Check out the rules and regulations for Indian Street Premier League (ISPL)
There’s a new kind of cricket set to debut on Indian television in the form of T10, which has been sweeping Middle Eastern, European, and West Indian cricket fans with its numerous competitions, and has already made its debut in India on March 6.
Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) rules and regulations and tournament format
Since 2008, when the world witnessed its first franchise-based cricket league in the form of the immensely popular Indian Premier League (IPL), franchise-based cricket leagues have expanded quickly throughout the world.
Now we have a new T-10 tournament in the form of the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) 2024, which is appreciated by the fans. The ISPL is grabbing a lot of attention following its unique rules and regulations.
The tournament is the new cricket league that helps find and develop young talent. The league provides a good, competitive playing environment for talented players who struggle to gain notice. Now let us have a look at those unique rules gaining a lot of attention.
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Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) rules
Tip-Top Toss
During the opener, the Tip-Top Toss between Sachin Tendulkar and Akshay Kumar went viral on social media due to its unique toss style of the game.
As is common with street cricket, the two captains decide to play Toss using the Tip-Top Toe system. In this rule, the captains will be on their backs to each other and go forward a certain distance. Then, with little Tip-Top steps, they will turn around and begin to approach each other.
The captain who’s foot touches his opponent’s foot first will win the toss as they get closer to one another.
T10 Format
The format of the competition is T10, meaning that each team will bat for ten overs.
Powerplay Rule
Each team in the competition is awarded three powerplay overs under the Powerplay Rule. The inning’s opening two overs are required (mandatory) powerplay overs. Anytime during their innings, from the third to the ninth over, the batting side is eligible to take the other powerplay over.
Tennis Ball
A tennis ball is utilised in the competition in place of the typically used deuce ball in cricket. In addition, each inning will feature two Tape-Ball overs.
50-50 Over
The batting team challenges for the number of runs they would score in the following over in the 50-50 over. The batting team will select the desired bowler in this rule as well. The challenge run is minimum of sixteen.
Half of the runs that the batting side scores in that over will be added extra if they succeed in meeting the challenge. Half of the runs from the over in which the batting side scored will be subtracted if they are unable to complete the challenge.
9 Street Runs
In this rule, the batting team will receive nine runs rather than the normal six runs in cricket if a player strikes a six and the ball crosses the fence and lands in one of the spectator stands.
Tape Ball Over
A tape-covered tennis ball is all that a tape-ball is; however, the original tennis ball is utilised here, rather than the hardened ball that is typically used in cricket.
Every bowling team will be required to bowl two overs per inning using Tape Balls. In general, this ball swings a lot and is difficult to control. A 50-50 over does not allow the usage of Tape-Ball Overs.