Box Cricket Tournaments

at United Sports Arena

Step into the fast-paced world of competitive indoor cricket where power, precision, and teamwork come together under the lights. Dynamic rules, professional setup, lively community atmosphere — every game is a chance to showcase your skills, rain or shine.

🏏 Register for Women's Tournament

Players Per Side

Overs Per Innings

Scoring Zones

Overs Per Pair

Official Format

Box Cricket Rules & Scoring

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Basic Rules

→ 6 players per side
→ All 6 players bat
→ 9 overs per innings
→ Max 2 overs per bowler
→ No netted catch

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Bonus Run Zones

A — 0 Front/side net behind stumps
B — 1 Side net, striker end to halfway
C — 2 Side net, halfway to bowler end
D — 4/6 Back net behind bowler
B/C→D — 3 Side net bouncing to back net
E — 0 Top net contact — no runs

Wide & No Ball = 2 runs each

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Batting Format

→ Each pair bats 3 overs (regardless of dismissals)
→ No LBW
→ All other dismissals apply
−3 Runs deducted per dismissal
Out 3 consecutive dot balls in an over

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Physical Runs

→ Marked middle line = runner's crease
→ Batsman to runner line = 1 physical run
→ Byes allowed
✗ No leg byes

Example: Ball hits back net on the full (6 bonus) + 1 physical run = 7 runs total

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No Ball & Wide

No Ball

→ Overstepping
→ Full toss above waist height

Wide

→ Outside standard wide line on pitch
→ Bouncer above head height
★ No Ball & Wide = legal balls (except final over)

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Umpire, Scoring & Subs

→ Batting team provides leg umpire & scorer
→ Main umpire has final decision
✗ No substitutions (except major injury)

Ball is active from start of over until umpire calls over complete. Batters must inform the umpire if not attempting a run.

Ready to Play?

Gather your team and take your shot at Box Cricket glory at United Sports Arena!