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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.