Player age eligibility is determined at 31 August 2026. A player who is already 10 on that date cannot play U10 and must play U12 unless an approved dispensation applies.

• Girls may play one age group lower than their eligible age group.

• Other approved dispensations may apply for representative cricket experience, disability or individual circumstances.

• Players must be registered and listed in PlayHQ before the toss.

• Helmets, pads, gloves and protectors are compulsory.

• • Respect officials, teammates and opponents. Play hard, play fair and have fun!

• T20 format — 20 overs

• 7 players on field (5 minimum)

• Modified 130 g ball

• 16 m pitch and 40 m boundary

• All players bowl

• Non-competitive; no finals

• Batters retire after their allocated balls

• T20 format — 20 overs

• 7 players on field (5 minimum)

• 142 g leather ball

• 16 m pitch and 40 m boundary

• All players bowl

• Non-competitive; no finals

• Batters retire after allocated balls; dismissals apply after 10 balls faced

• One Day format — 25 overs

• 9 players on field (7 minimum)

• 142 g leather ball

• 18 m pitch and 50 m boundary

• Competitive, with finals

• Batters retire at 40 balls or 60 runs

• One Day format — 25 overs

• 9 players on field (7 minimum)

• 142 g leather ball

• 18 m pitch and 50 m boundary

• Competitive; no finals

• Batters retire at 40 balls or 60 runs

• One Day format — 30 overs

• 11 players on field (7 minimum)

• 156 g leather ball

• Full-length turf wicket preferred

• 50 m boundary

• Competitive, with finals

• Batters retire at 40 balls or 60 runs

• One Day format — 30 overs

• 11 players on field (7 minimum)

• 156 g leather ball

• Full-length pitch and 50 m boundary

• Competitive

• Batters retire at 40 balls or 60 runs

• Senior cricket rules

• 40 overs

• HDRCC’s premier junior competition

• Open to eligible U17 players

• Up to three adult mentors are permitted, subject to batting and bowling restrictions