The Hong Kong Sixes is one of cricket’s most fun and fast-paced tournaments. With just six players a side, six overs an innings and big hits from the first ball, it has produced some exciting finals since it began in 1992. The 2026 edition is currently being played in Hong Kong from October 30 to November 1, with India, Pakistan, Australia, England, Sri Lanka and others in the field.
Here is the complete Hong Kong Sixes winners list, with the champion and runner-up of every edition held so far, along with the teams with the most titles.
Hong Kong Sixes Winners List (1992 to 2025)
| Year | Winner | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Pakistan | India |
| 1993 | England | Sri Lanka |
| 1994 | England | Australia |
| 1995 | South Africa | England |
| 1996 | West Indies | India |
| 1997 | Pakistan | England |
| 2001 | Pakistan | South Africa |
| 2002 | Pakistan | England |
| 2003 | England | Pakistan |
| 2004 | England | Sri Lanka |
| 2005 | India | West Indies |
| 2006 | South Africa | Pakistan |
| 2007 | Sri Lanka | All Stars |
| 2008 | England | Australia |
| 2009 | South Africa | Hong Kong |
| 2010 | Australia | Pakistan |
| 2011 | Pakistan | England |
| 2012 | South Africa | Pakistan |
| 2017 | South Africa | Pakistan |
| 2024 | Sri Lanka | Pakistan |
| 2025 | Pakistan | Kuwait |
| 2026 | Ongoing (October 30 to November 1) | |
The tournament was not held from 1998 to 2000, from 2013 to 2016 and from 2018 to 2023. The 2013 edition was cancelled due to a lack of sponsorship and funds, and the event returned briefly in 2017 before being revived on a bigger scale in 2024.
Most Hong Kong Sixes Titles by Team
| Team | Titles | Winning years |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 6 | 1992, 1997, 2001, 2002, 2011, 2025 |
| England | 5 | 1993, 1994, 2003, 2004, 2008 |
| South Africa | 5 | 1995, 2006, 2009, 2012, 2017 |
| Sri Lanka | 2 | 2007, 2024 |
| West Indies | 1 | 1996 |
| India | 1 | 2005 |
| Australia | 1 | 2010 |
Pakistan are the most successful team in the history of the Hong Kong Sixes with six titles, and they enter the 2026 edition as defending champions. They have also finished as runners-up six times, which makes them by far the most consistent side in the tournament’s history.
Most Runner-Up Finishes
| Team | Runner-up finishes |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | 6 |
| England | 4 |
| India | 2 |
| Sri Lanka | 2 |
| Australia | 2 |
| South Africa, West Indies, Hong Kong, All Stars, Kuwait | 1 each |
Has India Won the Hong Kong Sixes?
Yes, India have won the Hong Kong Sixes once, in 2005, when they beat the West Indies in the final. India also reached the final in the very first edition in 1992, losing to Pakistan, and again in 1996, when they lost to the West Indies. India are taking part in the 2026 edition under the captaincy of Krunal Pandya.
Meanwhile, India’s main ODI side is preparing for the New Zealand series in Auckland, where captain Shubman Gill has caught attention for training with a brain-tracking Temple device on his forehead.
Recent Hong Kong Sixes Finals
| Edition | Final | Result | Player of the tournament |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Sri Lanka vs Pakistan | Sri Lanka won by 3 wickets | Tharindu Rathnayake (Sri Lanka) |
| 2025 | Pakistan vs Kuwait | Pakistan won | Abbas Afridi (Pakistan) |
In 2024, Sri Lanka bowled Pakistan out for 72 in the final and chased the target in five overs to win their second title. In 2025, Pakistan bounced back to beat surprise finalists Kuwait and claim a record sixth title. Kuwait’s run to the final was one of the biggest stories of the tournament, as an Associate team reached the title clash ahead of several Test-playing nations.
Hong Kong Sixes 2026: Teams and Groups
The 2026 edition is the 22nd Hong Kong Sixes and features 12 teams split into four groups.
| Group | Teams |
|---|---|
| Group A | Australia, England, Hong Kong |
| Group B | Bangladesh, Scotland, Sri Lanka |
| Group C | India, Pakistan, UAE |
| Group D | Afghanistan, Oman, South Africa |
The group stage is followed by the Cup, Plate and Bowl knockout rounds, with the final scheduled for Sunday, November 1. This article will be updated with the 2026 winner and runner-up after the final.
Who Are the Favourites for Hong Kong Sixes 2026?
Based on past records, Pakistan start as one of the favourites. They are the defending champions, have the most titles and have reached the final in each of the last three editions. Sri Lanka, the 2024 winners, and South Africa, with five titles, also have strong records in this format. India will be looking to win their first title since 2005, while Associate sides like Hong Kong, the UAE, Oman and Scotland will hope to follow Kuwait’s example from last year and spring a surprise.
Hong Kong Sixes Rules and Format
| Players per side | 6 |
| Overs per innings | 6 overs of six balls (8-ball overs in the final) |
| Bowling | Every player except the wicketkeeper bowls one over; one player can bowl two |
| Batting | A batter retires on reaching 50 and can return later |
| Last wicket | If five wickets fall early, the last batter can continue alone with a runner |
| Points | 2 points for a win in the group stage |
| Teams | 8 teams till 2017, 12 teams from 2024 |
These special rules are what make the Hong Kong Sixes so entertaining. Short innings, small boundaries and the retire-at-50 rule mean teams have to attack from the very first ball, and almost every match produces a flood of sixes.
Interesting Facts About the Hong Kong Sixes
- The first Hong Kong Sixes was held in 1992, and Pakistan won it by beating India in the final.
- Most editions were played at the Kowloon Cricket Club, while recent editions have been held at the Mission Road Ground in Mong Kok.
- Hong Kong reached the final once, in 2009, where they lost to South Africa.
- In 2007, an All Stars team made up of players from different countries finished as runners-up.
- Kuwait became one of the few Associate nations to reach the final, in 2025.
From Pakistan’s record six titles to Kuwait’s fairytale run in 2025, the Hong Kong Sixes has always been full of surprises. With the 2026 edition now underway, fans will find out on November 1 whether Pakistan can defend their crown or a new champion is crowned in Hong Kong.