TWCL 25 Rules – Women’s

1. General Rules

• Matches will be played with a light tennis ball (Sixer Supremo).
• The tournament is restricted to companies operating in Technopark.
• The tournament format will be league cum knockout.
• Match Duration:
  
  • Group stage matches: 6 overs per team
  • Knockout stage matches: 7 overs per team
• Dress Code: No player shall be allowed to play without proper cricketing attire and shoes.

2. Match Rules

• Free Hit: A free hit will be awarded for a no-ball.
• Bowling Quota:
  
  • Each bowler can bowl a maximum of 2 overs.
  • A minimum of four bowlers must bowl in a completed innings.
• Power Play:
  
  • The first over of each innings is a mandatory power play.
  • Only two fielders are allowed outside the 30-yard circle during this over.

3. Rain Rules

• If a match cannot be completed due to rain or bad light:
  
  • League phase: The winner will be decided using the DLS method, provided the second batting team has completed a minimum of 3 overs. Otherwise, points will be shared.
  • Knockout phase:
    
    • The winner will be decided using the DLS method, provided the second batting team has completed a minimum of 3 overs.
    • If DLS cannot be applied, a Super Over will decide the winner.
    • If a Super Over is not feasible or ends in a tie, the winner will be decided by a Bowl Out on a regular pitch or an alternative setup.

4. Points System

• League Phase:
  
  • Win: 2 points
  • Loss: 0 points
  • Draw/Abandoned/Tie: 1 point
• Standings in a Pool:
  
  • Teams are ranked by total points earned.
  • If teams are tied on points, net run rate (NRR) will be considered.

5. Tied Matches (Knockout Stage)

• If a match ends in a tie, a Super Over will decide the winner.
• If a Super Over is not feasible or also ends in a tie, the Bowl Out method will be used.

6. Player Registration & Eligibility

• Team Composition: Each team must register a minimum of 9 players and a maximum of 18 players.
• Registration Deadline:
  
  • Players must be registered at least 7 days before the tournament starts.
  • New players cannot be added within 48 hours of a match.
• Identity Verification:
  
  • A copy of the official company identity card must be uploaded during registration.
  • The organizers may request additional documents (e.g., salary certificate, PF/IT records, signed contract) to verify player eligibility.

7. Walkover Rules

• If a team fails to report on time, the opposing team will be awarded a walkover.
• Any points earned in other matches by the defaulting team will be scrapped.

8. Team Composition & Impact Player Rule

• Each team can field 12 players, including 3 substitutes.
• Minimum of 7 players required to start a match.
• Impact Player Rule:
  
  • One of the three substitutes can be used as an Impact Player at any point in the game.
  • The captain must inform the umpires and the opposition before making the substitution.

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10. Protests & Disputes

• Any protests must be lodged within 2 hours of match completion.
• Disputes will be resolved by the organizers as per Annexure 1 of the rules.

Prathidhwani TPL 2025 Rules for Men’s

1. Ball Type: Matches will be played with a tennis ball.
2. Eligibility: Participation is restricted to companies and organizations within Technopark.
3. Player Eligibility:
   1. Players must be regular employees or on a valid contract with the company as of October 15, 2024.
   2. Part-time employees are not eligible.
   3. “Regular Employee” means the player should have been employed for at least 30 days as a permanent employee and earned one month’s salary before registering.
4. Combined Teams: Up to three companies, each with fewer than 100 employees, may combine to form a team if none of them has fielded its own team.
5. Team Limit per Company: A maximum of 4 teams from any single company are permitted to participate in the tournament.
6. Employees from Branch Offices: Companies have offices outside Technopark may include up to three employees from their other offices in Trivandrum/Kollam district in their playing XI. This applies only to IT and related companies, not service providers (e.g., banks, security, catering).
7. Tournament Phases: The tournament will have two or more phases. The structure will be decided and announced after registration process is completed.
8. Match Format: All phases will follow a league-cum-knockout format and will be 8 overs unless otherwise specified.
9. Player Attire: Proper cricket attire and shoes are mandatory for all players.
10. Bowling Quota: Each bowler can bowl a maximum of one-fifth of the total overs (rounded up). A minimum of five bowlers must bowl in a completed innings.
11. Free Hit: Awarded after any no-ball.
12. Power Play:
    1. The first over of each innings will be a mandatory power play, with only two fielders allowed outside the 30-yard circle.
    2. The batting team may choose a second power play over, with a maximum of three fielders outside the inner circle.
13.  Impact Player: Teams may introduce an impact player from their list of four substitutes, can be introduced at any point in the game, either while batting or bowling. The captain must notify the umpires and the opposition team when the impact player is brought into the game. 
14. Rain Rules:
    1. League Phase: If rain prevents match completion, the winner will be determined by the better overall run rate if the second batting team has completed 5 overs. Otherwise, a “Super Over” will be used.
       Knockout Phase: Winner will be decided by run rate if the second batting team has completed 4 overs. Otherwise, a Super Over or, if needed, a bowl-out will decide the winner.
15.  Points:
    1. Win: 2 points
    2. Loss: 0 points
    3. Tie/Abandoned: 1 point
16.  Tie-Breaking in Knockouts: In case of a tie in a knockout match, a Super Over will decide the winner. If conditions don’t allow, a bowl-out will be used.
17.  Pool Standings: Standings are based on points; if tied, the net run
    rate will be used.
    

    If net run rate is same, then
    following criteria used for a tie breaker

    1. • Head-to-Head Result – The team that won the match between the two tied teams will be
         ranked higher.
       • Total Wins – If the head-to-head result is not applicable, the team with
         more wins will be ranked higher.
       • Most Boundaries (Fours & Sixes) – If the total wins are also equal, the team that has hit more
         boundaries will be given preference.
       • Fewer Wickets Lost – If boundaries are also equal, the team that has lost fewer
         wickets will be ranked higher.
       • Total Runs Scored – If the above criteria do not determine the higher-ranked team,
         the total runs scored will be considered.
       • Quick Wrap-Up – If all the above criteria are still equal, the team that bowled
         out the opposition in fewer overs will be ranked higher.
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18. Player Registration: Teams must register, a minimum of 12 players and maximum of 18 players, before the cut off dates.
    • Phase 1 Player Registration:
      Teams participating in Phase 1 must complete player registration by 8th December.
    • Phase 2 Player Registration:
      Teams directly qualified for Phase 2 must register their players by 25th January.
    • Champions Round Player Registration:
      Teams directly qualified for the Champions Round must register their players by 20th February.
19. Player Replacement:
    In exceptional circumstances, if a team requires a replacement for a player, prior approval must be obtained from the Organizing Committee. The newly added player must also have completed one month as a permanent employee as of the cutoff date mentioned above.
20. Player Identity Verification: A copy of each player’s company ID must be uploaded during registration and originals must be produced during pre match verification.
21. Disqualification for Identity Manipulation: Any team manipulating player identity will be disqualified, reported to Technopark, and may be banned from future TPL tournaments.
22. Player Verification: In case of a complaint, companies may be asked to provide documents to verify the eligibility of their players. These documents can include salary certificates, relevant bank statements, PF/IT records, signed contract documents, or any other relevant documentation that satisfactorily confirms the player’s employment status.
23. Walkover: Teams that fail to report on time will forfeit the match, and any points they earned in other matches will be nullified.
24. Minimum Players: Teams must have at least 8 players on the field. If fewer than 8 due to injuries, the match is awarded to the opponent.
25. Protests: Protests must be lodged within 2 hours of the completion of the match.
26. Dispute Resolution: Disputes will follow the redressal system in Annexure 1. Umpire decisions on the field cannot be disputed.