A match is played between two sides, each of eleven
players, one of whom shall be captain. If at any time the
captain is not available, a deputy shall act for him.
Each captain shall nominate 11 players plus a maximum
of 4 substitute fielders in writing to the CSPL Match
Referee before the toss. No player (member of the
playing eleven) may be changed after the nomination
without the consent of the opposing captain.
The captains are responsible at all times for ensuring that
play is conducted within the Spirit of Cricket as well as
within these Playing Conditions.
Only those nominated as substitute fielders shall be
entitled to act as substitute fielders during the match ,
unless the CSPL Match Referee, in exceptional
circumstances, allows subsequent additions.
All those nominated including those nominated as
substitute fielders, must be eligible to play for that
particular team and have been included in the teams
registered squad of players during auction.
Where there is disagreement or dispute about any matter,
the umpires together shall make the final decision. An
umpire may alter any decision provided that such
alteration is made promptly. This apart, an umpire’s
decision, once made, is final.
Two scorers shall be appointed to record all runs scored,
all wickets taken and, where appropriate, number of
overs bowled. The scorers shall frequently check to
ensure that their records agree and consult with the
umpires if necessary.
The umpires shall retain possession of the match
ball(Soft Tennis Ball (Wilson)) throughout the duration of
the match when play is not actually taking place. One
new ball shall be used at the start of each innings.
The captains shall toss a coin for the choice of innings,
on the field of play and under the supervision of the CSPL
Match Referee.
All matches will consist of one innings per side, each
innings being limited to a maximum of 8 overs. The
revision of the number of overs should ensure, whenever
possible, that both teams have the opportunity of batting
for the same number of overs.
No bowler shall bowl more than 2 overs in an innings. 3
bowlers can bowl maximum of 2 overs. 2 bowlers can
bowl maximum of 1 over
In the event of a bowler breaking down and being unable
to complete an over, the remaining balls will be allowed
by another bowler. Such part of an over will count as a
full over only in so far as each bowler’s limit is
concerned.
It is unfair if the bowler fails to notify the umpire of a
change in his mode of delivery. In this case the umpire
shall call and signal No ball.
If the scores are equal, the result shall be a tie and no
account shall be taken of the number of wickets that have
fallen. In the event of a tied match the teams shall
compete in a Super Over to determine the winner
The pitch is a rectangular area of the ground 18m in
length. The playing area is 70 metres from boundary to
boundary square of the pitch. The straight boundary from
batting end is 44 meters and behind the wicket is 26
meters.
If the ball, delivered by the bowler, not being a Wide,
passes the striker without touching his bat or person, any
runs completed by the batsmen from that delivery, or a
boundary allowance, shall be credited as Byes to the
batting side.
If a ball delivered by the bowler first strikes the person of
the striker, no runs shall be awarded as leg before wicket
rule is not applicable.
All other rules in T20I is applicable.
Team should report at 4:30 PM on match day, else walk
of will be awarded to the opposition.
Teams will play each other twice in round robin format.
First two teams in point table will play the Qualifier.
Winning team will reach final and losing team will play
against the third team in eliminator. Winning team of
eliminator will reach final.
Squad:
Every team should have minimum of 11 players and
maximum of 18 players.