Tournament Rules & Regulations

Match Rules

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• Innings Structure:

  • 20 overs each side with change of ends after every over

  • Maximum of 4 overs per bowler

  • Bowling powerplay will be mandatory for first 4 overs with maximum 2 fielders outside 30 yards circle

  • Batting powerplay of 2 overs will be available between overs 5 to 17

    • Maximum 3 fielders allowed outside 30 yards circle

    • If not taken earlier, will be mandatorily applied in 16thand 17thover

  • In case of a tie, super over to be played

    • ​Team batting 2ndwill bat first in the super over

    • Maximum 3 consecutive super overs to be played, even after which if a result is not achieved then bowl out will take place

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• Time Rules:

  • Assembly Time –10:00 AM

  • Toss –10:15 AM

    • Minimum 7 players to be present else toss will be conceded to opposition​

  • Match Start –10:30 AM

    • Minimum 7 players required for the game to begin​

    • A penalty of 1 over reduction will be imposed for every 5-minute delay beyond the official start time.

    • Furthermore, a delay of total 45 minutes will forfeit the match and 2 points will be awarded to the opposition

  • ​Umpires to notify the captain if they are running late at the halfway mark

  • 20 minutes break between the innings

  • 5 min drinks break may be taken after 10 overs if required.

  • If the first match goes to super over, start of second match will be delayed and timings will be adjusted as required

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• Game Rules:

  • Match fee to be paid in whole by 4 PM of Friday preceding the game

    • In case of failure to do so, it will raise to match fee+£20

    • If fee is not paid before start of the game, match will be conceded to the opposition

    • If the second match of the day is called off due to rain without a single ball being bowled, no match fee will be charged, and it will be transferred for the next game.

  • Extras in the game applicable as per international standards and decision of the umpire shall remain final

    • Main umpire holds authority to override the decision of square leg umpire

  • Free hit applicable for all types of no ball

  • Use of saliva on the ball is not permitted

    • ​Subsequently, application of any foreign material on the ball is not allowed

    • Umpire’s decision stands final on any situation of ball tampering

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• Over Rate & Substitutions:

  • Slow over-rate penalty applicable

    • By the 95thminute, first ball of 20thover has to be bowled to avoid penalty

    • Otherwise, for remainder of the overs, one fewer fielder will be allowed outside the 30 yards circle

  • In case of an injury to the batsman

    • ​Batsman can continue playing without a runner being provided

    • Else, if a runner is required, the batsman has to come back to play after the remaining wickets fall

  • If a batsman is being retired, they can come back to bat at the end of their innings after remaining wickets fall

    • ​For more than 1 batsman being retired, the order in which they were retired will be followed when they come out to bat again

  • Maximum of 1 fielding substitute allowed in the innings, and umpires to be notified before start of innings who will be acting as substitute

  • No concussion substitute will be permitted

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• Rain Delay:

  • In case of rain delay before match starts, no overs will be reduced until 30 minutes

    • Thereafter, using over-rate calculations of 14.11 overs per hour, total overs will be reduced and rounded to the nearest upper whole number

  • In case of rain interruption during the first innings

    • Overs completed by 30 minutes past the slotted time will halt the 1stinnings

    • DLS method will be applicable to calculate a revised target in same number of overs for team batting second

    • Minimum of 5 overs to be bowled for DLS to be applicable

  • In case of rain interruption during second innings

    • Minimum of 5 overs to be bowled for DLS to be applicable

  • If criteria of minimum overs is not met, match will be called off and both teams will be awarded one point each

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• Player Eligibility:

  • In case of injury that rules out the player from remainder of the tournament, team may request for an official replacement in squad, which will be subject to committee’s approval

  • ​If a player has represented a team in even one match, they cannot play for another team in the league for that particular season

    • Violation of this rule will result in a ban of one season for the player

  • In order to be eligible to participate in play-offs, a player has to have played minimum of 4 matches during the league stage

  • Playing XI for the matches to be submitted by 10 AM on Saturday preceding the game

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• Player Absence:

  • If a fielder fails to take the field at the start of play or leaves the field during play, an umpire needs to be informed

  • ​Thereafter, return to the field of play will be via umpire’s consent only

  • If a player is absent from the field for longer than 8 minutes, they will not be permitted to bowl in the match until they have spent time on the field equal to total length of time the said player was absent from the field of play

  • In case of subsequent batting, the player will not be permitted to bat until their team has played for total length of time equal to the player’s absence

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• Code of Conduct:

  • Umpire’s decision will be final in all aspects of the game and all players are expected to obey the same

  • All the players have to follow rules and regulations of the tournament and are expected to uphold the spirit of the game

  • Use of mobile phones is not allowed during the course of the match

  • Smoking, vaping and other such acts are also not allowed
  • If a player is found to be under the influence of alcohol before or during the game, they will be asked to leave the field 
    • ​Additionally, a ban of one match will be given

  • Any and all forms of misconduct, as noted by the umpires, will impact the fair play reward points for the team

  • Code of Conduct rules will be applicable as per international standards and umpire’s decision will be considered final

  • Level 4 offence is for any form of physical violence involving other players and will directly result in the participating players being banned for remainder of the season

  • Various list of offences have been categorized into 4 levels

    • Level 1,2 and 3 offences would result in corresponding level of demerit point for the player. For example, level 2 offence implies 2 demerit points​

    • At any stage of the tournament, if a player accumulates 3 demerit points, they will be banned for one match

    • Subsequently, accumulation of 6 points would result in 2 match ban

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• Level 1 Offences:

  • Excessive appealing during the match

  • Abuse of cricket equipment or ground equipment

  • Use of audible obscenity or provocative language and gestures

  • Disobeying the umpire’s decision

• Level 2 Offences:

  • Arguing with the umpires

  • Throwing a ball, or any other cricket equipment, or other items such as water bottles, etc.

  • Unfair play actions such as deliberate distractions, time wasting, bowling dangerous attacking deliveries

  • Shoulder tackles and other forms of deliberate physical contact with another player

• Level 3 Offences:

  • Ball Tampering

  • Intimidating the umpires through language or gestures

  • Threat of assault to the umpires or any player

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• Juniors Participation:

  • Player needs to be minimum 16 years of age to be eligible to play

    • ​Only exception will be for players who have been declared as fit to play open age cricket by Yorkshire, wherein eligibility would be from 12 years onwards

  • Written consent from the parent is mandatory

  • While batting helmets are compulsory, and bouncers may be disallowed if the umpire feels it is dangerous

  • While fielding, juniors will not be allowed in slips or any other close-in positions

  • To provide a safe environment, seniors cannot be present in the changing area when a junior is changing, and vice-versa

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• Hospitality:

  • Teams playing both their matches at the same ground have to take responsibility of preparing for the game

  • All the grounds will have groundmen, but further assist may be required

  • Each team’s captain to ensure that ground and changing areas are maintained at the standard provided, including clean ups

  • Food vendor is available but not compulsory to order from in case a team would like to arrange their own

    • ​Menu will be provided along with the pricing and orders are to be placed by Thursday evening

  • Teas have not been arranged separately and would be the team’s responsibility to arrange one for themselves, as required

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• Fair Play Points:

  • The umpire will observe each team’s behaviour during every match. Teams showing good behaviour will be awarded 1 point, while poor conduct will result in 0 points. At the end of the tournament, the team with the highest fair play points will be declared the winner of the Fair Play Award.

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• Rescheduling:

  • In case of rain, only playoff matches will be rescheduled. Group stage or league matches will not be replayed.​

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• Scoring:

  • Match scoring will be done by the on-ground umpire using the Cricheros app. All necessary details and login information will be shared with the umpire before the match.