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Tournament Format
All the 16
participating teams will be
divided into four groups. First round of matches will be played in a
round-robin fashion and top two teams from each group will get into quarter
final round on the basis of highest points tally.
Each team will play one match against other teams in the group.
Bowling will take place from only one end.
Matches will partially be played during day time as well as under field lights.
All the captains are expected to let themselves
and their team familiarize with the tournament rules before the
tournament.
Fixtures
Sixteen (16) participating teams will
be divided into 4 groups by draws.
First Round:
Round Robin. Top 2 teams will be placed into quarter final.
A1, B1, C1, D1, A2, B2, C2, D2
Quarter Final (Knockout):
A1 vs B2
B1 vs A2
C1 vs D2
D1 vs C2
Super Four(Round Robin)
There will be no Semi Finals. Pattern has been modified to include a concept of super 4. All the top four teams
(winners of quarter finals) will play round robin games against each other. Top
2 teams will proceed to the finals. Four teams in this round will be regarded as WQ1, WQ2, WQ3, WQ4 i.e. Winners of four Quarter Finals.
Hence the Schedule in this round will be as follows:
1 - WQ1 vs WQ3
2 - WQ2 vs WQ4
3 - WQ3 vs WQ2
4 - WQ1 vs WQ4
5 - WQ1 vs WQ2
6 - WQ3 vs WQ4
All teams in Super Four round start fresh with zero points in the points table.
Point distribution system that was used during First Round will also be used for Super-4 round. Please see the heading "Point System" below.
Finals
Top TWO teams from the Super Four round will play a decisive Final match. Selection of top two teams will be from the points table.
In the event of multiple teams finishing off at the second spot in Super-4 round, the right to play in the
final match will be determined as described in the heading "Determination of Top Winners From Points Table" below.
Point System
Points Table Format :
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Teams
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Played
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Won
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Lost
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No
Result
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Tie
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Bonus
Points
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Net
Run Rate
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Total
Points
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A1
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A2
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A3
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A4
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Point
Distribution
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Winner --
2 Points + Bonus Points
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Loser --
0 Point + Bonus Points
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Tie --
1 Point each + Bonus
Points
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Drawn --
1 Point each, NO bonus
Points
Bonus Point Rule:
These rules will
apply for the Round Robin matches
Only.
Rule # 1 --
Any
team scoring 100 or more runs in a match(1 Bonus Point)
Rule # 2 --
Winning Team's margin of victory is 30 runs or more (1 Bonus Point)
Rule # 3 -- Team achieving the target within 5.3 overs (1 Bonus Point)
Rule # 4 -- Team BOWLING (ALL) OUT opposition at a score of 50 or less while fielding first (1 Bonus Point)
Determination of Top Winners From Points Table:
In the event of two or more teams finishing on equal points, the right to
play in the quarter final(s)
will be determined in following sequence:
1 Team with most number of wins.
2 The team with the win against
the other team in that group.
3
The team with highest number of bonus points.
4
Team with highest (NRR) Net Run Rate.
Dress Code
No specific attire is required as
such. We want all the players to dress modestly. No shorts above knees are
allowed. Players are required to wear the T-shirts provided by the organizers
during the match. No Shalwar Kameez, sleeveless T-shirts allowed.
Punctuality
Both
the teams, especially captains have to be present for the toss 10
minutes before the scheduled time. The playing team will
forfeit the toss if its captain is not available on time. If the whole team is
not present until 5 minutes before the start of the game then the opposite team
will be given a walkover.
If both the captains do not turn up within 15 minutes after the scheduled time,
the match will not be played and no points will be awarded to either of the
teams. In such case, the game could be reduced to lesser number of over(s) than
specified OR the next match in the schedule will start, with the sole
discretion of the match referee, by taking into consideration all the reasons. Any deliberate delay in the start will
result in the responsible team being penalized over(s).
The
two teams for the next game in the schedule should be ready to play. Organizers
will request each team captain to have their side ready to take the field as
soon as the current game is completed. The match will not be held up because of
the absence of any player of either side.
Each
innings must finish within 35 minutes of given time. Captains should
make sure that his bowlers bowl all the overs in the stipulated
time, without wasting time. Umpire has the right to penalize the
defaulter team by reducing the number of overs equivalent to the
duration of extra time being used.
There will be a 5 minute turnaround time
between innings. All the players should be available and ready to
take field as soon as possible.
Rules
All
the teams will be asked to submit a list of nominated 10 or 15 (If extras)
players before the start of the game. Each team must choose playing 10 players
from the Nominated 15 players. No teams shall play with a non-nominated player.
No excuses will be entertained to change any player under any circumstances once all 15 players are nominated and actual tournament starts.
Last minute non-nominated player change (although not allowed but will need committee approval) and will accrue additional fees.
In case of injuries or lawful circumstances to a nominated player resulting in
his absence and his team needing a non-nominated player, the team must first
approach the match referee. The referee will then decide after consulting both
the playing captains in that match, for approval of any such request.
Transfer of a Nominated player between the teams is not allowed.
Each
playing team will have 10 nominated players.
Each Innings in
a match will be of 8
Overs each. Each bowler can bowl a
maximum of 2 overs.
Each Innings in Final match will
be of 10
Overs each.Only two bowlers
can bowl a maximum of 3 overs making it in the format: 3 + 3 + 2 + 2.
One
match adjudicator (Referee), appointed by the organizers shall be in charge of
each match. His decision on any disagreement or dissention shall be absolutely final.
Byes are allowed
No
Leg Byes
No LBWs
There are runs for Wide(s), NO Ball(s), byes and over-throws.
One run will be given for each NO ball plus the runs scored (if any) on that
ball. Free hit will be awarded to batting side for front foot no-balls.
One run will be given for each WIDE ball plus the runs scored as byes (if
any) on that ball.
Every full toss
(Beamer) upto the waist height or above will be a no
ball. Bowler delivering 2 beamers in an over could be replaced
by another bowler to complete the over. Umpire might not allow
such bowler to bowl again.
Any
ball which, after leaving the bowlers hand and after bouncing, passes the
batsman above SHOULDER height in his normal stance, or would have passed him
above SHOULDER height if it strikes the batsmans bat or body, shall be called
a NO BALL by either umpire.
Any ball passing over the head of the batsman is a no-ball.
Any ball which, having not bounced after leaving the bowlers hand, passes the
batsman above SHOULDER height, or would have passed him above SHOULDER height,
shall be called a NO BALL by either umpire. It really doesnt matters if it had
struck the batman's bat or body or not. Every ball above SHOULDER height is a
no ball.
If
the batsman is out of the crease, a ball above the SHOULDER cannot be called a
no ball.
Bowlers foot completely outside the crease at non striker end will be called a
no ball
The teams are required to arrange for their own bats.
They can borrow them from another team also. The organizers are not responsible
for making bats available.
There should be one wicket keeper behind the wickets at all times.
If the
Wicketkeeper is more than 9 metres OR 29.53 feet away
from the stumps at the strikers end, at the instance of the delivery, NO BALL
shall be called by either umpire.
Under-arm, Chucking, Jerk, Throw bowling is strictly prohibited. Either of the umpires, on
observation might or might not give a warning before giving every such bowls as no-ball.
If batsman is not satisfied with the
condition of the tape ball, he might request a new ball with umpires approval.
No fowl or bad language will
be entertained. The player caught with such behavior would be charged a fine of
min of $10 and might be eliminated from the tournament.
Captain of each team is responsible to control the behavior of the players of
his team. Only captain will be representing and acting on behalf of his team in
case of disputes. However, its captains duty not to entertain/raise any such
dispute and respect the umpires decisions.
The organizers will supply taped
cricket balls. Every bowling side will get a newly taped tennis ball at the
beginning of the innings. The decision to re-tape the ball or to provide a
newly taped ball at any stage of the innings is with the umpires. Tampering with the tape is prohibited and
umpires could take action if the bowler or his team is found tampering with the
tape.
There is no restriction on the field placing
except that no players are allowed
to stand straight behind the bowling side or behind the wicket keeper.
In such event, umpire will call a NO ball.
In the event of bad weather, game shall be rescheduled. If there isn't enough
time to accommodate the time change, the game would be considered a tie, and 1
point would be awarded to each team.
Fielders and bowlers are prohibited from shouting anything from the instant the
bowler starts the bowling stride to the instant the ball is either played or
crosses the normal batting position of the batsmen, to avoid any kind of bad
remarks or hooting.
Normally, a maximum of one
substitute fielder is allowed. However, more than one substitute fielder can be
appointed, with the approval of the opposing captain and the umpire.
Our official scoring team will be scoring in every game. The scorers will score independently and keep tallying
at the end of every over. If the teams are interested in any other statistics,
they should keep track of those themselves. The teams cannot influence the
scores kept by our official scoring team.
Captain of the team at any point of time
can retire a batsman. The retired batsman could be called to bat
again ONLY after 2 overs have been completed from the instance
he was retired or one wicket has been fallen after that.
Game shall
be halted during the prayer times or during regular programs in the
masjid. We request all (Muslim) players to attend regular prayers in the masjid. Each Captain is encouraged
to remind his team members to participate in the Salaat(Namaz).
Smoking will be allowed ONLY in a designated area on the ground.
In the event of rain,
umpires/organizers will re-schedule the matches that are affected due to rain.
Matches scheduled on other days will be played as is and no changes will be
made to pre-scheduled matches due to re-scheduling.
If a match is being played and it starts raining, match will be halted to
see the conditions. If play is impossible for that day, match will be
rescheduled for any other day. A match will be continue from the point it
was left ONLY when first inning's 6 overs were already had been
bowled. Complete match will be replayed otherwise.
Umpires/Referees
A panel of neutral umpires will adjudicate each game. The organizers will
provide a panel of umpires.
The umpire will have a pool of balls in good
condition. Bowlers will be given another ball ONLY by the umpire if retrieval
of the previous ball would waste time (case: long shot).
Umpires are the final authority during the game. Their decisions are
final and bound to the playing teams and cant be challenged. They will remain
impartial at all times on the field.
Umpires will keep time of all breaks, and notify the captains as to when
to resume.
Decisions by the umpires on the field, and the referees, in other matters are
final. Any player showing unreasonable dissent in the opinion of the
umpires/adjudicator/referee shall be disqualified from the tournament.
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