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Tournament rules

Dubai Knockouts Cricket Cup

26 Nov – 27 Nov 2026 · GEMS Kings Nad Al Shiba · Organiser: Muhammad Muaz

Format

  • League first, then the top teams play knockouts.
  • Points: win 2, tie 1, no result 1. Teams level on points are split by net run rate.
  • Knockout pairings are seeded from the points table (1st v last qualifier, 2nd v second-last). A tied match is decided by a super over.
  • After the semi-finals, the winners play the Final and the losers play the Shield match.
  • Up to 8 teams.
  • Entry fee: 800. A team's place is confirmed once the organiser has approved the entry and received the payment.
  • Entries close on 22 November 2026.

Playing conditions

  • 6 overs
  • 8 players a side
  • Max 1 over per bowler (1 bowler may bowl 6)
  • 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 35
  • Powerplay: 2 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.

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