Rules and Regulations
1) Please ensure that the team assembles in the ground by 15 minutes prior to the match timing. Grace time of 15 minutes will be provided before which at least 9 players from each team should be available. The team with less number of players will be disqualified for that match. Playing eleven should be handed over to ELS Sports committee before the coin-toss.
2) If a team has only 9 players at the beginning of game, they can include the remaining 2 players within first 6 overs (both bowling & batting team). If they fail to do so, they will have to play with those 9 players including batting. This is applicable for Substitutes as well.
3) Request for by runners are not encouraged in first 4 overs. A batsman cannot walk in with a by runner.
Exceptional cases can be accepted like player injured during the course of the match.
4) Maximum number of overs per bowler:
12 Overs - 2 of them can bowl a maximum of 3 overs.
15 Overs ? final match ? 1 bowler can bowl max 4 overs.
5) No fielding restrictions ? power play, etc.
6) All extras are inclusive except leg byes.
7) Full toss over the waist or one bounce over the shoulder is a no ball.
8) Pitch box is included, the bowler should bowl within the box.
9) Chucking balls (no bowling action), batsman can appeal for chucking but the ball will be counted if attempted. (Even if it is a wicket).
10) If a match results in tie, super over will be bowled.
11) Umpire?s decision is final.
12) Mercury Plus Ball will be used for all the matches. New ball will be provided for each innings.