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Official Cricket Rulebook

Season: Season 1 (v1.0)

Doc Type: Official Tournament Document

1. Introduction

2. Spirit of Cricket

3. Definitions

4. Match Format

5. Team Composition

6. Impact Player Rule

7. Toss & Match Schedule

8. Playing Equipment

9. Field of Play

10. Match Officials

11. Powerplay Regulations

12. Bowling Regulations

13. Batting Regulations

14. Fielding Regulations

15. No Ball, Wide & Free Hit

16. Review System (IGCL Review)

17. IGCL Power Over

18. Strategic Timeout

19. Time Regulations

20. Rain & Interrupted Matches

21. Super Over

22. Player Safety

23. Code of Conduct

24. Discipline & Penalties

25. Anti-Corruption Code

26. Appeals & Protests

27. Tournament Authority

28. Fair Play Declaration

Article 1

Introduction

These Official Playing Conditions govern all matches conducted under the Indian Gully Cricket League (IGCL). Unless modified by these Playing Conditions, the applicable Laws of Cricket shall apply.

Article 2

Spirit of Cricket

All Players, Team Officials, Match Officials and Tournament Personnel shall uphold the Spirit of Cricket by demonstrating:

Respect
Fair Play
Sportsmanship
Integrity
Professional Conduct

Article 3

Definitions

Key tournament terms:

Match
Innings
Powerplay
Impact Player
Review
Free Hit
Power Over
Team Official
Match Referee
Tournament Committee

Article 4

Match Format

• Format: T10
• Overs: 10 Overs per Innings
• Players: 11 Players per side
• Substitutes: Maximum 4 Substitute Fielders
• Minimum Players: Minimum 7 Players required to start
• Structure: One innings per team

Article 5

Team Composition

Each Team shall submit their squad sheet listing:

Playing XI
Captain
Vice-Captain
4 Substitute Fielders
One Impact Player

* The Team Sheet must be submitted 30 minutes before the toss.

Article 6

Impact Player Rule

Each Team may nominate one (1) Impact Player before the toss. The Impact Player:

• May replace one player.
• May bat or bowl.
• May enter after an over or a wicket.
• Replaced player cannot return.

* Match Referee approval required.

Article 7

Toss

• Toss takes place 30 minutes before start.
• Toss winner chooses to Bat or Bowl.

Article 8

Playing Equipment

Approved:

Wooden Bat
Official IGCL Tennis Ball
Cricket Shoes
Team Jersey

Mandatory:

Batting Gloves
Abdominal Guard
Wicketkeeping Gloves

* Helmet is compulsory for the wicketkeeper standing up to the stumps and strongly recommended for batters.

Article 9

Field of Play

The playing arena comprises:

Boundary line
Pitch surface
Inner Circle
Powerplay Circle
Safety Zone

* All dimensions shall be approved by Tournament Operations before play.

Article 10

Match Officials

Two Umpires
Match Referee
Scorer
Tournament Operations Officer

Article 11

Powerplay Regulations

Overs 1–3 (Powerplay Circle)

Maximum of two (2) fielders are permitted outside the inner circle.

Overs 4–10 (Normal Play)

Maximum of five (5) fielders are permitted outside the circle.

Article 12

Bowling Regulations

• Maximum of 2 Overs per bowler.
• No bowler may bowl consecutive overs.
• Illegal throwing/chucking actions are strictly prohibited.
• Underarm bowling is prohibited.

Article 13

Batting Regulations

• Standard methods of dismissals apply.
• Retired Hurt players must follow official medical clearance procedure before returning.
• Runner is not permitted for injured batters.
• Incoming batter must cross and be ready within the designated time limit.

Article 14

Fielding Regulations

The following are strictly prohibited:

Dangerous fielding on boundary
Fake fielding distractions
Ball tampering or modifications
Deliberate distraction of batters

Article 15

No Ball, Wide & Free Hit

No Ball: Adds +1 Run to the opposition total and awards a Free Hit on the subsequent delivery.

Wide: Adds +1 Run to the opposition total.

* Free Hit Dismissal: A batter can only be dismissed on a Free Hit by: Run Out, Hit the Ball Twice (if applicable), or Obstructing the Field.

Article 16

Review System (IGCL Review)

Each Team receives 1 Review per Innings. Reviews are permitted for:

Run Out
Caught dismissals
Boundary limits
Stumpings

✔ Successful Review: Retained.

✖ Unsuccessful Review: Lost.

Article 17

IGCL Power Over

Activation Protocols

• Each team gets 1 Power Over per innings.
• The batting captain can declare it only before the first ball of any over. Once declared, it cannot be changed.
• If a team has not used its Power Over by the end of the 9th over, it is automatically applied to the 10th over.

Scoring Rules

Runs scored off the bat are doubled:

1 run = 2

2 runs = 4

3 runs = 6

4 runs = 8

6 runs = 12

* Extras (wides, no balls, byes, leg byes) do not double. Wide = 1 run, No Ball = 1 run.

Wicket Fall Regulations

A wicket still counts as a normal wicket. The Power Over continues until the over is completed.

Statistics & Record Tracking

• Batter Statistics: Batter's personal runs remain normal (e.g. scoring 14 runs in Power Over awards 14 runs on personal record for awards like Orange Cap).
• Bowler Statistics: Bowler's conceded runs also remain normal (e.g. giving 14 runs counts as 14 conceded in bowler economy).
• Team Score: Only the team total gets doubled for runs scored from the bat during the Power Over (Power Over Runs = 14). This keeps stats fair while raising match excitement.

Article 18

Strategic Timeout

Each innings includes one (1) Strategic Timeout of a maximum of 90 seconds, called between overs with approval from the Match Referee.

Article 19

Time Regulations

• Teams must report to the venue 60 minutes before match start.
• Toss will occur exactly 30 minutes before the scheduled match time.
• Slow Over Rate penalties may apply to teams failing to finish within the timeline.

Article 20

Rain & Interrupted Matches

• A minimum number of overs are required to constitute a result.
• Targets are recalculated using the tournament's adopted mathematical method.
• The Match Referee's decisions on playing conditions are final.

Article 21

Super Over

League Stage

A tied match may result in shared points or a single Super Over, as specified in tournament regulations.

Knockouts

Unlimited Super Overs will be played until an absolute winner is determined.

Article 22

Player Safety

• Players must wear official uniforms at all times.
• Follow all medical staff and first aid coordinator instructions.
• Proactively report any injuries to the team manager.
• Use only league-approved safety and protective equipment.

Article 23

Code of Conduct

Players and officials shall show respect to:

Match Umpires
League Officials
Opposition Teams
Match Spectators

Article 24

Discipline & Penalties

Possible disciplinary sanctions:

Official Warning
Monetary Fine
Match Suspension
Tournament Expulsion

Article 25

Anti-Corruption Code

Strictly forbidden:

• Match Betting
• Match Fixing
• Spot Fixing
• Sharing Inside Info

* Report any suspicious approaches immediately to the league integrity officer.

Article 26

Appeals & Protests

• Only the designated Team Manager is permitted to lodge an official appeal.
• Appeals must be submitted in writing within the prescribed timeframe after the match conclusion.

Article 27

Tournament Authority

The Tournament Committee reserves full authority to interpret, amend, and enforce these Playing Conditions and match rules.

Article 28

Fair Play Declaration

Every Player, Team Official and Match Official agrees to comply with this Rulebook and uphold the Spirit of Cricket.

Thank you for supporting match integrity and contributing to a fair, professional tournament environment.

Regards,

IGCL Tournament Management

Indian Gully Cricket League (IGCL)

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Last Updated: 01/06/2026

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