ITPL-T10 Official Game Rules

Welcome to the official ITPL-T10 Cricket Rulebook, your complete guide to the rules, regulations, and code of conduct for all ITPL-T10 cricket matches. These guidelines ensure fair play, safety, and the spirit of the game across all tournaments organized by ITPL-T10.

1. Match Format

• All matches will follow the T10 cricket format (10 overs per side).
• Each innings will consist of 60 legal deliveries.
• Matches will be played with a standard tennis ball.

2. Team Composition

• Each team must consist of 11 players and up to 3 substitutes.
• Substitutes can be used only for fielding purposes and cannot bat or bowl unless a player suffers an injury.
• A minimum of 7 players is required for a team to start the match.

3. Overs & Bowling Regulations

• Each bowler can bowl a maximum of 2 overs per match.
• Underarm bowling is strictly prohibited.
• No-balls (overstepping, beamer, etc.) and wides will result in an extra run and a free hit.

4. Powerplay Rules

• The first 3 overs of each innings will be the powerplay, during which only 2 fielders are allowed outside the 30-yard circle.

5. Fielding Restrictions

• After the powerplay, a maximum of 5 fielders are allowed outside the 30-yard circle.
• No more than 5 fielders are allowed on the leg side at any time.

6. Batting Guidelines

• Batsmen must wear protective gear (helmet, gloves, pads, etc.) for safety.
• A batsman will be declared out for time-wasting or unsporting behavior.
• Retired hurt batsman may return later in the innings if declared fit.

7. Dismissals

All standard forms of dismissals apply:
✔ Bowled
✔ LBW
✔ Caught
✔ Run Out
✔ Hit Wicket
✔ Stumped

• Mankading is permitted but must follow a proper warning procedure.

8. No-Balls & Wides

• Overstepping the crease results in a no-ball.
• A beamer (above waist height) or more than one bouncer per over results in a no-ball.
• Any delivery outside the batsman’s wide guideline is a wide ball.
• Both no-balls and wides will result in 1 extra run + a free hit.

9. Match Timings & Punctuality

• Teams must report 30 minutes before the scheduled start.
• A 10-minute grace period is allowed; after that, a walkover may be awarded.

10. Code of Conduct

• All players must adhere to the ITPL-T10 Code of Conduct, promoting fair play, respect for officials, and good sportsmanship.
• Use of foul language, physical aggression, or match-fixing will result in immediate disqualification.

11. Umpiring Decisions

• Umpires’ decisions are final and binding.
• Dissent or arguing with umpires is strictly prohibited.

12. Tie-Breaker / Super Over

• In case of a tie, a Super Over will be played.
• If the Super Over also ends in a tie, the team with more boundaries in the match will be declared the winner.

13. Weather Conditions

• In case of weather interruptions, the match duration may be reduced, or it may be rescheduled at the discretion of the organizers.

14. Safety & Insurance

• ITPL-T10 is not liable for injuries; all players participate at their own risk.
• Players are advised to have personal injury insurance.

15. Amendments

• ITPL-T10 reserves the right to modify rules at any time before or during the tournament.
• Updated rules will be communicated to all captains and teams.

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Last update : 11/04/2025