???MPL Q3 2024 Rule???

Match Details and schedules - 

1. Start Time: 7:45 PM.

2. Format: 8 overs per match.

3. Schedule:

o 12 league matches on 9th-12th September.

o Top 2 teams advance to the final, with NRR (Net Run Rate) as the tiebreaker.

o Finals on 13th September: Best of 3 matches.

o Super Overs will resolve ties, with further ties leading to shared outcomes in the first two finals but an NRR-decided winner in the third.

4. CricHeros : Matches will be scored through Cricheros and same will be considered for rankings and NRR. 

5. Inning Timer: Each captain will be given 18 mins to complete bowling inning. And in case of delay, team has field with 7 player including bowler for remaining overs after 18 mins.

???? Umpire's Decisions????

 Main umpire will be same for both the innings of a match. 

 Umpire's decision is final. It's captain’s responsibility to obey the same. 

 Main umpire can change the decision after consultation with leg umpire in case needed. 

 Main umpire can watch recording in case of any decision where he need it but it’s totally umpires call. 

 Main umpire and leg umpire to record each ball.

???Match Rules???

1. Impact Player: 9th player as an Impact player can be used in a max of 3 matches including finals. Can bat/bowl as need, but only 8 players can bat/bowl in a match. 8 fielders on ground. Captains need to give the name of MPACT before the start of the match i.e after the toss and he can bowl/bat as per team’s need. But in a match only 8 players can bowl and bat. However, 9th players can be utilized as wicket keeper or any other position and anyone can keep if the captain wants but in that case the net out will be nullified. 9th player in the field means keeper is mandatory.

2. No Running: Runs are declared based on rules.

3. Batting Power Play: 5th over, with no fielders allowed on the boundary.

4. Bowlers: 6 bowlers minimum, with restrictions of 2 over max by 2 bowlers.

5. No-Balls: No warnings for overstepping, and free hits for all no-balls.

6. Late Comers:  Matches will start on time with available players. No substitute allowed.  It is captains’ responsibility to have all players on ground on time. Player will be allowed to join the fielding team after running over completion.

7. Nick-Out: Edge is out if ball hits the half net area. If ball goes between net and pole, then it’s not out. Edge out on the net only be considered when there is no wicket keeper.

8. Bouncer: Only one bouncer is allowed per over. Second bouncer will be no ball. The bouncer over the head will be wide. Bouncer will be the umpire’s call. Both umpires can discuss and can come to conclusion and can use recording if needed.

9. Free-Hit: Free hit will be given on the No ball whether it is any type of No ball. Outside the park will be out on the No ball as well.

10. Substitution: In case any of the player walks out due to any reason match will progress with available players. No replacement - For players who are unavailable for any reason during match time, no replacement will be provided.

11. Recording:  Power play will be recorded from outside (Usual Midoff Area). Umpire/Recorder to review the recording immediately and confirm a green signal for next bowl. 

12. Review System : 1 Review per inning for team.

13. Wire : If ball hits the wire then impact of wire will be nullified and it will considered out if catch is taken or ball goes out. Similarly it'll be considered 6 if balls goes directly to boundary after kissing the wire.

14. Pole: If ball hits the pole near bowling area then it will be considered as one bounce. I.e. After hitting the pole, it will be considered 4 not a six if ball goes to boundary. Similarly 1, 2 and 3 run will be given if ball goes to respective area fence and over fence after hitting the pole. This is because impact of pole is much higher than wire anc change the trajectory of ball to maximum.

15. Match Delegates: Captains need to nominate Umpire, Scorer(Sameer for all match) and Recorder.

16. Restrictions:  Only players and umpires are allowed in ground. Even scorer and recorder are not allowed. Third team will not stand behind the batting area. They can stand around children playing area.