Selection Criteria for Finals:

1. Top 4 teams will qualify for the Knockout stage based on their points at the end of 28 league matches.
2. Bottom 4 teams will play Gold & Silver Finals based on their points at the end of 28 league matches.
3. If the points are equal, then NRR would be considered for the qualification.
4. Top 2 teams after the league stage will play Qualifier 1 & the winner of the same will qualify straight for the finals.
5. Team ranked 3rd & 4th after the league stage will play Eliminator. The winner of the Eliminator will play the loser of Qualifier 1 for a place in the finals.
6. Platinum Finals – Winner of Qualifier 1 vs Winner of Qualifier 2.

Match Points

Other Rules

• 20 overs of each innings must be completed within 90 minutes, 5 to 7 minutes allocated for change over between each innings.
• Reporting time is 30 minutes before the match time.
• Fielding substitutes will only be allowed in case of any on ground injury at the discretion of on-field umpires.
• The player who has been out of the field for any reason, cannot bowl for the number of overs he was out of the field of play.
• One new ball shall be used at the start of each innings.
• During league round, if the match is washed out (without a ball being bowled), 1 point will be given to both the teams. In case, if the match is stopped due to any unforeseen circumstances then Duckworth – Lewis method will be used to determine the winner (provided minimum 5 overs are bowled in both the innings).
• During knock outs, there will be a reserve day in case of a complete washout. Venue, date & time will be decided by the organising committee. In case, if the match is stopped due to any unforeseen circumstances then Duckworth – Lewis method will be used to determine the winner (provided minimum 5 overs are bowled in both the innings).
• Organising committee will continuously be in touch with the umpires to make sure the innings are completed within 90 minutes for each innings. The decision of whether the team has caused the delay or not will be decided solely by the umpires present on the field.
• A team can only play if there are minimum 6 players available on the ground. If there are less than 6 players than the opposite team will win the match by walk over.
• At the instant of a delivery, there may not be more than 5 fieldsmen on the legside.
• Not more than 2 fielders behind the batting crease on the leg side.
• Captains are requested to follow the eligibility criteria, if any player is caught then the team will lose the points to the opposite team and captain will not be allowed to play next 3 matches of the tournament and the player would be disqualified immediately.
• Squads of all the teams will be shared with everyone before the tournament starts. If any captain has any objection with any player, they can report to the organisers with proof.
• Time Penalty- Penalty of runs and overs in case a team fails to bowl their quota of 20 overs in the given time Official time given per over is 4 minutes (as always) – umpires therefore permit 20x4= 80 minutes + 10 minutes for additional time wastage / injury / ball loss etc. = total 90 mins Consider a scenario where: Team A is batting and Team B is bowling- Team B fails to bowl their quota of 20 overs in 90 minutes and only bowls 18 overs Team B will bowl ALL 20 overs but while chasing they will get 18 overs ONLY and Team A will get 82 minutes to bowl (18X4 = 72 official and 10 minutes umpire-considered time) If Team A fails to bowl their quota of 18 overs in the given time then Team B will be awarded 10 runs per over multiplied by the number of short overs + their RR over the course of the entire innings up to that point.
  
  For e.g. if Team B is chasing 170 in 18 overs, the score is 150 in 16 overs and team A fails to bowl their quota as mentioned in the point above then Team B will be awarded 10 runs multiplied by 2 (short overs) + 150/16 = 9.38 i.e. 20+9 = 29 runs as penalty, so the total score of Team B will be 150+29 = 179 runs in 18 overs. Hence Team B wins the match.
  NRR is rounded off to the closest whole number e.g. 9.49 = 9 but 9.50 = 10. This gives no team an undue advantage.
  The umpires will be informing both teams (on field captain + 2 batsmen) every 5 overs about the situation of over rate

Powerplay Field Restrictions:

• For the first 6 overs, maximum 2 fielders must be outside the field restriction area.
• If a team has all 11 players on field then, 2 fielders will be allowed outside the field restriction area.
• If a team has only 10 players on field then, only 1 fielder will be allowed outside the field restriction area.
• If a team has 9 players or less on field then, no fielders will be allowed outside the field restriction area.

Non-Power Play Overs Field Restrictions:

• For the remaining overs, minimum 4 fielders must be inside the field restriction area (this does not include the wicketkeeper & bowler)
• If a team has all 11 players on field then, max 5 fielders will be allowed outside the field restriction area.
• If a team has only 10 players on field then, max 4 fielders will be allowed outside the field restriction area, 
• If a team has only 9 players on field then, max 3 fielders will be allowed outside the field restriction area.
• If a team has only 8 players on field then, max 2 fielders will be allowed outside the field restriction area, 
• If a team has only 7 players on field then, only 1 fielder will be allowed outside the field restriction area.
• Players must wear jerseys provided by the organising committee.
• Players must wear black track pants only.
• No player will be allowed to play with jerseys from the previous seasons or any other jerseys.
• It is mandatory to wear the black skins for pads provided by organisers

Please Note:

• Organising Committee will not be responsible for any loss/damage/injury occurring during the tournament or after the tournament. A first aid kit will be provided at the venue but in case of a player needing immediate medical attention, all medical expenses will have to be borne by the player. Under no circumstances, the organizers will be held liable for any such expenses. 
• Organising Committee will not be responsible for any personal/material loss during the tournament or after the tournament.
• Organising Committee is not responsible for the cancellation or postponement of the matches/tournament due to any unforeseen/natural circumstances that may be beyond control.
• Request for the postponement and/or shifting of matches shall not be entertained.
• Organising Committee believes in sporting fun along with safety of all the players, we urge you to use the best of your helmets and guards which are prescribed by your coaches and team consultants.
• If any team walks out of the ground for whatsoever reasons without the umpire’s consent, it will be deemed that the team has forfeited the game and winning points will be given to the opposite team.

SOP at the ground during Mumbai City Cricket Championship

All the Players and Team Owners must strictly abide by the rules laid out below for Covid19 Precautions.

Entry and Exit from the Ground:

1. Reporting time is 30 mins before the match time.
2. All the players must clean their hands with sanitisers at the entry.
3. It is mandatory for all the players to get their body temperature checked before entering the ground.
4. In case if the body temperature is beyond limit, the player will not be allowed to enter the ground and the local BMC body would be notified on the same.
5. All the players must leave the ground as soon as their match ends as a part of Covid-19 safety protocols.
6. There cannot be more than 2 teams at any point of time on the ground.

Mask:

1. All the players must wear the mask while they are outside the playing arena.

Other Covid19 Rules::

1. All the players should keep themselves confined to their designated sitting area.
2. Players should strictly avoid physical contact like handshakes/high fives during or after the match.
3. Players are not allowed to use the saliva on the ball during the match.
4. Players should not use each other’s equipment/gears.
5. Water bottles will be provided in each dugout, players should use the same only for drinking.
6. There would be Sanitisers placed in the sitting area, players to use the same when they come back from the arena to the dugout.
7. Littering, Chewing Tobacco and Spitting, Smoking and Drinking Alcohol is not allowed on the ground.

In matter of doubts/issues/queries not covered by the tournament rules, the decision of the Organizing committee present on the ground will be final and binding upon all concerned as per the standard rule.
Organising Committee reserves the rights to all decisions pertaining to any issues/concerns raised during and after the tournament.