Format & Rules
Everything your team needs to know before the first ball: format, playing conditions and eligibility.
Tournament path
Group stage to glory
Each team plays the other three teams in its group once. The top two from each group reach the Round of 16.
Group stage
Round of 16
Quarter & semi-finals
Final
Runners-up: Rs. 150,000
Playing conditions
How every match is played
Draft conditions. The technical committee will confirm final rules before the draw.
| Overs | 10 overs per side. Around 75 minutes per match. |
|---|---|
| Ball | Tape ball (taped tennis ball) provided by the organisers. |
| Bowling limit | Maximum 2 overs per bowler. |
| Powerplay | First 3 overs: only 2 fielders allowed outside the inner circle. |
| Squad & XI | 16-player squad. 11 play in each match; the playing XI is submitted at the toss. |
| Wides & no-balls | 1 run plus a re-ball. A front-foot no-ball gives a free hit. |
| Points | Win 2 · Tie / No result 1 · Loss 0. |
| Tie-breakers | Points, then net run rate (NRR), then head-to-head. A tied knockout is decided by a Super Over. |
| Reporting time | Teams report 30 minutes before start. A team more than 15 minutes late forfeits the match. |
| Kit | Official FCL team kits (included in the fee). Sports shoes required; no metal spikes. |
Eligibility
Who can take the field
All 16 players must be permanent / contractual employees of the registering company.
Valid CNIC and company employee card required for every player on match day.
No professional / first-class cricketers. Ringers lead to instant disqualification.
Squad of exactly 16 players. Changes are allowed only before the draw, with approval.
One team per company per city. Large groups may request a second team.
Kits for all 16 players, tape balls & umpires are included in the registration fee.
Spirit of cricket
Code of conduct
- Respect umpires' decisions. The umpire's decision is final.
- No abusive language or sledging toward players, officials or fans.
- Captains are responsible for their team's behaviour on and off the field.
- Smoking and any banned substances are not allowed at the venue.
- Damage to venue property will be charged to the team.
- Disputes go to the technical committee through the team manager only.
FAQ
Got questions?
Who can register a team?
Any registered company operating in Pakistan, including IT, media, banking, telecom, pharma, FMCG, consultancies and others. Season 1 is for companies with offices in Rawalpindi or Islamabad.
What is the registration fee?
The entry fee is Rs. 50,000 per team. It includes official kits for all 16 players, professional photography, refreshments on match days, Man of the Match awards, tape balls, umpires and live scoring.
Can we include freelancers or friends?
No. Every player must be an employee of the registering company. Verification is done using CNIC and employee cards / an HR letter.
What if a player gets injured?
You have 5 reserves in your 16-player squad. Replacements outside the squad need written approval from the technical committee.
When and where are matches played?
Matches are played at selected grounds in Rawalpindi & Islamabad, mostly in the evenings and at weekends. See the fixtures page for the schedule.
How do refunds work?
Fees are refundable only if the organisers cancel the tournament. A team that withdraws after the draw is not refunded.
Know the rules? Time to play.
Register your squad for Season 1.