Game 1 – The Bunsen Burner

Team Configuration

First, divide the players in attendance into teams. There is a maximum of 6 players per net. For a full team, you will need at least two nets/training lanes. The configurations are as follows:

• 2 players = 1v1 (2 innings)
• 3 players = 1v1v1 (3 innings)
• 4 players = 2v2 (2 innings)
• 5 players = 2v1v2 (3 innings)
• 6 players = 2v2v2 (3 innings)

Time Allocation

Split available time evenly for each inning. For example, if you have 6 players and 75 minutes, divide the time into 3 innings of 20 minutes each, leaving 15 minutes for breaks or inning changes.

Field Setup

• Inner-ring Fielders: 3 small cones to indicate positions.
• Boundary Fielders: 2 tall cones to indicate positions.
• Slips: 27 slips are in play.
• Note: Bowlers may change the field setup only once per inning.

Scoring

Batting:

• Boundary or Consecutive Scoring Shots: Score 1 point for hitting a boundary or 3 consecutive scoring shots.
• Calling: Must call “yes” or “no” after hitting the ball, or it’s a dot ball.
• Wide or No Ball: Counts as a scoring ball.
• Missed Ball: If the batter misses, the bowler gets a free shot on the next ball, and the bowler bowls again (does not count as one of the batter’s 3 deliveries).

Bowling:

• Consecutive Dot Balls: Score 1 point for bowling 3 consecutive dot balls. (If there are 2 bowling teams, both earn a point.)
• Wickets: Score 1 point for taking a wicket. Bowling a batter out is worth 2 points.
• Bunsen Burner Phase: During the last 3 balls (Bunsen Burner phase), points are worth 3 points instead of 1. Batters should aim to maximize points in this phase.

Game Winner

• The team with the most points after the allocated time wins.