Here are the summarized tournament rules for the Doddabanahalli Premier League 2024:
1. **Match Format**:
- Sixit-ball match.
- 15 overs per side.
2. **Fielding Restrictions**:
- 1st 3 overs: Bowling Powerplay (only 2 fielders outside the 30-yard circle).
- 9th and 10th overs: Batting Powerplay (only 3 fielders outside the 30-yard circle).
3. **Bowling Restrictions**:
- Each bowler can bowl a maximum of 3 overs.
4. **Team and Player Regulations**:
- Playing 11 must be announced before the match.
- All 13 players must participate in at least 2 matches.
- A substitute player can be used for fielding.
- Only round-arm bowling is allowed.
5. **Scoring and Umpiring**:
- Scoring is managed via the Cricheroes app.
- Umpire decisions are final.
- Only the captain can seek clarifications from the umpire.
6. **Rules and Conduct**:
- No leg byes or LBWs allowed.
- No ball, overthrows, and byes follow 20/20 cricket rules.
- Management can disqualify any team/player for indiscipline.
- Runner support must be agreed upon by the opposing captain.
7. **Timing**:
- Team captain must arrive at least 45 minutes before the scheduled time.
- Players should be available 15 minutes before the scheduled time.
8. **Tournament Structure**:
- The top team on the points table qualifies directly for the finals.
- The top 2 and top 3 teams will play in the semi-finals.
