After Tests, one-dayers, T20s and T10, a fifth new format has been introduced, known as Test Twenty – a 80-over format that fuses with the depth of Test cricket with the thrill of T20. The Test Twenty is aimed at young cricketers aged between 13 and 19 and will see teams playing four innings of twenty overs each. The matches will be played in whites and will be played with a red-ball, just like in Test cricket.
Unlike traditional cricket, the tournament will see a merge of two formats – Tests and T20s. In Test Twenty, each team can bowl four PowerPlay overs. A team can enforce a follow-on with a first innings lead of 75 runs or more. A maximum of five bowlers will be allowed to bowl across the match with each allowed to bowl a maximum of eight overs. The format retains traditional outcomes – win, loss, tie, or draw.
When will inaugural Test Twenty begin?
The inaugural Test Twenty season will be launched in January 2026, featuring six global franchises — three Indian city-based teams and three international teams (Dubai, London, and one from the United States). Each 16-player franchise squad will include eight Indian and eight international players, creating a dynamic intersection of local and global talent.
Player registration for cricketers aged 13–19 opens at 7:00 PM IST on October 16, 2025 at www.testwenty.com/register. The inaugural season will be held in India and will have only a boys format. The event for girls will be introduced from the second season.
Who are all behind Test Twenty?
Test Twenty is a brainchild of sports entrepreneur Gaurav Bahirvani, Executive Chairman of The One One Six Network. Speaking at the global launch event, said, “This isn’t another league, it’s a living tribute to the spirit of cricket. Test Twenty preserves the game’s legacy while shaping its future.” Besides Bahirvani, legendary cricketers Sir Clive Lloyd, Matthew Hayden, AB de Villiers, and Harbhajan Singh are all members of the Test Twenty advisory board.
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