Kathmandu, Nov. 9 -- Compared to the previous edition in 2024, the 21st edition of Hong Kong Cricket Sixes, a six-a-side cricket tournament of six overs each, was not going well for Nepal.

The Rhinos had finished as the group topper when they debuted in the tournament last year, having defeated the likes of Australia and England.

However, this year, Nepal lost both of their group-stage fixtures-against Afghanistan by 17 runs on Friday and against South Africa by four wickets on Saturday.

The 12 participating teams in the event-eight Full Members and four Associates-have been divided into four groups of three each. As per the tournament structure, the bottom teams of the four groups will play in a single round-robin structure in Bowl Le...