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New to ICL? Here’s a simple breakdown of how our trials are structured, so you know exactly what your child is signing up for.
For players who are under 14 years of age as of the trial's start date.
16-over matches, giving younger players a shorter, high-energy format to start with.
For players who are under 16 years of age as of the trial's start date.
20-over matches — the most common format across ICL state championships.
For players who are under 19 years of age as of the trial's start date.
40-over matches, closest in length and intensity to state-level cricket.
Every ICL trial runs as either a Boys’ or Girls’ category, shown clearly on the trial’s detail page and in search filters. Some states run both categories within the same age group as separate trials.
Teams are placed into groups and play each other in a round-robin format.
The top teams from each group advance directly to the semi-finals.
The two semi-final winners meet in the trial final at the main venue.
Exact match counts and dates vary by trial — always check the specific trial’s Format and Schedule tabs for confirmed details.
