Disclaimer

Tournament Rules:

• ICC 20-20 Law's of cricket (except as mentioned below) apply to this tournament
  • Each match will be 20 overs per inning, winning team gets 2 points and losing team gets 0.
  • Maximum 4 overs per bowler.
  • Minimum of 7 fielders inside 30 yards from batting crease in first 6 overs.
  • Maximum of 5 fielders outside 30 yards from batting crease for rest of the innings.
  • Maximum of 6 fielders on the on/leg side at any point of time.
  • Front foot NO-Ball shall be followed by a free-hit ball. If striker has not changed then field setting can not be changed for a free-hit. Only way to get out on a free hit is run-out.
  • WIDE BALL ? Every delivery that passes the batsman behind his legs and misses leg stump shall be called WIDE BALL. For off side wide balls a white marking will be added to batting crease 24 inches from off stump. Every delivery that is out side this marking shall be called WIDE.
  • In case of a tie match or rained out match, result will be decided by a super over.

  Super Over Rules:

• Each team will list 3 players in order to bat at the start of the super over.
• Team batting 2nd in regulation will bat first in super over.
• Bowling team will have 5 minutes to bowl super over.
• If two of the batsman get out before end of the over that will conclude the Super over for that team.
• Minimum of 4 fielders inside 30 yards circle for complete over.
• Winner will be decided by most runs scores.
• If teams are tied after first suer over then teams hitting most 6s in regulation and super over will WIN. If teams are still tied then team hitting most 4 in regulation and super over will WIN.
• If a match is still tied after all this each team will get 1 point.

Ranking:

• All teams will qualify for Knock out rounds
• All teams will be ranked in one group, from 1 thru 17, based on the points.
• In case of a tie in points, team with higher Net Run Rate will get higher ranking.
• In case of a tie in points and NRR, a superover will be used to decide the ranking.

Umpiring:

• Two Neutral umpires will officiate every match. Square leg umpire?s responsibility includes watching field restrictions. If any fielder is in violation of field restrictions then square leg umpire will call NO-BALL. BOTH Umpires will submit a report on scores/result and any issues regarding conduct to the organizers, after every match.

Team/Captain's Responsibilities:

• Every team will be responsible for laying the Mat and picking it up on alternate basis. Tucson teams (WLD,TCC) always pickup mat after the game. Non Tucson teams will lay mat when playing Tucson team. For games with 2 local teams, team whose name appears first in the match up will lay the mat and other team will pickup mat.
• Every team has to submit a list of players (no limit on number)   with its Captain and Manager for communication, before their first match. Once you play for one team you can't play for any other team in this tournament.
• Captains are responsible for informing their teammates about rules and regulation.
• Organizers reserve the right to decide on disputes and take disciplinary action.
• Dress code is white/same color trousers and color (except white) shirts. Please make sure shirts are of same color, (no different shades of same color) for all 11 players.  No white tops please.
• All proper cricketing gear and protection, including helmets and abdominal guards must be worn while playing. No exception.
• Organizers are not responsible for any physical injuries to individuals that occur during these games. Organizers are not responsible for any loss, theft or damages to cricket gears, personal belongings or property.

 Timings and Over rate:

• Toss at 6 PM  
• First inning will start at 6.30PM to 8.00 PM. After a 10 minutes break, second Inning will start at 8.15 PM to 9.45PM.
• Penalty of one over per 4 minutes wasted for any of the following reasons.
  • Team showing up late.
  • Team not getting the ground ready for play in time. (As mentioned in the Schedule )
  • Team not finishing 20 overs in stipulated time.
• For batting team the next batsman has to walk in as soon as a wicket falls. Batsman can be given Timed out if he not ready with in 90 seconds from the time of last wicket fall   
• If a team bowling first is penalized for N number of overs then they will bat for 20 minus N number of overs. Target will not change.
• If the start is delayed because of team A and team A bats first, they will bat only 20 minus Penalty overs and the other team gets full 20 overs.
• In case of both teams showing up late, the match will be reduced to 20 - (calculating the lost number of overs / 2) per inning.
•  If Team bowling second doesn't finish the overs by 9.45PM, and the lights go off, the team bowling second loses the game (unless the umpire decides otherwise depending upon time wasted by team batting second). In case we are able to extend the lights team responsible for delay will be penalized in term of money. Fines will be decide by organizers and are payable before the start of next match.

Rosters and Team Compositions

• Every team has to submit a list of players before the tournament starts.
• Each player can play for only one team.
• To be eligible to play for a team in Semi Finals onwards player must have played at least one game for that team in the previous games.

Scoring and score submitting

• Every team has to record score of their batting innings and opposition?s bowling.
• Every team has to submit their scoresheet no later than the end of Wednesday following the game. The scoresheet has to be complete, where batting runs has to match bowing runs. If website for entering the scoresheet is down then you can submit the scoresheet in a prescribed excel file.
• Failure to submit scoresheet in first round will result in suspension of the captain for one game. Failure to submit scoresheet in playoffs will result in monetary fines

Every team will play minimum of 6 games in this tournament.

Entry fee is non-refundable.

Umpiring and Scores

• Every team will pay $10 per game to each of the umpires, maximum of two umpires. We will provide 2 umpires for each game.
• Team not paying will not be able to play further in the tournament till all dues are paid. Games missed due to non-payment of umpiring dues will be counted as forfeits.

Medical Insurance :

• Each team has to submit a list of player on their roster who do not have Personal Medical insurance. These players will have to sing individual waivers. (This is necessary to keep our insurance premium low)

Prizes and Awards:

• Winners Trophy
• Runners-up Trophy
• Best Batsman Trophy
• Best Bowler Trophy
• Man of the Series Trophy
• Championship Finals - Man of the Match
• Best of the rest finals - Man of the Match
• SPIRIT Award - Team to display best SPIRIT OF THE GAME.

Spirit of the game and Discipline:

Our goal is to play competitive cricket in a very friendly atmosphere. Every player playing in this tournament shall show respect to umpires and other players. Below are some examples of actions that are against the spirit of the game and will be considered for disciplinary actions. Every violation will result in disciplinary actions by disciplinary committee. Disciplinary committee will include the on field umpire organizers of this tournament
• Showing dissent to umpires verbally or by action. If you show your disagreement to any of the umpires decision that counts as dissent
• Using foul language on the ground
• Verbal Abuse of opposition players or umpires. ( e.g. Taunting )
• Deliberately Wasting time while batting or bowling
• Failing to follow umpires instructions or orders
• Not leaving field in time after getting out
• Deliberate physical aggression or act to intimidate others
• Not laying or picking up the Mat and other equipment
• Using foul language towards an umpire or player
• Abusing ground and or equipment
• Physical abuse of umpire, players
Fines and Penalties will be decided by the disciplinary committee. Every disciplinary violation can result in fines and/or suspensions.

2010 Groups:


	Group Red		Group Green		Group Blue
	ACC Rattlers		ACC Vipers		Cavaliers
	Devils A		Devils B		MetroChamps
	intraedge Kings		Vi  kings		Ocean's Blue
	MetroSuns		MetroStars		Tucson Titans
	Phoenix Cricker Club		Valley Egles		Warriors





Format :

1. A team will play with every other team in the same group once (4 Games).
2. After first round of games, teams will be ranked in one group based on number of points, then NRR
3. Playoffs:
    3.1. All teams will go in playoffs to play pre-QF.
      3.2. Sixteen team bracket will be used for the playoffs, with the top ranking team getting a bye in pre-QF round
     3.3. Eight teams will enter the QF round to compete for the Championship
     3.4. Seven teams lost in the pre-QF will participare in 8 team bracket, Best of the Rest championship round.
       3.4.1 Seven teams will be ranked from 1-7 based on point 2 above
       3.4.2 Top team will get bye in the QF round