Sri Lanka clinches victory in the Hong Kong Sixes 2024 final after defeating Pakistan by 3 wickets. South Africa takes the Plate title while Oman claims the Bowl title. Check out all the top highlights, scorecards, final standings and the list of winners from the competition.
The 20th edition of Hong Kong Cricket Sixes was held from November 1 to November 3 at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground in Mong Kok, Hong Kong. Organized by Cricket Hong Kong and sanctioned by the International Cricket Council (ICC), the tournament featured 12 nations competing in a high-octane three-day event. The tournament format included a round-robin group stage followed by knockout rounds, culminating in finals for the Cup, Plate, and Bowl categories.
Hong Kong Sixes 2024 Final
Sri Lanka emerged victorious in the Hong Kong Sixes 2024 final after beating Pakistan by three wickets. In the match, Muhammad Akhlaq led the Pakistan team with an impressive performance, scoring 48 runs off just 20 balls, which helped his team reach 72 runs in 6 overs. However, it was insufficient as Sri Lanka successfully chased the target in just 5 overs.
Dhananjaya Lakshan was named the Player of the Match for his outstanding bowling performance. He took two wickets while conceding only six runs, marking Sri Lanka’s second title win at the Hong Kong Sixes tournament.
India’s Disappointing Campaign
Robin Uthappa’s led Indian side had a dismal outing in the tournament, finishing last in their group and failing to qualify for the quarter-finals. They finished the tournament in last place, failing to secure any wins in both the Bowl league and the overall tournament.
Group Stage Standings
Pool A
|
Position |
Team |
Won |
Lost |
Points |
NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
South Africa |
2 |
0 |
4 |
+9.467 |
|
2 |
Hong Kong |
1 |
1 |
2 |
+0.063 |
|
3 |
New Zealand |
0 |
2 |
0 |
-9.500 |
Pool B
|
Position |
Team |
Won |
Lost |
Points |
NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Nepal |
2 |
0 |
4 |
+3.906 |
|
2 |
Australia |
1 |
1 |
2 |
+1.917 |
|
3 |
England |
0 |
2 |
0 |
-6.306 |
Pool C
|
Position |
Team |
Played |
Won |
Lost |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Pakistan |
2 |
2 |
0 |
4 |
|
2 |
UAE |
2 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
|
3 |
India |
2 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
Pool D
|
Position |
Team |
Won |
Lost |
Points |
NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Sri Lanka |
2 |
0 |
4 |
+4.507 |
|
2 |
Bangladesh |
1 |
1 |
2 |
+1.333 |
|
3 |
Oman |
0 |
2 |
0 |
-6.441 |
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Cup Competition Highlights
Quarter-Finals
- Australia vs. Hong Kong: Australia won by 13 runs (Score: Australia 129/3, Hong Kong 116/0). Player of the Match: Dan Christian.
- Pakistan vs. South Africa: Pakistan won by 17 runs (Score: Pakistan 105/3, South Africa 88/4). Player of the Match: Hussain Talat.
- Sri Lanka vs. Nepal: Sri Lanka won by 40 runs (Score: Sri Lanka 123/2, Nepal 83). Player of the Match: Lahiru Samarakoon.
- Bangladesh vs. UAE: Bangladesh won by 18 runs (DLS method) (Score: Bangladesh 111/1, UAE 43/3). Player of the Match: Mohammad Saifuddin.
Semi-Finals
- Pakistan vs. Australia: Pakistan won by 4 wickets (Score: Australia 107/1, Pakistan 109/2). Player of the Match: Faheem Ashraf.
- Sri Lanka vs. Bangladesh: Sri Lanka won by 3 wickets (Score: Bangladesh 103/5, Sri Lanka 104/3). Player of the Match: Tharindu Rathnayake.
Cup Final
- Pakistan: 72 all out (5.2 overs)
Muhammad Akhlaq: 48 runs off 20 balls
- Sri Lanka: 76/3 (5 overs)
Sandun Weerakkody: 34 runs off 13 balls - Result: Sri Lanka won by 3 wickets.
Player of the Match: Dhananjaya Lakshan for his impressive bowling performance, taking two wickets for six runs.
Plate Competition Highlights
The plate competition included all the teams that lost in the quarter-finals of the main event (Cup Competition). The four losing quarter-finalists—Hong Kong, South Africa, Nepal, and the UAE—faced off in two semi-finals. South Africa and the UAE advanced to the final, where South Africa emerged victorious.
Plate Semi-Finals
- Hong Kong vs. South Africa: South Africa won by 4 wickets (Score: Hong Kong 92/4, South Africa 93/2). Player of the Match: Modiri Litheko.
- Nepal vs. UAE: UAE won by 5 wickets (Score: Nepal 94/3, UAE 96/1). Player of the Match: Sanchit Sharma.
Plate Final
South Africa defeated UAE by 1 run (Score: South Africa 96/4, UAE 95/4) to claim the Plate Championship.
Bowl Competition Highlights
The Bowl competition featured teams that finished third in their respective groups, including England, New Zealand, India, and Oman.
Bowl League Points Table
Oman topped the group with a perfect record and advanced to the finals.
|
Position |
Team |
Played |
Win |
Loss |
Points |
Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Oman |
3 |
3 |
0 |
6 |
Advanced to Bowl Final |
|
2 |
England |
3 |
2 |
1 |
4 |
|
|
3 |
New Zealand |
3 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
|
|
4 |
India |
3 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
Bowl Final
England vs. Oman: England scored 123/1 (6 overs) || Oman chased down with 124/2 (5.5 overs)
Oman won the Bowl Title after winning the match by 4 wickets, with Asif Khan named Player of the Match for scoring 47 runs off 17 balls.
HK Sixes 2024: Top Performers
- Top Run Scorer: Vinayak Shukla (Oman) scored 275 runs, including four half-centuries in the competition.
- Top Wicket Taker: Tharindu Rathnayake (Sri Lanka) claimed 8 wickets throughout the tournament.
- Player of the Series: Sri Lanka’s Tharindu Rathnayake was awarded the best player of the tournament for his outstanding bowling.
- Highest individual score: JJ Smuts of South Africa scored the highest score (67 in 18 balls) in a single match against the UAE in the Plate Final.
- 6 Sixes in an over: Ravi Bopara hit 6 sixes in an over to Robin Uthappa during the Bowl League match between India and England.
Hong Kong Sixes 2024 Final Standings
After an exhilarating tournament, the final standings for all participating teams were as follows:
- Sri Lanka – Cup Champions
- Pakistan – Runners-up
- Australia
- Bangladesh
- South Africa – Plate Champions
- United Arab Emirates– Plate Runners-up
- Nepal
- Hong Kong
- Oman – Bowl Champions
- England – Bowl Runners-up
- New Zealand
- India
The event featured a women’s exhibition match on the final day to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. Hong Kong Women were victorious after beating the Chinese Women by 25 runs.
The success of this year’s HK Sixes tournament has reignited interest in cricket within Hong Kong and among international audiences alike, setting a promising stage for future editions of this unique six-a-side format.
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