(18-Apr to 27-Apr)
Tournament format:
Total 6 teams to play league matches in a round robin all play all format.
Teams which finish as top 4 on the points table will advance to the next round
Playoffs = 1st vs 2nd (Winner advances to Finals, Loser advances to Qualifiers)
Eliminator = 3rd vs 4th (Winner advances to Qualifiers)
Qualifier = Loser of Playoff vs Winner of Eliminator.
Finals = Winner of Playoff vs Winner of Qualifier.
Rules
The baseline rules for this tournament will be international T-20 rules, unless specified otherwise especially for MPL.
Rules for the Team
8 players per team.
Each innings will be of 8 overs.
After 27 mins of play if bowling team has not began their 8th over then, power play (1 fielder in ring) will be applied as a penalty for slow over rate for remaining of the overs. If delay is due to other reasons then bowling team can request the umpires to pause the timer.
Substitute player (if) can play in full capacity, however such a player will be equivalent and proposed by MPL team only.
Reporting time for players = 30 mins prior to scheduled match.
In case if a match finishes before time, the next match will commence within 5 minutes irrespective of the scheduled time of next match.
Points System
Win as a result = 2 points
No result or tie = 1 point each team
Lost as a result = No points (zero)
In case of a tie during a knock out matches only, then unlimited super over will be played till there is conclusion.
As an exception for the MPL, LBW rule will be exempted for the tournament.
In case of any dispute, the final decision will be taken by the MPL Committee of Match Referees, along with the Umpires. The Committee shall not be liable to give any reason or explanation for any of their decision and their decision shall be final and binding on all.
All players are expected to exhibit sportsman spirit and maintain grace of the tournament.
Use of foul language / foul practice / foul sledging is totally prohibited.
Rules for Bowling Side
Maximum any 2 bowlers can bowl double overs. Means, minimum 6 bowlers to bowl.
Minimum 1 over must be bowled by performer, throughout the tournament.
Incase you have 2 performer bowlers (P1 and P2), then it's compulsory to alternate between them. If first match P1 will bowl then second match P2 will bowl, and so on. P1 cannot bowl again till P2 is used in next match even if for atleast 1 ball. Applicable for league stage only. After the league stage any 1 performer bowler can be used.
If you have 7 bowlers in your team (2 icon, 4 classic, 1 performer). Option 1 is to use all 7 bowlers, resulting in 1 double and 6 singles. Or if you want to use only 6 bowlers only through 2 doubles and 4 singles - in this case you will end up skipping one particular bowler. This skipped bowler cannot be skipped for rest of the matches of league stage. After league stage any 6 can be used. (Minimum 1 performer bowler rule still applicable)
(This is similar to old rule of rotation, where if one players is rested, cannot rest again for other league matches)
Similarly for those who have more than 6 bowlers in squad : In a particular match if you skip a particular bowler then same bowler cannot be skipped again in league stage (except when that extra bowler is performer bowler, in that case P1 and P2 rule applies)
Openers cannot be voluntarily retired till minimum 2 overs, as that will be against spirit of game.
It is compulsory to set 3 fielders on the off and 3 fielders on leg side.
Over stepping (full foot outside line) = No Ball. 1 Run. Free hit.
A full toss ball above waist height = No Ball. 1 Run. Free hit.
If the delivery for the free hit is not a legitimate delivery (any kind of No ball or Wide), then the next delivery will continue to be a free hit for a batsman at striker end.
Wide = 1 run
Maximum 1 Bouncer per over is allowed (above shoulder but below head). Above head level would be wide ball unless batsman connects the ball with bat or gloves holding the bat.
2nd bouncer of the over above shoulder height will be declared a no ball
During an overthrow only running runs will be considered. If the overthrow goes outside the fence or hits the soft net, then maximum 2 additional runs will be declared to the batting side.
In case of ball lost due to an overthrow, maximum cap of 2 runs per overthrow.
Power play: 1 fielder inside the ring on each side. Incase of breach, delivery will be called a no ball.
Batting team to call for power play within 6 overs. By default 5th and 6th over will be powerplay.
Bowling team can decide bowlers for power play.
Player who has registered as batsman, cannot bowl.
Rules for Batting Side
Unique openers (both openers) for each match. However any 2 openers can be repeated (anytime). Applicable for league stage only. After league stage anyone can open.
Leg Byes : No runs, no run outs. Only stumping out by keeper.
Byes : No runs, no run outs. Only stumping out by keeper.
Runner for a batsman is generally not allowed, unless a situation arises owing to genuine injury or special condition. Such a runner will be from same category of players unless approved by opponent captain.
Shot hit directly outside the hard fence = Out.
If the ball hits the trees and falls outside the fence = Out
If the ball hits the trees and caught by fielder = Out
If the ball touches fielder and goes outside fence = Not Out
If the ball hits the trees and falls inside the fence = Not out
If the ball hits the tree barks directly which are attached or near to the fence = 6 runs ( only till the white ring)
If the ball hits the tree barks after bounce(s) which are attached or near to the fence = 4 runs (anywhere on the tree)
It is ok for the fielder to touch or take support of tree to save the boundary, 4 runs will not be awarded. Body touch allowed.
The border line for leg-side back runs will be end of basketball court area), unless deflected by the fielder. Running runs only.
No runs if the ball goes on roof top of the Hall. If the ball goes on 1st slab, you can run. If ball is stuck on 1st slab then maximum 1 run and strike change.
Wicket keeper will have to stand behind the stumps throughout the innings. As a special case some portion of his body should be inside the line drawn for wide ball.
In case of a wicket fall, the next incoming batsman is expected to be ready to make his way to the wicket immediately / is expected to jog / walk fast to the wicket. 30 seconds timed out.
Voluntary retirement by a batsman will be considered as out.
In case of dispute, only team captain should come forward for the discussions.
The MPL committee has tried it’s best to put down all the necessary regulations, however, should there by any unforeseen circumstances, the umpire and match referee along with the MPL committee will jointly make the final decision. The committee is not liable for any explanations.