We have also outlined the main rules below

• 5 Groups with each group has 4 teams
• Group stage is round robin format
• Each team will have six players
• Each innings will be of 6 overs, every player will bowl
• Teams will be awarded 3 points for win and 1 point each in case of no result or tie in the league games.
• In case of a tie in the knockout stage, a super over will be played (toss will be done again to decide which team bats or fields first)
• Top team for each group will automatically qualify for quarter finals
• Remaining 3 teams for QF will be decided via super over game between remaining top 6 teams at group stage based on points and net run rate played (toss will decide which team bats or fields first)
• A bowler can bowl a maximum of one over. A player can only play for one team in the tournament. In case a team is short they can only borrow a player as a substitute fielder. The substitute player will not be allowed to bat or bowl.
• WIDE and No BALLS: every wide and no ball will be counted with added 3 runs to the team’s total score for first 5 overs, no extra ball for the first 5 overs. The 6th over the bowler will have to bowl 6 legitimate balls and every wide and no ball will concede extra 1 run.(i.e. 6th over wide and no balls will have to be bowled again).
• LEG Byes will be counted even though we don’t have LBW, 6th over will be a normal over (legal six delivery)
• Players are responsible for their own health and safety during the tournament both on and off the field – we will have 1st aid kit at the ground
• One bouncer will be allowed per over, any ball that bounces over the head will be a wide, any subsequent bouncer in the over will be a no-ball followed by a free hit. In case of a front foot no ball for bowler overstepping, a free hit is applicable to next delivery. In a free hit the batsman will not be out by any means except by run out
• If the last ball of the first five overs is a no-ball, the first ball of the next over will be a free hit. There will be no leg before wicket LBW rule observed
• The umpire’s decision shall be final
• BALLS: We are using training balls (also called incrediballs) designed specifically for cricket. We will be providing the balls.
• This is outdoor event so weather will be a major factor, If we need to cancel the tournament due to bad weather, we will refund full payment or reschedule the tournament.
• One player from each team will act as a captain for the duration of the competition.
• Captain should control the behaviour of all his team player.
• Parking is limited at the ground – please use Shinfield Perish Council Parking - Shinfield, Reading RG2 9EH
• Tournament start time 8 AM