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The broadcasters for the inaugural SKYEXCH 6IXTY have been confirmed with major broadcast deals in the UK, New Zealand, South Africa, India, Australia and across the Caribbean.
In those countries without an exclusive broadcast deal the SKYEXCH 6IXTY will be available to watch on the tournament’s Facebook and YouTube channels as well as those of the Hero Caribbean Premier League.
United Kingdom – BT Sport
New Zealand – Sky NZ
USA – Willow
South Africa – SuperSport
India – Fancode
Australia – Fox Sports and DAZN
Pan Caribbean – SportsMax
Trinidad & Tobago – TV6
Guyana – E-networks
The 6IXTY is cricket’s newest format with a number of innovations that will bring fans closer to the action than ever before.
Fans can look forward to the following at The SKYEXCH 6IXTY:
- Each batting team has six wickets – at the fall of the sixth wicket they are all out
- Each batting team has two PowerPlay overs. They can unlock a third PowerPlay by hitting two sixes in the first 12 balls. This extra PowerPlay over can be taken at any time between overs 3-9
- There will be 30 balls bowled from one end before the action switches to the other end for the final 30 balls
- The 30 balls will be delivered as 5 separate overs, with no bowler being able to bowl more than 2 overs for the innings.
- If teams do not bowl their overs within the allotted time a member of their team is removed from the field for the final six balls
- Fans will vote for the timing of a “Mystery Fan Ball” where a batter can’t be dismissed by the bowler
ABOUT THE 6IXTY:
THE 6IXTY is a 60-ball cricket tournament featuring men’s and women’s teams. The first event will take place from 24 to 28 August. This fast-paced and innovative format, known as Cricket’s Power Game, will see the world’s best cricketers entertain fans around the world. THE 6IXTY is a joint venture between Cricket West Indies and Caribbean Premier League. For more information visit www.6ixtycricket.com
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The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) is an annual Twenty20 cricket tournament in the Caribbean, established in 2013 by Cricket West Indies to replace the Caribbean Twenty20. Sponsored by Republic Bank Limited, it is officially known as the Republic Bank CPL.
