JOBURG SIXES

Step onto the pitch and experience the thrill of six-a-side cricket in the heart of South Africa’s most electric city! The Joburg Sixes brings together social and competitive teams for an action-packed tournament, played in a fast, fun, and festival-style format.

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Venue: DP World Wanderers Stadium from 9AM on 2nd & 3rd May.​​

 

Leagues

• Sixes Cup - R15 000

• Castle Larger League - R7 500

• Social League - R7 500

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Game Format

• Teams: 6 players per side

• Field: Max 60m radius oval with standard wicket dimensions

• Overs: 5 overs (30 balls) per innings

• Every player (except the wicketkeeper) bowls one over

• Fielding: Every player fields – fitness is key!

 

Speed Up the Action

• All bowlers deliver from the same end to keep things fast-paced.

• Run-ups are capped at 10 paces to ensure a quick game flow.

 

Player Rotation

To keep the game fair and fun for all:

• Batting and bowling positions rotate after every game

• This is mandatory for juniors, and optional for adults

• Promotes equal opportunity and all-round development

 

Scoring Big

• Players retire at 40 runs but may return if the team is all out

• Hit a 10-run shot by sending the ball into one of six Accelerator Zones around the field

• Zones are marked with two CG flags, 10 yards apart

• Balls entering the zone on the ground or in the air count

• Umpire signal: Arms crossed in an ‘X’ above the head (X = Roman numeral for 10)

 

Special Game Rules

• If the last player is out, the remaining batter continues solo until:

• All balls are bowled

• Or they are dismissed

• Wides & No Balls: 2 runs + an extra delivery

• No Ball = Free Hit on the next ball

• Overthrows that pass through an Accelerator Zone = Bonus 10 runs!

 

In Case of a Tie

• Group stage: Points are shared

• Knockout stage: Super Over decides the winner!

 

Governing Laws

All other aspects of play follow the official laws of cricket.