Bangladesh Team Departs for Hong Kong Sixes Led by Rabbi

The 20th edition of the Hong Kong Cricket Sixes is set to take place in Hong Kong, scheduled from November 1 to November 3 at Mission Road Ground, where 12 teams, including Bangladesh, will participate.

Hong Kong Sixes Rules

Basic Rules: Each game is contested between two teams of six players. A maximum of six overs, each comprising six balls, is allowed per team. A bowler from the fielding side can bowl up to two overs, but they cannot be consecutive. Four members (excluding the wicketkeeper) will each bowl one over. Wide and no-balls result in one extra run and an additional ball for the batting team.

Last Man Stands: If five wickets fall within the six overs (excluding retired batters), the remaining batter can continue with the fifth out batter acting as a runner. This lone batter must always be on strike. If the runner is dismissed by run out or interference, the last batter is also deemed out, ending the innings with the sixth wicket.

Retired Batters: Batters who reach a personal score of 50 must retire as "not out," but cannot do so before reaching 50. The shot that brings the batter to 50 allows them to complete all runs, counting fully toward their score. In the event of a remaining pair, any retired batter may resume play if needed, according to their retirement sequence. If a retired batter fails to return in sequence, they will automatically be declared “retired out.”

Teams in Hong Kong Sixes 2024

Pool A: South Africa (A1), New Zealand (A2), Hong Kong China (A3)
Pool B: Australia (B1), England (B2), Nepal (B3)
Pool C: India (C1), Pakistan (C2), UAE (C3)
Pool D: Sri Lanka (D1), Bangladesh (D2), Oman (D3)

The Bangladesh team, led by Yasir Ali Chowdhury Rabbi, has departed for Hong Kong Sixes 2024 with a seven-member squad.

Bangladesh Team for Hong Kong Sixes

Yasir Ali Chowdhury Rabbi (Captain)
Abdullah Al Mamun
Abu Hider Rony
Zishan Alam
Mohammad Saifuddin
Nahidul Islam
Sohag Gazi

Hong Kong Sixes 2024 Schedule

November 1

Pool A: South Africa vs. Hong Kong China
Pool B: England vs. Nepal
Pool C: Pakistan vs. UAE
Pool D: Sri Lanka vs. Oman
Pool A: New Zealand vs. Hong Kong China
Pool D: Bangladesh vs. Oman
Pool C: India vs. Pakistan
Pool B: England vs. Australia
Pool A: South Africa vs. New Zealand
Pool D: Sri Lanka vs. Bangladesh

November 2

Pool B: Australia vs. Nepal

Pool C: India vs. UAE

Bowl Matches

Bowl Match 1: A3 vs. D3
Bowl Match 2: B3 vs. C3

Quarterfinals

Quarterfinal 1: B1 vs. A2
Quarterfinal 2: A1 vs. C2

Bowl Matches

Bowl Match 3: A3 vs. C3

Bowl Match 4: B3 vs. D3

Quarterfinals

Quarterfinal 3: D1 vs. B2

Quarterfinal 4: C1 vs. D2

November 3

Bowl Matches

Bowl Match 5: A3 vs. B3

Plate Semifinals

Plate Semifinal 1: Loser of Quarter 1 vs. Loser of Quarter 2
Plate Semifinal 2: Loser of Quarter 3 vs. Loser of Quarter 4

Bowl Match

Bowl Match 6: C3 vs. D3

Semifinals

Semifinal 1: Winner of Quarter 1 vs. Winner of Quarter 2
Semifinal 2: Winner of Quarter 3 vs. Winner of Quarter 4

Finals

Bowl Final
Plate Final
Cup Final