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Tournament rules

T10 DXB Cricket Tournament

8 Jan · Kings Naad Al Shiba · Organiser: Muhammad Muaz

Format

  • League: every team plays each other; the points table decides the winner.
  • Points: win 2, tie 1, no result 1. Teams level on points are split by net run rate.
  • Up to 12 teams.
  • Entry fee: AED 2400. A team's place is confirmed once the organiser has approved the entry and received the payment.
  • Entries close on 31 December 2026.

Rules from the organiser

Player Eligibility & Registration

All players must be registered before their team's first match.

Maximum squad size: 15 players.

Playing XI: 11 players per match.

Players cannot represent multiple teams during the tournament.

Match Rules

Each match consists of 10 overs per innings.

Each bowler may bowl a maximum of 2 overs.

Powerplay: First 3 overs, with a maximum of 2 fielders outside the inner circle.

After powerplay, a maximum of 5 fielders may remain outside.

Points & Qualification

Win: 2 points.

Tie: 1 point per team.

No Result: 1 point per team.

Loss: 0 points.

Top 2 teams from each group qualify for quarterfinals.

Group rankings: Points, Net Run Rate, then Head-to-Head.

Team Reporting & Discipline

Teams must report 30 minutes before the scheduled match.

Toss takes place 15 minutes before the match.

Teams not ready within 15 minutes after the scheduled start may forfeit.

Umpires' on-field decisions are final, subject to applicable playing conditions.

Disciplinary complaints must be submitted to the tournament organizer within 24 hours.

Fair Play

Respect for umpires, opponents and tournament officials is mandatory.

Abusive language, physical aggression and misconduct may result in penalties or disqualification.

The organizing committee reserves the right to address exceptional circumstances in accordance with the published tournament rules.

Playing conditions

  • 10 overs
  • 11 players a side
  • Max 2 overs per bowler
  • Wide: 2 runs, counts as a ball
  • No-ball: 1 run, re-bowled, free hit
  • Final over: wides and no-balls are 1 run and re-bowled
  • Batters retire at 50
  • Powerplay: 3 overs
  • Super over on a tie

The organiser can change the overs for a single match (for example, for rain). The match page always shows the conditions in force.

Register your team