Celebrity Cricket League would undergo a major alteration to the rules as actor Pradeep reveals that the tournament would be contested in four innings, just like a Test match, know the CCL 2023 new rules
Beginning on February 18, the Celebrity Cricket League (CCL) has attracted a large audience. After a four-year hiatus, fans are eager to catch their favourite stars in action. The CCL this year is unique due to the implementation of a new regulation.
Celebrity Cricket League (CCL) 2023 new rules and format meaning explained
Actor Pradeep discussed how CCL 2023 will be played like a Test match.
If team A wins the toss and chooses to bat first, then the chasing team gets a chance to chase the target and thereafter, Team A will bat again and Team B will try to chase with both the teams playing two innings of 10 overs each.
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— Bhargavi (@IamHCB) February 17, 2023
Four innings in a T20 match!
Following four years, the CCL promises to thrill fans with a taste of celebrity and action-packed cricket. In this year’s Celebrity Cricket League, there will be eight teams representing eight different Indian areas. Six of the main cities in the country, including Jaipur, Hyderabad, Raipur, Jodhpur, Bangalore, and Trivandrum, will host the 19 games this season.
2023 CCL teams
- Bengal Tigers
- Bhojpuri Dabanggs
- Chennai Rhinos
- Karnataka Bulldozers
- Kerala Strikers
- Mumbai Heroes
- Punjab De Sher
- Telugu Warriors.
Format CCL 2023
The round-robin stage of CCL 2023 has eight teams competing. The league stage consists of four games for each team. The top four teams will advance to the semifinals based on the points standings. The top-seeded team takes on the team that finished fourth in the first semi-final, and the second semi-final features the teams who finished second and third.
Telugu Warriors triumph in their opening game.
Telugu Warriors, who are representing Tollywood, played Kerala Strikers in the league’s opening game today. Akhil Akkineni, captain of the Telugu Warriors, scored 91 runs in just 30 balls. Everyone was astonished by Akhil’s broad variety of shots throughout the Raipur stadium.
The actor came close to scoring his well-earned century, but his outstanding innings still enabled the team to reach a lofty total. Telugu Warriors enjoyed a strong start to the tournament but Kerala Strikers failed to pursue the same. Akhil received the “Man of the Match” award for his outstanding 91 runs.