Each game shall be played between two teams of six players consisting of a maximum of five six-ball overs bowled by each side.

Each member of the fielding side shall bowl one over with the exception of the wicket-keeper.

Kindly note that we have made a slight change in the rules this year, which states that the players must be at least 25 years old ( Born before September 1982 AD or born before Bhadra, 2039 BS to participate in this tournament. The player must also be currently working with your organization and must have completed a minimum duration of 6 months continuously with your organization. A copy of the citizenship certificate and employment letter is required at the time of registration for all the players.

Note:

The wicket-keeper must be nominated at the time of the toss. A different wicket-keeper may be nominated for each game but cannot be changed during the course of a game (except see Rule 7).

At the instant of the delivery, the wicket-keeper shall be wearing wicket-keeping gloves.

Under-arm bowling shall be prohibited

A wide ball shall count as 2 extras to the batting side and an extra ball shall be bowled.

Note:

Two lines shall be drawn at a distance of 28 inches on the off-side from the middle Stump at right angles to the popping crease. Any ball, which in the opinion of the Umpire passes the batting crease outside these lines, shall be called a wide, Provided it does not subsequently touch the bat and or any part of the striker. Upon the call of ‘wide’ the ball will not be considered ‘dead’.

Any ball passing the striker over the shoulder height in his normal stance shall be considered a ‘no-ball’, as signaled by the Umpire and 4 penalty runs awarded. Upon call of no-ball, the ball is not dead. However, the ball being bowled directly above the waist height shall also be considered a No ball as signaled by Umpire and this type of No Ball will be awarded 4 penalty runs. Upon call of such no ball the ball will not be considered dead.

As per MCC rule over stepping of popping crease or touching/crossing return crease with the back foot by the bowler shall be considered a NO BALL and one extra ball will be bowled and one run will be awarded.

If five wickets fall (not including batsmen retiring not out under Rule 6) before 5 overs are completed the last remaining batsman must always take strike and therefore he must return to the batting crease after scoring. The last remaining batsman shall be declared out if his partner is run-out. The innings shall be completed on the fall of the sixth wicket.

A batsman must retire ‘not out’ on reaching a personal score of 31 runs but may not retire before reaching 31 runs. The batsman may complete all runs possible off the stroke which takes him to 31 runs, e.g. if on reaching 30, he then hits a boundary or six, the full score shall count or if he is able to run additional runs past 31, they shall also count. If one of the last pair of batsman is out before the completion of five overs, the ‘retired not out’ batsman may return to complete their innings in their original batting order. A returning batsman will take the normal end for an incoming batsman after the fall of a wicket.

If a fielder is injured during the course of a game, a substitute fielder will be permitted. The substitute will not be allowed to bowl or bat. If an injured fielder has not completed his bowling before leaving the field, the opposing captain shall nominate which member of the fielding side (including wicket-keeper) shall complete the bowling subject to that player not bowling consecutive overs or part thereof. An injured wicket keeper may be substituted, but a maximum of one substitution only will be allowed to the fielding side. Once a substitute is introduced, the player being replaced shall not be permitted to play again during the game in progress. Substitution shall be allowed in the case of an injury sustained during a game and for no other reason.

If fielders are not on the field when a game commences, then the side in question must play the whole game with the number of players present at the start of the game. The opposing captain may nominate the member (s) of the fielding team to bowl any over required to make up for missing fielders, but no bowler may bowl two consecutive overs or part thereof.

Should adverse situation arise due to light, weather, and ground or due to any reason where the game can not be continued, the match shall be considered a draw and both the teams will be awarded 1 point each.

The umpires are the sole judges of fair / unfair play and the final judge for light, weather and ground condition.

It is mandatory to wear the vest provided by the organizer and the trouser must be white in color.