The much-anticipated Hong Kong Premier League One-Day Tournament 2023-24 is scheduled to kick off on November 26, promising a feast of cricketing action that will culminate on January 21. Organized by Hong Kong Cricket, this tournament will see five dynamic teams battling it out in a total of 11 one-day matches.
Participating Teams
The five teams featuring in the Hong Kong Premier League One-Day Tournament 2023-24 are:
- Diasqua Little Sai Wan Cricket Club
- Hong Kong Cricket Club
- Kowloon Cricket Club
- Pakistan Association Cricket Club
- United Services Recreation Club
Tournament Format
In a round-robin format, each team is set to play against every other side once during the league stage. The top two teams in the standings at the conclusion of the league matches will lock horns in a high-stakes final scheduled for January 21.
Hong Kong Premier League One-Day Tournament 2023-24 teams and squads
Diasqua Little Sai Wan Cricket Club: Aarez Dar, Mohammad Ibraheem Ishaq, SJD Cruz, Suleman Butt, Ehsan Ayaz, Munir Dar, Nathan Kelaart, Rajab Hussain, Upul Rupasinghe (wicket-keeper), Y Ranasinghe (wicket-keeper), A Fayyaz, Dhananjay Rao, Ehsan Khan, Haris Muhammad, M Mishra, Paraspreet Singh, Tanveer Ahmed
Hong Kong Cricket Club: Kinchit Shah (captain), Adit Gorawara, Anshuman Rath, Luke Jones, Martin Coetzee, Ninad Shah, S Malvernkar, Shiv Mathur, Charlie Wallis, Daniel Mapp, Nizakat Shah, Raag Kapur, David Jacquier (wicket-keeper), Wian van Zyl (wicket-keeper), Adil Mehmood, Ayush Shukla, Haroon Arshad
Kowloon Cricket Club: Jamie Atkinson (captain/wicket-keeper), Babar Hayat, Jay Davidson, Jayden Botfield, Simandeep Singh, Sunny Bhimsaria, Charlie Walsh (wicket-keeper), Daniyal Bukhari (wicket-keeper), Muhammad Khan (wicket-keeper), Aizaz Khan, Daniel Pascoe, Mudassar Hussain, Waqas Barkat, Abdul Samad Khan, Ahan Trivedi, Ateeq Iqbal, Darsh Vora, Devang Bulsara, Niaz Ali, Vikas Sharma
Pakistan Association Cricket Club: Anas Khan, Hafeez Khan, Hamed Khan, M Singh, Mohammad Rawaid Etesham, Yasim Murtaza, Zeeshan Ali (wicket-keeper), Aliyaan Zahir, Ehsan Nawaz, Hassan Khan Mohammad, Mohammad Waheed, Nasrulla Rana, Tanwir Afzal
United Services Recreation Club: A Hassan, Fahad Hayat, Iftikhar Ahmed, S Nawaz, Sher Yar Saeed, Waqas Khan, Zakir Hayat, Akbar Khan, Paras Singh, Sheryar Khan, Jagjeet Singh (wicket-keeper), Shahid Wasif (wicket-keeper), Aftab Hussain, Asad Rasheed, Imran Arif, Mohammad Ghazanfar, Waqar Dawood
Venues
The cricketing action will unfold across three vibrant venues:
- Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground
- Wong Nai Chung Gap
- Kowloon Cricket Club
Defending Champions
Hong Kong Cricket Club emerges as the defending champions, having clinched the title in the previous edition of the tournament. In a thrilling final in February 2023, they secured victory by defeating Pakistan Association Cricket Club by a margin of 14 runs.
Where to Watch in India
For fans in India eager to catch the live action, the Hong Kong Premier League One-Day Tournament 2023-24 will be available for live streaming on the FanCode app and website. Additionally, Cricket Hong Kong’s Facebook page will also provide live streaming coverage.
Regrettably, there will be no live telecast of the Hong Kong Premier League One-Day Tournament 2023-24 on any TV channel in India. However, the live streaming options ensure that cricket enthusiasts can stay engaged with the tournament, keeping up with the twists and turns as the teams vie for supremacy.
Hong Kong Premier League One-Day Tournament 2023-24 schedule and match start times
All match timings are in India Standard Time (IST)
Day and Date | Match | Venue | Time |
Sunday, November 26 | United Services Recreation Club vs Pakistan Association Cricket Club | Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground, Hong Kong | 6:30 AM |
Sunday, November 26 | Diasqua Little Sai Wan Cricket Club vs Hong Kong Cricket Club | Wong Nai Chung Gap, Hong Kong | 7:00 AM |
Sunday, December 10 | Pakistan Association Cricket Club vs Diasqua Little Sai Wan Cricket Club | Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground, Hong Kong | 6:30 AM |
Sunday, December 10 | Hong Kong Cricket Club vs Kowloon Cricket Club | Wong Nai Chung Gap, Hong Kong | 7:00 AM |
Sunday, December 17 | Diasqua Little Sai Wan Cricket Club vs United Services Recreation Club | Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground, Hong Kong | 6:30 AM |
Sunday, December 17 | Kowloon Cricket Club vs Pakistan Association Cricket Club | Kowloon Cricket Club, Hong Kong | 7:30 AM |
Sunday, January 7 | Pakistan Association Cricket Club vs Hong Kong Cricket Club | Wong Nai Chung Gap, Hong Kong | 7:00 AM |
Sunday, January 7 | United Services Recreation Club vs Kowloon Cricket Club | Kowloon Cricket Club, Hong Kong | 7:30 AM |
Sunday, January 14 | Hong Kong Cricket Club vs United Services Recreation Club | Wong Nai Chung Gap, Hong Kong | 7:00 AM |
Sunday, January 14 | Kowloon Cricket Club vs Diasqua Little Sai Wan Cricket Club | Kowloon Cricket Club, Hong Kong | 7:30 AM |
Sunday, January 21 | Hong Kong Premier League One-Day Tournament 2023-24 final | Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground, Hong Kong | 6:30 AM |
As the cricketing excitement builds up, fans eagerly await the unfolding drama, dazzling strokes, and nail-biting moments that are sure to define the Hong Kong Premier League One-Day Tournament 2023-24. The stage is set for an exhilarating cricketing spectacle, and cricket lovers around the globe are poised for an unforgettable cricketing journey.