MKM Sports Fest 2026 – Marathi Premier League (SPL) Cricket Tournament

Cricket Game Rules

1. Team & Playing Rules

• Each match will be played with 11 players on the field.
• All players must be part of the registered squad.
• All roster changes must be locked before the team’s first match of the tournament.
• Once a team plays its first match, the roster is locked and no new players may be added.

2. Player Eligibility for Semi-final and Final

• No player is permitted to play directly in the Semi-final or Final.
• Every player must have participated in at least one League Stage match before being eligible to play in the Semi-final or Final.

3. Match Format

• League Stage matches and Semi-finals will be 12 overs per side.
• The Final will be 15 overs per side.
• Each team bats for the allotted overs or until all players are out.
• Standard cricket rules apply for runs, boundaries, strike rotation, and dismissals.

4. Bowling Restrictions

• League Stage & Semi-finals: A maximum of 2 bowlers may bowl up to 3 overs each.
• Final: Any bowler may bowl a maximum of 3 overs.
• Bowlers must deliver fair deliveries with no overstepping of the front line.
• No-ball will be awarded for overstepping or illegal bowling action.
• Wide balls will be penalized as per standard rules.
• Free hit may apply for no-balls as per tournament rules.

5. Fielding Restrictions / Powerplay Rules – LCCL Standard

• 12-over matches / League Stage & Semi-finals: Powerplay applies for the first 4 overs. During powerplay, only 2 fielders are allowed outside the 30-yard circle.
• 15-over match / Final: Powerplay applies for the first 5 overs. During powerplay, only 2 fielders are allowed outside the 30-yard circle.
• Standard dismissals apply, including bowled, caught, run-out and LBW if applicable.
• Clean catches must be taken without touching the ground.

6. Bat Regulations

• Players may use any type of cricket bat, including plastic, fiber, wooden, Mongoose, Scoop, or regular bats.

7. Substitutes

• Substitutes are permitted only in the event of a player injury, subject to approval of the Organizing Committee.
• Substitutions are allowed only with organizer approval.

8. Player Participation

• Players are not permitted to participate only as a batter or only as a bowler and then leave the venue.
• All players are expected to remain available for the entire match unless approved otherwise by the Organizing Committee.

9. Late Arrival

• Players arriving after the completion of the first innings will not be allowed to participate in that match.
• Teams must report on time for their matches.
• If a team does not arrive within 10–15 minutes of scheduled match time, the team may be required to play with one less player.

10. Result & Tie-breaker

• The team with the highest runs wins.
• In case of a tie, a Super Over or tie-breaker will be used as decided by the Organizing Committee.

11. Tournament Management

• MKM may use CricClubs.com for tournament management, scheduling, real-time scoring, and match updates.
• Player selection and team management may use CricClubs performance data where applicable.

12. Waiver, Refund & Conduct

• All participants must sign waiver forms provided by MKM and the sports facility.
• No refunds will be provided once registration is completed.
• Any misconduct or unsportsmanlike behavior may lead to disqualification.

13. Umpires’ Decision

• The decision of the on-field umpires is final and binding.

14. Disputes

• The Organizing Committee reserves the right to interpret these rules and make the final decision on any disputes or situations not covered by the rules.
• The Organizing Committee’s decision will be final and binding.