Match Date: Matches will take place on November 10th.
Arrival Time: All teams must report to the ground by 8:00 AM sharp. Matches will begin at 8:30 AM.
Dress Code: Team jersey, track pants in black, grey or dark blue (Short pants, jeans, and formals are not allowed). Sports shoes are mandatory.
Registration: Employee ID Card is required.
Food & Beverage: Food & Beverage: Coupons will be distributed during registration from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM. Coupons are required to receive food and beverages.
Game Rules:
Bowling Style: Over-arm bowling only.
Tournament Format: Knockouts and qualifications, followed by semi-finals and finals.
Qualification:
10 teams will play knockout games.
Out of 5 winners, top 3 with highest net run rate qualifies to semi-finals.
4th & 5th winners will play knockout match for the 4th semi-final spot.
If the match is tied, team will play a super over. If the super over is also tied, then the team with least number of wickets in the knockout game will be declared winner.
If the wicket count is same, team with most boundaries will be declared winner.
Overs per Match:
Qualification & Semi-final rounds: 6 overs per inning.
Finals: 8 overs per inning.
Overs may be adjusted on-site depending on time.
Team Size: A maximum of 15 players per team; any 11 male or female may play.
Bowling Limit: Each bowler can bowl a maximum of one over, with one bowler allowed to bowl two overs in a 6-over match.
Fielding: No power play overs; only 5 players are allowed outside the 30-yard circle. Violations may result in a no-ball.
Final Match Bowling: One bowler may bowl up to 2 overs in the finals.
Equipment: Matches will use a hard tennis ball (Tennex or similar). A new ball will be provided for each match.
Tie-Breaker: In the event of a tie, a super over will be used. If the super over also ties, the team with the least wickets lost in the regular 6-over game will win.
Ball Rules: Wide balls, no-balls, and free-hit rules apply as per standard cricket regulations. Leg Before Wicket (LBW) will not apply due to the tennis ball’s unpredictable bounce.
Team Management: Captains are responsible for ensuring team attendance and maintaining decorum.
Player Retirement: Captains may retire out a maximum of 2 players per batting innings.
Match Timings: Timings are strict. Any changes will be at the discretion of the organizing committee and will be binding on all team captains.
Umpire’s Decision: The umpire’s decision is final.
Rule Modifications: The organizing committee reserves the right to amend any rule if necessary. Changes will be binding on all teams.
Schedule Disclosure: The match schedule will be announced on the ground. Teams must adhere to the schedule.