Tournament: Hong Kong International Sixes 2025
Match: Plate Semi-Final 1
Date: Saturday, November 9, 2025
Time: 6:10 AM Local Time (12:40 AM GMT / 6:10 AM IST)
Venue: Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground, Mong Kok, Hong Kong
Format: Six-a-side, six overs per innings
Toss: Not yet announced

How Both Teams Got Here

Both Bangladesh and South Africa reached the Plate Semi-Final after losing their quarter-final matches. Bangladesh fell to Australia by 54 runs in the first quarter-final, while South Africa lost to Pakistan by five wickets in the second quarter-final.

In Bangladesh’s quarter-final, Australia posted 149/5 with Ben McDermott (51 off 14) and Alex Ross (50 off 11) scoring explosive half-centuries. Bangladesh managed only 95/5 in reply, with Chris Green taking 3/32.

South Africa scored 102/3 in their six overs against Pakistan, but Pakistan chased it down in just 3.5 overs thanks to Abdul Samad’s brilliant 50 off 10 balls.

Expected Playing XIs

Bangladesh (Likely XI)

Based on their squad and recent matches, Bangladesh are likely to field:

1. Mosaddek Hossain – All-rounder
2. Abu Hider – Bowling all-rounder
3. Akbar Ali (c/wk) – Captain, Wicketkeeper
4. Rakibul Hasan – Bowling all-rounder
5. Jishan Alam – Batting all-rounder
6. Habibur Rahman Sohan – Top-order batter

Alternative options: Tofael Ahmed (batting all-rounder), Yasir Ali, Mohammad Saifuddin

Note: Bangladesh’s exact playing XI has not been officially confirmed. The above lineup is based on their tournament squad provided by organizers.

South Africa (Likely XI)

Based on their squad and recent matches, South Africa are likely to field:

1. Jordan Morris (c) – Captain, Bowler
2. Ethan-John Cunningham – Bowling all-rounder
3. Abdullah Bayoumy (wk) – Wicketkeeper, All-rounder
4. Maahir Joseph – All-rounder
5. Jorich Van Schalkwyk – Top-order batter
6. Kashief Josephs – Wicketkeeper option

Alternative options: Blake Simpson (who was Player of the Match in an earlier game), Mbulelo Dube

Note: South Africa’s exact playing XI has not been officially confirmed. The above lineup is based on their tournament squad.

Players to Watch

Player	Team	Role	Recent Form
Jishan Alam	Bangladesh	Batter	152 runs at 76 average with 286.79 strike rate in tournament
Abu Hider	Bangladesh	Bowler	Also contributed 26 runs at 236.36 strike rate
Mosaddek Hossain	Bangladesh	All-rounder	Key player for balance in six-a-side format
Blake Simpson	South Africa	Batter	Previously named Player of the Match in Pool stage
Jordan Morris	South Africa	Bowler	Captain and likely key bowler
Jorich Van Schalkwyk	South Africa	Batter	Top-order striking option

What to Expect

The Hong Kong Sixes format features six players per team, with each side batting for six overs. Every fielder except the wicketkeeper must bowl one over, with one player allowed to bowl a second. Batters retire at 50 runs but can return if wickets fall.

This Plate Semi-Final gives both teams a chance to finish the tournament on a high note after their quarter-final disappointments. Both sides showed they can score quickly – Bangladesh posted 75 and 95 in their recent games, while South Africa reached 102 against Pakistan.

The key will be which team adapts better to the fast-paced format. Bangladesh have batting firepower with Jishan Alam in excellent form, averaging 76 in the tournament. South Africa will look to their experienced players to deliver under pressure.

Expect a high-scoring match with plenty of boundaries. In the Hong Kong Sixes, games can swing quickly, and the team that gets early wickets will have a big advantage.

Match Prediction

Both teams are evenly matched after their quarter-final losses. Bangladesh have stronger batting form through the tournament, especially from Jishan Alam. However, South Africa showed they can post competitive totals.

Predicted Winner: Bangladesh by a narrow margin

The match promises to be close, but Bangladesh’s recent scoring consistency gives them a slight edge. In six-a-side cricket, one big over can change everything, so expect an exciting contest.