Google Store ICC Men's Cricket Contest Official Rules 2026
1.1. Acceptance of Rules. ENTRY IN THIS CONTEST CONSTITUTES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE OFFICIAL RULES. In order to enter the Contest (defined below), you must agree to comply with these Official Rules ("Official Rules" or "Rules"). Therefore, please read these Official Rules prior to entry to ensure you understand and agree.
1.2. Binding Agreement. You agree that submission of an entry in the Contest constitutes agreement to these Official Rules and by participating in the Contest, you accept these terms. You may not submit an entry to the Contest and are not eligible to receive the prizes described in these Rules unless you agree to these Rules. These Rules form a binding legal agreement between you and Google Information Services India Private Limited, with its registered office at Google Signature Tower-III, Tower B, Sector-15, Part-II,Village Silokhera, Gurgaon, Sadar Bazar, Haryana, India, Gurgaon 122001, India ("Google" or "Promoter") with respect to the Contest.
“Event” means a match at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup scheduled to be held between February 23, 2026 and March 8, 2026.
“Winner" means the one (1) specific Eligible Entrant who: 1. Correctly answered the factual Contest Questions in Stage 1; 2. Achieved the highest score in the creative Stage 2 judging; and 3. Has successfully completed the prize claim and validation process within the required 48-hour window.
1.3. Nature of Promotion (No Allurement). The purchase of a Pixel 10 series phone serves solely as an eligibility criterion for this Promotion. The entry into the contest is an incidental benefit provided entirely free of cost, and no separate consideration or portion of the purchase price is allocated to the entry. This Contest is a Game of Skill, and winners will be selected based on the merit of their answers to the Contest Questions, not by chance or random draw.
2.1. Eligible Entrants. The Contest is open to legal residents of India only, who are eighteen (18) years of age or older at the time of entry ("Eligible Entrant").
2.2. Requirements. To enter, Eligible Entrants must have an active email account, a Google Store account, and a valid shipping address in India.
3.1. The Google Store ICC Men's T20 World Cup Cricket Contest ("Contest") begins from 9:00 a.m. IST on February 6, 2026 until 11:59 p.m. IST on February 15, 2026 (the "Contest Period").
4.1. To enter the Contest, an Eligible Entrant must complete the following steps during the Contest Period:
(a) Purchase: Purchase a Google Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL or Pixel 10 Pro Fold ("Eligible Device") from the Google Store India (store.google.com/in) to receive a unique identifying number ("Google Store Order Number").
(b) Enter: Complete the online entry form located at
https://services.google.com/fb/forms/iccmensticket2026/ ("Competition Form") by submitting the details required, including full name, email address, mobile number, city of residence, and the Google Store Order Number.(c) Answer: Provide responses to the "Contest Questions" listed in Section 4.4 below.
4.2. The Competition Form will be linked on the Google Store Content Hub and emailed to users who have opted-in to receive Google Store promotional emails.
4.3. Entry Limits. An Eligible Entrant can only submit one (1) entry per Eligible Device purchase (verified via Google Store Order Number).
4.4. Contest Questions. The entry form will require the Eligible Entrant to provide responses to the following four (4) questions.
Note: Questions 1-3 are factual to test knowledge of the Prize and Product. Question 4 is creative to test skill.
Question 1 (Factual - Event Knowledge): "Who are the co-hosts of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026?"
A) India & Australia
B) India & Sri Lanka
C) England & India
Question 2 (Factual - Event Knowledge): "Which team did India defeat in the final to claim the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup title?
A) South Africa
B) Australia
C) England
Question 3 (Factual - Event Knowledge): "In which year did India lift their first-ever ICC Men's T20 World Cup trophy?"
A) 2007
B) 2011
C) 2024
Question 4 (Creative - Skill): "In 25 words or less, tell us your most iconic memory of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup over the years?"
4.5. Purchase Cancellation. If the qualifying Pixel 10 series phone is returned or the purchase order is cancelled within the Promoter’s official return/cancellation window before the Winner is officially confirmed (i.e., before the prize claim deadline of February 19, 2026), the entry is automatically nullified and the prize is forfeited.
5.1. Judging Period. The judging of entries will commence at 9:00 a.m. IST on February 16, 2026 and conclude at 11:59 p.m. IST on February 17, 2026. All entries will be judged individually on their merits by a panel of judges appointed by the Promoter ("Judges").
5.2. Judging Process. All eligible entries received during the Contest Period will be scored by the panel of judges using the below criteria to determine a total score (out of 50 points):
(a) Stage 1 (Automated Factual Scoring): Questions 1, 2, and 3 will be scored a total 30 points. A correct answer will automatically receive the maximum number of points. Incorrect answers will receive zero points for that question.
(b) Stage 2 (Manual Creative Scoring): The Judges will review the answers to Question 4 for all entrants who achieved a perfect score in Stage 1. Question 4 will be scored out of 20 points based on the following qualitative criteria:
(i) Creativity & Originality (1-10 points): Is the answer unique, avoiding clichés? Does it show a creative application of the device?
(ii) Passion & Brand Fit (1-5 points): Does the answer demonstrate genuine passion for cricket and the Pixel brand?
(iii) Clarity (1-5 points): Is the answer clear, understandable, and strictly within the 25-word limit?
5.3. Winner Determination. The Prize (defined below) will be awarded to the single (1) Eligible Entrant with the highest total scores (out of 50).
5.4. Tie-Breaker. If multiple entries receive the same highest score, the Winner will be the entrant with the Google Store Order Number corresponding to the earliest recorded purchase of an Eligible Device, as determined by the Google Store sales system.
6.1. There is one (1) Prize Package available for the Winner.
6.2. Prize Package. The Winner will receive the following ("Prize Package"):
(a) Match Ticket: One (1) Hospitality/Box ticket to the ICC Men's T20 World Cup match: a match scheduled between the dates of February 23, 2026 to March 8, 2026.
(b) Air Travel: Round-trip airfare (economy class) from the Winner's nearest major airport in India to the match city.
(c) Accommodation: Hotel accommodation for 2 night(s) at a superior standard hotel.
(d) Transfers: Ground transportation between the airport, hotel, and stadium.
6.3. Prize Terms. The Prize is non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash or cash equivalent.
7.1. Notification. The Promoter will notify the Winners via the email address submitted in the official online entry form (using the address googlestore-noreply@google.com) by February 18, 2026.
7.2. Winner Acceptance. Winners will have fourty-eight (48) hours from the time of notification to respond and accept the Prize Package through email or phone call.
7.3. Forfeiture. If a Winner:
(a) cannot be contacted or does not respond after at least two (2) attempts across different channels (email and phone) within the 48-hour window;
(b) rejects the prize; or
(c) is found to be ineligible or in breach of these T&Cs;
then the Winner will forfeit the Prize Package. The Promoter reserves the right to award the Prize Package to the next highest-scoring entrant, subject to the tie-breaker rules in Clause 5.4.
7.4. Coordination. The designated local events agency, Communique, will be solely responsible for contacting Winners to co-ordinate the travel and event logistics.
8.1. Ticket Conditions. All ICC Men's T20 World Cup tickets are issued subject to the ICC Ticket Conditions of Sale and Entry available at
8.2. Conduct. The Winner must conduct themselves in a professional and appropriate manner. The Promoter reserves the right to remove any Winner from the Event if they behave in a way that brings the Promoter or the Event into disrepute.
9.1. Liability Cap. The Promoter's total aggregate liability to you under or in connection with this Contest (whether in contract, tort, or otherwise) is limited in aggregate to ₹1,000,000 (One Million Indian Rupees) (the "Liability Cap").
9.2. Exclusion of Indirect Losses. To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Promoter shall not be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, punitive, or consequential losses (including loss of profit, revenue, or goodwill).
9.3. Force Majeure. If the Event is cancelled, postponed, or the venue changed for any reason beyond the Promoter's control (including acts of God, government regulations, or natural disasters), the Promoter will use reasonable efforts to notify the Winner. The Promoter will not be liable for any ancillary costs incurred by the Winner. The Promoter reserves the right to substitute the Prize Package with an alternative of equivalent value.
10.1. Consent. By entering this Contest, the Participant consents to the collection and use of their personal information (name, email, mobile number, and Google Store Order Number) for the sole purpose of administering this Contest, including winner selection and prize fulfillment.
10.2. Sharing. This information may be shared with our partner agency (Communique) for the purpose of coordinating prize logistics.
10.3. Policy. The Promoter will use this information in accordance with its Privacy Policy (available at
11.1. Governing Law. These Official Rules are governed by and will be construed in accordance with the laws of India.
11.2. Jurisdiction. Any dispute arising out of or relating to the Contest shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in New Delhi, India.
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