Morgan took a special liking to Afghanistan and Rashid in the World Cup last year, hitting 17 sixes in a record-breaking knock of 148. The batting side shall score one run each time the ball makes contact with a side wall. Russell v Gayle is one to watch out for.Įoin Morgan: Completing the line up is England’s ODI World Cup-winning captain. As per the laws of cricket, if the ball strikes the boundary wall on a bye, wide, or overthrow, it shall count as four or six runs as appropriate, in addition to any other runs scored, and the ball shall be dead. We all know he can deliver some meaty blows with the bat too.Īndre Russell: After a sub-par IPL that was riddled with injuries, Russell returned to form at the Lanka Premier League, and bowled extensively too. Rashid Khan: With UKC contenders allowed to bowl eight of the 15 deliveries in an innings, Rashid holds the upper hand with the ball. One of the biggest brands in the sport, Gayle’s presence is sure to boost the tournament’s popularity even more. Kevin Pietersen: Fans will be able to watch Pietersen in action more than two years after his last appearance at the top level, which came in the Pakistan Super League for Quetta Gladiators.Ĭhris Gayle: The Universe Boss showed in the IPL earlier this year that he can still be a force to reckon with, even at 41 years of age. Yuvraj Singh: One of the most destructive white-ball batsmen of all time and only one of only two to hit six sixes off an over in international cricket, Yuvraj’s campaign will be eagerly followed by Indian cricket fans.
A batsman will be awarded 12 runs and an extra delivery if hits the area right behind the bowler, called ‘Bullseye’. There is another twist to run distribution. Dynamic new scoring zones and players interchanging results in. Each player bowls 2 overs and bats for 4 overs allowing equal participation for all involved. Games consist of two innings of twelve (12) overs. Teams consist of six (6) players with an optional reserve (pinch-hitter). Zones A & B carry a run each, C gets the players two runs, D three while E gives four and six depending upon whether the ball hits the zone directly or on the bounce. The new format of indoor cricket is taking Australia by storm. Each match will consist of four innings of 15 deliveries with two players going head to head.Ī unique scoring system will be used for UKC – five zones, from A to E, have been designated with each carrying a certain run weightage. The two semi-finals and a final, scheduled for Januto complete the 16-match tournament. The inaugural edition of the Ultimate Kricket Challenge, a first of its kind indoor cricket tournament, starts on December 24 with some of the biggest players in world cricket – retired and active – set to go head-to-head in a one v one format.Ī total of 13 matches will be played in the league stage of the UKC cricket tournament, with the top four players making it to the semifinals.
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