1. Introduction:
H2O 2020 will be played at Casa Rio Cricket Ground on Feb 8,9,15 & 16, 2020. It will be a 42
teams Tennis Ball Cricket Tournament played on League cum knock out basis. All 42 teams are
split into 14 groups, 3 teams in each group. Winner of each group will automatically qualify for
the pre-quarter final. Remaining 28 teams will be ranked on the basis of their points tally followed
by NRR. Top 4 teams out of these 28 teams will play 2 additional matches called “Eliminators”.
Winner of each of these eliminators will join 14 group toppers for the pre-quarterfinal stage. All
matches from eliminator stage onwards will be knock out.
2. General rules and guidelines:
a. Results and Points calculation:
During the league phase, winner of the match will be awarded 2 points. All league matches
will follow compulsory chase down rule. i.e. Team batting second has to chase down the
target set by the opposing team. Failure to chase the target will result in a loss for the team
batting second. There will not be a Tie in case of same score scored by both teams. In case
of a knock out round match being a Tie (other than the Final), team which loses less number
of wickets will be declared as a Winner. In case both teams lose equal number of wickets,
team whose openers score more runs (Total runs by Openers) will be declared as Winner.
Toss will be the final tie breaker to determine the Winner of that particular match. Only in
case the Final is tied, then there will be a Super Over. In case the Super Over is tied then
above-mentioned process will be followed to determine the Winner.
1 Bonus point will be awarded to the team which wins with NRR of 0.50 in that particular
match.
NRR = (No. of Runs scored/No. of balls faced) - (No. of runs conceded/No. of balls bowled)
b. Behavior: All teams are expected to participate in the tournament in the true spirit of game.
No player shall indulge in any form of physical or verbal abuse/altercation with any player,
match officials or spectators under any circumstances. Any grievances /concerns or
complaints should be brought to the notice of the on-field officials and the organizing team,
only by the Captain of the team concerned. Zero tolerance to misbehavior will be observed.
Teams failing to comply with this guideline, risk the possibility of being eliminated from the
tournament. Any damage caused to the property or person due to unruly behavior of any team
members must be compensated by respective team as determined by PCMA.
c. All matches will be played with Headley light tennis ball.
d. All T20 international cricket match rules will apply, except LBW (No LBW).
e. All matches till Quarter Final stage will be of 6 overs each inning. Semifinal and Final will be
of 7 overs each inning.
f. Free hit will be awarded against “FRONT FOOT and Return Crease No Ball” only.
g. For 6 overs matches only 2 Bowlers can bowl maximum of 2 overs. For 7 overs matches 3
bowlers can bowl maximum of 2 overs.
h. Before the start of the match, on field umpires will determine the time limit to complete
stipulated number of overs by the fielding side. Any unreasonable delay on part of the fielding
side, resulting in extra time to complete the inning will be appropriately penalized. Final
decision on this matter will be taken by on field umpires and the organizing team.
i. On field umpire’s decision will be final and binding on all players.
j. All players must wear T shirt, suitable/comfortable sports track pant (strictly no jeans and
shorts) and sports shoes. Non-adherence to the dress code will result into the concerned
player being evicted from the ground.
k. Due to crunched schedule, all teams are expected to report at the ground at least 45 min prior
to their stipulated match timing. Toss will be done during the inning break of the previous
match.
l. As historically observed, some of the matches in Rio cricket tournament get over very early.
As a result, subsequent matches can start ahead of published schedule. Teams are expected
to check the progress of earlier matches and remain available accordingly.
m. In case any of the match gets postponed due to any unforeseen circumstances, teams will
need to make themselves available at the rescheduled time to play the match.
n. Minimum 8 players from each team are required to be present on the ground as per the match
schedule to start the match. Failing which defaulting side will have to forfeit the match.
o. Substitute fielders will be provided by the organizing team (maximum 2 and subject to teams
meeting minimum number of players criteria to start the match) in case there are less than
11 players to field, only after the consent of the opposition captain.
p. In case of any interruptions, appropriate and unbiased decisions will be taken by organisers
in consultation with on field umpires.
q. Organisers will provide stumps, balls, water and first aid. Teams must make their own
arrangements for other cricketing equipment needs. Organisers will neither be
liable/responsible for any injury to any player, official or spectator nor for the loss/theft of
personal cricket equipment and other personal belongings.
