Summary Defending champions Pakistan, who clinched the coveted title last year, their sixth overall, by defeating Kuwait in the final, have been placed in Group C alongside India and the UAE
HONG KONG (Web Desk) - The glittering trophy for the highly anticipated 22nd edition of the Hong Kong Sixes was unveiled here on Thursday.
National team will play its first match on Friday (today) against the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and the second match against arch-rivals India.
According to the details, the trophy unveiling ceremony was attended by the captains of all participating teams, including defending champions
Pakistan and their arch-rivals India, who also posed with the silverware on a rooftop here against a picturesque backdrop.
The upcoming edition of the Hong Kong Sixes will feature 12 teams, divided into four groups of three each.
Defending champions Pakistan, who clinched the coveted title last year, their sixth overall, by defeating Kuwait in the final, have been placed in Group C alongside India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Australia, host nation Hong Kong, China and England comprise Group A, while Bangladesh, Scotland and Sri Lanka are in Group B. South Africa, Oman and Afghanistan form Group D.
The opening day will feature nine matches, with the first game between Australia and Hong Kong, China scheduled for 5:45 AM as per Pakistan Standard Time (PST), followed by Bangladesh's clash against Scotland at 6:40 AM.
The remaining group-stage fixtures will be completed on Saturday, October 31, with the first match between Oman and Afghanistan scheduled for 5:45 AM PST.
The knockout stage of the Hong Kong Sixes will also get underway on Saturday, with the top-ranked teams from each group progressing to the Cup semi-finals.
The second-placed sides will contest the Plate semi-finals, while the third-placed teams will compete in the Bowl semi-finals.
The final day on Sunday, November 1 will feature the respective finals and placement matches. The Cup final is scheduled for 12:10 PM PST, while the Bowl and Plate finals will take place earlier at 10:20 AM and 11:15 AM, respectively.
