Monday, November 5, 2007

20-Twenty Cricket Rules



These are general rules, which are being modified over time and they are not used in this form for each game or at all tournaments.
  • Twenty overs per side.
  • Bowlers are restricted to 4 overs each.
  • Fielding restrictions in the first six overs - 2 fielders outside circle with a minimum of two stationary fielders.
  • Fielding restrictions for overs 7-20 - maximum five fielders allowed outside of circle.
  • A 'no-ball' is worth 2 runs, and the batsman gets a free hit after a no-ball.
  • Each side has just 80 minutes to get through their 20 overs. There is 15 minutes between innings.
  • Each side has just 80 minutes to get through their 20 overs. There is 15 minutes between innings.
  • The next batsman has 90 second after the fall of a wicket to get to the crease.

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