Cricket – T20

competition

sport information

T20 Cricket is a fast-paced, shortened format of cricket where each team faces a maximum of 20 overs (120 balls) in a single innings.

Equipment & Clothing

All equipment and attire must comply with official cricket standards.

To be provided by organisers: Cricket balls, stumps, bails, and scoreboards.

To be supplied by Teams: Bats and all personal protective equipment.

As a safety Requirement, Helmets must be worn when batting, wicketkeeping up to the stumps, and fielding close to the batter.

Players must wear appropriate cricket attire, including footwear and socks. Team uniforms must be consistent (coloured or white/cream). Shorts and singlets are not permitted when batting or fielding.

Event Entry Deadline: Friday, 22 January 2027

Event Cost: USD $100 per team member

events & divisions

format

Competition Format

Matches are played between two teams of 11 players, plus a maximum of four substitute fielders. Games typically last around 3 hours, with a 15-minute break between innings.

The competition follows the Laws of Cricket (2017 Code, updated 2022) and ICC T20 playing conditions, unless modified by WPFG guidelines.

Teams will be divided into groups and play Round robin matches played within groups.

Top teams progress to knockout stage

Semi-finals winners proceed to Final (Gold Medal Match)

Semi-final losers compete for Bronze Medal

Match Format

• Each team bats once, up to 20 overs
• Powerplay: First 6 overs with fielding restrictions
• Maximum 4 overs per bowler
• Matches may be shortened due to interruptions (using DLS method if needed)
• Minimum 5 overs per side required to constitute a match

Results & Points

• Win: 2 points
• Loss: 0 points
• No Result: 1 point each
• Tied matches: decided by a Super Over (repeated if still tied)

awards

Medals are awarded to athletes placing first through third in each division.

Award ceremonies will take place at the conclusion of the tournament.

getting there

Western Australian Cricket Association (WACA) Ground

This Cricket venue is NOT serviced by a WPFG Shuttle.

All venues within the Perth Precinct are accessible by free CAT busses or other public transport using your free Games Smartrider.

Wanneroo Districts Cricket Club

Stand Alone Precinct

Joondalup District Cricket Club

Joondalup Precinct

The following 2027 WPFG Cricket venues are serviced by dedicated WPFG Shuttles. 

Departure and return times will be aligned to sport timings. These times will be available closer to the event. 

Equipment conveyance will take place separately by Games Team Trailers from The Games Hub.

Hale School

Christ Chruch Grammar Playing Fields

Walk or use your free public transport to get to Elizabeth Quay Bus Station.  

From there, a dedicated Games Shuttle will convey you to the relevant playing field Hale or Christ Church, with a return service. 

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rules

World Police & Fire Games Federation (WPFGF)

7944 Convoy Court, San Diego, CA 92111 USA

Phone: (858) 571-9919

Email: [email protected]

WPFGF Abridged Rules

International Cricket Council

Street 69, Dubai Sports City Sh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road Dubai,

PO Box 500 070, UAE

Website: www.icc-cricket.com

Email: [email protected]