Official Game Rules

1. Match Format

• All matches are played in the T10 format (10 overs per side).
• Each innings consists of 60 legal deliveries.
• Matches will be played using a standard tennis ball.

2. Team Composition

• Each team must include 11 players and may register up to 3 substitutes.
• Substitutes may only field; they cannot bat or bowl unless replacing an injured player.
• A minimum of 7 players is required for a team to start the match.

3. Overs & Bowling Regulations

• Each bowler may bowl a maximum of 2 overs per match.
• Underarm bowling is strictly prohibited.
• No-balls (overstepping, beamer, etc.) and wides award 1 extra run + a free hit.

4. Powerplay Rules

• The first 3 overs of each innings constitute the Powerplay.
• Only 2 fielders are permitted outside the 30-yard circle during this period.

5. Fielding Restrictions

• After the Powerplay, a maximum of 5 fielders may remain outside the 30-yard circle.
• No more than 5 fielders may be positioned on the leg side at any time.

6. Batting Guidelines

• Batsmen must wear appropriate protective gear (helmet, gloves, pads, etc.).
• A batsman may be declared out for time-wasting or unsporting behavior.
• A retired hurt batsman may return later if medically cleared.

7. Dismissals

All standard cricket dismissals apply, including:

• Bowled
• LBW
• Caught
• Run Out
• Hit Wicket
• Stumped
• Mankading is permitted, provided a prior warning is issued.

8. No-Balls & Wides

• Overstepping (bowler's front foot landing outside the popping crease) results in a no-ball.
• A beamer (above waist height) or more than one bouncer per over results in a no-ball.
• Any ball outside the batsman’s wide guidelines is a wide.
• No-balls and wides award 1 extra run + a free hit.

9. Match Timings & Reporting

• Teams must report 30 minutes before match start time.
• A 10-minute grace period is allowed; beyond this, a walkover may be awarded to the opponent.

10. Code of Conduct

• All players must follow the DCL T20 Code of Conduct, promoting respect, discipline, and sportsmanship.
• Use of foul language, aggressive behavior, or involvement in match-fixing will result in immediate disqualification.

11. Umpiring Decisions

• Umpires’ decisions are final and binding.
• Dissent, arguing, or undermining umpire authority is strictly prohibited.

12. Tie-Breaker / Super Over

• In the event of a tie, a Super Over will determine the winner.
• If the Super Over also ties, the team with more boundaries in the match will be declared the winner.

13. Weather Conditions

• For weather-related interruptions, match duration may be modified or rescheduled at the organizers' discretion.

14. Safety & Insurance

• All players participate at their own risk, and DCL T20 is not liable for injuries.
• Players are encouraged to maintain personal injury insurance.

15. Amendments

• DCL T20 reserves the right to modify rules at any time before or during the tournament.
• Any updates will be communicated to all team captains and management.

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