Hong Kong Super Sixes 2024: Tournament Details and India’s Squad
The Hong Kong Super Sixes tournament is set to return from November 1 to November 3, 2024, marking its comeback after a seven-year hiatus. This year will be the 20th edition of the tournament, which will be held at the Mission Road Ground in Mong Kok, Hong Kong.
India’s Squad
India has announced a seasoned squad for the tournament, led by Robin Uthappa, a member of the ICC World Twenty20 2007-winning team. The squad includes:
- Robin Uthappa (Captain)
- Shreevats Goswami (Wicketkeeper-Batter)
- Kedar Jadhav
- Bharat Chipli
- Stuart Binny
- Manoj Tiwary
- Shahbaz Nadeem
This lineup brings together players with extensive experience in various international and domestic formats, including the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Tournament Format
The tournament features 12 teams, split into four pools:
- Pool A: South Africa (A1), New Zealand (A2), Hong Kong (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)
Match Schedule
November 1:
- 6:00 AM IST: South Africa vs Hong Kong
- 6:55 AM IST: England vs Nepal
- 7:50 AM IST: Pakistan vs UAE
- 8:45 AM IST: Sri Lanka vs Oman
- 9:40 AM IST: New Zealand vs Hong Kong
- 10:35 AM IST: Bangladesh vs Oman
- 11:30 AM IST: India vs Pakistan
- 12:25 PM IST: England vs Australia
- 1:15 PM IST: South Africa vs New Zealand
- 2:10 PM IST: Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh
November 2:
- 6:00 AM IST: Australia vs Nepal
- 6:55 AM IST: India vs UAE
- 7:50 AM IST: Bowl Match 1: A3 vs D3
- 8:45 AM IST: Bowl Match 2: B3 vs C3
- 9:40 AM IST: Quarterfinal 1: B1 vs A2
- 10:35 AM IST: Quarterfinal 2: A1 vs C2
- 11:30 AM IST: Bowl Match 3: A3 vs C3
- 12:25 PM IST: Bowl Match 4: B3 vs D4
- 1:15 PM IST: Quarterfinal 3: D1 vs B2
- 2:10 PM IST: Quarterfinal 4: C1 vs D2
November 3:
- 6:00 AM IST: Bowl Match 5: A3 vs B3
- 6:55 AM IST: Plate Semifinal 1: LQ1 vs LQ2
- 7:50 AM IST: Plate Semifinal 2: LQ3 vs LQ4
- 8:45 AM IST: Bowl Match 6: C3 vs D3
- 10:20 AM IST: Semifinal 1: WQ1 vs WQ2
- 11:10 AM IST: Semifinal 2: WQ3 vs WQ4
- 12:05 PM IST: Bowl Final
- 12:55 PM IST: Plate Final
- 1:55 PM IST: Cup Final
Defending Champions
South Africa enters the tournament as the defending champions, having won the last edition in 2017.
The anticipation for this year’s event is high, and it promises exciting matches as teams compete for the coveted title!
