Why Nepal is Out of Hong Kong Super Sixes 2026? Reason Revealed

The Hong Kong Super Sixes is set to return in 2026 with another edition of its fast-paced six-a-side cricket tournament. The competition is scheduled to be played from October 30 to November 1, with a total of 12 teams expected to take part in the three-day event. The tournament has gained attention for its unique format, where each team plays a six-over innings.

The short duration of the matches makes the competition different from traditional international cricket and allows several teams to feature in a packed schedule. However, Nepal won't be a part of the Hong Kong Super Sixes teams in the 2026 edition. This is a noticeable change as Nepal delivered several impressive performances in the 2025 edition.

Nepal registered a 92-run win over India in the Bowl competition, while Sundeep Jora emerged as the tournament's top run-scorer. The Nepal Premier League and the Hong Kong Super Sixes will overlap for several days. This creates a difficult situation for Nepal, as several of the country’s prominent cricketers, like Dipendra Singh Airee and Rohit Paudel, are expected to be involved with their respective franchises in the NPL.

Why is Nepal Out of Hong Kong Super Sixes 2026?

Nepal will not feature in the Hong Kong Super Sixes 2026, with the clash between the tournament and the Nepal Premier League (NPL) Season 3 emerging as the key reason behind the team’s absence. The Hong Kong Sixes is scheduled to take place from October 30 to November 1, 2026, while the third season of the NPL will run from October 26 to November 21 at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground.

The problem becomes even more apparent because the Hong Kong Sixes is played in a compact six-a-side format. Unlike a regular international series, teams have limited squad numbers, and Nepal would therefore have faced a challenge in putting together a strong combination with its leading cricketers committed to NPL franchises.

The overlap is not limited to a single day either. The Hong Kong Sixes will be played from October 30 to November 1, while the NPL continues throughout those dates and eventually runs until November 21. This leaves little room for Nepal to participate in Hong Kong without creating a conflict with its domestic tournament.