1. General Information

• Competition Period: November 2025 – February 2026
• Match Days: Thursday, Friday, Saturday (9:00 PM – 11:00 PM)
• Two neutral umpires officiate each match
• A new ball will be used for every match; damaged seam = replacement allowed

2. Team Composition & Player Requirements

• Each team fields 6 players.
• At least 4 players must be present at the time of toss.
• Toss must be held on time before the match.
• Teams must submit a list of 10 registered players before the tournament.
• Any player changes require committee approval.
• Only players registered on Play-Cricket may participate.
• If a team has fewer than 6 players after 15 mins → automatic forfeit.

3. Attire & Equipment

• Only recognised coloured cricket attire allowed.
• Wooden and tape ball bats allowed; carbon fibre bats not permitted.
• Wicket-keeper should wear gloves.
• Protective equipment optional but recommended.

4. Payments

• Registration Fee: £150
• Match Fee: £60 per game (payable on the day)
• Forfeiting team must pay the total match cost (both teams)
• Prize Money:
  • Winner: £1,200 + Trophy
  • Runner-Up: £500

5. League Structure

• Round-robin: each team plays all others twice.
• Top 4 teams qualify for semi-finals.
• Semi-final winners progress to the final.

6. Points System

Result	Points
Win	3
Tie	1
Loss	0
Walkover / Unfulfilled Fixture	0 + forfeiting team must pay total match cost

7. Match Format

• One innings per side; max 10 overs.
• Batter retires at 30 runs and may return once all batters have played.
• No “last man standing”.

8. Bowling Rules

• Minimum 4 bowlers must bowl.
• Bowling limits:
  • One bowler may bowl max 3 overs
  • All others may bowl 2 overs
• No Ball Rules:
  • Overs 1–9: No ball = free hit (still counted as legal delivery)
  • If a no-ball is bowled on 6th ball → first ball of next over is free hit
  • Last Over: No balls & wides must be re-bowled
• Wide Ball:
  • Offside: marked wide line applies
  • Leg side: anything on leg side is wide

9. Scoring Rules

Shot Type	Runs
Front top net (direct hit)	6
Back wall (direct or after bounce)	4
Side/back wall or ceiling	1
Running between wickets	2 runs per completed run
Overthrow hitting wall	+1

10. Dismissals

• Standard dismissals apply: bowled, caught, run-out, stumped, hit wicket, LBW.
• LBW applies.
• Top-net catch rule removed.
• If ball hits base of wicket during run-out attempt → OUT.
• Fielder leaning on side wall while catching → catch valid.

11. Additional Rules

• Any attachments or ceiling/wall obstructions are part of playing area.
• Umpires may call 1-run dead ball if obstruction makes fielding impossible.
• Player checks will be enforced; ineligible players cause forfeiture.

12. Enforcement

• All regulations strictly enforced.
• Penalties may include:
  • Points deductions
  • Match forfeiture
  • Disqualification
• Teams failing multiple fixtures may face relegation.