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Participating Teams	16
Groups	4
Teams/Group	4
Matches / Team	Minimum 6
Team Roster of	16 Players
Batting	Best 8 to Bat
Bowling	Best 8 to Bowl and Field
Time for Each Match	50 Minutes (25 Minutes/ Innings)
Break Between Inns	5 Minutes
Break Between Match	5 Minutes
Ball	Yellow Tennis Ball
Running Runs Pitch	2/3 Pitch(As Shown in the Diagram)
Batting	One Side
Umpire	One on the Pitch
Leg Umpire	Outside the Net on the Leg-side
Live Scoring	On the Sportobuddy App with Live Video
Commentary	Live Commentary with DJ

League Rounds >> Challenger Rounds >> Semi-Finals >> Finals

Total Number of Matches	52
Total Overs / Innings	8

League Match Points

Win	2 Points
Bonus Point	1 Point (Any team winning by the difference of 30 runs will get Bonus Point/Points)

Challenger Rounds

Win	4 Points
Bonus Point	2 Points (Any team winning by the difference of 30 runs will get Bonus Point/Points)
Point	Points in Challenger Rounds doubles up after League Matches

 

No Ball	2 Runs + Free Hit
Wide Ball	2 Runs
Batting Pair Retires	Every Two Overs
Every Wicket / 3 Dot Balls in a row	-5 Runs to the Batting Team Score
Total Batsmen	Best 8 to Bat (In the Pair of 4)
Total Bowlers	Best 8 to Bowl & Field (All Fielders have to Bowl including the Wicket-Keeper)
Anchor Over	All the Runs will be Multiplied by 2
Anchor Over	-10 Runs to the Batting with every wicket lost
Anchor Over	To be decided by Bowling team between over no 3 to 5 . In case Anchor Over not taken by 3rd or 4th over then 5th over becomes the Anchor Over by default.
Declared Runs	There are Declare Runs (1,2,4,6,12) but to get the declare runs the player has to run a single compulsory that means you will get 1+1=2, 4+1=5, 12+1=13 2+1=3, 6+1=7
Net Rules	When a batsman hits the ball and the ball touches the net directly and if the fielder catches the ball directly after the ball touches the net then its NOT OUT.
At a Wicket	Whenever there is a wicket the batsman has to change the ends.
12 Runs	12 runs you get when you hit the square box which will be on the straight boundary net as specified on the ground.
Pitch Size	22 Yards with Overarm Balling
Running Runs	2/3 of the Pitch

Other Rules

• Umpires decision will be the final one in case of ball delivery during an over.
• Any objection taken against the Umpire by a batsman, a bowler, an opposing captain, or any other team member will not be entertained.
• If a batsman retires himself or the captain retires a batsman for reasons other than injury or sickness, then that batsman / pair will be considered retired out and they will not be allowed to bat again.
• No runner will be allowed to the batsman while batting (under any circumstances).
• Match Abandoned: If a match is cancelled for any unavoidable reasons, then both teams will share the points equally.
• Team captains should return the match ball to Umpires after each innings.
• Players must strictly adhere to dress code as prescribed by Sportobuddy as player’s attire is being provided by the Sportobuddy. ( Tshirt )
• Any disturbance in the form of cheering or other noises that would disturb the batsmen, after the bowler starts the run-up will not be allowed & the ball will be declared as dead ball. This is a call which will be taken by the Umpire.
• A Bowler can bowl only one short pitched delivery (bouncer) per over. Umpire at the bowler’s end shall indicate the bowler and the striker when the first short pitched delivery has been bowled in that over. All such subsequent deliveries in a single over shall be declared as no ball by the umpire.
• The next delivery following a no ball shall be a free hit for the batsman facing it. For any free hit, the striker can be dismissed only under the circumstances that apply for a No Ball i.e. 1) Handling the Ball, 2) Hit the Ball twice, 3) Obstructing the field 4) Run Out. If the same batsman is on strike, the captain of the fielding side cannot change the field.
• However, if the batsmen have crossed during the no ball delivery, then the field may be changed.
• A bowler can bowl a maximum of 1 overs per match. Minimum 8 Bowlers are to be used in each Innings. Best 8 players picked by the captain can be on the field and substitutions can be done only after consulting with the umpire. A Substitute has to bowl one Over for the injured player if he hasn’t bowled in the match.
• Sportobuddy will not be responsible for any loss/damage/injury occurring during the course of 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 must be borne by the player. Under no circumstances, Sportobuddy will not be held liable for any such expenses.
• Sportobuddy believes in sporting fun along with safety of all the players, we urge you to use the best of your guards which is prescribed by your coaches and team consultants.
• Sportobuddy will not be held responsible for any injury to the player where he is not wearing all the required guards and protections while batting, fielding in the closer positions and while wicket keeping.
• Sportobuddy will not be responsible for any personal/material loss or theft during the tournaments or after the tournaments.
• Sportobuddy will not be responsible in case cancellation or postponement of the matches due to any unforeseen/natural circumstances or circumstances that may be beyond control of Sportobuddy.
• Request for postponement and/or shifting of matches by the teams shall not be entertained.
• 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 points will be given to the opposite team.
• Before the start of each game, both team captains should clarify all rules or clear any doubts with the umpires. Once the match starts no protests on the rules will be entertained.
• Team captain is responsible for ensuring that the matches are played in the right spirit of the game.
• Team playing in the entire tournament with a true sportsman spirit will be awarded with the Fair Play Award. Decision of Umpires and the organizing committee will be the final one in this regard.
• Umpires decisions will be final and players must abide by the decision under any circumstance.
• Minimum 8 players from the entire squad of 16 should be present before the match starts. Balance players must report on the ground within the grace period of 10 minutes of the reporting time. Timings are already mentioned to the Captains, Vice-Captains, and Managers. Leaders of the team would be responsible for the punctuality of the team members coming to play the match.
• Totally best 8 players in a side are eligible to bat for 2 Overs in a Pair.
• Any player that does not turn up for the match within 10 minutes (of grace period) of scheduled start time, will get a yellow card warning and if it happens second time then he will not be allowed to play the next match.
• If any team is late beyond the grace time of 10 minutes, they will lose the batting overs equivalent to the time lost. The loss stats will be communicated by the umpires to the captain.
• The umpires are authorized to intervene in cases of:
  1. Reporting Time
  2. Time wasting
  3. Damaging the pitch
  4. Sledging, Abusive Language, or violent actions
  5. Dangerous or unfair bowling
  6. Tampering with the ball
  7. To dispute an umpire's decision by word, action, or gesture
• Cheating or any such practice, for instance:
  1. To appeal knowing that the batsman is not out
  2. To advance towards an umpire in an aggressive manner when appealing
  3. Try to distract an opponent either verbally
• Smoking and Alcohol consumption is strictly not allowed. If found guilty it will result in next match BAN during the Tournament.
• Any team winning by the difference of 30 runs will get Bonus Point/Points
• In any Innings both the team has to finish 8 Overs of play
• Tied match gets a result via super over. If super over is tied then result will be calculated first by more number of Sixes in the whole match, if that is same then more number of Boundaries, if that is same then a coin toss will decide the outcome of the game
• Super Over will be played with the same rules of the match, captain can select any two players to come and bat as a pair. Their will be one bowler from each team bowling Super Over. The Super Over is over IF 3 wickets fall of the pair.
• In the event of the batsman found guilty of using offensive language on the field such as:
• Swearing at the umpire, or any other player or spectator.
• Showing dissent at the umpire’s decision
• Manhandling an umpire, the bowler, the fielder, batsman or spectator
• Kicking the stumps or hitting the stumps with the bat when given out.
• For all the above-mentioned points, the organizing committee of Sportobuddy will take appropriate action against the player.
• 8 overs of each innings must be completed within 25 minutes, 5 minutes allocated for change over between each innings
• In case of slow over rate the team will lose the equivalent number of overs during their batting. Umpires will take a final call on whether there was any interference by the batting team which caused the bowling team to delay their completion of 8 overs. Batting innings will stop on the time allotted for that innings and accordingly penalty will be applied on the respective teams. Penalty for slow over rate will be average run scored in the inning + 10 runs for every over bowled short.
• If the team bowling second similarly fails to bowl their overs in time and the allotted time of second inning has concluded, they will lose runs from their total in same fashion as mentioned above.

Note : 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. Sportobuddy reserves the rights to all decisions pertaining to any issues/concerns raised during and after the tournament.