RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. Entries limited on first cum first serve basis. So teams are requested to register at the earliest.
2. Matches will be played using Vicky hard tennis ball/ or similar quality.
3. Team should nominate 15-member squad and the following combinations to be maintained in the playing eleven.

o   Not more than 6 players who have played in NAL Cricket team in the last 2 years. (if 6 playing no ward of staff allowed).In case of shortage of players , additonal playes can be used for fielding only(within 15 memebre squad).

o   Not more than 1 ward (above 18 years) of NAL serving staff (can be vailed only if less than 6 players as per above).

1. League Matches will be played to decide Quarter Final berth.
2. Team positioned 1 and 2 after league stage will play for gold cup.
3. Team positioned 3 and 4 aftre league stage will play for silver cup.
4. League and Quarter Final matches will be played 08 overs’ a side, a maximum of 2 overs’ to be bowled by a bowler.
5. Mandatory bowling power play in the first two overs 
6. Semifinal & final matches will be played 10 overs’ a side, a maximum of 3 overs’ to be bowled by only one bowler.
7. Mandatory bowling power play in the first 3 overs.
8. All kind of no ball to be awarded a free hit.
9.  No LBW and leg byes. All other extras applicable.
10. In case of rain interruptions, winner will be decided using DLS method, subject to min of 2 overs being played in the 2nd innings, if not points will be shared.
11. In case of delayed start due to rain, min super over to be played to decided winner. If playing conditions do not support for conducting a super over, points will be shared.
12. Teams to report 30 minutes before scheduled match time.
13. Teams should be getting their own cricket kits; cricket balls will be provided by the organizers.
14. Anyone from NAL is eligible to participate (Permanent, Contract, Project Assistant, JRF/SRF, Trainees, wards of NAL Staff Serving). Outside players are not allowed.
15. In case of a tied match, winner will be decided by a super over and continue until clear winner is declared.
16. In any case, on field umpire’s decision will be final, in case of any queries only captains to interact with umpires.
17. Man of the match, Best bowler, Best batsman, Best Fielder, Most Valuable Player, Best Dress Code, Fair play Award to be awarded.
18. Matches to be played on Saturday and Sunday .
19. Once registered no changes can be made in 15-member team.
20. Winners , Runners up and Semi finalist of Gold cup will be awarded with trophies and medals.
21. Winner and Runner of Silver cup will be awarded with Trophies and medals. 
22. Players are requested to play in the true spirit of the game and not to indulge in any kind of misconduct.