T20 matches were expected to be over in three hours at max. But, on most days, they take close to four hours to finish.
The entire idea of T20s being a quick finish has more or less gone down the drain with the protracted playing time. Plus, our attention span has also decreased, which is another drawback!
This was the time when T20’s young brother came into the picture T10 cricket. Despite not being played at the international level, it has been the case that T10 has kept its word!
Now, let’s dig out the T10 format details here.
T10 Cricket Format: Rules
T10, as the name conveys, is a shorter version of T20 cricket. Thus, everything is going to be one-half in comparison to T20s.
So, should we ask how many members are playing per side?
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The number of players in the matchday squad still remains unchanged. The two teams will have 11 players each on the field as usual.
What happens to the overs?
Innings are obviously reduced from 20 to 10 for each side. Hence, every T10 match will have 10 overs (60 balls) for each team as its starting point, totaling 20 overs for the entire game. In order to produce a match lead, five overs per side are essential.
Is there a powerplay in T10 matches?
Yes. Every T10 innings has a three-over powerplay at the beginning. That’s by half compared to a T20 innings.
Are there any fielding restrictions?
Fielding restrictions are just like the ones in T20s. During the powerplay, only two fielders can be positioned outside the 30-yard circle.
When the powerplay is done, the fielders are allowed to be five outside the inner circle.
What is the maximum number of overs each bowler can bowl?
In a standard 20-over match, a bowler can bowl a maximum of four overs. But in T10s, the limit is reduced to two overs for each bowler.
How long does a T10 match last?
A T10 match is usually finished in 90 minutes time. The two innings will be played in 80 minutes and a 10-minute break will be given in between.
What are the possible match outcomes?
A match is usually going to have one winner and one loser. But what will happen if a match ends up in a tie?
The Super Over will come to the rescue. Another over will be played by both teams, and the team with the most runs in the six balls will be crowned winners.
Well, that’s almost everything to know about T10 cricket. Most of the other rules of T20 cricket are applicable to T10 format as well.
