TTCCPL Match Rules

Round Robin

• Six teams will compete in a single-round, round-robin league stage.
• Each team will play against all teams, and the top three teams advance to the knockout stage.
• Tie-breakers order:
  • Net Run Rate (NRR)
  • Number of wins
  • Head-to-head result
  • Super over (if all the above are equal)

Knockouts

• 1st place in the group stage advances directly to the Final.
• 2nd and 3rd play a Qualifier; the winner advances to the Final.

Chances (Minimum Participation)

• Every player should be given at least 2 chances.
• Batting Chance: Counts if the player gets out, or faces at least 5 balls without getting out.
• Bowling Chance: Counts if an over is completed.
• Chances can be given in any combination. Minimum 2 chances are mandatory.
• No chances rule during knockout matches.

Managers and Captain

• Manager is responsible for players' presence during game time.
• All players must be available at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time.
• Captains should be available for toss near the dugout area before the previous game is completed.
• If a captain fails to arrive by the end of the previous game, toss is awarded to the captain present.
• Captain must ensure players take the field promptly. Timer starts after 5 minutes of each game, no delays tolerated.
• Match starts on time irrespective of number of players available.
• If a team fails to show up even after 10 minutes, walkover will be given to the opposition.
• No substitutes for unavailable players.

Playing Conditions

• Matches are 8 overs per side.
• 12 players per team. If less than 12, the team plays with available players.
• Substitutes from a non-playing team allowed only for injury, upon on-field umpires' recommendation.
• Maximum wickets for a batting team: 11. Last man not allowed.
• In case of a tie, a Super Over decides the winner.

Point System

• Winning team awarded 2 points.
• Bonus points:
  • If batting first wins by ≥ 50 runs, +1 bonus point.
  • If chasing team wins within 4 overs, +1 bonus point.

Time Limit

• Allotted time per over: 3.5 minutes.
• If the 8th over hasn't started by the 25th minute, bring 1 fielder inside the 30-yard circle for the final over. Over-rate monitored every 2 minutes thereafter.
• If the 8th over hasn't started by the 27th minute, bring an additional fielder (total 2) inside the circle for the final over; and so on.
• Timer starts once the umpire hands the ball to the captain.
• Injury breaks pause the timer.
• New batsman must reach the crease within 30 seconds after a wicket; otherwise, out.
• On-Field Umpires may impose/waive penalties based on whether time delays were caused by the batting side.

DLS System

• In case of rain interruptions, DLS will adjudge the winner.
• Minimum of 3 overs per side to consider DLS.
• Match time limit: 1 hour. In rain, reduce 1 over for every 3 mins 45 secs.
• DLS calculated using the Android app Outclass D/L.
• If the minimum overs aren't completed within the time limit, the match is a No Result and points are shared.

Batting

• 2 runs awarded if the ball goes outside, over the net behind square.
• If the ball goes into the dugout areas: maximum of one run; batsmen must complete and secure it; no second run attempt.
• If the ball reaches the boundary without any contact: 6 runs. If it reaches after deflection from any area: 4 runs.
• No byes, no leg byes.

Bowling

• One bowler can bowl more than one over; at least 7 bowlers must bowl per team.
• Maximum 2 overs per bowler.
• Maximum 1 bouncer per over.
• Bowler disqualified if two threatening beamers in an over (umpire’s final call).

Powerplay

• First 2 overs.
• Maximum of 2 fielders outside the inner circle.

Fielding

• Maximum of 5 fielders outside the inner circle.
• If more than 11 fielders are on the field, the 12th man must stand in front of the black wall behind the stumps.
• No limits on offside fielders.
• More than 5 fielders not allowed on the leg side.
• Overthrows count; overthrow boundaries awarded.
• Wicket-keeper can use gloves.
• If batter's edge hits the black wall behind the keeper, run-out at striker's end must be completed by a second fielder (first fielder must pass the ball).

Super Over

• The team which was chasing in the match will bat first in the Super Over.
• Maximum of 2 wickets for the batting team.
• If the Super Over ends in a tie, another Super Over will be played; continue until a result.
• The same bowler is not allowed to bowl again if Super Overs continue.
• A batsman dismissed in any Super Over cannot bat again in subsequent Super Overs.

Chucking

• Batter may inform the umpire if they believe the bowler is chucking.
• Umpire reviews; if confirmed, bowler receives a warning. Continued offence may be called a no-ball. Umpire’s decision is final.

No Ball Conditions

• Overstepping.
• Waist-high full toss.
• Second bouncer in an over.
• Not following field restrictions.
• Bowler switches delivery arm without informing the umpire.
• Back leg outside the side crease (with one warning).
• Repeated chucking.
• More than one pitch or ball pitches outside the playing pitch (no dead ball called).
• Note: Free hit will be awarded for all the above cases.

At the start of each over, the umpire should ask the bowler which side/hand they are bowling from. No ball will not be called if the bowler did not mention it at the start; but if they change hand or side mid-over without informing, it will be called a no ball.

On-Field Umpires

• The On-Field umpire's decision is final.
• Umpires will be external.

Penalty (5 Runs)

• Any unwanted argument with the On-Field umpires.
• If the ball hits any object on the ground not belonging to the batting team before the ball is declared dead.

Others

• Mankading is allowed.
• Without bails: if the ball hits the base of the stumps, it is out for both bowled and run-out.
• If wickets are disturbed before the ball hits the stumps or before a player holding the ball breaks them, it is not out. A run-out at that end can then only be effected by uprooting the stumps.
• No substitutes from non-playing teams unless for serious injury and only upon On-Field Umpires’ recommendation. Upon such recommendation a substitute will be provided; opposition captain may deny and request another player as substitute.