## ? **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.