Rules Of Hong Kong Sixes Which You Need To Know

The Hong Kong Sixes is a thrilling cricket tournament known for its fast-paced, six-a-side format. First held in 1992 at the Kowloon Cricket Club, it brings together international teams and emphasizes exciting, high-scoring matches with special rules like limited overs.

The Hong Kong International Cricket Sixes started in 1992 and continued until 2017. The 2024 edition will be the first in seven years. Over the years, many cricket legends like Shane Warne, Wasim Akram, and Glenn Maxwell have played in the tournament.

Pakistan, England, and South Africa have been the most successful teams in the tournament's history. India won the title in 2005, and Sri Lanka, Australia, and the West Indies have also claimed victories.

Rules for Hong Kong Sixes :

1. In each match, two teams of six players compete against each other.

2. Each game has a maximum of five overs per team.

3. In the final, each team bowls 5 overs with 8 balls per over.

4. Every fielding player (except the wicket-keeper) must bowl one over.

5. Wides and no-balls incur a penalty of two runs.

6. If five wickets fall, the last remaining batter continues, with the fifth batter acting as the runner.

7. The not-out batter must remain on strike, and the innings ends upon their dismissal.

8. Batters must retire upon reaching 31 runs but can return after all other batters have been dismissed or retired.

9. Each match needs to be finished in just 45 minutes

This year's Hong Kong World Sixes will feature eight teams, including the hosts, playing 23 matches over two  days. The teams are split into two groups, with their performance on the first day determining their seeding for day two. On finals day, the competition includes four quarter-finals. The losers will compete in the plate tournament, while the winners will fight for the main title. South Africa, the defending champions from 2012, will kick off the tournament against Hong Kong at 8am on Saturday.