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Ravi Bopara, the former England all-rounder, has set the Hong Kong Sixes tournament ablaze with an astonishing feat. In a match against Robin Uthappa's India, Bopara unleashed a barrage of sixes, hitting six consecutive maximums in an over.Uthappa, the Indian skipper, bore the brunt of Bopara's onslaught, conceding a staggering 37 runs in the over. Bopara's six-hitting spree included a wide on the sixth delivery, but he made up for it with another six on the seventh.Bopara's pyrotechnics continued as he faced Shahbaz Nadeem, hitting another six to make it seven consecutive maximums. The former England star retired after scoring 53 runs off just 14 balls, with eight sixes to his name.Samit Patel provided excellent support to Bopara, scoring 51 runs off 18 balls with four fours and five sixes. England's total of 120/1 in 6 overs proved too much for India, despite cameos from Bharat Chipli, Shreevats Goswami, and Kedar Jadhav. India fell short by 15 runs, managing only 105/6 in 6 overs.Bopara's six-hitting spree has sent shockwaves through the tournament, with fans and experts alike marveling at his power and precision. The England skipper has emerged as a force to be reckoned with in the Hong Kong Sixes, and his performance is sure to inspire his team to greater heights.

India Falls to Pakistan in Hong Kong Sixes OpenerIndia suffered a disappointing six-wicket defeat to arch-rivals Pakistan in their opening match of the Hong Kong Sixes 2024 at the Tin Kwong Road Cricket Ground on Friday.Despite a valiant effort from Bharat Chipli, who smashed 53 off 16 deliveries before retiring hurt, India could only muster 119 for 4 in their allotted six overs. Captain Robin Uthappa also contributed 31 off eight balls.Pakistan's batters, however, proved too strong for India's bowlers. Asif Ali played a pivotal role, blasting 55 off 14 balls to lay the foundation for a comprehensive victory. Muhammad Akhlaq (40 not out off 12) and Faheem Ashraf (22 not out off 5) completed the chase with one over to spare.The Hong Kong Sixes 2024 kicked off with an electrifying start, featuring explosive performances from batters across the board. Hosts Hong Kong and South Africa engaged in a thrilling encounter, with both teams showcasing aggressive batting. Hong Kong posted 92/0 in 6 overs, while South Africa chased down the target with 3 wickets in hand in just 4.4 overs.Nepal stunned England in the day's second match, clinching a 6-wicket victory after chasing down a target of 98 in just 4.2 overs. Captain Sundeep Jora led the charge with a blistering 50 off 12 balls.Pakistan continued their winning ways, edging past UAE by 13 runs. Led by Faheem Ashram, Pakistan posted 128/0 in 6 overs, with Muhammad Akhlaq and Asif Ali both retiring after half-centuries. UAE's Muhammad Zuhaib responded with a quickfire 53 off 14 balls, but Asif Ali's final over, yielding only 6 runs and taking two wickets, shifted the game in Pakistan's favor.Sri Lanka secured a comfortable 4-wicket win over Oman, while Hong Kong redeemed themselves by defeating New Zealand.

The Hong Kong Sixes 2024, a thrilling cricket tournament, is set to ignite the Tin Kwong Road Cricket Ground from November 1 to 3. Featuring 12 teams, the tournament promises an electrifying spectacle with six-a-side matches, captivating performances, and a vibrant atmosphere.The teams have been divided into four pools of three each, competing in a round-robin format. India, led by Robin Uthappa, will face arch-rivals Pakistan and UAE in Pool C. Hosts Hong Kong will battle South Africa and New Zealand in Pool A, while Pool B comprises Australia, England, and Nepal. Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Oman will clash in Pool D.The tournament kicks off with South Africa facing Hong Kong, followed by the highly anticipated India-Pakistan encounter on the first day. The top two teams from each pool will advance to the quarter-finals, with the winners progressing to the semi-finals. The quarter-final losers will compete in the Plate semifinals, while the bottom-placed teams in each pool will play in the Bowl Competition.A total of 29 matches will be played over three days, showcasing the skills and strategies of some of the world's best cricketers. To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, a Women's Exhibition Match will be held on the final day.The tournament schedule is as follows:November 1:* South Africa vs Hong Kong: 6 AM (IST), 8:30 AM (Local time)* England vs Nepal: 6:55 AM (IST), 9:25 AM (Local Time)* Pakistan vs UAE: 7:50 AM (IST) 10:20 AM (Local Time)* Sri Lanka vs Oman: 8:45 AM (IST), 11:15 AM (Local Time)* New Zealand vs Hong Kong: 9:40 AM (IST), 12:10 PM (Local Time)* Bangladesh vs Oman: 10:35 AM (IST), 13:05 PM (Local TIme)* India vs Pakistan: 11:30 AM (IST), 14:00 PM (Local Time)* England vs Australia: 12:25 PM (IST), 14:55 (Local Time)* South Africa vs New Zealand: 1:15 PM (IST), 15:45 (Local Time)* Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh: 2:10 PM (IST), 16:40 (Local Time)November 2:* Australia vs Nepal: 6 AM (IST), 8:30 AM (Local Time)* India vs UAE: 6:55 AM (IST), 9:25 AM (Local Time)* Bowl Match 1: A3 vs D3 7:50 AM (IST), 10:20 AM (Local Time)* Bowl Match 2: B3 vs C3 8:45 AM (IST), 11:15 AM (Local Time)* Quarterfinal 1: B1 vs A2 9:40 AM (IST), 12:10 PM (Local Time)* Quarterfinal 2: A1 vs C2 10:35 AM (IST), 1:05 PM (Local Time)* Bowl Match 3: A3 vs C3 11:30 AM (IST), 2:00 PM (Local Time)* Bowl Match 4: B3 vs D4 12:25 PM (IST), 2:55 PM (Local Time)* Quarterfinal 3: D1 vs B2 1:15 PM (IST), 3:45 PM (Local Time)* Quarterfinal 4: C1 vs D2 2:10 PM (IST), 4:40 PM (Local Time)November 3:* Bowl Match 5: A3 vs B3 6 AM (IST), 8:30 AM (Local Time)* Plate Semifinal 1: LQ1 vs LQ2 6:55 AM (IST), 9:25 AM (Local Time)* Plate Semifinal 2: LQ3 vs LQ4 7:50 AM (IST), 10:20 AM (Local Time)* Bowl Match 6: C3 vs D3 8:45 AM (IST), 11:15 AM (Local Time)* Women's Exhibition Match: 9:40 AM (IST), 12:10 PM (Local Time)* Semifinal 1: WQ1 vs WQ2 10:20 AM (IST), 12:50 PM (Local Time)* Semifinal 2: WQ3 vs WQ4 11:10 AM (IST), 1:40 PM (Local Time)* Bowl final: 12:05 PM (IST), 2:35 PM (Local Time)* Plate Final: 12:55 PM (IST), 3:25 PM (Local Time)* Cup Final: 1:55 PM (IST), 4:25 PM (Local Time)