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- Usman Khan
- September 6, 2026
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has proposed a new six-a-side tournament modelled on the Hong Kong Sixes to the Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchises, with the aim of boosting fan engagement and generating additional revenue
Under the proposal, the tournament would be held once a year and feature all eight PSL franchises, with each team fielding six players in matches comprising six overs per innings, according to
The proposal was presented to the PSL franchises at a governing council meeting held in London a few days ago, but no final decision has been taken on whether the tournament will be staged.
The PCB and franchise owners are expected
The PCB and franchise owners are expected to discuss the proposal further at their next meeting before deciding whether to proceed with the concept, the
According to the fast-paced cricket product capable of attracting fans and creating an additional commercial window outside the main PSL season
Under the proposed model, revenue generated from the tournament would be shared between the franchises and broadcasters, according to the
The idea draws inspiration from the Hong Kong
The idea draws inspiration from the Hong Kong Sixes, an established short-format tournament in which matches are played between teams of six players over six overs per side.
The format is designed to produce quick, high-scoring matches and has been used to create a compact tournament aimed at spectators and television audiences.
Pakistan have a strong recent connection with the format. The national side won the 2025 Hong Kong Super Sixes, and the PCB later felicitated the victorious squad alongside the Pakistan Shaheens at the auction ceremony for the two new PSL franchises.
The Hong Kong Sixes was revived in 2024
The Hong Kong Sixes was revived in 2024 after a seven-year hiatus and has since featured 12 teams.
Pakistan have historically been among the tournament’s most successful sides, having won the competition several times.
The proposed Pakistan version would differ from the existing PSL by offering a much shorter format and potentially allowing franchises to use a combination of established players and emerging talent.
For the franchises, the additional tournament could provide
For the franchises, the additional tournament could provide another opportunity to engage their existing fan bases and generate commercial returns from their brands outside the main PSL competition.
The proposal comes as the PCB continues to expand and commercially develop the PSL.
The league grew from six to eight teams in 2026 after Hyderabad and Sialkot were added as new franchises, with the board describing the expansion as part of efforts to increase the league’s national footprint and commercial appeal.
The PCB and PSL stakeholders have also been discussing the league’s future format, scheduling and commercial structure.
In July, franchise representatives and the board discussed
In July, franchise representatives and the board discussed possible windows for the 2027 season as well as other issues concerning the league’s future.
The proposed Super Sixes tournament, however, remains at the discussion stage and would require agreement between the PCB and franchise owners before it could become part of the PSL calendar.
No schedule, venue or prize money has been finalised, and the board has yet to formally announce the tournament, the
Source: humenglish.com
