Cricket

Premier tennis-ball cricket championship featuring high-octane 15-over clashes across four dedicated stadium venues.

Format

Tennis-ball cricket (15 overs per innings, 6 legal deliveries per over)

Equipment

Official Gear Provided

Dates

5–12 Jan 2027

Technical Provisions & Competition Matrix

Federation / Rule AuthorityNMG Tennis-Ball Cricket Rules; MCC/ICC principles where compatible

Playing Strength & RosterPlaying XI: 11 players | Substitutes: 4 players | Total Squad: 15 registered players

Scoring & Winner Determination

Normal cricket scoring. Tie resolved via Super Over (or pre-notified secondary tie-break).

Safety, Medical & Equipment Protocol

Approved tournament tennis ball only. Protective batting equipment and safety boxes strongly recommended.

Maximum 3 overs per bowler in a 15-over innings

First 3 overs Powerplay (max 2 fielders outside 30-yard circle where marked)

Playing XI must be declared 15 minutes before match start at the toss

Walkover declared if team is not ready within 15 minutes of scheduled start

Nominations Closed

Registrations are currently closed by the Secretariat. Explore official venue guidelines below.

Ganpat University - 1st; Mehsana - 2nd; Mehsana Maha Nagarpalika - 3rd; Mehsana ONGC - 4th

4 Curated turf & matting grounds with professional sightscreens, player dugouts, and floodlights.

Host CampusGanpat University, Kherva

Medical WingPhysiotherapy On-Site

Technical JuryFederation Certified