T20s were supposed to wrap up within three hours. But on most days, matches stretch close to four hours.
The whole purpose of finishing T20s quickly seems to have diminished thanks to the longer playing time. And to make matters worse, our attention span has also reduced!
That’s when we got T20’s younger sibling – T10 cricket. Although not played at the international level, it has delivered on its promise.
So, let’s see the details about the T10 format here.
T10 Cricket Format: Rules
As the name suggests, T10 is a shorter version of T20 cricket. So, everything’s going to be half as compared to T20s.
So, how many playing members are allowed per side?
The number of players in the matchday squad remains the same. You’ll see 11 players each take the field for the two teams.
What about the overs?
Overs per innings are, obviously, reduced from 20 to 10. So each T10 match starts with 10 overs (60 balls) per side, meaning 20 overs in a complete game. For a match to have a result, five overs per side are a must.
Is there a powerplay in T10 matches?
Yes. Each T10 innings consists of a three-over powerplay right at the start. That’s down by half as compared to a T20 innings.
Are there any fielding restrictions?
Fielding restrictions are similar to those of T20s. In the powerplay, only two fielders can stand outside the 30-yard circle.
Once the powerplay is over, the field spreads out, allowing five fielders outside the inner circle.
How many overs can each bowler bowl?
In a regular 20-over game, a bowler can send down a maximum of four overs. In T10s, though, the number reduces to two overs per bowler.
How long does a T10 match last?
A T10 match generally lasts for 90 minutes. The two innings run for 80 minutes, with a 10-minute break in between.
What are the possible match results?
A match is most likely to have a winner and a loser. But what if a match ends in a tie?
We’ll have the Super Over to the rescue. Both teams will play an additional over, with the team scoring the most runs in the six balls declared the winners.
Well, that’s pretty much all you need to know about T10 cricket. Most other T20 cricket rules apply to the T10 format.
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