## ? **Sutherland Office Cricket Tournament 2025 – Rules & Guidelines**
### ? **Match Format**
| Stage | Overs per Side |
| ---------------- | -------------- |
| Pre-Quarterfinal | 10 |
| Quarterfinal | 10 |
| Semifinal | 12 |
| Final | 15 |
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### ? **Finalized Rules**
1. **Match Timing**
* Matches will be scheduled as per Cricheroes time slot.
* Teams must report **30 minutes before** scheduled time.
* **Late arrival = overs deduction**.
2. **Tie Rules**
* **Super Over** in case of tie.
* If no time for Super Over, result decided by **number of boundaries** (for Pre-Quarter and Quarter).
3. **LBW & Leg Byes**
* **No LBW or Leg Bye** will be counted.
4. **Umpire Respect**
* Arguing with umpires = **5-run penalty**.
5. **Slow Over Rate**
* If innings not completed in time:
*(No. of Overs × 5 minutes)* = max duration.
* Penalty: Only 2 fielders allowed outside 30-yard circle for the **last over**.
6. **Reporting**
* Teams must arrive at the venue as per Cricheroes schedule.
7. **Delays**
* Any delay = **overs will be lost**.
8. **Double Team Violation**
* Players participating in **2 teams = both teams disqualified**.
9. **12th Man Rules**
* Only **fielding** allowed, **no batting or bowling**.
10. **Spirit of the Game**
* No underarm bowling, no excessive appealing.
* Decisions by umpire are final.
11. **Discrepancies**
* Disputes in scoring or names resolved **after the match**.
* Match **must not be halted**.
12. **Scheduling**
* All slots are tight; teams must play on time.
13. **Rain Delay**
* **DLS** applies as per Cricheroes:
* 3 overs for 10-over game
* 4 overs for 12-over game
* 5 overs for 15-over game
14. **Incomplete Matches**
* If time is lost or matches are washed out:
* **NRR of first match** used for group progression.
* Alternate **weekday morning slots** may be used to finish matches.
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### ? **Bat Usage Policy**
* **Bats will be provided** by Sutherland – suitable for tennis ball matches.
* All teams can use these standard bats.
* Teams can bring their own bats if they choose.
* However, **no team is required to share** their bats with others.
* **Exclusive use of personal bats** is permitted.
* This policy promotes fairness and respects individual preferences.
