Sport Rules

Discover the official rules and regulations for the competition.

Format: Single Player Knockout Format
Match Formats:
  • League Matches: Best of 3 frames
  • Quarter-Final Matches: Best of 5 frames
  • Semi-Final Match: Best of 5 frames
  • Final Match: Best of 5 frames
Game Rules:
  1. Once the match draw is published, no changes will be permitted under any circumstances.
  2. Per frame max time is 20 minutes. If time is over and the frame is still not completed, then the player who potted the maximum number of balls will win the frame. In case of a draw, players will get an extra 2 minutes.
  3. For every shot, the player will get a maximum of 1 minute.
  4. In the event of a foul, the referee's decision will be final and binding.
  5. Players must report to their match on time. A grace period of 10 minutes will be allowed from the scheduled match time. Failure to show up will result in a walkover awarded to the opponent.
  6. If the black ball is potted in any pocket during the break, the frame is awarded to the player.
  7. Premature Black Ball Potting: If the black ball is potted before all of a player's assigned object balls (solids or stripes) have been legally cleared from the table, it shall be considered a loss of the frame and opponent will win that frame.
  8. Players must call the pocket before potting the black ball. Note: even if the pocket appears obvious, it must still be explicitly called.
  9. Black balls must be potted in the corner pockets only.
  10. On winning every game, 1 point will be awarded to the team's championship points total.
Key Points: 20 min per frame max, 1 min per shot, corner pockets only for black ball.

Format: Singles and Doubles Knockout Format
Categories:
  • Separate categories for Singles: Male, Female, Senior and Under 14
Match Formats:
  • Knockout and Quarter-Final Matches: Played to 15 points
  • Semi-Final and Final Matches: Played to 15 points (Best of three)
General Rules:
  1. Once the match draw is published, no changes will be permitted under any circumstances.
  2. In the case of a foul or dispute, the referee's decision will be final and binding.
  3. Players must report to the court on time. A 10-minute grace period from the scheduled match time will be provided. If a player fails to appear within this window, a walkover will be granted to the opponent.
  4. All players are required to bring their own racket.
  5. Non-Marking Shoes (Gum Sole) are mandatory, else players will have to play bare foot.
  6. If the shuttle touches the ceiling, it will be a re-serve.
  7. Matches will be conducted in accordance with standard Badminton rules and regulations.
  8. On winning every match, 1 point will be awarded to the team's championship points total.
Key Points: 15 points per game, bring your own racket, non-marking shoes mandatory.

Format: Single Knockout Format | 15 mins Chess
Categories:
  • Separate categories for Singles: Male, Female, Senior and Under 14
Game Rules:
  1. Once the match draw is published, no changes will be permitted under any circumstances.
  2. Each player will get 15 minutes to win the game. If the clock runs out, the player loses. (Players should install chess.com clock app prior to the game)
  3. Touch to move. (If you touch any piece, you have to move it). Players can adjust the pieces by mentioning "ADJUST" to the opponent.
  4. Once placed and released, you cannot re-move the piece.
  5. Only one illegal move is allowed as a WARNING. Player loses the match on 2nd illegal move. Players have to call an opponent's illegal move to the arbiter/referee.
  6. In the event of a foul, the referee's decision will be final and binding.
  7. Players must report to their match on time. A grace period of 10 minutes will be allowed from the scheduled match time. Failure to show up will result in a walkover awarded to the opponent.
  8. Matches will be conducted in accordance with standard Chess rules and regulations. View FIDE Laws of Chess
  9. On winning every match, 1 point will be awarded to the team's championship points total.
Key Points: 15 min per player, touch to move, 1 illegal move warning only.

Format: Single and Doubles Knockout Format
Categories:
  • Separate categories for Singles: Male, Female, Senior and Under 12
Match Formats:
  • Knockout, Quarter-Final Matches and Semi-Final: Played to 21 points (Best of 3 frames)
  • Final Matches: Played to 21 points (Best of 5 frames)
Game Rules:
  1. Once the match draw is published, no changes will be permitted under any circumstances.
  2. In the event of a foul, the referee's decision will be final and binding.
  3. Players must report to their match on time. A grace period of 10 minutes will be allowed from the scheduled match time. Failure to show up will result in a walkover awarded to the opponent.
  4. Matches will be conducted in accordance with standard Table-Tennis rules and regulations.
  5. Free Fall Rule: If the ball experiences a free fall or makes contact with the racket unintentionally during service and drops without a valid play, it will be considered a foul. In such cases, the point will be considered.
  6. On winning every match, 1 point will be awarded to the team's championship points total.
Key Points: 21 points, Best of 3 (Knockout), Best of 5 (Final), Under 12 category.

Format: Singles and Doubles Knockout Format
Categories:
  • Separate categories for Singles: Male, Female, Senior and Under 14
Match Formats:
  • Knockout and Quarter-Final Matches: 4 boards/breaks for All Singles and Doubles per match
  • Semi-Final & Final Match (U14 & Female): 4 boards/breaks per match
  • Semi-Final & Final Match (Male, Seniors & Doubles): 8 boards/breaks per match
Scoring:
  • Winner decided on the basis of points.
  • Highest points holder after 4 or 8 boards/breaks will be declared winner
  • OR the player achieving 25 points wins (within 4 or 8 boards)
  • Red coin = 3 points, White coin = 1 point, Black coin = 1 point
Game Rules:
  1. 20 minutes is the time limit for one board/break. Board/break will be declared completed after 20 minutes and the points will be calculated and the next board will begin.
  2. 5 minutes grace time will be provided if the points tally is equal on the last board. After 5 minutes, whoever holds higher total points will be declared winner.
  3. Once the match draw is published, no changes will be permitted under any circumstances.
  4. All 4 participants get a break in doubles.
  5. A tie breaker board/break will be played in case of a tie in points tally after all boards are completed in a match. The tie breaker will have a fresh toss to decide who will break.
  6. Break to be defined by coin toss or hidden black & white call.
  7. In the event of a foul, the referee's decision will be final and binding.
  8. Players must report to their match on time. A grace period of 10 minutes will be allowed from the scheduled match time. Failure to show up will result in a walkover awarded to the opponent.
  9. In case the first board takes beyond 30 minutes, the winner of that board will be decided on the basis of current points tally. (This rule applies only to knockout matches.)
  10. Matches will be conducted in accordance with standard Carrom rules and regulations. View Carrom Rules
  11. On winning every match, 1 point will be awarded to the team's championship points total.
Key Points: 20 min per board, 4 or 8 boards per match, 25 points wins, Red=3, White=1, Black=1.

Format: Round Robin Format
Team Registration:
  • Every Team will have to register 15 players
  • Playing 11 with combination:
    • 3 Players can be a combination of Females/U12 Kid
    • 1 Player must be U16 Kid
Bowling Rules:
  • Total 8 overs per innings
  • 2 overs mandatory by Females/U12 Kid (either combination)
  • Only one over per bowler is allowed
Men's Bowling Rules:
  • The bowler has to stand in the bowling box and deliver the ball. If the box line is cut by the bowler, it will result in a no-ball.
  • Throw action to be followed by every bowler. Full-arm rotation & Side-Arm action is restricted and umpires can call out No-Ball.
  • Mentioning the bowling side is not mandatory.
  • Bowling speed will be administered by an umpire.
  • Two bounces to batter will result in a dead ball.
Female/U12 Bowling Rules:
  • Standing or running bowling is allowed.
  • Bowler crossing the crease line will result in a no-ball (same as international line no-ball rule).
  • No pace restriction
  • Two bounces to the batter will result in a dead ball.
General Rules:
  1. Once the match draw is published, no changes will be permitted under any circumstances.
  2. LIVE scoring will be done over the Cric Heroes application. Owners have to define playing members for their teams before 30th August 2026.
  3. All extras are open. (Wide, Bye, Leg-bye, No-ball)
  4. All No-ball rules are applicable:
    • Waist height no-ball
    • Line cut no-ball
    • Bowling end stumps disturbed while delivery is a No-Ball
    • All no-balls will result in a free hit.
  5. Boundary rules:
    • If the ball travels to the straight net after touching the ceiling net, then it is 6 runs.
    • If the ball travels to the straight net after touching to the sideways net, then it is 4 runs.
  6. Overthrow is open. Batters can take runs or boundaries can be awarded if the ball touches the boundary net.
  7. Ceiling touch catch and LBW is NOT OUT.
  8. Obstructing the field is OUT. Umpires to take the decision.
  9. In the event of a foul, the umpire's decision will be final and binding.
Finalists Rule:
  • The top 2 teams from each group will play semi-finals.
  • The losers of both semi-finals will play the 3rd ranked team.
  • Top 2 teams from each group will be decided by NRR calculated over the CRIC HEROES app in case points are the same.
Special Rules:
  • Once a player is registered under one team, he/she cannot play for another team. (Player swapping is not allowed). If you do not have sufficient players, then you will have to participate with a short/less no of players.
  • Female/U12 kid will bowl only to Female/U12/U16 kid, and it will be 1st two overs of the innings. Minus 1 run will be penalised to the batting team for every 1 wicket that falls in those 2 overs.
  • Female/U12/U16 kids will continue batting in a round-robin way even after getting out in 1st two overs.
  • Their wicket is considered when they bat during men's bowling.
  • Last man standing is allowed with a runner at the non-striker's end. Both ends run-out will be enabled. If either of the players gets run out, the innings ends, and the batting team will be declared all out.
  • A runner is allowed only after a thorough examination by the physio, and that too on one end at a time. Both ends cannot have runners.
  • On winning every match, 1 point will be awarded to the team's championship points total.
Key Points: 8 overs, 2 overs by Females/U12, free hit for no-balls, power play in men's overs, 15 player squad.