth gameplay. The dismissal (run-out / field obstruction) of the allotted runner batter would mean the dismissal of the last man standing. 

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When will the Hong Kong Cricket Sixes 2024 begin?

The Hong Kong Cricket Sixes 2024 will be played from November 01 to November 03, later this year. The three-day tournament will be an exhibition event that aims to bring excitement among fans all around the globe. 

Where will the Hong Kong Cricket Sixes 2024 be played?

The 2024 edition of the Hong Kong Cricket Sixes will be played at the Mission Road Ground (Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground) in Mong Kok, Hong Kong.

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How many teams will take part in Hong Kong Cricket Sixes 2024? 

A total of twelve teams, including India and Pakistan, will participate in the Hong Kong Cricket Sixes 2024. The return of the league after a seven-year hiatus has left the fans on the edge of their seats. 

Twelve teams from all over the world, including eight Asian countries, will be a part of the six-a-side tournament that sees a return to life. 

• Australia
• Bangladesh
• England
• Hong Kong
• India
• Nepal
• New Zealand
• Oman
• Pakistan
• South Africa
• Sri Lanka
• United Arab Emirates

When did India last participate in Hong Kong Cricket Sixes? 

India last participated in the Hong Kong Cricket Sixes in 2012. The 2012 edition was played before the 2017 tournament (the last edition). The Hong Kong Cricket Sixes has seen the likes of Anil Kumble (2010) and Dinesh Karthik (2011) represent India.

Which is the most successful team at Hong Kong Cricket Sixes? 

South Africa and England are the joint most successful nations at the Hong Kong Cricket Sixes across all editions. Both countries have won the exhibition competition for a record five times each. 

The Proteas are also the defending champions of the exhibition competition, winning the last edition in 2017. 

List of champions at Hong Kong Cricket Sixes

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