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After successful comeback last year, Hong Kong Cricket Sixes to be held again in October

The tournament, which received ‘M’ Mark status last year, featured 12 teams playing before sell-out crowds, with Sri Lanka emerging winners

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Sri Lanka’s Dhananjaya Lakshan (right) celebrates during the Sixes cup final win over Pakistan last year. Photo: Elson Li

After labelling last year’s comeback event “the best Sixes ever held”, Cricket Hong Kong China (CHKC) has announced that the next Hong Kong Cricket Sixes will be held from October 31 to November 2 this year, and will be “even better”.

The tournament, which will again be held at Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground in Mong Kok, featured 12 teams last year, with Sri Lanka beating Pakistan in the final. It was previously last held in 2017.

The event was awarded “M” Mark status by the city’s Major Sports Events Committee, meaning it received backing worth up to HK$15 million (US$1.93 million) in matching funds, and justified that backing with two sell-out crowds and one near full house over its three days.

It was also broadcast on Star Sports, where a global television audience figure of around 380 million over the three days was touted.

CHKC chairman Burji Shroff said: “Last year was the best Sixes ever held, and we are committed to making the 2025 event even better.

“By announcing the dates over six months in advance, we encourage everyone to mark their calendars. We are confident in delivering higher quality cricket and an even more vibrant carnival atmosphere.”

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