General Rules

1. Eligibility:

• Open to school students; participants must belong to the registered school or college.

• Each team should have 2 players—one to bat and one to bowl.

2. Registration:

• Registration must be completed before the event day, either online or at the designated registration desk.

• Walk-in registration is subject to availability.

• Teams must arrive on time for their scheduled match; no-shows result in disqualification.

Match Format

1. Team Structure:

• Each team comprises 2 players (1 batsman and 1 bowler).

• Matches follow a 1v1 format, with each team playing 2 overs.

2. Overs and Roles:

• Each match consists of 2 overs per side, with one player batting and the other bowling.

• Roles are fixed for each match (no role swaps mid-match).

3. Knockout Structure:

• Matches progress from Pre-Quarter Finals to Quarter Finals, Semi-Finals, maintaining the 2-over format.

     • Finals will be of 5-over format and all the rules will be the same.

Game Rules

1. Batting Rules:

• The batting player faces the bowler for the full 2 overs.

• Standard scoring rules apply for runs, with boundaries counting as four or six based on the shot.

• Wide and no-ball rules: any illegal delivery gives the batting team a free hit and an additional ball.

2. Bowling Rules:

• Each over has 6 balls.

• No-ball and wide penalties apply; an extra ball is added for every no-ball, with a free hit awarded to the batting side.

3. Dismissals and Scoring:

• Standard cricket rules for dismissals apply (bowled, caught, run-out, etc.).

• Runs can be scored through boundary shots and running between wickets.

4. Tiebreaker:

• If a match ends in a tie, a Super Over determines the winner.

• Each team chooses one batsman and one bowler for a 1-over face-off.

• If the Super Over is also tied, the team with more boundaries wins.

Conduct and Fair Play

1. Behavior:

• Participants should exhibit sportsmanship towards opponents and officials.

• Unsporting conduct or offensive language will lead to immediate disqualification.

2. Official Oversight:

• Each match will be monitored by an official who makes final decisions on disputes or rule interpretations.

3. Fair Play:

• No external coaching or mobile use during matches.

• Players should maintain a consistent pace of play and avoid unnecessary delays.

Tournament Flow

1. Scheduling:

• Match timings will be announced in advance, and participants are expected to adhere to the schedule.

• Late arrivals are disqualified unless delays are due to unavoidable circumstances.

2. Match Duration:

• Each match lasts approximately 15–20 minutes.

• Teams should arrive 10 minutes before their match for warm-up and check-in.

3. Knockout Rounds:

• Winning teams advance through Pre-Quarters, Quarters, Semis, and Finals.

• Super Over tiebreakers apply in knockout rounds if needed.

Prizes and Recognition

1. Winners:

• The winning team will receive 5000 rupees.

2. Runners-up:

• The Runner-up team will receive 3000 rupees.

Disqualification Rules

1. Absence or Non-Compliance:

• Teams failing to appear on time or not following the registration process are disqualified.

2. Misconduct:

• Any violation of fair play or attempt to manipulate game results will result in immediate disqualification.