RULES AND PLAYING CONDITIONS

• The Ground permit is valid from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM only. Extension of time will not be possible beyond 6:00 PM.

• The venue of the tournament will be Social Grid Turfpark Koramangala (https://maps.app.goo.gl/dPkPhFK3rioa1i5MA)

• The tournament will be played in a Knockout  format.

• All matches will be played on turf wickets with a match format of 6 overs per side. However, the tournament organizer reserves the right to revise the format under unavoidable circumstances.

• Vicky Yellow Tennis balls will be used for the tournament. New balls for each innings.

• An individual to be part of one team only for the entire tournament.

• Cricket bats and tennis balls to be provided. You may also bring your cricket bats. Usage of fiber bats is not allowed.

• Match Format: 6 overs, 8 players a side with minimum 2 female players on field, and a maximum of 10 players in the squad. The two additional players may be used as impact players/reserve players and as rolling substitutes.

• Each team must use a minimum of 6 different bowlers in a match. First over to be bowled by a woman player to women players.

• Restricted action bowling (No run up for the bowling is allowed. Underarm bowling is not allowed. The bowlers will need to stand in the box and throw the ball.)

• Mandatory Female Player Over: The 1st over of both innings must be bowled and played by female players. The female player must both bat and bowl during this over.

• If the female batter is dismissed and there are no other female players available to bat, the same player may continue batting. However, 2 runs will be deducted from the team’s scorecard for continuing to bat.Losing 7 wickets will result in the team being declared ALL-OUT.

• Box cricket is played in an enclosed net arena.

• FIELDING RULES

  • A minimum of 4 fielders must be positioned in Zone A, B & C, excluding the bowler and the wicketkeeper.

  • A maximum of 2 fielders are permitted to be positioned in Zone D at any point during the match.

• Scoring Runs:

  • Straight and side walls/nets count as runs depending on hitting zones.

  • Typical rules:

    • Physical runs if the ball hits side wall of Zone B.

    • 1 run if the ball hits back wall of Zone A.

    • 2 runs if ball hits side wall of Zone C.

    • 4 runs if ball on bounce hits wall of Zone D.

    • 4 runs if ball travels from Zone B or C into Zone D.

    • 6 runs for hitting the ball on full to wall of Zone D.

• If the ball goes out of the turf directly then the batter will be considered as out.

• FREE-HIT for all No-Balls will be employed for the tournament. Runs will be counted for no balls, wides, overthrows and byes.

• There is no LBW and no runs will be awarded for leg byes.

• Matches will be played as per the schedule/fixture given to the teams.

• Spiked shoes are not allowed inside the playing area.

• First aid kits will be available to treat any injuries sustained while playing. 

• The team Captain must report to the scorer’s desk at least 15 minutes before the Scheduled start of the match. If a team fails to report even after 10 minutes of the scheduled time the opponents will be given walk over. By the term ‘reporting’ it is intended that the captain should handover the list of players, be ready for the toss and should be ready with the team to take the field as and when the umpires want them to. If both teams report late at the venue then umpire/ management might call off the match or deduct overs of the match.

• The available extra player of each team will assist the scorer during the course of their match in identifying the names of the players

• The Team Captain is responsible for informing all of the teammates about when the team will be playing and on what time.

• The tournament organizer reserves the right to reduce the overs if in its opinion, there is no sufficient time to complete the overs. If there is any interruption before the scheduled start, or during the match, The rate at which overs deducted in such a circumstance.

• If a game is stopped due to bad light or bad weather, or due to any unavoidable reasons beyond the control of tournament organizer, Management will take the decision in such a scenario.

• A 2-minute break would be allowed to the two sides between changes of innings.

• In case of Tie, Super Over will be played

• FREE-HIT for all No-Balls will be employed for the tournament.

• A runner for a batsman when batting is not permitted. The umpires shall have discretion to allow, for other wholly acceptable reasons, a substitute fielder to act for a nominated player, at the start of the match, or at any subsequent time.

• Everyone are instructed to make use of the dustbins provided in the ground to dispose the paper cups, plates, tissues, chocolate papers, tetra packs, rappers etc. 

• Use of alcohol, smoking, crackers, gas cylinder, generator and any intoxicant substance in the sports complex is strictly prohibited.

• Everyone are instructed to make use of the Rest Rooms in the premises.

• Organizers are not responsible for the loss of any valuables.

• Other than the above mentioned rules all standard MCC rules will apply for the match gameplay.

• Any player / team official engaging in misconduct or indulging in an argument with official / opponent / any player may be subject to penalties, including warning or disqualification.

  • Examples of Misconduct:

    • Abusing or intimidating others (players, officials, or spectators)

    • Using profanity or making insulting comments

    • Making deliberate attempts to disrupt the game

    • Damaging equipment or facilities

    • Failing to comply with instructions from tournament officials

    • Unsportsmanlike conduct (e.g., deliberately delaying the game)

  • Penalties:

    • First offense: Warning

    • Second offense: Disqualification from the tournament