FanCode, an over-the-top streaming service company, has secured the streaming rights for the upcoming Hong Kong International Cricket Sixes. Hong Kong International Cricket Sixes is set to return after a seven-year hiatus and will see top teams battle it out in Hong Kong from November 1 to November 3 at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground.
The Super Sixes has been a marquee event in the global cricket calendar from 1992 to 2017, with likes of Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, Shane Warne, Sanath Jayasuriya, and Glen Maxwell amongst those who have featured in it in the past.
This year will see 12 teams competing and they have been divided into four groups of 3 each. India and Pakistan have been placed in Group C, with the UAE. South Africa, New Zealand and Hong Kong make up Group A; Australia, England and Nepal will be in Group B while Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Oman will be in Group D. The top two teams from each group will compete in the quarterfinals. A total of 29 matches will take place over three days.
Talking about it, FanCode co-founder, Yannick Colaco said, “Hong Kong Super Sixes has always been a fan favorite, showcasing some of cricket’s biggest names. After seven years, its return is highly anticipated, and with FanCode’s broad reach across mobile, web, and TV, we’re thrilled to bring this exciting format to millions of fans in India.”
Chairperson of Cricket Hong Kong, Burji Shroff, said, “We are thrilled to have FanCode as the exclusive streaming partner for the Hong Kong Sixes. Partnering with like-minded brands is key to achieving our vision of making the Hong Kong Sixes a global sporting property, and FanCode’s expertise in delivering exceptional streaming and fan experiences sets them apart.”