Test Twenty Format: Test Twenty, an 80-over format that combines the excitement of Twenty20 cricket with the substance of Test cricket, is the fifth new format to be introduced after Tests, One-Dayers, T20s, and T10. Teams will compete in four innings of twenty overs each in the Test Twenty, which is targeted for young cricket players between the ages of thirteen and nineteen. Similar to Test cricket, the matches will be played with a red ball and in whites.

Test Twenty Format:

Test Twenty is the complete opposite of conventional cricket. This competition is going to combine the Test and Twenty20 forms. As per the rules, each team is allowed to bowl four Powerplay overs in the Test Twenty. If a side leads by 75 runs or more in the first innings, they can force a follow-on. Over the course of the match, a maximum of five bowlers will be permitted to bowl, with each bowler being permitted to bowl up to eight overs. The conventional results of win, lose, tie, or draw are still used in the format.

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How many teams are in Test Twenty?

Six foreign teams, including three city-based teams from India and three international teams from Dubai, London, and the United States, will participate in the first Test Twenty season.

When will Test Twenty begin?

The first season is scheduled to begin in January 2026. Eight Indian and eight foreign players will make up each 16-player franchise side, resulting in a vibrant fusion of regional and international talent. Cricket players between the ages of 13 and 19 can register at www.testwenty.com/register starting at 7:00 PM IST on October 16, 2025. Only boys will compete in the first season, which will take place in India. The second season will see the introduction of the girls’ event.

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