***Official*** Hong Kong T20 Blitz 2018

[Prince EWS]

Wasn't economically viable anymore. Players charging too much and HK hasn't ever been a great place to get sponsors for cricket

Talk about bringing it back though:

Revamped Hong Kong Sixes proposal part of plan to make 2016 a big year for local cricket | South China Morning Post

 

[Red]

Love hearing about things happening on a grassroots level, thanks for the info *****.

 

[cnerd123]

Hey *****, can you explain this?



I would have thought that a small street food type stand or two would have been a smart idea.

The general admission ticket is cheap (100hkd) and the ground is tiny. Plus the HKCA is extremely short staffed, so my guess is trying to arrange food stalls at the match was too much of a logistical challenge.

The VIP booths and gazebos are pimped out tho. Free flowing alcohol and buffets. Expensive as hell. I think they'll bring in some decent income for the HKCA.

 

[cnerd123]

Talk about bringing it back though:

Revamped Hong Kong Sixes proposal part of plan to make 2016 a big year for local cricket | South China Morning Post

Yea they've been discussing it since last year. I think the idea was to use the Scotland game and the T20 Blitz to prove to sponsors that cricket is a viable product here and that people want to watch it.

They're also opening up a couple of new grounds soon, they've got umpiring and scoring courses in place, they're seeking feedback on the existing domestic cricket structure, and the National team is doing as well as they ever have. Really is exciting times in HK Cricket

 

[Pratters]

Good stuff.. hope it develops more interest and brings in money to take Hong Kong cricket forward.

 

[Daemon]

So jealous atm

 

[cnerd123]

The T20 Blitz kicks off today!!

There will be one match at 3PM local time, which is in about 8 hours, with the remaining games over the weekend.

Tickets for the weekend games have been sold out, which is quite remarkable. All games will be live streamed on HKCA's youtube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSz-V12JWVw-i4csZ7XLJjw

With none other than Dean Jones taking the lead on commentary!


#Hype

 

[Scaly piscine]

Cool, how many does the ground hold?

 

[cnerd123]

There were about 200 people in the general admissions area when Scotland came over, and I think they could have fit in even more. But back then they were all standing and it was free entry to anyone who walks in. I actually have no idea if they have seating in place now, and whats the number they have capped the General Admissions at.

They had 10 special tents up for sale; which included a buffet lunch and an esky of beers for 10 people each. Those are sold out, so that's 100 people on each day. Then there are the VIP tents, and my understanding is they have one for each Franchise. At the Scotland game the VIP tent only had about 10-15 people in it, so going off that there should be abother 40-60 people in the VIP tents.

So I'm guessing a total audience of atleast 300 people. not including all the players/officials/media/volunteers and HKCA staff.

Should be a nice atmosphere

 

[Prince EWS]

I didn't get to see this but it looks like it was pretty exciting; rain-shortened to five overs a side but finished in a tie!

1st Match: Hung Hom Jaguars v Lantau Galaxy Riders at Mong Kok, May 27, 2016 | Cricket Scorecard | ESPN Cricinfo

Cool to see Craig Simmons signed up; surprised he didn't bowl though.

 

[TheJediBrah]

I didn't get to see this but it looks like it was pretty exciting; rain-shortened to five overs a side but finished in a tie!

1st Match: Hung Hom Jaguars v Lantau Galaxy Riders at Mong Kok, May 27, 2016 | Cricket Scorecard | ESPN Cricinfo

Cool to see Craig Simmons signed up; surprised he didn't bowl though.

really?

"Nizakat Khan" made 74 off 25 balls if you count the Super over.

I'm guessing a small ground, lot of 6s from both sides.

 

[Prince EWS]

really?

Yeah he bowled heaps of first grade cricket towards the end of his Australian domestic career and I don't see why this would be any better standard than that.

 

[cnerd123]

that wasn't broadcast on the stream sadly. The highlights would have been quite something.

Its currently grey and overcast as I make my way to the ground. Lets hope the rain stays away!

 

[cnerd123]

Yeah he bowled heaps of first grade cricket towards the end of his Australian domestic career and I don't see why this would be any better standard than that.

These sides are all loaded with bowling options and they probably felt some the local lads would understand the conditions better.

And yes its a pretty tiny ground. I'll try to take some pics today

 

[Prince EWS]

These sides are all loaded with bowling options and they probably felt some the local lads would understand the conditions better.

Yeah, I can't imagine Simmons being annoyed about it either; just found it surprising. Perhaps he'll get a bowl when he plays a match longer than five overs.

 

[TheJediBrah]

On a small ground Simmons' nude nuts would go for ~34 an over

 

[NUFAN]

I've started watching this now. My first impression is that the pitch is good. Michael Clarke made just 6 (7).

Are these matches counted in T20 records? I would assume they are..

 

[TheJediBrah]

I've started watching this now. My first impression is that the pitch is good. Michael Clarke made just 6 (7).

Are these matches counted in T20 records? I would assume they are..

I highly doubt it.

Seems to be a lot of Australians playing. Clarke's batting again right now it looks like.

 

[vic_orthdox]

Will Sheridan and Michael Hill taking time off their jobs at CrownBet to head over.

Sheridan getting six figures to play for a local side in Melbourne for next three years.

 

[cnerd123]

**** HK weather