Rule changes to be tested in Thimmappaiah Memorial tournament to make it result-oriented
The KSCA-Dr. (Capt.) K. Thimmappaiah Memorial Tournament is introducing new rules, including innings over limits, to ensure more decisive results in red-ball cricket. These changes aim to reduce the frequency of draws in the four-day competition.
Why it matters
Rule experimentation in domestic cricket is vital for evolving the sport's format to maintain spectator interest and competitive integrity.
A few significant rule changes will be tested in the KSCA-Dr. (Capt.) K. Thimmappaiah Memorial Tournament, which begins in Bengaluru and Mysuru on Tuesday, in an attempt to make the all-India four-day red-ball competition more result-oriented.
The most significant change is the introduction of an over limit for each innings. Teams will have 120 overs for the first innings and 60 overs for the second. If the team batting fourth fails to reach the target within its stipulated 60 overs, it will be deemed to have lost, rather than the match ending in a draw, KSCA Hon. Secretary Santosh Menon stated in a press conference here on Monday.
A draw will be recorded only if rain interruptions prevent the team batting fourth from getting the full quota of 60 overs.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in