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Vibha Premier League 2012 Rules
Umpire's decision will be final in all matters
All matches will be played with "hard tennis" balls. Vibha will provide balls and wickets for all the matches. The matches shall be played on the games will be played as per the Standard Laws of Cricket with some exceptions to suit the tournament.
The exceptions and other tournament rules are as follows:
1. Each game shall be played between two teams of 10 players each side.
2. Each game will have a maximum of Eight (8) overs per side. Each over is defined as 6 balls.
3. Each team will have a minimum of 4 bowlers. Each bowler can bowl a max. of 2 overs.
4. All the overs are bowled from one end of the pitch only, as determined by the umpires.
5. Each innings should be completed in 30 mins
6. There will be no LBWs. However, leg byes will be permitted.
7. Only one bouncer is allowed per over
8. 5 mins break between innings.
9. If a team is late by 15 mins, then the opponent gets a walkover.
10. Each team will begin with a new tennis ball. If ball goes missing, old ball will be used if it is available, else a new tennis ball will be used.
11. A substitute fielder shall be permitted, for injured player. The substitute fielder cannot bowl or bat.
12. If a player from the fielding team, retires in the middle of the match for some overs, then the player is required to spend as many overs on the field before the player can return to bowl. (E.g., If a player retires for 2 overs, then the same player is required to return to the field and field for 2 overs before he can start bowling)
13. There is NO last man batting. The inning is completed at the fall of the 9th wicket.
14. All players should have been registered, signed the waiver form, and should not have played for any other team in the tournament. The teams should submit the playing 10 at the beginning of the match.
15. Each team should have a minimum of 10 players (registered only) on the field to begin playing a match.
16. Players shall be allowed to use any regulation cricket equipment including gloves (batting and keeping), guards (elbow and loin), etc.
17. Boundaries shall be defined by the tournament committee and explained to both captains at the start of every match.
18. All tournament rules are subject to change by the tournament committee and/or the umpires.
19. If the tournament extends due to unforeseen circumstances (weather, etc), new schedule would be planned to conduct the remaining matches and all captains would be informed.
20. Smoking and Use of Tobacco or any of its by-products is not encouraged during VPL.
21. Teams can register 15 players now
22. Some matches will be conducted at Yemlur grounds also due to non- availability of HAL ground on 24th of November.
Wide ball:
A ball bowled shall be deemed a wide by the umpire, at a point it crosses the batsman (in normal batting stance and has not touched the ball) if it is: more than 30 inches away from the off stump on the offside, OR at least 3 inches away from the leg stump on the leg side The umpire has the final word on each call. However, the umpire shall mark with a chalk or tape the 30 inch and 3 inch points to assist in making the decision.
No Ball:
A ball shall be deemed a no-ball if :
The bowler has over-stepped the popping crease, or
The ball is a full-toss above the waist height of the batsman in normal stance
Free Hit:-
When a bowler bowls a foot-fault no ball (over stepping of the popping crease), the immediate next ball is designated a “Free Hit”, the batsman cannot be ruled out in any dismissal modes other than; run out, handled the ball, hit the ball twice and obstructing the field.
Tie Breaker:
Fewer number of wickets lost by each team in the Super Over or
Max. no. of boundaries & sixes scored by the team
A coin toss, if above two criteria fails.
Standard rules to remember:
IF TEAMS INDULGE IN ANY MISBEHAVIOR THEY ARE LIABLE TO BE DISQUALIFIED FROM THE TOURNAMENT.
24-25 Nov 2012 &
1-2 Dec 2012
HAL Grounds
old airport road, Bangalore
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Yemlur Grounds
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