NEW DELHI: The Hong Kong Sixes tournament is back with a bang, and cricket fans got a thrilling start as Australian batter Jack Wood displayed sheer power, smashing 55 off just 11 balls to help his side chase down an 88-run target in only three overs against the UAE in the Pool B match on Friday.
Wood tore through the UAE bowling attack, scoring 54 runs entirely in boundaries, including seven sixes and three fours, before being retired hurt. Nick Hobson kept the fireworks going, smashing three sixes and two fours in an unbeaten 26 off just five balls.
Bloody hell!
— Marc Dawson (@Marcdawson) November 7, 2025
This big bloke Jack Wood, a 50 off 11 balls - and retires - for Australia in the #HongKongSixes. Seven sixes, SR 500.
Extraordinary stuff, with Australia beating UAE in 3 overs #cricket
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What is Hong Kong Sixes?
The Hong Kong Sixes is an annual six-a-side international cricket tournament organized by Cricket Hong Kong, China, and sanctioned by the International Cricket Council. The tournament features between eight and twelve teams.
The tournament was held from 1993 to 1997, returned between 2001 and 2012, made a brief comeback in 2017, and was relaunched in 2024.
Hong Kong Sixes format explained
The Hong Kong Sixes is a fast-paced and unpredictable tournament, offering a thrilling spectacle for fans of high-octane cricket. Designed to encourage explosive batting, aggressive bowling, and sharp fielding, each match lasts just 45 minutes, making every moment count.
Unlike traditional cricket, each team fields only six players, leaving little room for error. Matches are limited to six overs per side, with each over comprising six balls, ensuring a compact, action-packed contest from start to finish.
Hong Kong Sixes 2025 Groups
Pool A: South Africa, Afghanistan, Nepal
Pool B: Australia, England, UAE
Pool C: India, Pakistan, Kuwait
Pool D: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Hong Kong (China)
What is the format for Hong Kong Sixes 2025?
The group stage of the Hong Kong Sixes 2025 will use a single round-robin format, with the top two teams from each pool advancing to the quarterfinals. The tournament will then move into a single-match knockout stage. Teams that miss out on the main knockout draw will compete in bowl and plate matches to determine their final rankings.
