*JCA Friendz Cup 2025*

*Rules and Regulations*

• _Matches will be played with SIXIT ball!_

• ⁠_Three groups with five teams in each group. Matches to be played within the group_

• ⁠_Top 2 teams from each group will qualify for quarter finals. From amongst all the remaining teams, top 2 teams based on points and NRR from all groups combined, will qualify for quarter finals!_

• ⁠_All the qualified teams will be ranked from 1-8 based on points and NRR. Quarters will be played as - 1 vs 8, 2 vs 7, 3 vs 6, 4 vs 5!_

• ⁠_Semis will be through chits!_

• ⁠_13 overs per innings. 6 bowlers to be used - 3-3-2-2-2-1_

• ⁠_Bowling team to decide the batting side. Side change after 6 overs!_

• ⁠_1st over and 2nd over mandatory powerplay, 2 fielders outside 30 yard circle._

• ⁠_Batting and Bowling Powerplay to be taken after side change i.e., after 6 overs!_

• ⁠_*Batting PP - All fielders inside 30-yard circle! Bowling PP - Any number of fielders can field outside 30 yard circle - except keeper and bowler. No fielding restrictions - all remaining 9 fielders can stand outside 30 yard*!_

• ⁠_All new bowlers to bowl the powerplay overs_

• ⁠_Match time mentioned in the schedule will be the TOSS time._