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class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ae4b17c e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5ae4b17c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10fa7bbd elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"10fa7bbd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"n9-match-structure\">\r\n  <div class=\"n9-ms-ball\"><\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"n9-ms-bg-text\">54<\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"n9-ms-wrap\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"n9-ms-head\">\r\n      <span class=\"n9-ms-tag\">\r\n        <b><\/b>\r\n        Match Structure\r\n      <\/span>\r\n\r\n      <h2>\r\n        Simple Format.\r\n        <span>High Pressure.<\/span>\r\n      <\/h2>\r\n\r\n      <p>\r\n        N9 keeps the game short, sharp, and easy to understand \u2014 with every over carrying real match value.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"n9-ms-grid\">\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"n9-ms-card main\">\r\n        <small>Per Innings<\/small>\r\n        <strong>9<\/strong>\r\n        <span>Overs Per Innings<\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"n9-ms-card\">\r\n        <small>Total Balls<\/small>\r\n        <strong>54<\/strong>\r\n        <span>Deliveries<\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"n9-ms-card black\">\r\n        <small>Full Match<\/small>\r\n        <strong>90<\/strong>\r\n        <span>Minute Match Duration<\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"n9-ms-card\">\r\n        <small>Each Innings<\/small>\r\n        <strong>45<\/strong>\r\n        <span>Minutes Per Innings<\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"n9-ms-card break\">\r\n        <small>Official Break<\/small>\r\n        <strong>12<\/strong>\r\n        <span>Minute Official 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{\r\n    color: #eb0a09;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .n9-ms-ball {\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    right: 8%;\r\n    top: 42px;\r\n    z-index: 4;\r\n    width: 44px;\r\n    height: 44px;\r\n    border-radius: 50%;\r\n    background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 25%, #ff7777, #eb0a09 45%, #820000);\r\n    box-shadow: 0 15px 36px rgba(235,10,9,0.3);\r\n    animation: n9MsBall 4.2s ease-in-out infinite;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .n9-ms-ball::before {\r\n    content: \"\";\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    top: 8px;\r\n    left: 20px;\r\n    width: 3px;\r\n    height: 29px;\r\n    border-radius: 999px;\r\n    background: #ffffff;\r\n    transform: rotate(14deg);\r\n    box-shadow: 6px 0 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.72);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .n9-ms-bg-text {\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    right: -16px;\r\n    bottom: -44px;\r\n    z-index: 1;\r\n    font-family: \"Bebas Neue\", Impact, sans-serif;\r\n    font-size: 250px;\r\n    line-height: 0.8;\r\n    color: rgba(235,10,9,0.055);\r\n    pointer-events: none;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .n9-match-structure::after {\r\n    content: \"\";\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    left: -135px;\r\n    bottom: -135px;\r\n    width: 290px;\r\n    height: 290px;\r\n    background: #000000;\r\n    border-radius: 50%;\r\n    opacity: 0.04;\r\n    pointer-events: none;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  @keyframes n9MsPulse {\r\n    0% {\r\n      box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(235,10,9,0.75);\r\n    }\r\n    70% {\r\n      box-shadow: 0 0 0 9px rgba(235,10,9,0);\r\n    }\r\n    100% {\r\n      box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(235,10,9,0);\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  @keyframes n9MsBall {\r\n    0%, 100% {\r\n      transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg);\r\n    }\r\n    50% {\r\n      transform: translate(-28px, 18px) rotate(180deg);\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  @media (max-width: 980px) {\r\n    .n9-ms-head {\r\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr;\r\n      gap: 18px;\r\n      text-align: center;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .n9-ms-tag {\r\n      margin-left: auto;\r\n      margin-right: auto;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .n9-ms-head p {\r\n      margin: 0 auto;\r\n      font-size: 18px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .n9-ms-card:nth-child(1),\r\n    .n9-ms-card:nth-child(2),\r\n    .n9-ms-card:nth-child(3),\r\n    .n9-ms-card:nth-child(4),\r\n    .n9-ms-card:nth-child(5),\r\n    .n9-ms-card:nth-child(6) {\r\n      grid-column: span 6;\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  @media (max-width: 640px) {\r\n    .n9-match-structure {\r\n      padding: 60px 16px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .n9-ms-head h2 {\r\n      font-size: 64px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .n9-ms-head p {\r\n      font-size: 16px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .n9-ms-card:nth-child(1),\r\n    .n9-ms-card:nth-child(2),\r\n    .n9-ms-card:nth-child(3),\r\n    .n9-ms-card:nth-child(4),\r\n    .n9-ms-card:nth-child(5),\r\n    .n9-ms-card:nth-child(6) {\r\n      grid-column: span 12;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .n9-ms-card {\r\n      min-height: auto;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .n9-ms-ball {\r\n      display: none;\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n<\/style>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44a6362d elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"44a6362d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n  \/* N9 Video Portal Hover Fix \u2014 overrides theme pink hover colors *\/\r\n\r\n  .n9-video-portal .n9-video-card,\r\n  .n9-video-portal .n9-video-card:hover,\r\n  .n9-video-portal .n9-video-card:focus,\r\n  .n9-video-portal .n9-video-card:active {\r\n    color: #000000 !important;\r\n    background: #ffffff !important;\r\n    border-color: #eb0a09 !important;\r\n    outline: none !important;\r\n    box-shadow: 0 18px 42px rgba(235,10,9,0.13) !important;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .n9-video-portal .n9-video-card strong,\r\n  .n9-video-portal .n9-video-card:hover strong,\r\n  .n9-video-portal .n9-video-card:focus strong,\r\n  .n9-video-portal .n9-video-card:active strong {\r\n    color: #000000 !important;\r\n    opacity: 1 !important;\r\n    visibility: visible !important;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  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#ffffff !important;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .n9-video-portal .n9-video-card.active span,\r\n  .n9-video-portal .n9-video-card.active:hover span,\r\n  .n9-video-portal .n9-video-card.active:focus span {\r\n    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.84) !important;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .n9-video-portal .n9-video-icon,\r\n  .n9-video-portal .n9-video-card:hover .n9-video-icon {\r\n    background: #000000 !important;\r\n    color: #ffffff !important;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .n9-video-portal .n9-video-card.active .n9-video-icon,\r\n  .n9-video-portal .n9-video-card.active:hover .n9-video-icon {\r\n    background: #ffffff !important;\r\n    color: #eb0a09 !important;\r\n  }\r\n<\/style>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-87047ad e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"87047ad\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28a290d elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"28a290d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section id=\"n9-rules-visual-divider\">\r\n  <div class=\"n9rv-wrap\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"n9rv-image\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" \r\n        src=\"http:\/\/n9cricket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-09-at-12.06.32-PM-2.jpeg\" \r\n        alt=\"N9 Cricket rules and match control visual\"\r\n      \/>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"n9rv-badge\">\r\n        <strong>N9<\/strong>\r\n        <span>Match Intelligence<\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"n9rv-content\">\r\n      <span class=\"n9rv-tag\">\r\n        <b><\/b>\r\n        Format Control\r\n      <\/span>\r\n\r\n      <h2>\r\n        Every Over.\r\n        <span>Every Decision.<\/span>\r\n      <\/h2>\r\n\r\n      <p>\r\n        N9 is built around clarity, speed, discipline, and smarter match moments \u2014 keeping the game easy to follow while increasing pressure on every ball.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n  #n9-rules-visual-divider {\r\n    position: relative;\r\n    overflow: hidden;\r\n    background: #ffffff;\r\n    color: #000000;\r\n    padding: 78px 22px;\r\n    font-family: \"Inter\", Arial, sans-serif;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  #n9-rules-visual-divider,\r\n  #n9-rules-visual-divider * {\r\n    box-sizing: border-box;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  #n9-rules-visual-divider::before {\r\n    content: \"\";\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    right: -140px;\r\n    top: -140px;\r\n    width: 300px;\r\n    height: 300px;\r\n    background: #eb0a09;\r\n    border-radius: 50%;\r\n    opacity: 0.07;\r\n    pointer-events: none;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  #n9-rules-visual-divider::after {\r\n    content: \"N9\";\r\n    position: 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elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"2e8fa354\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"n9-what-clean\">\r\n  <div class=\"n9-what-ball\"><\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"n9-what-bg-number\">54<\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"n9-what-container\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"n9-what-heading\">\r\n      <span class=\"n9-section-label\">\r\n        <b><\/b>\r\n        What Is N9 Cricket?\r\n      <\/span>\r\n\r\n      <h2>\r\n        Short Format.\r\n        <span>Smarter Cricket.<\/span>\r\n      <\/h2>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"n9-what-content\">\r\n      <p>\r\n        <strong>N9 Cricket<\/strong> is a strategically moderated short-format cricket system where each team bats for one <strong>9-over innings<\/strong>, with <strong>54 balls<\/strong>, <strong>9 active players<\/strong>, and a match structure designed for pressure, discipline, and smarter decision-making.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"n9-what-cards\">\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"n9-what-card\">\r\n          <span>01<\/span>\r\n          <strong>9 Overs<\/strong>\r\n          <p>One sharp innings where every over matters.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"n9-what-card red\">\r\n          <span>02<\/span>\r\n          <strong>54 Balls<\/strong>\r\n          <p>Fast enough for entertainment, smart enough for strategy.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"n9-what-card\">\r\n          <span>03<\/span>\r\n          <strong>9 Active Players<\/strong>\r\n          <p>More discipline, better roles, stronger decision-making.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n  .n9-what-clean {\r\n    position: relative;\r\n    overflow: hidden;\r\n    background: #000000;\r\n    color: #ffffff;\r\n    padding: 75px 22px;\r\n    font-family: \"Inter\", Arial, sans-serif;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .n9-what-clean * {\r\n    box-sizing: 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}\r\n\r\n    .n9-what-card {\r\n      min-height: auto;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .n9-what-ball {\r\n      display: none;\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n<\/style>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2582b71b e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2582b71b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74f02049 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"74f02049\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section id=\"n9-team-composition\">\r\n  <div class=\"n9tc-bg-text\">TEAM<\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"n9tc-wrap n9tc-reveal\">\r\n    <div class=\"n9tc-top\">\r\n      <div class=\"n9tc-left\">\r\n        <span class=\"n9tc-tag\">\r\n          <b><\/b>\r\n          Team Composition\r\n        <\/span>\r\n\r\n        <h2>\r\n          Built For\r\n          <span>Balanced Teams.<\/span>\r\n        <\/h2>\r\n\r\n        <p>\r\n          Every N9 team is designed to create structure, opportunity, and smarter selection. The squad model keeps the format competitive while allowing players to be assessed in clear roles.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"n9tc-highlight\">\r\n          <strong>12 Players Drafted \/ Invited Per Team<\/strong>\r\n          <span>Structured for role balance, match pressure, and better talent evaluation.<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"n9tc-right\">\r\n        <div class=\"n9tc-image-card\">\r\n          <img decoding=\"async\" \r\n            src=\"http:\/\/n9cricket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-09-at-12.06.31-PM-1.jpeg\" \r\n            alt=\"N9 team composition squad image\"\r\n          \/>\r\n          <div class=\"n9tc-image-badge\">\r\n            <strong>12<\/strong>\r\n            <span>Player Squad<\/span>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"n9tc-grid\">\r\n      <div class=\"n9tc-card red\">\r\n        <span>01<\/span>\r\n        <h3>12 Players Per Team<\/h3>\r\n        <p>Each team includes 12 drafted or invited players to ensure structure, flexibility, and squad depth.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"n9tc-card\">\r\n        <span>02<\/span>\r\n        <h3>4 Batsmen<\/h3>\r\n        <p>Dedicated batting strength gives teams proper top-order structure and role clarity.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"n9tc-card black\">\r\n        <span>03<\/span>\r\n        <h3>4 Bowlers<\/h3>\r\n        <p>Bowling depth supports tactical matchups, pressure overs, and discipline across the innings.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"n9tc-card\">\r\n        <span>04<\/span>\r\n        <h3>4 All-Rounders<\/h3>\r\n        <p>All-rounders add versatility, decision-making value, and stronger balance in a short format.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"n9tc-card\">\r\n        <span>05<\/span>\r\n        <h3>9 Active Players On-Field<\/h3>\r\n        <p>N9 is built around 9 active players in play, increasing strategic responsibility and involvement.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"n9tc-card red\">\r\n        <span>06<\/span>\r\n        <h3>Ages 18 To 23<\/h3>\r\n        <p>The format is focused on emerging talent, helping develop and showcase the next generation of players.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"n9tc-card wide\">\r\n        <span>07<\/span>\r\n        <h3>Wicketkeeper-Batsman \/ Wicketkeeping Option<\/h3>\r\n        <p>Teams may include a wicketkeeper-batsman or wicketkeeping option as part of their squad balance, supporting both practical match structure and talent development.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n  #n9-team-composition {\r\n    position: relative;\r\n    overflow: hidden;\r\n    background: #ffffff;\r\n    color: #000000;\r\n    padding: 82px 22px;\r\n    font-family: \"Inter\", Arial, sans-serif;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  #n9-team-composition,\r\n  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  <div class=\"n9rc-header\">\r\n      <span class=\"n9rc-tag\">\r\n        <b><\/b>\r\n        Key Rules Section\r\n      <\/span>\r\n\r\n      <h2>\r\n        Smart Rules.\r\n        <span>Fast Decisions.<\/span>\r\n      <\/h2>\r\n\r\n      <p>\r\n        N9 is built to stay exciting, disciplined, and easy to understand \u2014 giving players, teams, scouts, coaches, and supporters a format where every decision matters.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"n9rc-feature\">\r\n      <div class=\"n9rc-image-card\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" \r\n          src=\"http:\/\/n9cricket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-09-at-12.06.32-PM-1.jpeg\" \r\n          alt=\"N9 Cricket rules overview\"\r\n        \/>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"n9rc-highlight\">\r\n        <small>Important Rule Highlight<\/small>\r\n        <h3>The N9 Over<\/h3>\r\n        <p>\r\n          The batting captain must call the mandatory <strong>N9 Over<\/strong> before the <strong>5th, 6th, or 7th over<\/strong>.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"n9rc-score-box\">\r\n          <span>Special Scoring<\/span>\r\n          <strong>Any six hit during the N9 Over counts as 9 runs.<\/strong>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"n9rc-rules-grid\">\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"n9rc-rule-card active\">\r\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"n9rc-rule-btn\">\r\n          <span>01<\/span>\r\n          <strong>Player Restrictions<\/strong>\r\n          <b>+<\/b>\r\n        <\/button>\r\n        <div class=\"n9rc-rule-content\">\r\n          <p>Player eligibility, on-field use, and team participation must follow official N9 squad and format requirements.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"n9rc-rule-card\">\r\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"n9rc-rule-btn\">\r\n          <span>02<\/span>\r\n          <strong>Bowler Limits<\/strong>\r\n          <b>+<\/b>\r\n        <\/button>\r\n        <div class=\"n9rc-rule-content\">\r\n          <p>Bowling usage is controlled under N9 rules to maintain fairness, tactical balance, and stronger match discipline.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"n9rc-rule-card\">\r\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"n9rc-rule-btn\">\r\n          <span>03<\/span>\r\n          <strong>Wicket Limit<\/strong>\r\n          <b>+<\/b>\r\n        <\/button>\r\n        <div class=\"n9rc-rule-content\">\r\n          <p>Wicket management remains a core pressure point, making every dismissal more valuable in a 9-over format.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"n9rc-rule-card\">\r\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"n9rc-rule-btn\">\r\n          <span>04<\/span>\r\n          <strong>36-Run Retirement Rule<\/strong>\r\n          <b>+<\/b>\r\n        <\/button>\r\n        <div class=\"n9rc-rule-content\">\r\n          <p>Once a batter reaches <strong>36 runs<\/strong>, that batter retires \u2014 increasing player involvement and keeping the format moving.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"n9rc-rule-card\">\r\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"n9rc-rule-btn\">\r\n          <span>05<\/span>\r\n          <strong>Extras \/ No Balls \/ Wides<\/strong>\r\n          <b>+<\/b>\r\n        <\/button>\r\n        <div class=\"n9rc-rule-content\">\r\n          <p>Extras remain important in N9. No balls and wides can quickly change momentum, so discipline and execution are critical.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"n9rc-rule-card\">\r\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"n9rc-rule-btn\">\r\n          <span>06<\/span>\r\n          <strong>Timeout Rules<\/strong>\r\n          <b>+<\/b>\r\n        <\/button>\r\n        <div class=\"n9rc-rule-content\">\r\n          <p>Teams must stay ready and organized. 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class=\"n9-talent-section\">\r\n  <div class=\"n9-talent-ball\"><\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"n9-talent-ring\"><\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"n9-talent-bg-text\">SCOUT<\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"n9-talent-wrap n9-talent-reveal\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"n9-talent-top\">\r\n      <div class=\"n9-talent-heading\">\r\n        <span class=\"n9-talent-tag\">\r\n          <b><\/b>\r\n          Talent & Scout Benefits\r\n        <\/span>\r\n\r\n        <h2>\r\n          Designed For\r\n          <span>Talent Discovery<\/span>\r\n        <\/h2>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"n9-talent-intro\">\r\n        <p>\r\n          N9 gives scouts, selectors, and coaches a sharper way to see more players, compare performances faster, and evaluate who can perform under pressure.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"n9-talent-layout\">\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"n9-talent-main-card\">\r\n        <small>Scout View<\/small>\r\n        <strong>More Talent. Less Waiting.<\/strong>\r\n        <p>\r\n          Shorter matches create more viewing opportunities in one location, helping scouts and selectors identify talent faster.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"n9-talent-meter\">\r\n          <span><\/span>\r\n          <span><\/span>\r\n          <span><\/span>\r\n          <span><\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"n9-talent-benefits\">\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"n9-talent-card red\">\r\n          <div class=\"n9-talent-icon\">\ud83d\udc40<\/div>\r\n          <h3>More Players Viewed In One Day<\/h3>\r\n          <p>Scouts can watch more players compete without needing multiple long match windows.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"n9-talent-card\">\r\n          <div class=\"n9-talent-icon\">\ud83d\udd01<\/div>\r\n          <h3>Repeated Match Exposure<\/h3>\r\n          <p>Players get more chances to show consistency, adaptability, and real match response.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"n9-talent-card black\">\r\n          <div class=\"n9-talent-icon\">\ud83e\udde0<\/div>\r\n          <h3>Better Evaluation<\/h3>\r\n          <p>Skill, temperament, decision-making, and consistency can be evaluated under pressure.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"n9-talent-card\">\r\n          <div class=\"n9-talent-icon\">\u26a1<\/div>\r\n          <h3>Faster Comparisons<\/h3>\r\n          <p>Scouts and selectors can compare players quicker inside the same format and setting.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n  .n9-talent-section {\r\n    position: relative;\r\n    overflow: hidden;\r\n    background: #ffffff;\r\n    color: #000000;\r\n    padding: 78px 22px;\r\n    font-family: \"Inter\", Arial, sans-serif;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .n9-talent-section * {\r\n    box-sizing: border-box;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .n9-talent-wrap {\r\n    position: relative;\r\n    z-index: 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<b><\/b>\r\n        Player Development\r\n      <\/span>\r\n\r\n      <h2>\r\n        Not Just Faster.\r\n        <span>Smarter Cricket.<\/span>\r\n      <\/h2>\r\n\r\n      <p>\r\n        N9 is not simply faster cricket. 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N9 FORMAT SMARTER Short-format cricket built for pressure, clarity, and impact Players Teams Scouts Coaches Partners Supporters 54 Match Structure Simple Format. High Pressure. N9 keeps the game short, sharp, and easy to understand \u2014 with every over carrying real match value. Per Innings 9 Overs Per Innings Total Balls 54 Deliveries Full Match 90 Minute Match Duration Each Innings 45 Minutes Per Innings Official Break 12 Minute Official Break Minimum Requirement 4 Overs Required To Constitute A Match N9 Match Intelligence Format Control Every Over. Every Decision. N9 is built around clarity, speed, discipline, and smarter match moments \u2014 keeping the game easy to follow while increasing pressure on every ball. 54 What Is N9 Cricket? Short Format. Smarter Cricket. N9 Cricket is a strategically moderated short-format cricket system where each team bats for one 9-over innings, with 54 balls, 9 active players, and a match structure designed for pressure, discipline, and smarter decision-making. 01 9 Overs One sharp innings where every over matters. 02 54 Balls Fast enough for entertainment, smart enough for strategy. 03 9 Active Players More discipline, better roles, stronger decision-making. TEAM Team Composition Built For Balanced Teams. Every N9 team is designed to create structure, opportunity, and smarter selection. The squad model keeps the format competitive while allowing players to be assessed in clear roles. 12 Players Drafted \/ Invited Per Team Structured for role balance, match pressure, and better talent evaluation. 12 Player Squad 01 12 Players Per Team Each team includes 12 drafted or invited players to ensure structure, flexibility, and squad depth. 02 4 Batsmen Dedicated batting strength gives teams proper top-order structure and role clarity. 03 4 Bowlers Bowling depth supports tactical matchups, pressure overs, and discipline across the innings. 04 4 All-Rounders All-rounders add versatility, decision-making value, and stronger balance in a short format. 05 9 Active Players On-Field N9 is built around 9 active players in play, increasing strategic responsibility and involvement. 06 Ages 18 To 23 The format is focused on emerging talent, helping develop and showcase the next generation of players. 07 Wicketkeeper-Batsman \/ Wicketkeeping Option Teams may include a wicketkeeper-batsman or wicketkeeping option as part of their squad balance, supporting both practical match structure and talent development. RULES Key Rules Section Smart Rules. Fast Decisions. N9 is built to stay exciting, disciplined, and easy to understand \u2014 giving players, teams, scouts, coaches, and supporters a format where every decision matters. Important Rule Highlight The N9 Over The batting captain must call the mandatory N9 Over before the 5th, 6th, or 7th over. Special Scoring Any six hit during the N9 Over counts as 9 runs. 01 Player Restrictions + Player eligibility, on-field use, and team participation must follow official N9 squad and format requirements. 02 Bowler Limits + Bowling usage is controlled under N9 rules to maintain fairness, tactical balance, and stronger match discipline. 03 Wicket Limit + Wicket management remains a core pressure point, making every dismissal more valuable in a 9-over format. 04 36-Run Retirement Rule + Once a batter reaches 36 runs, that batter retires \u2014 increasing player involvement and keeping the format moving. 05 Extras \/ No Balls \/ Wides + Extras remain important in N9. No balls and wides can quickly change momentum, so discipline and execution are critical. 06 Timeout Rules + Teams must stay ready and organized. Timeout management supports match flow and keeps the format sharp and efficient. 07 Over-Rate Penalties + Slow over rates may result in penalties, helping protect the speed, structure, and commercial value of the match. 08 Tie-Breakers + If a match ends level, official N9 tie-break procedures are used to determine the result clearly and competitively. 09 N9 Over Rule + The batting captain must call the mandatory N9 Over before the 5th, 6th, or 7th over. Any six hit during that over counts as nine runs. N9 Playing Field One Pitch. Every Ball Matters. N9 keeps the game sharp, structured, and easy to follow \u2014 creating a fast cricket experience where every over, every role, and every decision has purpose. 9 Overs 54 Balls 9 Active Players Smart Cricket N9 Format View SCOUT Talent &#038; Scout Benefits Designed For Talent Discovery N9 gives scouts, selectors, and coaches a sharper way to see more players, compare performances faster, and evaluate who can perform under pressure. Scout View More Talent. Less Waiting. Shorter matches create more viewing opportunities in one location, helping scouts and selectors identify talent faster. &#x1f440; More Players Viewed In One Day Scouts can watch more players compete without needing multiple long match windows. &#x1f501; Repeated Match Exposure Players get more chances to show consistency, adaptability, and real match response. &#x1f9e0; Better Evaluation Skill, temperament, decision-making, and consistency can be evaluated under pressure. &#x26a1; Faster Comparisons Scouts and selectors can compare players quicker inside the same format and setting. SMART Player Development Not Just Faster. Smarter Cricket. N9 is not simply faster cricket. It is smarter cricket. It gives players space to think, adapt, execute, and perform under pressure while still maintaining excitement and pace. Development Focus Think. Adapt. Execute. 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