Six-a-side cricket returns to the Mission Road Ground in Mong Kok this autumn, and Group A opens with a tasty contest. England meets the hosts on Friday, 30 October at 12:25 local time, a fast six-over sprint that rarely stays calm. You can track the odds and follow every ball live right after a quick Linebet login.
Why this group A meeting counts
Only the group winner climbs into the Cup, so the four pool champions form the Cup semi-finals. The side finishing second drops into the Plate, where the group runners-up fight in their own play-off bracket. The worst team in each group heads to the consolation Bowl competition. Everyone over here can decide which trophy stays within reach.
A win over the home crowd would almost book England a Cup place. For the hosts, three points flips the whole weekend around.
| Group A match | Local time |
| Australia v Hong Kong | 08:45 |
| England v Hong Kong | 12:25 |
| Australia v England | 16:05 |
Recent form of both sides
The England cricket team lands in strong white-ball shape, sitting top of the ICC T20I rankings with World Cup trophies from 2010 and 2022 behind them. Short formats suit their fearless batting.
The Hong Kong cricket team plays under captain Yasim Murtaza, leaning on seasoned names like Babar Hayat, Ehsan Khan and Anshuman Rath. Home conditions at the 3,500-seat venue are a genuine edge.
Over in Group B, Bangladesh starts against Scotland, a reminder of how deep this 12-nation field runs.
Fun facts before the first ball
- Pakistan arrives as defending champions after edging Kuwait in the last final.
- This is the 22nd edition, played across three days from 30 October to 1 November.
- A batter must retire once they reach 50, which keeps the scoring wild.
The Hong Kong national cricket team has yet to win a Sixes crown in its history. Six players, six overs and almost no room for error make the Hong Kong Sixes one of the quickest spectacles in the sport.
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