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Turf cricket is played with 7 players and 1 substitute per team, with each team having one innings of 5 overs. Batting requires all players to bat, while bowling is underarm with restrictions on bowlers and field placements. The game emphasizes fair play, with specific rules for scoring, dismissals, and umpire authority.

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Turf cricket is played with 7 players and 1 substitute per team, with each team having one innings of 5 overs. Batting requires all players to bat, while bowling is underarm with restrictions on bowlers and field placements. The game emphasizes fair play, with specific rules for scoring, dismissals, and umpire authority.

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TURF CRICKET RULES

(7 + 1 Players | 5 Overs per Innings)

1. Teams
● Each team consists of 7 playing players + 1 substitute.
● Only 7 players are allowed on the field at any time.
● Substitute may field only with umpire approval and cannot bat, bowl, or keep wicket.

2. Match Format
● 5 overs per innings
● One innings per team
● Each over consists of 6 legal balls

3. Batting
● Two batters on the field at a time
● All 7 players must bat
● The innings ends when:
○ 5 overs are completed, or
○ 6 wickets fall
● Retired hurt batters may resume only if no other batter is available

4. Bowling
● Underarm Bowling
● Maximum 1 over per bowler
● No bowler may bowl consecutive overs
● A minimum of 5 different bowlers must be used

5. Extras
● No-ball:
○ Overstepping, direct above the waist, direct out of the pitch, and bounce before
the no-ball line,
○ 1 run + extra ball
● Wide:
○ Ball out of batter’s reach
○ 1 run + extra ball
● Free hit after no-ball is applied
● Leg-bye runs ( no extra ball)
6. Scoring
● Running between wickets counts as runs
● Boundary rules:
○ Ball touches boundary after bounce: 4 runs
○ Ball clears boundary on the full: 6 runs
● Overthrows count as runs

7. Dismissals
A batter may be out by:

● Bowled
● Caught
● Caught directly after hitting the roof
● Run out
● Stumped
● Hit wicket

8. Fielding Rules
● Maximum 3 fielders on the boundary
● Maximum 2 fielders inside the circle
● Wicketkeeper must stay behind the stumps until the ball is delivered
● No fielder may obstruct the batter deliberately

9. Umpires
● One or two umpires may officiate
● Umpire’s decision is final

10. Result
● Team scoring more runs wins
● If scores are tied:
○ Match is a tie, or
○ Super over (optional):
■ 1 over per team
■ Maximum 2 wickets

11. Spirit of the Game


● Fair play and respect for opponents and umpires is mandatory
● Dissent or misconduct may result in penalty runs or player removal
Optional Rules (to be agreed before match):

● Powerplay over

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