Referee”.
A match is played between two sides. Each side shall consist of 11 players, one of whom shall be Captain.
The deputy must be one of the nominated members of playing eleven.
If a fielder fails to take the field with his side at the start of the match or at any later time, or leaves the field during a session of play, the umpire shall be informed of the reason for his absence, and he shall not thereafter come on to the field during a session of play without the consent of the umpire. (See Law 2.6 as modified). The umpire shall give such consent as soon as practicable.
2.1.1 The player shall not be permitted to bowl in that innings after his return until he has been on the field for at least that length of playing time for which he was absent.
2.1.2 The player shall not be permitted to bat unless or until, in the aggregate, he has returned to the field and/or his side’s innings has been in progress for at least that length of playing time for which he has been absent or, if earlier, when his side has lost five wickets.
The restriction in Clauses 2.1.1 and 2.1.2 above shall not apply if the player has suffered an external blow (as opposed to an internal injury such as a pulled muscle) whilst participating earlier in the match and consequently been forced to leave the field. Nor shall it apply if the player has been absent for very exceptional and wholly acceptable reasons (other than injury or illness).
In the event of a fieldsman already being off the field at the commencement of an
interruption in play through ground, weather or light conditions or for other exceptional circumstances, he shall be allowed to count any such stoppage time as playing time, provided that he personally informs the umpires when he is fit
enough to take the field had play been in progress.
2.1.3 Substitute fielders shall only be permitted in cases of injury, illness or other wholly acceptable reasons. ‘Wholly acceptable reasons’ should be limited to extreme circumstances and should not include what is commonly referred as a ‘Comfort Break’.
3.1.3 Neither team will have a right of objection to an umpire’s appointment.
3.1.4 The umpires shall be present at the ground at least one hour before the scheduled start of play.
3.1.5 ACC will appoint Match Referees.
The TV replay referral system shall not apply.
3.3.1 An umpire shall not be changed during the match, other than in exceptional circumstances, unless he is injured or ill.
The event organizers may provide for the ringing of a bell, which shall be rung 5 minutes before the termination of an interval, when the umpires shall go to the wickets. The event organizers shall inform the participants at the start of the event that this practice is to be adopted.
3.6.1 Play may be suspended due to safety and security concerns by the umpires on the advice of the ACC Match Referee, who shall act only after consultation with the head of the relevant ground authority, the head of ground security or the police.
3.6.2 Where play is suspended under Clause 3.6.1 above the decision to abandon or resume play shall be the responsibility of the ACC Match Referee who shall act only after consultation with the head of ground security and the police.
The light meters and artificial lights will not be used during the event.
3.8.1 Pads and players’ and umpires’ clothing shall be coloured, though umpires’ hat could be of white colour.
3.8.2 Sight screens will be black.
3.8.3 Sightscreens shall be provided at both ends of all grounds.
3.8.4 In addition, advertising on perimeter boards placed in front of the sightscreens is permitted save that the predominant colour of such advertising shall be of a contrasting colour to that of the ball.
Attention is drawn to Clause 21.
- The umpires shall retain possession of the match ball(s) throughout the duration of the match when play is not actually taking place. During play umpires shall periodically and irregularly inspect the condition of the ball and shall retain possession of it at the fall of a wicket, a drinks interval, or any other disruption in play. Each fielding team shall have one new ball for its innings.
- Law 5.4 - New ball in match of more than one day’s duration
Law 5.4 shall not apply.
- Law 5.5 - Ball lost or becoming unfit for play
Law 5.5 shall be replaced by the following:
- In the event of a ball during play being lost or in the opinion of the umpires, being unfit for play through normal use, the umpires shall allow it to be replaced by one that in their opinion has had a similar amount of wear.
- In the event of the ball becoming wet and soggy as a result of play continuing in inclement weather or it being affected by dew, or a white ball becoming significantly discoloured and in the opinion of the umpires being unfit for play, the ball may be replaced for a ball that has similar amount of wear, even though it has not gone out of shape.
- If the ball is to be replaced, the umpire shall inform the batsman. Either batsman or bowler may raise the matter with the umpires and the umpires’ decision as to a replacement or otherwise will be final.
- In addition there will be a mandatory change of ball at the commencement of 35 th over of each innings.
- The mandatory replacement balls for each innings are to be pre-selected by the captains prior to the commencement of the match from the supply of spare balls provided by the event organizers. The following procedure shall be followed:
- The fourth umpire will supervise the process.
- The captain who has lost the toss shall be permitted to select two balls from the supply of cleaned and whitened used balls.
- The other captain then will choose which of these two balls he would like his team to bowl with.
- The fourth umpire will identify which ball has been selected by each team and shall pass it to the on-field umpires prior to the commencement of the 35 th over.
Note: For the sake of clarity:
- The provisions of clauses 5.3.1, 5.3.2 and 5.3.3 above shall apply if a further replacement ball is required after the commencement of the 35 th over.
- The provisions of clauses 5.3.4 and 5.3.5 above shall apply irrespective of the length of the innings.
Law 5.6 shall not apply.
6 LAW 6 - THE BAT
Law 6 shall apply.
7 LAW 7 - THE PITCH
7.1 Law 7.3 - Selection and preparation
7.1.1 The ground staff shall ensure that during the period prior to the start of play and during intervals, the pitch area shall be secured as to prevent unauthorized access. (The pitch area shall include an area at least 2 meters beyond the rectangle made by the crease markings at both ends of the pitch).
7.1.2 The umpires shall ensure that, prior to the start of play and during any intervals, only authorized ground staff, the ACC match officials, players, team coaches and authorized tournament personnel shall be allowed access to the pitch area. Such access shall be subject to the following limitations:
- Only captains and team coaches may walk on the actual playing surface of the pitch area (outside of the crease markings).
(b) No spiked footwear shall be permitted.
(c) No one shall be permitted to bounce a ball on the pitch, strike it with a bat or cause damage to the pitch in any other way.
(d) Access shall not interfere with pitch preparation.
7.1.3 In the event of any dispute, the ACC Match Referee will rule and his ruling will be final.
- Law 7.4 - Changing the pitch
Law 7.4 shall be replaced by the following:
7.2.1 In the event of a pitch being considered too dangerous for play to continue in the estimation of the on-field umpires, they shall stop play and immediately advise the ACC Match Referee.
7.2.2 The on-field umpires and ACC Match Referee shall consult with both captains.
7.2.3 If the captains agree to continue, play shall resume.
7.2.4 If the decision is not to resume play, the on-field umpires shall consider one of the options in the following sequence:
(a) Whether the existing pitch can be repaired. Repair work will only be considered if there has been malicious damage to a non-crucial part of the pitch;
(b) Whether the alternative pitch can be used;
(c) Whether the match has to be abandoned.
7.2.5 When such a decision is made, the ground authority shall make a public
announcement as soon as possible following that decision.
7.2.6 In the event of a decision being taken in favour of Clauses 7.2.4 (a) or 7.2.4 (b) above, the supervision of the remedial or new preparatory work shall be the responsibility of the on-field umpires and the representative of the ground authority.
7.2.7 The rescheduled starting time and the rescheduled cessation time, together with any make-up procedures herein provided, shall be the responsibility of the on-field umpires.
7.2.8 In the event that the existing pitch can be made playable after suitable remedial work in Clause 7.2.4 (a) above, the match shall continue from the point stopped.
7.2.9 If a new pitch is prepared as in Clause 7.2.4 (b) above, the match shall be restarted from the first ball (but see Clause 7.2.7 above).
7.2.10 If the decision is to abandon the match as in Clause 7.2.4 (c) above, the match will not be rescheduled and declared as ‘No Result’.
- Law 7.5 - Non-turf pitches
Law 7.5 shall not apply.
8 LAW 8 - THE WICKETS
Law 8.2 shall apply.
9 LAW 9 - THE BOWLING, POPPING AND RETURN CREASES
- Law 9.3 - The Popping Crease
Law 9.3 shall apply, except that the reference to ‘a minimum of 6 feet’ shall be
replaced by a ‘minimum of 15 yards’.
- Additional Crease Markings
The following shall apply in addition to Law 9:
As a guideline to the umpires for the calling of ‘wides’ on the offside the crease markings detailed in Appendix 4 shall be marked in white at each end of the pitch.
10 LAW 10 - PREPARATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE PLAYING AREA
The following shall apply in addition to Law 10.1:
10.1.1 Prior to tossing for choice of innings the artificial drying of the pitch and outfield shall be at the discretion of the groundsman. Thereafter and throughout the match the drying of the outfield may be undertaken at any time by the groundsman, but the drying of the affected area of the pitch shall be carried out only on the instructions and under the supervision of the umpires. The umpires shall be empowered to have the pitch dried without reference to the captains at any time they are of the opinion that it is unfit for play.
10.1.2 The umpires may instruct the groundsman to use any available equipment, including any roller for the purpose of drying the pitch and making it fit for play.
11 LAW 11 - COVERING THE PITCH
- Law 11.1 - Before the match
The following shall apply in addition to Law 11.1:
The pitch shall be entirely protected against rain up to commencement of play.
- Law 11.2 - During the match
Law 11.2 shall be replaced by the following:
The pitch shall be entirely protected against rain up to the commencement of play and for the duration of the period of the match.
- Law 11.3 - Covering bowlers’ run ups
Law 11.3 shall be replaced by the following:
Wherever possible and available the bowler’s run-ups shall be covered.
- Law 11.4 - Removal of covers
Law 11.4 shall be replaced by the following:
The covers shall be removed no earlier than 5.00am and no later than 7.00am on the morning of the match, provided it is not raining at the time, but they will be replaced if rain falls prior to the commencement of play.
Attention is drawn to Clause 3.5.
Law 12 shall apply subject to the following (see also clauses 15 and 16 below):
- Law 12.1 - Number of innings
Law 12.1 shall be replaced by the following:
12.1.1 All matches will consist of one innings per side and each innings being limited to a maximum of 50 overs.
12.1.2 All matches shall be of one day’s scheduled duration.
12.1.3 Every effort will be made to complete matches on the scheduled day with any necessary reduction in overs taking place, and only if the minimum number of overs necessary to constitute a match cannot be bowled on the scheduled day will the match be deemed as abandoned.
12.1.4 There shall be no reserve days for any of the matches
- Law 12.2 - Alternate innings
Law 12.2 shall not apply.
- Law 12.3 - Completed innings
Laws 12.3 (c), (d) and (e) (ii) shall not apply.
12.4 Length of Innings
12.4.1 Uninterrupted Matches.
(a) Each team shall bat for 50 overs unless all out earlier.
(b) If the team fielding first fails to bowl the required number of overs by the scheduled time for cessation of the first innings, play shall continue until the required number of overs has been bowled. The interval shall be reduced to enable the second innings to commence at the scheduled time, subject to there being a minimum interval of 20 minutes. The team batting second shall receive its full quota of 50 overs irrespective of the number of overs it bowled in the scheduled time for the cessation of the first innings.
(c) If the team batting first is dismissed in less than 50 overs, the team batting second shall be entitled to bat for 50 overs.
(d) If the team fielding second fails to bowl 50 overs by the scheduled cessation time, the hours of play shall be extended until the required number of overs has been bowled or a result is achieved.
(e) Penalties shall apply for slow over rates (refer ICC Code of Conduct for ICC Development Program Events).
12.4.2 Delayed or Interrupted Matches
a. Delay or Interruption to the Innings of the Team Batting First (see Appendix 2)
- When playing time has been lost the revised number of overs to be bowled in the match shall be based on a rate of 14.28 overs per hour, which is inclusive of the provision of drinks intervals, in the total time available for play.
ii) The revision of the number of overs should ensure, whenever possible, that both teams have the opportunity of batting for the same number of overs. The team batting second shall not bat for a greater number of
overs than the first team unless the latter completed its innings in less than its allocated overs. To constitute a match, a minimum of 20 overs have to be bowled to the side batting second, subject to the innings not being completed earlier.
iii) As soon as the total minutes of playing time remaining is less than the completed overs faced by Team 1, multiplied by 4.2, then the first innings is terminated and the provisions of 12.4.2.(b) below take effect.
iv) A fixed time will be specified for the commencement of the interval, and also the close of play for the match, by applying a rate of 14.28 overs per hour. When calculating the length of playing time available for the match, or the length of either innings, the timing and duration of all relative delays, extensions in playing hours, interruptions in play, and intervals, excluding those for drinks, will be taken into consideration. This calculation must not cause the match to finish earlier than the original or rescheduled time for cessation of the match. If required the original time shall be extended to allow for one extra over for each team.
v) If the team fielding first fails to bowl the revised number of overs by the specified time, play shall continue until the required number of overs has been bowled or the innings is completed. The interval shall be reduced to enable the second innings to commence at the rescheduled time, subject to there being a minimum interval of 20 minutes (or where the interval has been reduced to a period of less than 20 minutes – such reduced period less than 20 minutes under 15.1.3.
vi) Penalties shall apply for slow over rates. (Refer ICC Code of Conduct for ICC Development Program Events)
b. Delay or Interruption to the innings of the Team Batting Second (see Appendix 3).
i) When playing time has been lost and, as a result, it is not possible for the team batting second to have the opportunity of receiving its allocated, or revised allocation of overs in the playing time available, the number of overs shall be reduced at a rate of 14.28 overs per hour, which is inclusive of the provision of drinks intervals, in respect of the lost playing time. Should the calculations result in a fraction of an over the fraction shall be ignored.
ii) In addition, should the innings of the team batting first have been completed prior to the scheduled, or re-scheduled time for the commencement of the interval, then any calculation relating to the revision of overs shall not be effective until an amount of time equivalent to that by which the second innings started early has elapsed.
- To constitute a match, a minimum of 20 overs have to be bowled to the team batting second subject to the innings not being completed earlier.
- The team batting second shall not bat for a greater number of overs than the first team unless the latter completed its innings in less than its allocated overs.
v) A fixed time will be specified for the close of play by applying a rate of 14.28 overs per hour. With the exception of drinks intervals, the timing and duration of all relative delays, extensions in playing hours and interruptions in play will be taken into consideration in specifying this time.
- If the team fielding second fails to bowl the revised overs by the scheduled or re-scheduled close of play, the hours of play shall be extended until the overs have been bowled or a result achieved.
vii) Penalties shall apply for slow over rates (refer ICC Code of Conduct for ICC Development Program Events).
12.5 Extra Time
In all matches where the start of play is delayed or play is suspended, the scheduled hours of play shall be extended up to a maximum of 30 minutes.
- Number of Overs per Bowler
No bowler shall bowl more than 10 overs in an innings.
In a delayed or interrupted match where the overs are reduced for both teams or for the team bowling second, no bowler may bowl more than one-fifth of the total overs allowed.
Where the total overs are not divisible by 5, one additional over shall be allowed to the maximum number per bowler necessary to make up the balance.
In the event of a bowler breaking down and being unable to complete an over, the remaining balls will be allowed by another bowler. Such part of an over will count as a full over only in so far as each bowler’s limit is concerned.
Law 13 shall not apply.
- LAW 14 - DECLARATION AND FORFEITURE
Law 14 shall not apply.
Law 15 shall apply subject to the following:
- Law 15.5 - Changing agreed times for intervals - Interval between Innings
15.1.1. If the innings of team batting first is completed prior, to the schedule time for interval, the interval shall take place immediately. In this case the innings of the team batting
second will commence accordingly earlier, providing that it does lead to an interval occurring more than 30 minutes prior to the scheduled time.
15.1.2 If the innings of team batting first is completed more than 30 minutes prior to the scheduled interval a 10 minutes will occur and the team batting second will commence its innings and the interval will occur as scheduled.
15.1.3 Where the innings of the side batting first is delayed or interrupted the length of the interval will be reduced as follows:
- If up to 15 minutes of actual playing time is lost (refer Appendix 2) then the interval will be reduced by the amount of actual playing time lost.
- If more than 15 minutes of actual playing time is lost (refer Appendix 2) then the interval will be reduced to 30 minutes, subject to 15.1.3(c) below:
- If more than 60 minutes of actual playing time is lost (refer Appendix 2) then the interval of 30 minutes prescribed in 15.1.3(b) above may be reduced further in following manner:
- If lunch has to be served during the interval then 20 minutes interval will be observed.
- If lunch has already been served then 10 minutes interval will be observed.
- The Friday prayer interval of 45 minutes will not be reduced or rescheduled in any case.
- Law 15.9 - Intervals for drinks
- Two drinks breaks per session shall be permitted, each 1 hour 10 minutes
apart. The provisions of Law 15.9 shall be strictly observed except that under conditions of extreme heat the umpires may permit extra intervals for drinks.
- An individual player may be given a drink either on the boundary edge or at the fall of a wicket, on the field, provided that no playing time is wasted.
- No other drinks shall be taken onto the field without the permission of the umpires.
- Any player taking drinks onto the field shall be dressed in proper cricket attire.
- LAW 16 - START OF PLAY; CESSATION OF PLAY
Law 16 shall apply subject to the following (see also clauses 15 and 12.4):
- Law 16.1 – Start and Cessation Times
- There shall be 2 sessions of 3.5 hours each, separated by a 45 minute interval between innings.
- The scheduled hours of play will be as follows:
All matches except matches on Friday :
First Session 0900 – 1230
Lunch Interval 1230 – 1315
Second Session 1315 – 1645
Matches on Friday:
First Session 0815 – 1145
Friday Prayer Interval 1145 – 1230
Lunch Interval 1230 – 1315
Second Session 1315 – 1645
- Friday Prayer Interval timing’s are fixed and unchangeable in any case.
16.2 Laws 16.6, 16.7 and 16.8 shall not apply.
16.3 Laws 16.9, 16.10, and 16.11 shall apply in so far as they are relevant to a one innings limited overs type match.
17 LAW 17 - PRACTICE ON THE FIELD
- Law 17.1 - Practice on the field
The following shall apply in addition to Law 17.1:
The use of the square for practice on any day of any match will be restricted to any practice area on the square set aside for that purpose.
Law 18 shall apply.
19 LAW 19 – BOUNDARIES
19.1 Law 19.1 - The boundaries of the field of play
19.1.1 T he playing area shall be a minimum of 140 yards (128.01 metres) from boundary to boundary square of the pitch. The pitch shall be a minimum 60 yards (54.86 metres) from one boundary square of the pitch. The straight boundary at both ends of the pitch shall be a minimum of 60 yards (54.86 metres). Distances shall be measured from the centre of the pitch to be used.
19.2 Law 19.2 - Defining the boundary - boundary marking
The following shall apply in addition to Law 19.2:
All boundaries must be designated by a rope, painted line with flags or similar object of a minimum standard as authorized by the ICC from time to time. Where appropriate the rope should be at a required minimum distance 3 yards (2.74 meters) minimum) inside the perimeter fencing or advertising signs.
- Law 19.3 - Scoring a boundary
The following shall apply in addition to Law 19.3:
If an unauthorized person enters the playing arena and handles the ball, the umpire at the bowler’s end shall be the sole judge of whether the boundary allowance should be scored or the ball be treated as still in play or called dead ball if a batsman is liable to be out as a result of the unauthorized person handling the ball. See also Law 19.1 (c).
Law 20 shall apply.
Law 21 shall apply subject to the following:
- Law 21.1 - A win - two innings match
Law 21.1 shall not apply.
- Law 21.2 - A win - one innings match
Law 21.2 shall apply in addition to the following:
21.2.1 Save for circumstances where a match is awarded to a team as a consequence of the opposing teams refusal to play (Law 21.3), a result can be achieved only if both teams have had the opportunity of batting for at least 20 overs, unless one team has been all out in less than 20 overs or unless the team batting second scores enough runs to win in less than 20 overs.
21.2.2 Save for circumstances where a match is awarded to a team as a consequence of the opposing teams refusal to play (Law 21.3), all matches in which both teams have not had an opportunity of batting for a minimum of 20 overs, shall be declared ‘No Result’.
- Law 21.3 – Umpire (Referee) awarding a match
- A match shall be lost by a side which either
- In the opinion of ACC Match Referee refuses to play and the ACC Match Referee shall award the match to the other side.
- If an umpire considers that an action by any player/s might constitute refusal by either side to play, then the umpires together, shall inform the ACC Match Referee of this fact. The ACC Match Referee shall together with the umpires ascertain the cause of this action. If the ACC Match Referee, after due consultation with the umpires, then decides that this action does constitute a refusal to play by one side; he shall so inform the captain of that side. If the captain persists in the action the ACC Match Referee shall award the match in accordance with 21.3(a)(i) above.
- If action as in 21.3(b) above takes place after play has started and does not constitute a refusal to play, the delay or interruption in play shall be dealt with in the same manner as provided for in Clauses 12.4.2 and 15.1 above.
Note: In addition to the consequences of any refusal to play prescribed under this clause, any such refusal, whether temporary or final, may result in disciplinary action being taken against the captain and team responsible.
Law 21.4 shall apply in addition to the following:
21.4.1 If the scores are equal, the result shall be a tie and no account shall be taken of the number of wickets which have fallen.
Law 21.5 shall not apply.
- Prematurely Terminated Matches - Calculation of the Target Score
21.6.1 Interrupted Matches - Calculation of the Target Score
If, due to suspension of play after the start of the match, the number of overs in the innings of either team has to be revised to a lesser number than originally allotted (minimum of 20 overs), then a revised target score (to win) should be set for the number of overs which the team batting second will have the opportunity of facing. This revised target is to be calculated using the Duckworth/Lewis method (Win Coda 2.0 Version).
The target set will always be a whole number and one run less will constitute a Tie. (Refer Duckworth Lewis Regulations)
- Prematurely Terminated Matches
If the innings of the side batting second is suspended (with at least 20 overs bowled) and it is not possible for the match to be resumed, the match will be decided by comparison with the D/L ‘Par Score’ determined at the instant of the suspension by the Duckworth/Lewis method (Refer Duckworth Lewis Regulations). If the score is equal to the par score, the match is a Tie. Otherwise the result is a victory, or defeat, by the margin of runs by which the score exceeds, or falls short of, the Par Score.
Any query on the result of the match as defined in Laws 21.2, 21.3, 21.4, 21.8 and 21.10 (as modified by these regulations) shall be resolved as soon as possible and a final decision made by the umpires at close of play.
- The 10 participating countries have been divided into two groups
consisting of 5 teams each as follows:
Group A |
Group B |
Hong Kong |
UAE |
Nepal |
Afghanistan |
Singapore |
Malaysia |
Kuwait |
Bahrain |
Oman |
Bhutan |
- Each team will play every other team in its group once during the preliminary league round.
- At the end of the group matches the top two teams from each group will
progress to the semi finals as follows:
SF1 A1 Vs B2
SF2 A2 Vs B1
- The winners of SF1 and SF2 will contest the Final as follows.
Winner SF1 Vs Winner SF2
- The losers of the semi-finals will play each other in play-off for 3 rd and 4 th position as follows:
Loser SF1 Vs Loser SF2
- The teams finishing in positions 3 and 4, and 5, in each group will play each other to determine positions 5 to 10. The ranking play-off will be as following:
A3 Vs B3 5 th and 6 th place
A4 Vs B4 7the and 8 th place
A5 Vs B5 9 th and 10 th place
21.9.1 Preliminary Matches
The following points system shall apply:
Win 2
Tie or No Result or Match 1 Point for each team
Loss 0
Note: For the sake of clarity:
No bonus point will be awarded to any team in any match.
21.9.2 In the event of two or more teams finishing on equal points at the end of the Group matches, the right to progress to the Semi-finals and ranking play-offs will be decided in the following order of priority:
- The team with the most number of wins in the Group matches.
- If still equal, the team with the highest net run rate, calculated up to four decimal points (refer to 21.9.5 below for the calculation of net run rate).
- If still equal, the team which was the winner of the head to head match played between them will be placed in the higher position.
- In the highly unlikely event that teams cannot be separated by the above this will be done by drawing lots.
- The scores of match declared as ‘no result’ will not be included in calculation of run rate.
- Knock-out match ending as Tie
If a knock-out match (Semi-Final, Final or Play-Off) ends as a Tie, the teams shall compete in a Bowl Out to determine the winner. (Refer Appendix 6).
- Knock-out match ending as No Result
- If a knock-out match (Semi-Final, Final or Play-Off) ends as No Result, weather and ground conditions permitting, the winner will be determined through Bowl Out (Refer Appendix 6).
- If umpires are of the view that due to ground or weather conditions Bowl Out is not possible the winners will be determined through the priorities laid down in Clause 21.9.2 above.
21.9.5 Net Run Rate
- A team’s net run rate is calculated by deducting from the average runs per over scored by that team throughout the league round matches, the average runs per over scored against that team throughout the league round matches.
- In the event of a team being all out in less than its full quota of overs, the calculation of its net run rate of both teams shall be based on the full quota of overs to which the batting team would have been entitled and not on the number of overs in which the team was dismissed.
- Only those matches where results are achieved will count for the purpose of net run rate calculations. Where a match is abandoned, but a result is achieved under Duckworth/Lewis method, for net run rate purposes Team 1 will be accredited with Team 2’s Par Score on abandonment off the same number of overs faced by Team 2. Where a match is concluded but with Duckworth/Lewis method having been applied at an earlier point in the match, Team 1 will be accredited with 1 run less than the final Target Score for Team 2 off the total number of overs allocated to Team 2 to reach the target.
21.9.6 In the event of any dispute the decision of Tournament Technical Committee will be final and binding on all the concerned.
Law 22 shall apply subject to the addition of the following to Law 22.5:
- Law 22.5 - Umpire miscounting
Whenever possible the third umpire or the scorers shall inform the on-field umpires if the over has been miscounted.
Law 23 shall apply.
Law 24 shall apply subject to the following:
- Law 24.1 (b) Mode of delivery
Law 24.1 (b) shall be replaced by the following:
The bowler may not deliver the ball underarm. If a bowler bowls a ball underarm the umpire shall call and signal no ball, and the ball is to be re-bowled overarm.
24.2 Free Hit After a Foot-Fault No Ball
- In addition to the above, the delivery following a no ball called for a foot fault (Law 24.5) shall be a free hit for whichever batsman is facing it.
- If the delivery for the free hit is not a legitimate delivery (any kind of no ball or a wide ball), then the next delivery will become a free hit for whichever batsman is facing it.
- For any free hit, the striker can be dismissed only under the circumstances that apply for a no ball, even if the delivery for the free hit is called wide ball.
- Field changes are not permitted for free hit deliveries unless there is a change of striker (the provisions of clause 41.2 shall apply).
- The umpire will signal a free hit by (after the normal ‘No Ball’ signal) extending one arm straight upward and moving it in a circular motion.
25 LAW 25 - WIDE BALL
- Law 25.1 - Judging a Wide
Law 25 shall apply with the following addition to Law 25.1:
Umpires are instructed to apply very strict and consistent interpretation in regard to this Law in order to prevent negative bowling wide of the wicket.
Any offside or legside delivery which in the opinion of the umpire does not give the batsman a reasonable opportunity to score shall be called a ‘wide’.
A penalty of one run for a wide shall be scored. This penalty shall stand in addition to any other runs which are scored or awarded. All runs, which are run or result from a ‘wide ball’, which is not a ‘no ball’, shall be scored wide balls.
Law 26 shall apply.
Law 27 shall apply.
- LAW 28 - THE WICKET IS DOWN
Law 28 shall apply.
- LAW 29 - BATSMAN OUT OF HIS GROUND
The following shall apply in addition to Law 29:
If the running batsman has grounded any part of his front foot behind the popping crease, then any subsequent loss of contact with the ground of his person or bat, during his continuing forward momentum, should not be interpreted as being ‘out of his ground’.
Law 30 shall apply.
Law 31 shall apply.
Refer also to clause 42.9 (Law 42.10).
Law 32 shall apply.
- LAW 33 - HANDLED THE BALL
Law 33 shall apply.
- LAW 34 - HIT THE BALL TWICE
Law 34 shall apply.
Law 35 shall apply.
- LAW 36 - LEG BEFORE WICKET
Law 36 shall apply.
- LAW 37 - OBSTRUCTING THE FIELD
Law 37 shall apply.
Law 38 shall apply.
Law 39 shall apply.
- LAW 40 - THE WICKET-KEEPER
Law 40 shall apply.
Law 41 shall apply subject to the following:
- Law 41.1 - Protective equipment
The following shall apply in addition to Law 41.1:
The exchanging of protective equipment between members of the fielding side on the field shall be permitted provided that the umpires do not consider that it constitutes a waste of playing time.
41.2 Law 41.2 - Restrictions on the placement of fieldsmen
41.2.1 At the instant of delivery, there may not be more than 5 fieldsmen on the leg side.
41.2.2 In addition to the restriction contained in clause 41.2.1 above, further fielding restrictions shall apply to certain overs in each innings. The nature of such fielding restrictions and the overs during which they shall apply (hereinafter referred to as the Powerplay Overs) are set out in the following paragraphs.
41.2.3 The following fielding restrictions shall apply:
- Two semi-circles shall be drawn on the field of play. The semi-circles shall have as their centre the middle stump at either end of the pitch. The radius of each of the semi-circles shall be 30 yards (27.43 metres). The semi-circles shall be linked by two parallel straight lines drawn on the field. (Refer attached Appendix 5). The fielding restriction areas should be marked by continuous painted white lines or ‘dots’ at 5 yard (4.57 metres) intervals, each ‘dot’ to be covered by a white plastic or rubber (but not metal) disc measuring 7 inches (18 cm) in diameter.
During the first block of Powerplay Overs (as set out below), only two fieldsmen shall be permitted outside this fielding restriction area at the instant of delivery.
During the second and third Powerplay blocks only three fieldsmen shall be permitted outside the fielding restriction area at the instant of delivery.
- Two inner circles shall be drawn on the field of play. The circles shall have as their centres the centrepoint of the popping crease at either end of the pitch. The radius of each of the circles shall be 15 yards (13.72 metres). The fielding restriction area should be marked by ‘dots’. The segment of the circles reserved for the slip positions shall not be demarcated (refer attached Appendix 5).
During the initial block of Powerplay Overs (in an uninterrupted innings, the first 10), there must be a minimum of two stationary fieldsmen within this fielding restriction area measured from the striker’s end at the instant of delivery. When a fast bowler is bowling the two stationary fieldsmen may be permitted to stand deeper than 15 yards (13.72 metres) (in the undemarcated area) provided only that they are standing in slip, leg slip or gully positions.
41.2.4 During the non Powerplay Overs, no more than 5 fieldsmen shall be permitted outside the fielding restriction area referred to in clause 41.2.3 (a) above.
41.2.5 Subject to the provisions of 41.2.6 below, the Powerplay Overs shall apply for 20 overs per innings to be taken as follows:
- The first block of Powerplay Overs (block of 10 overs for an
uninterrupted match) shall be at the commencement of the innings.
- For the second and third block of Powerplay Overs (blocks of 5 overs for an uninterrupted match), one block shall be taken at the discretion of the fielding captain and the other at the discretion of either of the batsmen at the wicket.
- A batsman must nominate his team’s Powerplay no later than the moment at which the umpire reaches the stumps at the bowler’s end for the start of next over. The fielding captain may nominate his team’s Powerplay anytime prior to commencement of the over. The umpire who will stand at the bowler’s end for the commencement of a Powerplay block shall determine which side first made the request.
- Once a side has nominated a Powerplay, the decision cannot be reversed.
- Should either team choose not to exercise their discretion, their Powerplay Overs shall automatically commence at the latest available point in the innings (i.e. in an uninterrupted innings, one unclaimed Powerplay will begin at the start of the 46 th over).
41.2.6 In circumstances when the number of overs of the batting team is reduced, the number of Powerplay Overs shall be reduced in accordance with the table below.
Note: For the sake of clarity: It should be noted that the table shall apply to both the 1st and 2nd innings of the match.
INNING’S DURATION |
FIRST POWERPLAY |
FIELDING POWERPLAY |
BATTING POWERPLAY |
TOTAL POWERPLAY |
20 – 21 |
4 |
2 |
2 |
8 |
22 – 23 |
5 |
2 |
2 |
9 |
24 – 26 |
5 |
3 |
2 |
10 |
27 – 28 |
6 |
3 |
2 |
11 |
29 – 31 |
6 |
3 |
3 |
12 |
32 – 33 |
7 |
3 |
3 |
13 |
34 – 36 |
7 |
4 |
3 |
14 |
37 – 38 |
8 |
4 |
3 |
15 |
39 – 41 |
8 |
4 |
4 |
16 |
42 – 43 |
9 |
4 |
4 |
17 |
44 – 46 |
9 |
5 |
4 |
18 |
47 – 48 |
10 |
5 |
4 |
19 |
49 |
10 |
5 |
5 |
20 |
41.2.7 Each block of Powerplay Overs must commence at the start of an over.
41.2.8 If play is interrupted not during the Powerplay Overs, then on resumption, it is necessary to determine how any remaining Powerplay overs should be allocated. The total number of Powerplay overs for the innings is derived from the table in Clause 41.2.6 above. Any Powerplay overs already taken prior to the interruption will be deemed to have been in sequence the initial allocation, the fielding side’s allocation then the batting side’s allocation. The decision of the batting side and if applicable of the fielding side, of when to take any remaining Powerplay overs, is made in usual way.
Illustrations of 41.2.8:
A match starts as 40 overs, with the first 8 overs as Powerplays (PP). The next 2 overs are not PP; the match is then interrupted after 10 th overs and subsequently shortened to 30 overs.
The new PP allocation is 6+3+3, we have had 8 PP overs, so there is one over of fielding side selection left and all three overs for the batting side. Both teams can choose when to use their respective 1 and 3 overs allocation.
As above, but the resumption is delayed and match is further shortened to 23 overs each. The PP allocation is now 5+2+2, so one batting side PP over remains to be taken at their discretion.
41.2.9 If play is interrupted during the first or second Powerplay and on resumption the overs required to be bowled in that Powerplay have already been exceeded, then subsequent Powerplay(s) will assume to have been taken consecutively up to that point.
41.2.10 If play is interrupted during the first Powerplay and resumes during the second Powerplay, the second Powerplay will be deemed to have been nominated by the fielding captain.
41.2.11 If following an interruption, on resumption the total number of Powerplay overs for the innings has already been exceeded, then there will be no further Powerplay deliveries bowled in the innings.
Note: This is the only circumstance under which the Powerplay status can be changed during an over.
Illustrations of 41.2.9, 41.2.10 and 41.2.11:
A 50 overs innings is interrupted after 9.3 overs, and on resumption has been reduced to:
- 38 overs
- 28 overs
- 20 overs
The Powerplay will be as followings:
- Powerplay overs are 8+4+3; second Powerplay is in progress with 1.3 out of the fielding team’s 4 overs completed. The batting side’s 3 overs Powerplay can start any time after 12 th over.
- Powerplay overs 6+3+2; 3 rd over is in progress with 0.3 out of 2 overs completed.
- Powerplay overs are 4+2+2. All Powerplay overs have been completed. Non-Powerplay restrictions take effect immediately and do not need to wait until the end of over.
41.2.12 If following an interruption while a Powerplay is not in progress, it is found on resumption that the recalculated number of PP overs remaining equals or exceeds the number of overs to be bowled in the innings, then the PP will commence at the start of the next over.
Illustrations of 41.2.12:
A 50 overs innings in which only the 1 st PP has been taken, is interrupted after 34.2 overs and reduced to 40 overs. The PP overs are 8+4+4. The PP automatically resumes at the start of next (36 th) over and remain in force for the reminder of the innings.
41.2.13 At the commencement of each discretionary block of Powerplay Overs, the umpire shall signal such commencement to the scorers by rotating his arm in a large circle. If the batting side has chosen the PP the umpire shall signal this to the scorers by tapping his hands above his head after the signal.
41.2.14 The umpire shall also indicate to the fielding captain before any signal is made that the batting side has chosen its Powerplay.
41.2.15 The public address system (if available) shall be used to keep the spectators informed.
41.2.16 In the event of an infringement of any of the above fielding restrictions, the square leg umpire shall call and signal ‘No Ball’.
42 LAW 42 - FAIR AND UNFAIR PLAY
- Law 42.3 - The Match Ball - changing its condition
Law 42.3 shall apply, subject to the following:
- Law 42.3 (e) (ii) shall be replaced with the following:
Inform the captain of the fielding side of the reason for the action taken.
The umpires shall report the incident to the ACC Match Referee under the ICC Code of Conduct for ICC Development Program Events.
- The ACC Match Referee shall take action as is appropriate against the player(s) responsible under the ICC Code of Conduct for ICC Development Program Events.
- If the ACC Match Referee is unable to identify the player(s) responsible for such conduct, the captain shall take the responsibility and will be subject to such action as is appropriate under the ICC Code of Conduct for ICC Development Program Events.
- In the event that a ball has been interfered with and requires replacement the batsman at the wicket shall choose the replacement ball from a selection of six other balls of various degrees of usage (including a new ball) and of the same brand as the ball in use prior to the contravention.
- Law 42.4 - Deliberate attempt to distract striker
Law 42.4 shall apply subject to the following:
In addition, the umpires shall report the incident to the ACC Match Referee under the ICC Code of Conduct for ICC Development Program Events.
- Law 42.5 - Deliberate distraction or obstruction of batsman
Law 42.5 shall apply subject to the following:
In addition, the umpire shall report the incident to the ACC Match Referee under
the ICC Code of Conduct for ICC Development Program Events.
42.4 Law 42.6 - Dangerous and Unfair Bowling
- Law 42.6 (a) - The Bowling of Fast Short Pitched Balls
Law 42.6 (a) shall be replaced by the following:
a) A bowler shall be limited to one fast short-pitched delivery per over.
b) A fast short-pitched delivery is defined as a ball which passes or would have passed above the shoulder height of the striker standing upright at the crease.
c) The umpire at the bowler’s end shall advise the bowler and the batsman on strike when each fast short pitched delivery has been bowled.
d) In addition, for the purpose of this regulation and subject to Clause 42.4.1 (f) below, a ball that passes above head height of the batsman, that prevents him from being able to hit it with his bat by means of a normal cricket stroke shall be called a ‘wide’.
e) For the avoidance of doubt any fast short pitched delivery that is called a ‘wide’ under this playing condition shall also count as the allowable short pitched delivery in that over
f) In the event of a bowler bowling more than one fast short-pitched delivery in an over as defined in Clause 42.4.1 (b) above, the umpire at the bowler’s end shall call and signal no ball on each occasion. A differential signal shall be used to signify a fast short pitched delivery. The umpire shall call and signal ‘no
ball’ and then tap the head with the other hand.
g) If a bowler delivers a second fast short pitched ball in an over, the umpire, after the call of ‘no ball’ and when the ball is dead, shall caution the bowler, inform the other umpire, the captain of the fielding side and the batsmen at the wicket of what has occurred. This caution shall apply throughout the innings.
h) If there is a second instance of the bowler being no balled in the innings for bowling more than one fast short pitched delivery in an over, the umpire shall advise the bowler that this is his final warning for the innings.
i) Should there be any further instance by the same bowler in that innings, the umpire shall call and signal ‘no ball’ and when the ball is dead direct the captain to take the bowler off forthwith. If necessary, the over shall be completed by another bowler, who shall neither have bowled the previous over, or part thereof, nor be allowed to bowl the next over, or part thereof.
j) The bowler thus taken off shall not be allowed to bowl again in that innings.
k) The umpire will report the occurrence to the other umpire, the batsmen at the wicket and as soon as possible to the captain of the batting side.
- The umpires will then report the matter to the ACC Match Referee who shall take such action as is considered appropriate against the captain and the bowler concerned. (Refer also to Law 42.1 Fair and Unfair Play - Responsibility of the Captains.)
The above is not a substitute for Clause 42.5 below which umpires are able to apply at any time.
- Law 42.6 (b) Bowling of High Full Pitched Balls
Law 42.6 (b) shall be replaced by the following:
a) Any delivery, which passes or would have passed on the full above waist height of the striker standing upright at the crease is deemed unfair, whether or not is it likely to inflict physical injury on the striker.
- In the event of a bowler bowling a high full pitched ball as defined in Clauses 42.4.2 (a) above, the umpire at the bowler’s end shall, in the first instance, call and signal ‘no ball’.
If, in the opinion of the umpire, such a delivery is considered likely to inflict physical injury on the batsman, the umpire at the bowler’s end shall, in addition to calling and signaling ‘no ball’, when the ball is dead, caution the bowler and issue a first and final warning. The umpire shall inform the other umpire, the captain of the fielding side and the batsmen at the wicket of what has occurred.
c) Should there be any further instance (where a high full pitched ball is bowled and is considered likely to inflict physical injury on the batsman) by the same bowler in that innings, the umpire in addition to calling and signaling ‘no ball’ shall ‘, when the ball is dead direct the captain to take the bowler off forthwith. If necessary, the over shall be completed by another bowler, who shall neither have bowled the previous over, or part thereof, nor be allowed to bowl the next over, or part thereof.
d) The bowler thus taken off shall not be allowed to bowl again in that innings.
e) The umpire will report the occurrence to the other umpire, the batsman at the wicket and as soon as possible to the captain of the batting side.
g) The umpires will then report the matter to the ACC Match Referee who shall take such action as is considered appropriate against the captain and the bowler concerned. (Refer also to Law 42.1 Fair and Unfair Play - Responsibility of the Captains.)
- Law 42.7 - Dangerous and Unfair Bowling - Action by the umpire
Law 42.7 shall be replaced by the following:
Regardless of any action taken by the umpire as a result of a breach of Clauses 42.4.1, 42.4.2 and 42.6 the following shall apply at any time during the match:
42.5.1 The bowling of fast short pitched balls is unfair if in the opinion of the umpire at the bowler’s end he considers that by their repetition and taking into account their length, height and direction, they are likely to inflict physical injury on the striker, irrespective of the protective clothing and equipment he may be wearing. The relative skill of the striker shall also be taken into consideration.
42.5.2 In the event of such unfair bowling, the umpire at the bowler’s end shall adopt the following procedure:
a) In the first instance the umpire shall call and signal ‘no ball’, caution the bowler and inform the other umpire, the captain of the fielding side and the batsmen of what has occurred.
b) If this caution is ineffective, he shall repeat the above procedure and indicate to the bowler that this is a final warning.
c) Both the above caution and final warning shall continue to apply even though the bowler may later change ends.
d) Should there be any further instance by the same bowler in that innings, the umpire shall call and signal ‘no ball’ and when the ball is dead direct the captain to take the bowler off forthwith. If necessary, the over shall be completed by another bowler, who shall neither have bowled the previous over, or part thereof, nor be allowed to bowl the next over, or part thereof. See Law 22.8.
(Bowler Incapacitated or Suspended during an Over).
e) The bowler thus taken off shall not be able to bowl again in that innings.
f) The umpire will report the occurrence to the other umpire, the
batsmen at the wicket and as soon as possible to the captain of the batting side.
g) The umpires will then report the matter to the ACC Match Referee who shall take such action as is considered appropriate against the captain and the bowler concerned. (Refer also to Law 42.1 Fair and Unfair Play - Responsibility of the Captains.)
- Law 42.8 - Deliberate bowling of High Full Pitched Balls
Law 42.8 shall be replaced by the following:
If the umpire considers that a high full pitch delivery which is deemed unfair as defined in Clause 42.4.2 was deliberately bowled, then the caution and warning process shall be dispensed with.
The umpire at the bowler’s end shall:
42.6.1 Call and signal ‘no ball’.
42.6.2 When the ball is dead, direct the captain to take the bowler off forthwith.
42.6.3 Not allow the bowler to bowl again in that innings.
42.6.4 Ensure that the over is completed by another bowler, provided that the bowler does not bowl two overs or part thereof consecutively.
42.6.5 Report the occurrence to the other umpire, to the captain of the batting side and the ACC Match Referee who shall take such action as is considered appropriate against the captain and the bowler concerned. (Refer also to Law 42.1 Fair and Unfair Play Responsibility of the Captains).
- Action by the umpires for dangerous and unfair Bowling
Should the umpires initiate the caution and warning procedures set out in Clauses 42.4.1, 42.4.2, 42.5 and 42.6 such cautions and warnings are not to be cumulative.
- Law 42.9 - Time Wasting by the Fielding Side
Law 42.9 shall apply subject to Law 42.9 (b) being replaced by the following:
If there is any further waste of time in that innings, by any member of the fielding side the umpire shall:
a) Call and signal dead ball if necessary, and;
b) Award 5 penalty runs to the batting side (see Law 42.17).
c) Inform the other umpire, the batsmen at the wicket and as soon as possible the captain of the batting side of what has occurred.
d) Report the occurrence to the ACC Match Referee who shall take such action as is considered appropriate against the captain and the team concerned under the ICC Code of Conduct for ICC Development Program Events.
- Law 42.10 - Batsman Wasting Time
Law 42.10 shall apply, subject to the following:
If the incoming batsman is not in position to take guard or his partner not ready
to receive the next ball within 2 minutes of the fall of the previous wicket, the
action should be regarded by the umpires as time wasting and the provisions of
Law 42.10 shall apply.
In addition, the umpires will report the incident to the ACC Match Referee under
the ICC Code of Conduct for ICC Development Program Events.
- Use of Electronic Communications Equipment
The use of electronic communication devices and equipment of any kind to communicate with players on the field of play shall not be permitted.
APPENDIX 1
All penalty runs in the Laws of Cricket (2000 Code 3rd Edition - 2008) will apply in the event. Some penalty runs can be referred to the ACC Match Referee for further action, if necessary.
APPENDIX 2
Calculation Sheet for Use When Delays or Interruptions Occur in First Innings of the match.
TIME |
DETAILS |
CODE |
Net playing time available at the start of the match |
420 |
A |
Time innings in progress |
|
B |
Playing time lost |
|
C |
Extra time available |
|
D |
Time made up from reduced interval |
|
E |
Effective playing time lost [C – (D+E)] |
|
F |
Remaining playing time available (A – F) |
|
G |
G divided by 4.2 (to 2 decimal places) |
|
H |
Max overs per team [H/2] (rounded up if not a whole number) |
|
I |
Max overs per bowler [I/5] |
Bowlers X Overs |
Bowlers X Overs |
Duration of Powerplay Overs (Refer to 41.2.6) |
|
|
|
RESCHEDULED PLAYING HOURS |
|
First session to commence or recommence |
|
J |
Length of the innings [I x 4.2] |
|
K |
Rescheduled innings cessation time (round up fractions) [(J+(K – B)] |
|
Length of the interval |
Minutes |
Second session commencement time |
|
L |
Rescheduled match cessation time = (L+K) |
|
Hours |
APPENDIX 3
Calculation Sheet for Use When Delays or Interruptions Occur in Second Innings of the match
TIME |
DETAILS |
CODE |
Original cessation time of innings |
|
A |
Time at the start of interruption |
|
B |
Restart time |
|
C |
Length of interruption [C – B] |
|
D |
Extra time available |
|
E |
Total playing time lost [D – E] |
|
F |
Amended cessation time of innings (match) [A + E] |
|
G |
OVERS |
|
Maximum overs at the start of innings |
|
|
Overs lost [F / 4.2] (ignore fractions) |
|
|
Adjusted maximum length of the innings [H – I] |
|
|
OVERS PER BOWLER AND FIELDING RESTRICTIONS |
|
Max overs at start of innings |
|
|
Duration of Powerplays Overs (First innings) |
|
|
|
Duration of Powerplays Overs (Second innings) |
|
|
|
APPENDIX 4
CREASE MARKING
APPENDIX 5
Restriction of the placement of fieldsmen
The final mark of 15 yards radius shall be a line placed at an angle of 45 degree, measured from the popping crease at a point level with the middle stump.
APPENDIX 6
PROCEDURE FOR BOWL OUT
The following procedure will apply, should the provision for a Bowl Out be adopted in any match.
- Subject to weather conditions the Bowl Out will take place on the scheduled day of the match at a time to be determined by the ACC Match Referee.
- The Bowl Out will take place on the pitch allocated for the match (the designated pitch) unless otherwise determined by the umpires in consultation with the ground authority and the ACC Match Referee.
- A full set of stumps, including bails, will be pitched at both ends of the designated pitch.
- The bowlers will all bowl from the same end.
- The ACC Match Referee shall decide which end the bowlers will bowl from.
- Event organizing committee is to ensure there is a supply of six used balls available for Bowl Out.
- The umpire at the bowler’s end shall be responsible for custody of the balls.
8 Immediate prior to his delivery, each bowler will be permitted to choose the ball for his delivery.
- Five minutes prior to the start of bowl out, the captains shall toss a coin for the right to decide which team bowls first or second in the Bowl Out. The ACC Match Referee will supervise the toss in the normal manner.
10. The captains shall nominate their five bowlers in writing to the ACC Match Referee, prior to the toss. Such bowlers must be nominated from the 11 nominated players for the match. The wicket keeper may be one of the nominated bowlers in which case one of the players not nominated as a bowler in Bowl Out shall perform the wicket keeping responsibilities during the Bowl Out.
- Following the toss the nominated bowlers (and, if the captain is not one of the bowlers, the captain), the wicket keepers and the coaches from each side will take up a position on the field at mid-wicket or extra cover outside the 30 yards circle. The remainders of the players and teams’ officials shall be required to remain beyond boundary.
- The on-field umpires shall take up normal positions at the bowler’s end and at square leg respectively.
- The nominated bowlers shall each bowl a delivery making a total of 10 deliveries (5 from each team). The deliveries are taken alternatively by the teams. The bowlers must bowl in the same sequence as list of the players nominated and communicated by the team captains to the ACC Match Referee prior to the toss for the Bowl Out. The team with most number of ‘Hits’ after number of hits after five deliveries shall be declared winner.
- If, after both teams have bowled 5 deliveries, both have scored the same number of ‘Hits’ on the wicket or have not scored any ‘Hits’, a second series of deliveries must be started with the same players, subject to the injury (see 15 below) and continue until one team has scored a ‘Hit’ more than the other team, from the same number of deliveries. The sequence of the bowlers need not be the same as in the previous series and the captain shall have the freedom of choice at the time each delivery as to which of 5 nominated bowlers shall bowl, in the second series. All 5 nominated bowlers shall bowl a delivery before any of them are eligible to bowl a further delivery.
- If any of nominated bowlers is injured during the Bowl Out (at any time after the toss has taken place), the injured bowler may be replaced by another player who was a member of 11 players nominated for the match, provided no player is repeated.
16 The ACC Match Referee will be responsible for making sure only the nominated bowlers actually bowl, that the correct sequence is followed and that no bowler bowls more than once until permitted to do so.
- The wicket keeper will not be permitted to stand up to the stumps.
- The teams shall be entitled to a warm up period prior to the toss for the Bowl Out. Players shall be entitled to measure and practice their run ups during this warm up period provided no player shall be entitled to bowl any delivery on the square itself. Once a toss has taken place no further practice deliveries, measurement or practice of run ups shall be allowed (whether on the square or outfield).
- The umpires shall be responsible for officially recording the number of ‘Hits’ on the wicket. Unless otherwise stated by the ACC Match Referee and on-field umpires, Law 24 and these playing conditions Clause 24.1 shall apply. In case of an infringement the umpire shall and signal ‘No ball’ and the delivery shall be considered a miss and will not be retaken. A ‘Hit’ achieved with a “fair” delivery shall be signaled by the bowler’s end umpire in the manner of an ‘out’ dismissal.
- The umpires’ decision shall be final as to the fairness of the delivery and the result of the Bowl Out.
