Uttar Pradesh Twenty 20 Cricket Association

(1.) TWENTY 20 CRICKET
RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE GAME
For Twenty 20 overs

TWENTY 20 POWER CRICKET (20 overs)
1	The game is called ‘Twenty 20 (20) Cricket’ (Power Cricket).
2	The game is played for 20 overs Each.
3	The circle rule of the game will be of 10 overs (First 5 starting overs and last 5 ending overs). To make it more clear the 'Circle Overs' will be from 1st over to 5th over (1 to 5) and 16th over to 20th over (16 to 20).
4	In the 'Circle Overs, Only two (2) fielders are allowed out side the 'Ring' and in the 'Ring' two (2) fielders are compulsory in ' Catching Position' .
5	After completion of 'Circle Overs' only five (5) fielders are allowed outside the 'Ring' and there will be no restriction on 'Catching Position' .
6	The time limit of the first bowling side must complete the twenty overs in 1 hour and 20 minutes. If the bowling side does not complete the twenty overs within stipulated time, the bowling side will be face penalty. The penalty will be a under:
	“The bowling team will have to bowl full quota overs i.e. 20 overs. But at the time of batting, they will play only those number of overs which they had bowled in 1 hour and 20 minutes at the time of bowling.”
7	The over limit of the individual bowler will be 4 overs each in each.
8	One Bouncer per over is allowed.
9	Please note, there will be no ;Drinks Interval' During each Innings.
10	Ten (10) minutes break after complete first inning of 20 overs
11	Except these, other rules & regulations and playing conditions of one day international cricket shall remain in force.
	The approved Twenty20 Cricket matches/series/tournament should be played on ‘Turf’ wicket with ‘White Ball/Orange Colour Ball’ and ‘Coloured Kits’ with their unit’s name & logo, player’s name & number. The teams will follow other international cricket terms & playing conditions. Black site screens are must.

(2.) TWENTY 20 INNINGS CRICKET
RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE GAME
For Forty (20+ 20) Overs


TWENTY 20 INNINGS CRICKET 40 overs (20+20) Total game of 80 overs
1	The game is called ‘Twenty 20 inning Cricket. (Power Cricket).
2	The game is played for 40 overs (20+20) each inning. It is a 2 innings game. Total game of 80 overs.
3	The circle rule of the game will be of 10 overs (First 5 starting overs and last 5 ending overs). To make it more clear the ‘Circle Overs’ will be from 1st over to 5th over (1 to 5) and 16th over to 20th over (16 to 20) in each inning.
4	In the ‘Circle Overs’, only two (2) fielders are allowed out side the ‘Ring’ and in the ‘Ring’ two(2) fielders are compulsory in ‘Catching Position’ in each inning.
5	After completion of ‘Circle Overs’, only five (5) fielders are allowed outside the ‘Ring’ and there will be no restriction on ‘Catching Position’ in each inning .
6	The time limit of the first bowling side must complete the twenty overs in 1 hour and 20 minutes. If the bowling side does not complete the twenty overs within stipulated time, the bowling side will face penalty. The penalty will be as under:
	“The bowling team will have to bowl full quota overs i.e. 20 overs. But at the time of batting, they will play only those number of overs which they had bowled in 1 hour and 20 minutes at the time of bowling. There is no penalty in second inning (Third & Fourth)”
7	The over limit of the individual bowler will be 4 overs each in each inning.
8	One Bouncer per over is allowed.
9	Playing Hours :
		(First Inning - 20 overs) : 1 hour 20 minutes (the side field first – 20 over or 1 hour 20 minutes play)
		Ten (10) Minutes break (Change over)
		(First Inning - 20 overs) : 1 hour 20 minutes (the side batting first).
		LUNCH BREAK: 30 minutes.
		Second Session.
		(Second Inning - 20 overs) : 1 hour 20 minutes .
		Ten (10) Minutes break (Change over).
		(Second Inning - 20 overs) : 1 hour 20 minutes .
		Total Overs – 80 (eighty), 40 overs each inning.
		Total Time – 6 hours 10 minutes including drinks and lunch).
8	Please note, that the Ball will be changed after every inning of twenty overs. Every team will complete its 40 overs (20+20) as per rules and regulations.
9	In case the match is not completed due to rain or any other un-avoidable reasons, the decision of the match will be on the base of First inning
10	In case the match is not played due to rain or any other unavoidable reasons, the winner of the match will be decided on the toss
11	Except these, other rules & regulations and playing conditions of international cricket, shall remain in force.
	The approved Twenty 20 Inning Cricket matches/series/tournament should be played on ‘Turf’ wicket with ‘White Ball/Orange Colour Ball’ and ‘Coloured Kits’ with their unit’s name & logo, player’s name & number. The teams will follow other international cricket terms & playing conditions. Black site screens are must.