### **Pinewood Cricket League (PCL) - May 2025 Tournament Plan**

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### **Tournament Dates:**

* **17th May 2025 

* **18th May 2025 

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### **Participants:**

* **40 Players**

* **5 Teams**

* **Entry Fee:** ₹250 per player

  *(Team owners are exempt as they pay ownership fees)*

* **Team Ownership Fee:** ₹2000 per team (Total: ₹10,000)

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### **Tournament Format:**

* **Total Matches:** 23

  * **20 League Matches** (Double Header Format)

  * **3 Knockout Matches:**

    1. **Qualifier 1:** 1st vs 2nd team (Winner to Final)

    2. **Qualifier 2:** Loser of Qualifier 1 vs 3rd team

    3. **Final:** Winner of Qualifier 1 vs Winner of Qualifier 2

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Woods Home Ground Box Cricket Rules

1. Bowling Rules 1.1 Only right-arm or left-arm over/around the wicket bowling is allowed. Bowlers must specify their delivery style before the over; there’s no need to call "this side" or "side change." If a bowler does not follow this rule, a no-ball will be given. 1.2 Slip calls are optional. 1.3 When changing the wicketkeeper, the new wicketkeeper’s name must be given to the scorer or leg umpire. 1.4 Only umpires can call a no-ball. 1.5 Bowlers must bounce the ball ahead of the no-ball line; otherwise, it will be counted as a no-ball. 1.6 If a bowler’s foot touches the bowling crease, a no-ball will be given. 1.7 If the ball passes behind the stumps and the wicketkeeper or slip is unable to field it, 1 run will be awarded.

2. Match and Scoring Rules 2.1 Each match will consist of five overs per side. 2.2 The bowling format is 2-1-1-1. 2.3 The scorer will announce the score only at the end of each over or after the innings.