NSC CRICKET CUP 2021

 

 

DATES:

 

23^rd October 2021 and 24^th October 2021

 

 

VENUE:

 

1.           Gandhinagar Sports Academy Cricket Ground, Gandhinagar (GSA)

 

2.           Kameshwar International School Cricket Ground, Gandhinagar (KIS)

 

 

RULES AND REGULATIONS:

 

1.        Each participating team is requested to share the duly filled up Entry Form and pay the registration fees of Rs.11,000/- per team, on or before 10^th October 2021.

2.        T-shirts and Caps will be provided by the Organisers, which should be worn by all players during their respective matches.

3.        All participants shall wear black track pants while playing matches.

4.        All the matches will be played with white season ball.

 

5.        All Teams will play a minimum of 2 matches each, regardless of winning or losing their first match.

 

6.        The teams which end-up 1 to 6 after league matches, on the basis of the points/NRR, will play the Super Six Knock-out matches.

 

7.        The top 2 teams in the Super Six Knock-out matches will play the Final match.

8.        Each team can nominate a maximum of 15 players for the tournament. A list of the 12 players will be handed over to the Scorer immediately after the match toss, viz., the playing 11 and the 12^th Man.

9.        All the league and super six matches will be 12 overs-a-side. Teams will be required to complete their quota of 12 overs within 55 minutes, failing which 5 penalty runs for every per every 5 minutes delay will be awarded to the opponent team.

10.     Final Match will be 15 overs-a-side. Teams will be required to complete their quota of 15 overs within 70 minutes, failing which 5 penalty runs for every per every 5 minutes delay will be awarded to the opponent team.

11.     All Matches will start at the timings mentioned in the schedule. All participants are requested to reach ground at least 30 minutes before start of their respective matches. In case of delay in start of the match due to late arrival of players or any delay attributable to:

(a)     Batting team: 5 penalty runs per every 5 minutes delay will be decreased from the total score at the end of the innings; and

(b)     Fielding team: 5 penalty runs per every 5 minutes delay will be added to the total score of batting team at the end of the innings.

12.     If any team does not take its position on the field within 10 Minutes of the match start time, a walk over will be handed over to the other Team.

13.     All players are requested to carry their valid Photo id proof (Driving License/ Aadhaar/ Election Card/ Passport) and produce the same to the Volunteer or Organising Committee as and when asked for. Any player who is found playing with a false identity, will not be permitted to play in the tournament.

14.     In compliance of the covid guidelines of the Government, all Players are mandatorily required to carry their vaccination certificate and produce the same to the Volunteer or Organising Committee as and when asked for. Any player who is not vaccinated, will not be permitted to play in the tournament.

15.     All teams should bring their own cricket kits for the tournament.

16.     All players should wear cricket shoes with proper grip. Shoes with metal spikes are not allowed.

17.     All teams are required to carry their own First-aid kit.

18.     During the match, the teams playing the match will occupy the player’s enclosure/dugout.

19.     Teams are requested to designate 1 substitute player to assist with scorer and commentator during the match.

20.     (a)   In all league and super six matches, only 2 bowlers can bowl a maximum of 3 overs each while the other bowlers can bowl a maximum of 2 overs each.

       (b)   In the Final match, each bowler can bowl a maximum of 3 overs each.

21.     (a)   In all league and super six matches, first 3 overs of the innings shall be mandatory powerplay wherein maximum 2 fielders shall be permitted to field outside the 30 yards’ circle.

       (b)   In the Final match, first 4 overs of the innings shall be mandatory powerplay wherein maximum 2 fielders shall be permitted to field outside the 30 yards’ circle.

22.     After the powerplay overs, the fielding team shall be allowed a maximum of 5 fielders outside the 30 yards’ circle.

23.     (a)   In case of a tie in the league matches, the result will be decided on the basis of NRR/most boundaries scored (fours and sixes)/least dot balls/toss of a coin.

       (b)   In case of a tie in the Super Six and Final matches, the result will be determined through a Super Over. However, in case of a tie in the Super Over also, the result will be decided on the basis of NRR/most boundaries scored (fours and sixes)/least dot balls/toss of a coin.

24.     All other ICC rules will be applicable.

25.     The umpires may allow a maximum of 1 drink break during each inning.

26.     The organizers reserve the right to change any rules of the matches/ tournament prior to start of the match and the organizers decision shall final in all aspects in the tournament. Changes, if any, will be notified to the captains before the match.

27.     Decisions of the Umpires shall be binding on the teams in case of any dispute arising in or out of the matches.

28.     All participants are requested to read all rules carefully before start of their respective matches.