CIVIL LINES CLUB BATHINDA (REGD)

RULES AND REGULATION

THE DREAM CITY CRICKET CUP 2022-23

It is a limited over’s cricket tournament featuring 26 over an inning.

There are 27 contesting teams drawn in 3 Pools of 9 teams each.

Pool/League stage games shall be played in 2 rounds. In Round 1 each of the 9 teams in the pool shall play with other 8 teams in that pool on round robin basis. This will be followed by Round 2 top sixteen teams will qualify for the next stage of the tournament. Teams will be divided into 4 pools 1 to sixteen position will be decided by point system regardless of the earlier pools in following patten

A	B	C	D
TEAM-1	2	3	4
TEAM-8	7	6	5
TEAM-12	11	10	9
TEAM-16	15	14	13

After this round top 2 teams from each pool will qualify for quarter finals.

Further matches will decided by draw systems.

The Points System for league matches is as under-

Win = 4 Points

Tie/Draw = 2 Points

Loss = No Point

In case of a tie match, tie-breaker rules shall be applied to reach a result of the match.
In case of a Tie between two or more teams in the pool for purpose of qualifying in the next round, the winner shall be decided by the following system:-

The team having better Net run rate shall be the winner.
Net run rate shall be decided as under:-

For First Innings – Total number of runs scored divided by the total number of allotted over’s.
For Second Innings – Total No. of runs scored divided by the total No. of overs faced (incomplete over to be treated complete over) In case of complete teams dismissal. Run rate will be calculated from 26 overs.

NET RUN RATE to be calculated up to two digits only after the decimal e.g. 4.55

If still two teams have the same net run rate, then the team who has beaten the other in league game shall qualify. In case where the said teams haven’t played each other in the league stage, then the team which has more total wins in the league stage shall be the winner. If still the said teams have same number of wins, then the team which has more wins with bonus will be the winner. In case where even the number of wins with bonus is identical, then the winner will be declared by a draw of lots.

The schedule of the tournament shall be notified separately. The dates, teams involved and the games mentioned are unalterable.

The toss shall be held strictly at the specified time and captains (or any designated team member of the playing team) shall participate. Winning captain shall convey his decision to bat or bow immediately without any consultation.
Both the teams should ensure that the game starts at the specified time. In case of any delay, the umpires shall issue a five minutes warning to the team causing delay.
In case of any further delay; if caused by the batting side, the umpires will start to time-out the batsmen after every 2 minute until both batsman reach the crease. In case the said delay is caused by the fielding side, the umpire will impose a penalty of 5 runs which shall keep increasing @ of 1 run after every 1 minutes of extra time consumed until the first ball is balled.

Each bowler can bowl maximum 5 Nos. of overs.
Water Break of 5 minutes duration after First 12 overs. Only one water break during an innings.

One hundred Twenty Five (125) Minutes, including water break, to be given to the fielding teams for completing its quota of 26 overs (interruption time or other unavoidable delays such a crowd trouble or any other reasons, shall be excluded). Umpires, in consultation with the 3rd umpire can consider a further grace of 10 minutes if they feel the delay is due to the natural pace of that particular match (high scoring match, very close match, etc.), and the teams are not directly responsible. If not completed within given time, Match Referee shall impose penalty of One Run per Minute for the time consumed for completion of remaining overs. Minimum five runs penalty shall be imposed, if the time consumed is less than five minutes. Umpires should warn the teams by 20^th over about the delay, and shall inform the captain of the team causing delay about the impending penalty latest by the start of 22^ndover.

In case any on-field player is found using the mobile phone during the play, and without prior permission of the umpires, the umpires shall call a no ball with a free hit and warn the fielding captain. Penalty of 5 runs to be imposed on the repeat offence along with calling a No-Ball with a free hit.

Ball may be changed after every 8 overs or earlier, if in opinion of the umpires the ball has lost shape, suffered damage, gotten dirty, lost colour, or any other reason that umpires deem fit to avoid any undue advantage to either of the two playing teams. THE BATSMAN, IF SO DESIRED, CAN ONLY REQUEST THE UMPIRE TO CHECK THE BALL, AND CAN NOT CHECK HIMSELF. NETIHER CAN THE BATSMAN DISCARD THE BALL ON HIS OWN.
Wickets of all batmen in the team Minus 1 to fall for completion of one innings or expiry of 26 overs, whichever is earlier.

No last man batting rule

Rolling substitution to be allowed for fielding and batting with sole discretion of captain. However, not to be used for changing ends of the batsman for the same over. Simultaneously fielding captain cannot change the bowling during the over except in extraordinary circumstances and with consent of the on field umpires. In case the rolling substitution is claimed by the fielding side due to an on field injury to a bowler in middle of his over, such a bowler will not be allowed to field without the consent of the Captain of the opposing team.

All available players of the fielding team shall field for all 26 overs.. Up to 11 fielders there is no compulsion of slip placement for any fielder. If there are 12 fielders on field then 1 fielder, and if there are 14 fielders on field then 3 fielders must field in the slip position (on either the on or off side of the batsman) within the specified area behind the wickets.

Every team shall send any five batsman, from the last categories identified by the Sports Committee (from category D&E), in start of the batting inning to face maximum 8 legal deliveries (balls) each, unless out earlier. In case 5 batsmen are not available from the specified category, the team can send any batsman from category C who would then be regarded as a 8 ball batsman for that match.

After facing 8 balls the five marked batsman shall retire from batting unless batsman has scored 20 or more runs.

Only 1 batsman will be allowed to cont.

Selection or batsman is sold discrepion of captain

If in any case C cetagory batsman comes as 8 ball player he will not be abale to cont.

Continuing batsman shall be allowed to play only 8 more balls.he cannot retire in the span of these 8 balls.

If the captain calls back player scoring more then 20 runs. He will not be entitled for additional 8 balls.

After facing 8 balls the 5 marked batsmen shall retire from batting and may come again to bat only after the fall of all remaining wickets. If any such 8 ball player comes to bat before any regular not out batsman of their team, then all such remaining regular batsmen will be considered out.

Furthermore, if despite the presence on ground of the 8 ball batsmen, the batting side sends any other batsman from outside of said category as 8 ball batsman, all runs scored by such a batsman would be null and void and such a batsman would be considered out as a 8 ball batsman for that match. Furthermore, all the deliveries that such batsman had faced would remain valid and be counted. Additional penalty of 5 runs would also be imposed on the batting team and these runs would be subtracted from their final score of that inning.

If a team does not bat out its full quota of overs, it shall be deemed to have consumed its full quota of 26 overs or the allotted overs.

Non striker batsman can be run out by the bowler during his follow through if found backing out of the crease.

In case ball hits the Pipal or any other Tree/leaves in or around the boundary line, directly and falls back in the ground, or in the nets, two runs will be awarded to the bats man. The ball will become a dead ball and the player cannot be given out (Caught or Run out) in such case. If the ball crosses the boundary line after hitting the Pipal tree/leaves it will be a four or six as the case may be. In case where the ball after hitting the tree doesn’t fall back in the ground, it will be assumed to have crossed the boundary and hence considered a six. Furthermore, if the balls hits any part of the tree trunk directly, it will be considered a four. If the ball hits any part of the round brick base of the tree that is within the boundary ropes, directly or indirectly, if will be considered a 2 runs regardless if the ball remains in the ground or goes out of the ground after touching the said tree base.

In case any game is washed out due to natural factors or reasons beyond the control of the organizers and no play is possible; such match shall be replayed on next available day on first postponed first played basis. The playing conditions in the ground shall be determined solely by the umpires in consultation with the match Referee/coordinator. THE DECISION TAKEN WOULD BE FINAL AND BINDING ON BOTH TEAMS.

No team can raise any excuse for not playing the shifted match on the next Available /specified reserve day on the pretext that some of its team members are unavailable, if the team refuses to play it will forfeit the match and the other side be declared winner.

In case, the shifted match (as per clause 26) is washed out again due to factors stated above, both teams would be awarded 2 points each.

a) In adverse weather conditions, the umpire in consultation with the Match Referee can reduce the number of overs for each innings but the same shall not be reduced to below 15 overs per inning. In such a case minimum 5 bowler rule will continue to be applicable and the maximum overs per bowler will be decided pro rata to the reduced number of overs per inning. In any case, the said match must start within 2 hours after the scheduled play time, and the given overs are to be completed no later than 12.pm. Additional grace time of 15 minutes could be given only at the sole discretion of the umpires if they feel this grace time could make it possible to complete such a match. If the delay does not permit time for minimum 15 overs play of each side, then the said match shall be called off, and re-played on a later date as scheduled by the sports committee. In such cases balls to be played by 8 ball batsman will be reduced accordingly.

(b) In case where the match is interrupted due to weather or any other reason after completion of first innings, the team batting second must get a chance to play at least 20 overs innings. In such case the total of team which batted first shall be adjusted as follows: average run rate of first innings x 20 overs. If it is not possible, the match will called off and both teams would get 2 points each.

The individual performance prizes to players shall be determined on the basis of their performance throughout the tournament.
Every no ball shall be followed by a free hit ball.

No batsman shall be given out on a no ball except being run out. In case the batsman is out clean bowled on a delivery called no-ball by the leg umpire due to waist height consideration, such batsman will be considered out.

Balls going down the leg side and above head height shall be called wide.

Only one shoulder height ball is allowed per over. Additional such ball shall be called wide.

A batsman guilty of deliberate padding can be given out LBW by the umpire in his sole discretion as per the situation.

All participating players and Sponsors shall maintain strict discipline and decorum during and after the game. Any misconduct of any kind by any stated persons shall be immediately reported to the Third Umpire by the on field umpires. The Third Umpire shall gauge the gravity of the misconduct, and in consultation with the disciplinary committee, take any appropriate action that he deems fit in the interest of the game and the tournament. Such an action would be full and final. In case the third umpire feels the need to ask any player to vacate the field and/or leave the ground, he must convey his decision to the concerned Captain/Sponsor, and call in the security to take necessary action. Such a player will remain under suspension and shall not be able to play any match until his case is heard by the Disciplinary Committee and final decision is taken. In case the Disciplinary Committee bars the said player from any further participation in the tournament, the match fees of the said player shall be confiscated and he shall be barred to enter the ground.

Any participating player or spectator, watching the match, shall not disturb the batsman or bowler or fielders by hooting or rowdy slogan making. If he does so, the on field umpires, in consultation with the third umpire, has the full right to take required action which shall be full and final. If required, such case should then be referred to the Disciplinary Committee and their decision shall be binding.

In case of scores being equal in a game, the result shall be decided by applying the Tie Breaker rule which is as follow:-

1. The Tie breaker game shall be a 1 over contest.

1. Each captain shall nominate Three Batsman and One Bowler from his team to take part in the tie breaker.

1. Whichever team scores the maximum runs in 1 over shall be declared the winner. However the innings of the team shall stand closed at fall of the Second Wicket.

1. If still both the teams have scored the same No. of runs, the team losing fewer wickets shall be declared the winner. If both the teams have lost same No. of wickets, then the winner will be decided by applying Bowl out rule. If still equal, golden chance shall be availed.

Shoot Ball shall be observed by the Umpires in accordance with the rules, and shall be declared as No Ball and a warning shall be given to the bowlers. If a bowler bowls three shoot balls in an inning, he shall be banned to bowl in that match. Decision of the umpire shall be final and any argument by the bowler can invite further penalty of 5 runs on the team by the Umpire.

a) The decision of the field umpires/match referee shall be final. There shall be no appeal against the decision of umpires. However the umpires can consult each other and match referee and can take help of cameras for stumping, Run out and Hit wicket.

(b) There shall be four unsuccessful referral chances for each team, out of which two shall be during batting and other Two during fielding.

Any full toss ball above waist height shall be considered a Beamer and thus a No Ball. Any bowler bowling 4 beamers in any particular match will be banned to bowl any further immediately for that inning regardless of his remaining quota of overs. All other NO Ball rules to apply.

All players must wear the kits provided to them. The players can however be allowed to wear other solid colour lower (either dark blue or black only) without any logo or stripes, etc. However, it is mandatory for all players to wear the team t-shirt and the Upper (Jacket), without which the said player will not be allowed on the field.

Interpretation of the rules by the Rule framing Committee shall be final & binding.

Decision given by Match Referee after watching the TV camera and consulting the Umpires shall be final and binding. No appeal or demand from teams/players to see the recording shall be considered during or after the match.

The Third Umpire shall review all decisions referred to him by the on field umpires by himself and give a decision. He can discuss or call the on field umpires for review or consultation if he feels the need in order to reach the best possible and fairest decision under the circumstances and as per laws of the club and cricket,

Any team refusing to continue the play in protest to the umpire’s decision, Five (5) minutes warning time shall be given by the Umpires. On expiry of stipulated time, the Umpire shall award the match the other team.

The Captain of the batting team can enter the field during the match with the permission of Umpire otherwise the umpire would give him 1 warning and any violation of the rule after that shall invite penalty of 5 runs on his team.

The player in field, during the match, cannot leave field without informing the Umpire. And if he does no ball will be called by on field umpire.

No individual player shall object or argue with the Umpire. Only the Captain should talk to the Umpires.

In case of disputed catch on boundary. If lineman is deputed, his call shall be final. Otherwise the call of the fielder shall be final.

In case, during the match, a ball is broken after being hit by a batsman and the ball crosses the boundary line, it shall be given four or six accordingly. In case it remains in field, it shall be declared as dead ball. No run shall be allowed nor the batsman be given out.

RULES FOR PROVIDING A RUNNER.

A runner to an injured Batsman shall be provided on his request to the Umpire and /or Match Referee.

In case a batsman seems to be unfit to run, he can appeal to the Umpire or Match referee to allow a runner. The umpire or match referee, after reviewing the situation can provide Runner to him.

Ordinarily at any Point of time, runner shall not be allowed to Both the Batsman. In case of emergency or extra ordinary circumstances, the Match Referee can consider the request to allow runner at both ends.

A player who is batting with a runner shall not be allowed to bowl beyond the stipulated mark during his innings. If, in any case, he has to bowl, be will bowl without run up.

A batsman, who has played his innings with a runner, cannot be allowed to be a runner to other batsman. A runner, when bats, cannot get a runner for himself.

A bowler, who completed his quota of five overs in his innings, cannot get a runner while bating unless injured on field.

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