Relief for teams with 2018 Hong Kong T20 Blitz to be played over six days
The extra day prevents an early-morning start on Saturday as the fixtures are released one day before the official draft
Just days after a successful Hong Kong World Sixes, the focus shifts almost immediately to February’s Hong Kong T20 Blitz with organisers on Wednesday releasing the fixtures ahead of Thursday’s draft.
Cricket Hong Kong has decided to extend the Blitz to six days, from five, to make it easier for the five franchises. The tournament will be held from February 6-11, 2018 at Mission Road with two matches a day instead of three.
“Everyone at Cricket Hong Kong is on a high after the Sixes and we’re excited to get to work on the Blitz now to take that up another level,” said Max Abbott, head of major tournaments at Cricket Hong Kong.
“The draw sees each team play two morning and two afternoon matches and the decision to extend the event to six days was taken after feedback from players and staff that the three-game day, which required a 7.45am start on Saturday was a bit taxing.”
“The matches are evenly spaced out now and it gives us a big opportunity during the week to get as many schools in as possible.”