**Rules of Cricket T-20**

1. **Team Composition:**

   - Each team consists of 11 players.

   - Up to 2 ex-PGI players can be included in each team (specific to DPL-11).

2. **Match Duration:**

   - Each team plays a maximum of 18 overs.

3. **Innings:**

   - Each team has one innings.

   - The team batting second must attempt to surpass the target set by the team batting first.

4. **Powerplay:**

   - The first six overs of each innings are designated as the powerplay.

   - During the powerplay, only two fielders are allowed outside the 30-yard circle.

5. **Fielding Restrictions:**

   - After the powerplay, a maximum of five fielders can be outside the 30-yard circle.

6. **Bowling Restrictions:**

   - Each bowler can bowl a maximum of four overs.

   - Wide balls and no-balls will result in extra runs for the batting team, with no-balls leading to a free hit for the next delivery.

7. **Scoring:**

   - Runs are scored by the batsmen running between the wickets or by hitting boundaries.

   - A ball hit to the boundary scores four runs, and a ball hit over the boundary scores six runs.

8. **Dismissals:**

   - The standard methods of dismissal in cricket apply: bowled, caught, leg before wicket (LBW), run-out, stumped, and hit wicket.

   - Additional dismissals like timed out, handled the ball, obstructing the field, and hit the ball twice are also in play.

9. **Tie-breaking:**

   - In case of a tie, a Super Over may be used to determine the winner.

   - Each team plays one over, and the team with the higher score in the Super Over wins.

10. **Conduct:**

    - Players must adhere to the spirit of the game and maintain sportsmanship.

    - Umpires have the authority to make decisions on the field, and their decisions are final.

11. **Umpiring and Scoring:**

    - Qualified umpires will oversee the match.

    - Official scorers will keep track of the score, wickets, and overs.

12.Once Schedule is made it won’t be changed. It can be adjusted amongst the captains. Walkover will be given if no adjustment is possible.

These rules ensure an exciting and fast-paced format of cricket, making T-20 matches thrilling for both players and spectators.

Warm regards,