NPL RULES AND FORMAT

1. Match format: 6 overs, 6 players a side (2 extra players per

team)

2. Over per bowler limit: only 1 bowler can bowl max 2 Overs,

rest get to bowl only 1 over. Any 1 over can be taken as

powerplay by the batting side.

3. Wide ball rules: a. wide ball will be 2 runs and ball will not

be counted.

4. NO Ball rules:

- ball not counted, 2 runs penalty, and next ball is a free hit.

- Full toss above waist is a no-ball, 2 runs penalty

- 3rd bouncer over shoulder height, following 2 warnings is a

no-ball, 2 runs penalty, and next is a ball free hit.

- 3 no balls are allowed, 4th no ball in the same over, bowler

will be disqualified

5. Throw Bowling is not allowed, only full action bowling.

- The decision will be taken by the umpire.

6. Boundaries:

- Fly through shots will be counted as four or six based on 1st

impact point. Shots deflecting form the side post and hitting

the boundary are counted as 4.

- We will have a MAX impact zone at the boundary, a six

hitting max impact zone directly would be given as 10 runs.

- Over throws to the fence can result in 4's.

7. Fielding Rules:

- No more than 2 fielders in the 2nd half of the ground

- b. Wicket keeper is mandatory c. Catches: Direct catches,

no rebounds.

- For roof rebounds, ball in play but not a catch

8. LBW: No LBW outs, foot deflections may result in leg

byes/byes.

9. In case of Tie in the league stage, 1 point is given to each

side, incase of a tie in the knockout stage, Super Over will be

played.

10.Admin Rules: a. All players must report at venue 30

minutes before game start.

b. If the full team doesn’t report 10 minutes prior to the

official start time, the opposite team will be awarded as

winners.

c. Games will be postponed in case of rain.

d. Umpire decisions are final & irrevocable.

e. Matches will be played with tennis ball, players are

requested to come in provided jersey, shoes and track pants.

Spiked shoes are not allowed inside the playing area.

f. All players are expected to be courteous to each other and

with the officials g. Arguments with umpire will lead to

player/team disqualification. This will be strictly followed.

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