There is a new format coming to the Caribbean in 2022 with Cricket West Indies and the Caribbean Premier League bringing you THE 6IXTY – Cricket’s Power Game on 24 Aug to 28 Aug.

The first edition of THE 6IXTY will see men’s and women’s teams compete in a new 60-ball tournament featuring many of the best cricketers from around the world with SKYEXCH the title sponsor for 2022.

The 6IXTY : New Version of Tournament launched by CWI -

Fans can look forward to the following exciting new rules:

  • 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 the 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
  • 30 balls from one side of the pitch and 30 balls from the far side
  • In a 30-ball game, a bowler Cable can only do 2 overs.
  • In a 30-ball game, if a bowler bowls more overs, One team member will be out of the field.
  • Fans will vote for the timing of a “Mystery Free Hit” where a batter can’t be dismissed by the bowler
  • Future expansion plans of the 6IXTY include the potential of multiple events at different locations around the Caribbean and beyond.

THE 6IXTY is a joint venture between Cricket West Indies and the Caribbean Premier League with the two organizations working closely together to create another world-class event.

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Ricky Skerritt, President of Cricket West Indies, said:

“THE 6IXTY has come about because of a close collaboration between CPL and CWI which is the way forward. I am really excited about the innovation, excitement, and entertainment that it is going to bring to the fans.”

Pete Russell, Hero CPL’s CEO, said:

“This is a hugely exciting moment for both CPL and Cricket West Indies as we create a tournament that will see cricket fans brought closer to the game. There will be world-class men’s and women’s cricketers taking part in a fantastic event for the Caribbean and this combined with cutting-edge innovations, signals a great moment for all fans of West Indian cricket.”

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