







MINOR LEAGUE CRICKET
Minor League Cricket is the only nation-wide T20 tournament in the US that is sanctioned by USA Cricket, and internationally recognized by the International Cricket Council (ICC). Minor League Cricket will feature 24 city-based teams from across the US, filled with the top echelon of talent from across the country combined with three players of international repute in each team. In addition, Minor League Cricket forms a crucial pathway for all players to be selected in Major League Cricket starting in 2024. We know US cricket fans are hungry for high-quality cricket - regular season games will be live streamed, with the playoffs to be broadcast live into over 4 million homes courtesy of Willow TV.
24
Teams
155
Games
7
Weeks
1
National Champion
TEAMS
Minor League Cricket will be contested by 24 city-based teams across four conferences in 2020.

Central Conference Teams
Houston Hurricanes, Irving Mustangs, Austin Athletics, Chicago Blasters, Chicago Catchers, Michigan Cricket Stars

Eastern Conference Teams
NYC Titans, New Jersey Stallions, Somerset Cavaliers, New England Eagles, DC Hawks, The Philadelphians

Southern Conference Teams
Atlanta Fire, Atlanta Lightning, Morrisville Cardinals, Florida Beamers, Orlando Galaxy, Ft. Lauderdale Lions
In line with the Minor League being the highest level national Twenty20 tournament in the US, each team will field an
18-MAN ROSTER
that will be made up of a combination of the best US talent playing alongside international quality players.
The official Minor League 2020 selection policy mandates each teams roster to meet the requirements as indicated below.
3
players of internationally recognized quality; having represented their country at an international level, or competed in recognized international tournaments(i.e. 1st Class or List A Cricket)
12
players based in the US, who are competing at the toplevel in reputable state-based leagues
3
U21 players who have been identified through elite academies as the best upcoming talent in the US
3
players of internationally recognized quality; having represented their country at an international level, or competed in recognized international tournaments(i.e. 1st Class or List A Cricket)
12
players based in the US, who are competing at the toplevel in reputable state-based leagues
3
U21 players who have been identified through elite academies as the best upcoming talent in the US
SCHEDULE view schedule

- Regular season will run for 5 weeks commencing August 22
- Each team will play 12 games against other teams within their conference
- At the completion of the regular season, the top teams from each conference will compete in the Conference Finals

Eastern & Southern Conference
- The top placed team at the end of the regular season will advance directly to the Conference Championship game
- The second & third seeds will compete in the Conference Semi-Final for the remaining spot in the Conference Championship game
- The winner of the Conference Championship will advance to the National Finals in Morrisville
Western & Central Conference
- The top placed team from each sub-conference at the end of the regular season will play-off in a best of three match series to determine who will advance to the National Finals in Morrisville

- Conference Champions will advance to the National Finals, currently scheduled to be held in Morrisville on the first weekend of October
- The winner of the National Finals will be crowned the inaugural Minor League Champion in 2020
MINOR LEAGUE GOVERNING COUNCIL
Minor League Cricket will be governed by a select group of individuals from across the country, who are highly recognized and respected in the US cricketing community. The Minor League Cricket Governing Council will determine rules and regulations for the competition to ensure the tournament is run at the highest international standards, and matches are played, officiated and conducted with the highest degree of professionalism.