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MINNESOTA
BOX CRICKET LEAGUE (MBCL)

SEASON - 3

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MBCL Rules

Rule / Framework

Details

1. Match Format
  • 8 v 8 (8 players each side (up to a total of 12 members/side))
  • 10 overs/side
  • ~ 60 mins/match
  • Max 12 players/team
2. Playing Area
  • Pitch Length – 57ft / (19 yards) – Wicket to Wicket
  • Running 38 ft from the Batting side stumps
  • Surface – Artificial turf matting
3. Equipment
  • Semi-Hard Tennis Ball – (Provided by CrossBat)
  • Stumps (Spring-loaded – Provided by CrossBat)
  • Cricket bats (Traditional / light-weight indoor bats / BYOBat / Available for purchase at CrossBat)
  • Not allowed  – Spike shoes (Rubber or Metal spikes not allowed)
4. Batting
  • Zone A (between 1st / 2nd pole (Shown in picture above) – If the ball hits the nets, with or without bounce, 2 bonus runs will be added if the batsmen’s runs between the wickets. If Batsmen DO NOT run between the wickets, NO runs will be awarded.
  • Boundaries (behind the bowler): 4 or 6 runs
    • On the bounce or after contact with any nets on the bounce: 4 runs
    • On the full or contact with the Nets without touching the ground: 6 runs
    • Overthrows to the fence can result in 4’s
    • Nets stacked in the Boundary Zone will count as the Boundary as well. [i.e. If the ball hits the nets stacked in the boundary zone, it will be counted as a boundary per the rules above]
  • Byes/Leg Byes
    • Run for Byes (anywhere in the field)
    • Leg Byes NOT ALLOWED
  • d. Special ZONE – Shots hitting the designated spots will be counted as bonus runs (just like a boundary – running runs are not counted)
  • PowerPlay Over
    • One over will be designated as Power Play – All runs scored will be doubled, including Wide ball / No-ball
    • If the batting team does not choose a power play over the 10th over, Final) will be a power play by default
    • Any wicket in Power play is -5 (Minus 5) runs
5. Bowling
  • Over per bowler limit: Total 5  bowlers bowling
    • Maximum 2 Overs each bowler
  • Wide Ball rules
    • Wide Ball – is NOT counted and is 1 run
  • No Ball Rules
    • Any bouncer over shoulder height is a no-ball
    • A full toss above the waist is a no-ball
    • Overstepping the crease is a no-ball
    • No Ball – is NOT counted and is 1 run + Next Ball – Free Hit
  • No runs will be allotted on a dead ball. The bowler will have to re-bowl the ball.
  • No-Ball takes precedence over a wide ball
  • Throwing a bowling ball is not allowed. The decision will be taken by the umpire.
6. Fielding
  • Can only have a maximum of 3 fielders behind the Bowling side Stumps
  • Wicket-keeper is mandatory
  • Catches: Direct catches, no rebounds. For roof rebounds, the ball is in play but not a Catch
  • If a player takes the catch and runs into the nets, it will still be deemed a catch, and the batsman will be ruled out.
7. Getting Out
  • Bowled – Yes
  • Caught – Yes
  • Run Out – Yes
  • LBW: No LBW outs
8. Umpiring
  • Each game will have Neutral umpires.
  • It’s the captain’s responsibility to send the umpire for their scheduled umpiring.
  • No payment will be made for umpires.
  • If any team fails to do umpiring, then that team will lose 1(0ne) point from their points table.             
  • The umpire’s decision is FINAL.
9. Super Over
  • In the case of a Tie, a Super Over will be played.
  • Subsequent super overs will be played till a result is achieved.
10. General Rules / Etiquette
  • Team Roasters will be locked on 10/1/2025 @ 11:59 PM CST. And once after the roaster is locked no more changes are allowed
  • Max 12 players/team ( need committee’s approval to alter a player from the initial roster)
  • All players must report at the venue at least 15 minutes before the game starts
  • A minimum of 5 players is required for a match to start. If fewer than 5 players are not available, the match will be awarded to the opposite team.
  • Umpire decisions are final & irrevocable.
  • Players are required to come in sportswear (Shoes compulsory)
  • No shorts allowed
  • Spiked shoes are NOT allowed inside the playing area.
  • All players are expected to be courteous to each other and to the officials
  • Arguments with the umpire will lead to player/team disqualification. This will be strictly followed.
  • Profanity / Consumption of Food / Alcohol are absolutely NOT ALLOWED in the playing area, and will lead to team disqualification
  • All members will have to sign CrossBat waivers of liability
  • The Tournament Committee reserves the right to amend the rules at any time if it deems such action to be in the best interests of the competition.
  • EVERYONE MUST UPLOAD PLAYER PICTURES  ON CRICCLUBS BEFORE THE START OF THE LEAGUE.
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