🏟️ Venues and Schedule

🌟 SUPER BASH (SB League)

  • Lexington: Mon & Wed, 8:30pm-10:30pm
  • Burlington: Thu, 8:30pm-10:30pm
  • Bedford: Tue, 8:00pm-10:00pm

💥 BIG BLAST (BB League)

  • Concord: Sun, 8:00pm-10:00pm
  • Bedford: Sun, 8:00pm-10:00pm
2 Innings per Match
14 Overs per Innings
50 Minutes per Innings
3.5 Minutes per Over

Ground Changes

If the originally assigned field becomes unavailable, an alternate field may be used with prior approval from UCL GOC and Scheduling committees.

📋 Match Rules

Important

UCL follows ICC T-20 guidelines with specific modifications listed below.

Reference: ICC T-20 Guidelines

  1. No LBW Dismissal

    No LBW dismissals allowed. No leg bye runs can be scored. If ball hits leg first then bat, no runs scored (deemed leg bye). Batsman can still be run out when attempting leg bye run.

  2. Bounce-based No Ball

    2 or more bounces before crossing batting crease = No Ball (not Dead Ball). Decision by Leg Umpire. Results in "Free Hit" where batsman can only be dismissed by:

    • Run out
    • Hitting ball twice willfully
    • Obstructing the field

    Free hit continues until bowler delivers legal delivery.

  3. Height-based No Ball

    Ball above batsman's waist in normal batting position = No Ball. Batsman can only be given Run Out. Cannot be bowled out even if ball hits stumps. Results in "Free Hit".

  4. Switching Batting Sides

    For LHS venues, batting ends switch at start of over 8 to reduce field wear. In Lexington, Side N faces the swimming pool.

  5. Power Play Rules

    Power Play overs: Maximum 3 fielders outside Inner Circle. Violation = No Ball.

    Non-Power Play overs: Minimum 3 fielders inside Inner Circle (plus wicketkeeper & bowler).

    Power Play Distribution:
    • Total: 3 overs per innings (out of 14)
    • Mandatory: Overs 1 & 8
    • Optional: Batting team chooses 3rd power play between overs 2-10
    • If not chosen by over 10, over 10 becomes automatic 3rd power play
  6. Retired Hurt

    Batter can retire hurt anytime. Can return to bat only after minimum 6 other batters have batted in that innings.

  7. Chucking Policy

    If bowler is blatantly chucking, batting captain may appeal. If both umpires agree: warning issued. Repeated chucking after warning = No Ball. Continued violations = bowler barred from further bowling.

  8. Equipment Regulations

    Wooden Bats Only: No fiber composite, metal, or other non-wooden materials.

    No Fielding Gloves: Only wicketkeeper may wear gloves (unless both captains agree due to weather). Violation = 5 penalty runs.

  9. Wide Ball Guidelines

    Wide line adjusts based on batsman's position at delivery. Umpire must maintain consistency throughout match. Fielding captain may request explanation.

  10. Impact Players

    Maximum 2 Impact Players per game from 15-player roster. Must list 2 potential replacements before toss. Cannot be used as Captain.

    Introduction Timing:

    • Before start of innings
    • After an over finishes
    • At fall of wicket or batsman retirement
    • If introduced mid-over, cannot bowl remaining balls

    Note: Replaced player takes no further part (including as substitute fielder).

🏆 Tournament Format

🌸 Spring Season

League Stage: All 10 teams play each other once

Playoffs: Knockout games per published format

☀️ Summer Season

League Stage: All 10 teams play each other twice

Playoffs: Knockout games per published format

Game Composition

  • 28 total overs per match (14 per team)
  • Minimum 5 bowlers required per team
  • Maximum 3 overs per bowler
  • 50 minutes per innings

⏱️ Time Penalties & Weather

⚠️ Incomplete Overs

If team fails to complete 14 overs in allocated time, D/L formula applies

🌧️ Rain Interruptions

Different D/L calculations for 1st vs 2nd innings interruptions

👨‍⚖️ Final Authority

Officiating crew has final authority on D/L decisions

⏰ Time Calculation

Available overs calculated at 3.5 minutes per over

Rain Rules

  • Before 7 overs each: Points split equally (1 point each)
  • After 7 overs each: Result based on NRR at end of 7 overs
  • Early interruption: Match deemed tied (1 point each)
  • Delayed start: Minimum 7 overs per side, decision 70 minutes before end

Tied Match Rules

League Matches: 1 point each to both teams

Knockout Matches: Higher ranked team wins, then head-to-head record

📊 Ranking System

3 Points for Win
1 Points for Tie
0 Points for Loss
0 Points for Officiating

Tiebreaking Hierarchy

1. Total Points

Total points accumulated from all league matches

2. Net Run Rate (NRR)

Formula: Total runs scored ÷ (Number of matches × Total allocated overs per match)

Example: Team all out for 140 in 12 overs = NRR of 10.00 (not 11.66)

3. Head-to-Head NRR

NRR in direct matches between tied teams

4. Fewer Wickets Lost

Team losing fewer wickets in all league games combined

5. Coin Toss

Final tiebreaker if teams still tied

👥 Team Roster

15 Max Players
11 Min Players
7 Min to Play
13 Submit to CricClubs

🎯 Match Participation

Minimum 7 players from roster to play. Up to 2 substitute fielders from opposition. Maximum 2 players can bat twice (with approval).

📱 CricClubs Requirements

Captains must populate rosters by noon on game day. Submit 13 players per game including up to 2 Impact Players.

Roster Change Windows

Season Period Max Changes Notes
Spring 2025 April 1-15 2 players Add/Remove/Replace allowed
First Summer Start - July 14 2 players Add/Remove/Replace allowed
Second Summer Aug 1-10 2 players Replacement only

Maximum 4 total changes for entire 2025 season. Summer roster: Max 16 players, min 13 active.

🏆 Player Recognition

Green Cap: Monthly highest wicket taker

Red Cap: Monthly highest run scorer

Awards based on league stage games only. Presented by opposition captain.

👨‍⚖️ Game Officials

Equipment Management (2025)

Teams provided with game kits: wickets with heavy base, lighting bails, balls, marker cones. Teams responsible for setup/takedown and maintenance. UCL replenishes balls on schedule.

📋 Key Duties

  • Umpiring and scoring in designated app
  • Field setup verification before games
  • Rules enforcement throughout match
  • Game control and fairness maintenance

📝 Match Reporting

Mandatory: Fill comments in CricClubs app after every game.

Content: Report any incidents or state "no incidents occurred".

All incidents reported to CCEC for review.

Official Designation & Training

  • Each team designates 2 Game Officials (not Captain/Vice-Captain/Rep)
  • UCL provides training on umpiring, rules, and scoring app
  • Officials removed after 2+ poor performance complaints
  • UCL GOC provides paid neutral umpires when possible

⚖️ Code of Conduct

UCL Philosophy

Cricket Bash is equally a social platform and cricket opportunity. UCL places uncompromising emphasis on conduct both on and off the field.

Code of Conduct and Ethics Committee (CCEC)

Composition: Team Representatives + Committee Chair (Captains/Vice-Captains excluded)

Decisions: Majority vote of 7 out of 9 members (involved teams recused)

Process: Report → Review → Graduated punishment → No refunds for expulsion

UCL Core Values - FIRST

F
Fun
Cricket as sport and social platform
I
Inspiration
Supporting skill development
R
Respect
For players, officials, facilities
S
Sportsmanship
Positive attitude, willingness to learn
T
Teamwork
Inclusive environment for all

✅ Expected Behavior

  • Respectful conduct at all times
  • Rule compliance and familiarity
  • Appropriate language (no profanity)
  • Substance-free participation
  • Respect for officials' decisions

🚨 Disciplinary Actions

  • Fighting: Immediate removal, suspension
  • Ejection: Min 1 game suspension, no appeal
  • Violations: Warning → suspension → expulsion
  • Non-compliance: Further UCL action

🎳 Bowling Restrictions

Key Requirements

Minimum 5 different bowlers required. No bowler can bowl 3 overs if innings has less than 10 overs.

Max Overs/Innings Power Plays Bowling Distribution
14 3 4 bowlers (3 overs) + 1 bowler (2 overs)
13 3 3 bowlers (3 overs) + 2 bowlers (2 overs)
12 3 2 bowlers (3 overs) + 3 bowlers (2 overs)
11 2 2 bowlers (3 overs) + 2 bowlers (2 overs) + 1 bowler (1 over)
10 2 1 bowler (3 overs) + 3 bowlers (2 overs) + 1 bowler (1 over)
9 2 4 bowlers (2 overs) + 1 bowler (1 over)
8 2 3 bowlers (2 overs) + 2 bowlers (1 over)
7 1 2 bowlers (2 overs) + 3 bowlers (1 over)

📞 UCL Governance

Development & Engagement
Hemang Patel
hemang.patel@unitedcl.org
Finance
Rohit Jain
rohit.jain@unitedcl.org
Schedule & Registrations
Aditya Tiwari
aditya.tiwari@unitedcl.org
Game Organizing Committee (GOC)
Anjan Motamarry
anjan.motamarry@unitedcl.org
Field Management
Ajay Dubey
ajay.dubey@unitedcl.org
IT
Rohit Soni
rohit.soni@unitedcl.org
Marketing & Sponsorship
Gaurav Jetly
gaurav.jetly@unitedcl.org
Events
Vivek Gupta
vivek.gupta@unitedcl.org
Rules & Regulations
Soho Chatterjee
soho.chatterjee@unitedcl.org
Code of Conduct & Ethics
Soho + Team Reps
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🤝 Community Values

Important: All volunteers pay the same fees as players and contribute their time to ensure matches are organized and UCL remains a community effort.

"Either we are all each other's customer or no one is a customer."