BIRMINGHAM & DISTRICT PREMIER CRICKET LEAGUE

BIRMINGHAM & DISTRICT

PREMIER CRICKET LEAGUE

FIXTURES

PLAYING DIRECTIVES &

PLAYING CONDITIONS

2020

PRESIDENT

GODFREY LAMB

PAST PRESIDENTS

VICE PRESIDENTS

MANAGEMENT BOARD

CHAIRMAN

DAVID MANNING (Wolverhampton C.C.)

Tel: 07789 030056 (M)

e-mail: [email protected]

VICE CHAIRMAN

NICK HUSBANDS (Bromsgrove C.C.)

Tel: 07792 483327 (M)

e-mail: [email protected]

GENERAL MANAGER

NICK ARCHER

9 Cricket Close, Walsall WS5 3PU

Tel: 07767 775350 (M)

e-mail: [email protected]

HON. FINANCE MANAGER

ANDREW BIGGS (Himley C.C.)

Tel: 07861 800510 (M)

e-mail: [email protected]

CLUB REPRESENTATIVES

TONY LEA (Himley C.C.), DAVID MIDDLETON (Walsall C.C.)

ANDY WHEELER (Barnards Green C.C.)

MALCOLM WHITEHALL (Kenilworth Wardens C.C.)

MOHAMMAD ZABAIR (Smethwick C.C.)

J. A. Allen

G. T. Brindley

P. R. Clarke

R. B. Corbett

J. E. Day

R. J. Fleet

J. Huband

L. R. Ingram

K. D. W. Lancaster

B. A. Middleton

C. L. Price

P. Radburn

B. J. Stokes

W. F. Tansell

G. S. Warner

K. Wilkinson

R. Abell

N. J. Archer

P. R. Bagley

H. P. Bell

D. J. Brown

A. Burkes

R. M. Cox

P. Davis

R. Dovey

C. D. Fearnley

T. W. Gray

R. N. Ingram

M. Javaid

A. E. Lea

G. Lewis

M. J. Mansell

P. Mitchell

J. Reeves

J. Ross

N. Sajjad

A. Seville

R. Shepherd

A. C. Smith

G. Smith

W. Smith

I. W. E. Stokes

J. Taylor

T. S. Waterhouse

MEMBER CLUBS

Premier Division One

Barnt Green B45 8LN 0121 445 1684

Berkswell CV7 7GE 01676 533 962

Kidderminster DY10 1TH 01562 824175

Knowle & Dorridge B93 8ET 01564 774338

Leamington Spa CV32 5UG 01926 423854

Moseley B90 3PE 0121 744 5694

Ombersley WR9 0ET 07887 501055

Shifnal TF11 8HD 01952 462033

Shrewsbury SY2 6PT 01743 363655

Smethwick B67 6BJ 0121 558 0084

Walsall WS1 3BE 01922 622094

W.B.Dartmouth B71 4JQ 0121 553 0168

Premier Division Two

Barnards Green WR14 2ET 01684 575962

Bridgnorth WV16 4LB 07419 848170

Bromsgrove B60 3BW 01527 878 252

Dorridge B93 8QA 01564 230177

Halesowen B63 3EG 0121 550 2744

Harborne B17 0BE 0121 427 4110

Himley DY3 4LB 01902 898239

Kenilworth Wardens CV8 2AL 01926 852476

Oswestry SY11 2AY 01691 653006

Pelsall WS3 4BP 01922 682018

Wem SY4 5HR 01939 234680

Wolverhampton WV6 9BJ 01902 754053

UMPIRES PANEL

Nick Andrew Tel: 07528 046982 (M)

Jonathan Ashton Tel: 07813 913233 (M)

Tim Barber Tel: 07811 406331 (M)

Keith Boyall Tel: 07720 894387 (M)

Duncan Brearley Tel: 07595 231664 (M)

Mark Brown Tel: 07866 403135 (M)

Jonathan Cousins Tel: 07976 400228 (M)

Neil Davies Tel: 07899 905579 (M)

Stephen Dodds Tel: 07734 263991 (M)

David Gower Tel: 07791 942260 (M)

Anthony Harris Tel: 07968 500229 (M)

Ian Harris Tel: 07983 165916 (M)

John Hawkins Tel: 07419 141722 (M)

Paul Hector Tel: 07985 515461 (M)

Andrew Hicks Tel: 07760 587347 (M)

Keith Little Tel: 07951 198834 (M)

Ian Matthews Tel: 07709 422864 (M)

Connor McGarry Tel: 07833 252557 (M)

Martin Moreton Tel: 07974 789846 (M)

Dennis Pyke Tel: 07971 159105 (M)

Mansoor Qureshi Tel: 07799 088765 (M)

Sue Redfern Tel: 07786 264459 (M)

Alan Rudd Tel: 07790 393559 (M)

Paul Shannon Tel: 07557 051515 (M)

Jack Shantry Tel: 07762 344422 (M)

Gary Smith Tel: 07768 736368 (M)

Hamid Sohaib Tel: 07809 219865 (M)

Kashif Sumra Tel: 07938 628726 (M)

Steve Thorpe Tel: 07947 491291 (M)

Mark Turner Tel: 07721 937798 (M)

Les Vincent Tel: 07504 463552 (M)

Ian Weston Tel: 07815 312923 (M)

PREMIER DIVISION ONE FIXTURES

Saturday 18th April (12.00 p.m.)

Berkswell v Smethwick

Kidderminster v Walsall

Knowle & Dorridge v Shrewsbury

Moseley v Barnt Green

Ombersley v W.B.Dartmouth

Shifnal v Leamington Spa

Saturday 25th April (12.00 p.m.)

Barnt Green v Ombersley

Leamington Spa v Knowle & Dorridge

Shrewsbury v Moseley

Smethwick v Shifnal

W.B.Dartmouth v Kidderminster

Walsall v Berkswell

Saturday 2nd May (12.00 p.m.)

Berkswell v Kidderminster

Knowle & Dorridge v Smethwick

Moseley v Leamington Spa

Ombersley v Shrewsbury

Shifnal v Walsall

W.B.Dartmouth v Barnt Green

Saturday 9th May (12.00 p.m.)

Berkswell v Shifnal

Kidderminster v Barnt Green

Leamington Spa v Ombersley

Shrewsbury v W.B.Dartmouth

Smethwick v Moseley

Walsall v Knowle & Dorridge

Saturday 16th May (12.00 p.m.)

Barnt Green v Shrewsbury

Knowle & Dorridge v Berkswell

Moseley v Walsall

Ombersley v Smethwick

Shifnal v Kidderminster

W.B.Dartmouth v Leamington Spa

Saturday 23rd May (12.00 p.m.)

Berkswell v Moseley

Kidderminster v Shrewsbury

Leamington Spa v Barnt Green

Shifnal v Knowle & Dorridge

Smethwick v W.B.Dartmouth

Walsall v Ombersley

Saturday 30th May (12.00 p.m.)

Barnt Green v Smethwick

Knowle & Dorridge v Kidderminster

Moseley v Shifnal

Ombersley v Berkswell

Shrewsbury v Leamington Spa

W.B.Dartmouth v Walsall

Saturday 6th June (12.00 p.m.)

Berkswell v W.B.Dartmouth

Kidderminster v Leamington Spa

Knowle & Dorridge v Moseley

Shifnal v Ombersley

Smethwick v Shrewsbury

Walsall v Barnt Green

Saturday 13th June (12.00 p.m.)

Barnt Green v Berkswell

Leamington Spa v Smethwick

Moseley v Kidderminster

Ombersley v Knowle & Dorridge

Shrewsbury v Walsall

W.B.Dartmouth v Shifnal

Saturday 20th June (12.00 p.m.)

Barnt Green v Shifnal

Leamington Spa v Walsall

Ombersley v Moseley

Shrewsbury v Berkswell

Smethwick v Kidderminster

W.B.Dartmouth v Knowle & Dorridge

Saturday 27th June (12.00 p.m.)

Berkswell v Leamington Spa

Kidderminster v Ombersley

Knowle & Dorridge v Barnt Green

Moseley v W.B.Dartmouth

Shifnal v Shrewsbury

Walsall v Smethwick

Saturday 4th July (12.00 p.m.)

Barnt Green v Moseley

Leamington Spa v Shifnal

Shrewsbury v Knowle & Dorridge

Smethwick v Berkswell

W.B.Dartmouth v Ombersley

Walsall v Kidderminster

Saturday 11th July (12.00 p.m.)

Berkswell v Walsall

Kidderminster v W.B.Dartmouth

Knowle & Dorridge v Leamington Spa

Moseley v Shrewsbury

Ombersley v Barnt Green

Shifnal v Smethwick

Saturday 18th July (12.00 p.m.)

Barnt Green v W.B.Dartmouth

Kidderminster v Berkswell

Leamington Spa v Moseley

Shrewsbury v Ombersley

Smethwick v Knowle & Dorridge

Walsall v Shifnal

Saturday 25th July (12.00 p.m.)

Barnt Green v Kidderminster

Knowle & Dorridge v Walsall

Moseley v Smethwick

Ombersley v Leamington Spa

Shifnal v Berkswell

W.B.Dartmouth v Shrewsbury

Saturday 1st August (12.00 p.m.)

Berkswell v Knowle & Dorridge

Kidderminster v Shifnal

Leamington Spa v W.B.Dartmouth

Shrewsbury v Barnt Green

Smethwick v Ombersley

Walsall v Moseley

Saturday 8th August (12.00 p.m.)

Barnt Green v Leamington Spa

Knowle & Dorridge v Shifnal

Moseley v Berkswell

Ombersley v Walsall

Shrewsbury v Kidderminster

W.B.Dartmouth v Smethwick

Saturday 15th August (12.00 p.m.)

Berkswell v Ombersley

Kidderminster v Knowle & Dorridge

Leamington Spa v Shrewsbury

Shifnal v Moseley

Smethwick v Barnt Green

Walsall v W.B.Dartmouth

Saturday 22nd August (12.00 p.m.)

Barnt Green v Walsall

Leamington Spa v Kidderminster

Moseley v Knowle & Dorridge

Ombersley v Shifnal

Shrewsbury v Smethwick

W.B.Dartmouth v Berkswell

Saturday 29th August (12.00 p.m.)

Berkswell v Barnt Green

Kidderminster v Moseley

Knowle & Dorridge v Ombersley

Shifnal v W.B.Dartmouth

Smethwick v Leamington Spa

Walsall v Shrewsbury

Saturday 5th September (11.00 a.m.)

Berkswell v Shrewsbury

Kidderminster v Smethwick

Knowle & Dorridge v W.B.Dartmouth

Moseley v Ombersley

Shifnal v Barnt Green

Walsall v Leamington Spa

Saturday 12th September (11.00 a.m.)

Barnt Green v Knowle & Dorridge

Leamington Spa v Berkswell

Ombersley v Kidderminster

Shrewsbury v Shifnal

Smethwick v Walsall

W.B.Dartmouth v Moseley

PREMIER DIVISION TWO FIXTURES

Saturday 18th April (12.00 p.m.)

Barnards Green v Wem

Bridgnorth v Kenilworth Wardens

Harborne v Oswestry

Himley v Dorridge

Pelsall v Bromsgrove

Wolverhampton v Halesowen

Saturday 25th April (12.00 p.m.)

Bromsgrove v Wolverhampton

Dorridge v Pelsall

Halesowen v Barnards Green

Kenilworth Wardens v Himley

Oswestry v Bridgnorth

Wem v Harborne

Saturday 2nd May (12.00 p.m.)

Barnards Green v Wolverhampton

Bridgnorth v Wem

Bromsgrove v Dorridge

Harborne v Halesowen

Himley v Oswestry

Pelsall v Kenilworth Wardens

Saturday 9th May (12.00 p.m.)

Barnards Green v Harborne

Halesowen v Bridgnorth

Kenilworth Wardens v Bromsgrove

Oswestry v Pelsall

Wem v Himley

Wolverhampton v Dorridge

Saturday 16th May (12.00 p.m.)

Bridgnorth v Barnards Green

Bromsgrove v Oswestry

Dorridge v Kenilworth Wardens

Harborne v Wolverhampton

Himley v Halesowen

Pelsall v Wem

Saturday 23rd May (12.00 p.m.)

Barnards Green v Himley

Halesowen v Pelsall

Harborne v Bridgnorth

Oswestry v Dorridge

Wem v Bromsgrove

Wolverhampton v Kenilworth Wardens

Saturday 30th May (12.00 p.m.)

Bridgnorth v Wolverhampton

Bromsgrove v Halesowen

Dorridge v Wem

Himley v Harborne

Kenilworth Wardens v Oswestry

Pelsall v Barnards Green

Saturday 6th June (12.00 p.m.)

Barnards Green v Bromsgrove

Bridgnorth v Himley

Halesowen v Dorridge

Harborne v Pelsall

Wem v Kenilworth Wardens

Wolverhampton v Oswestry

Saturday 13th June (12.00 p.m.)

Bromsgrove v Harborne

Dorridge v Barnards Green

Himley v Wolverhampton

Kenilworth Wardens v Halesowen

Oswestry v Wem

Pelsall v Bridgnorth

Saturday 20th June (12.00 p.m.)

Bromsgrove v Bridgnorth

Dorridge v Harborne

Kenilworth Wardens v Barnards Green

Oswestry v Halesowen

Pelsall v Himley

Wem v Wolverhampton

Saturday 27th June (12.00 p.m.)

Barnards Green v Oswestry

Bridgnorth v Dorridge

Halesowen v Wem

Harborne v Kenilworth Wardens

Himley v Bromsgrove

Wolverhampton v Pelsall

Saturday 4th July (12.00 p.m.)

Bromsgrove v Pelsall

Dorridge v Himley

Halesowen v Wolverhampton

Kenilworth Wardens v Bridgnorth

Oswestry v Harborne

Wem v Barnards Green

Saturday 11th July (12.00 p.m.)

Barnards Green v Halesowen

Bridgnorth v Oswestry

Harborne v Wem

Himley v Kenilworth Wardens

Pelsall v Dorridge

Wolverhampton v Bromsgrove

Saturday 18th July (12.00 p.m.)

Dorridge v Bromsgrove

Halesowen v Harborne

Kenilworth Wardens v Pelsall

Oswestry v Himley

Wem v Bridgnorth

Wolverhampton v Barnards Green

Saturday 25th July (12.00 p.m.)

Bridgnorth v Halesowen

Bromsgrove v Kenilworth Wardens

Dorridge v Wolverhampton

Harborne v Barnards Green

Himley v Wem

Pelsall v Oswestry

Saturday 1st August (12.00 p.m.)

Barnards Green v Bridgnorth

Halesowen v Himley

Kenilworth Wardens v Dorridge

Oswestry v Bromsgrove

Wem v Pelsall

Wolverhampton v Harborne

Saturday 8th August (12.00 p.m.)

Bridgnorth v Harborne

Bromsgrove v Wem

Dorridge v Oswestry

Himley v Barnards Green

Kenilworth Wardens v Wolverhampton

Pelsall v Halesowen

Saturday 15th August (12.00 p.m.)

Barnards Green v Pelsall

Halesowen v Bromsgrove

Harborne v Himley

Oswestry v Kenilworth Wardens

Wem v Dorridge

Wolverhampton v Bridgnorth

Saturday 22nd August (12.00 p.m.)

Bromsgrove v Barnards Green

Dorridge v Halesowen

Himley v Bridgnorth

Kenilworth Wardens v Wem

Oswestry v Wolverhampton

Pelsall v Harborne

Saturday 29th August (12.00 p.m.)

Barnards Green v Dorridge

Bridgnorth v Pelsall

Halesowen v Kenilworth Wardens

Harborne v Bromsgrove

Wem v Oswestry

Wolverhampton v Himley

Saturday 5th September (11.00 a.m.)

Barnards Green v Kenilworth Wardens

Bridgnorth v Bromsgrove

Halesowen v Oswestry

Harborne v Dorridge

Himley v Pelsall

Wolverhampton v Wem

Saturday 12th September (11.00 a.m.)

Bromsgrove v Himley

Dorridge v Bridgnorth

Kenilworth Wardens v Harborne

Oswestry v Barnards Green

Pelsall v Wolverhampton

Wem v Halesowen

PLAYING DIRECTIVES

1. FIXTURES

1.1 Each side shall play all other sides in their respective Division,

twice during the season, unless the weather makes it

impossible for an arranged fixture to take place.

1.2 The fixtures shall be arranged by the General Manager and

approved by the Management Board.

1.3 All fixtures shall be played on the dates and at the venues

designated, as published, unless agreed by the Management

Board.

1.4 If a fixture is unfulfilled for anything other than climatic reasons

or other extraordinary circumstances, e.g. civil commotion,

infestation by wasps/bees or illegal occupation of land, the

match and 24 points (20 points in matches 1 to 5 and 17 to

22) will be awarded to the “non-offending” club. In addition,

24 points (20 points in matches 1 to 5 and 17 to 22) will be

deducted from the “offending club”. The “offending” club shall,

also, reimburse the “non-offending” club for the cost of teas and

umpires when insufficient notice shall have been given to avoid

such expenses.

1.5 If a club fails to fulfil a second fixture, during the same season,

it shall be expelled from the League with immediate effect and

its results, to date, shall be expunged.

1.6 Clubs are expected to field eleven players in all fixtures even if

it leaves lower teams short of numbers.

2. THE MATCH

2.1 A team will be deemed to be late if less than seven members

are present at the toss which shall take place on the field

of play, in the presence of one or both of the umpires, not

earlier than 30 minutes, nor later than 15 minutes before the

scheduled or any rescheduled time for the start of play.

2.2 A team that is deemed to be late will forfeit the toss and the

overs remaining at the rescheduled start time will be divided

equally between the two teams.

2.3 The team claiming the toss will be deemed to have won the

toss and, in the case of matches 6 to 16, points will be allocated

according to playing condition 8.

2.4 A match may not be cancelled without the consent of both

captains and any home team that cancels a match without

offering the visitors an opportunity to view the conditions for

themselves will be deducted 24 points (20 points in matches 1

to 5 and 17 to 22). In addition, 24 points (20 points in matches

1 to 5 and 17 to 22) will be awarded to the visiting club.

2.5 Normally, both teams must report to the ground before a

decision is made regarding the fitness of the conditions.

However, the match may be called off, before the start, without

the away team travelling, subject to the following conditions: -

(i) The weather forecast and the weather conditions are such

that the state of the pitch and/or the outfield means that

there would be no chance of the game starting by the

latest time allowable by the rules, even if the usual drying

methods are employed.

(ii) Captains of both teams agree on an abandonment

by speaking together and not by any other form of

communication.

2.6 If the captains fail to agree on an abandonment, and time is

available, the ground should be inspected by an independent

umpire who will be entitled to claim an attendance fee of £15.

His/her decision will be final and binding on both clubs.

2.7 The home club must report the abandonment of the fixture

to the General Manager immediately after the decision to

abandon has been made.

2.8 If a dispute occurs, prior to or on the day of the match, the

away team retains the right to travel to inspect the ground,

for themselves, but they will be responsible for paying the

full attendance fee of both appointed umpires and the cost of

teas up to a maximum of £50 if the match is, subsequently,

abandoned without a ball being bowled.

2.9 If this option is taken, the home team must attend, pending an

inspection by the appointed umpires.

2.10 If, subsequently, conditions are deemed fit and play

commences, the umpires will report the facts to the General

Manager, who will impose a penalty of 24 points (20 points for

matches 1 to 5 and 17 to 22) on the home team.

2.11 If the decision to cancel is taken on the day before or on the

day of the match and the away team has declined the invitation

to view the conditions, for themselves, the appointed umpires

should be informed that the fixture has been abandoned

immediately. They should be paid the full attendance fee if

caused to travel.

2.12 Any team that concedes a match, once it has commenced, will

be reported by the umpires to the General Manager. He will

refer the matter to the Cricket & Registration Committee who

shall have the power to impose fines and/or points deductions

if it finds that the concession is inappropriate and/or contrary to

the Spirit of Cricket.

2.13 The following ECB Directives shall apply in all matches;

captains, team managers and umpires shall be responsible for

ensuring that they are followed: -

(i) Fast bowling directives

(ii) The safety guidance on the wearing of helmets by young

players up to the age of 18

(iii) The guidance on fielding regulations for young players

(iv) The guidance for junior players in open age cricket

3. GROUND AND FACILITY CRITERIA

Penalties for non-compliance with any of the conditions listed

below can be found in a document entitled “Fines Tariff” which

can be found by clicking the Download button on the League

website www.birminghamleague.org

3.1 Home clubs shall be responsible for the preparation, covering,

re-covering and correct marking of the pitch and for setting up

the wickets before the toss.

3.2 The match pitch must not be artificially watered less than 48

hours before the start of any match.

3.3 The pitch should be firm, dry and true, providing good carry and

consistent bounce with no excessive seam movement or spin

throughout and will be judged on how it plays not whether it is

dry or what colour it looks.

3.4 Between innings the home team shall arrange for the pitch to

be swept and re-marked and, if necessary, rolled.

3.5 Each club shall provide leak-proof pitch covers that cover the

whole of the match pitch.

3.6 The match pitch shall be covered for the two nights before

the match and, if necessary, until the first ball is bowled and

whenever necessary during the preparation of the pitch. The

bowlers’ run-ups and the pitches either side of the match pitch

must also be covered.

3.7 Under the supervision of the umpires, the home team is

responsible for ensuring the pitch, the bowlers’ run-ups and the

pitches either side of the match pitch are fully covered:-

(i) if there is any rain after the toss has taken place or

(ii) during any rain interruption or

(iii) during any interval and there is threat of rain or

(iv)

if play is suspended due to poor light and there is a threat of rain

3.8 In the interests of time-saving, it is permissible to use flat sheets

to cover the pitch during the match at the discretion of the

umpires but, if the break in play is likely to be for an extended

period, the roll-on wheeled covers, covers for the bowlers’ run-

ups and side sheets for the pitches either side of the match pitch

must be applied.

3.9 It is expected that the home team will ensure that full access

is available to all equipment needed to clean up in the event of

adverse weather and to use it as soon as rain has ceased, or

as directed by the umpires.

3.10 Clubs must provide adequate mopping-up equipment for use

during wet weather. The minimum equipment required is a bow-

dry mopping-up machine or equivalent. This work should be

carried out under the direction and supervision of the umpires.

3.11 Clubs are expected to make all possible efforts to ensure that

their grounds are fit to play in the event of bad weather. This

requirement should take precedence over other activities such

as warm-ups etc.

3.12 In exceptional circumstances (usually caused by poor weather)

and if both sides agree, a fresh pitch may be cut on a match day

to allow cricket to be played. The 45-yard boundary requirement

may be relaxed for this purpose only.

3.13 The captain of either team may request to have the pitch rolled

before the toss is made at the start of the match.

3.14 A choice of light or heavy roller should be made available for

use prior to and during all matches. Although it is desirable

to have a heavy roller available during matches, this may not,

always, be possible due to the lack of a suitable driver, contract

hire etc. Rollers available on a match day should be confirmed

between the umpires and captains prior to the toss.

3.15 The square should be well maintained and in good condition.

The entire square should be cut prior to each game, the pitch

clearly identified from the remainder of the square and fully

prepared for positive cricket.

3.16 Outfields should be flat, even and well maintained with good

drainage, closely-mown every week, below ¾” or 20mm, with

no grass cuttings left on the surface enabling the ball to run truly.

3.17 The boundary should be clearly marked by a fence OR a

substantial rope OR a white line supplemented by boundary flag

markers every 20 yards. It should be a minimum distance of 45

yards from the centre of the match pitch.

3.18 Two sight-screens (black in matches 1 to 5 and 17 to 22 and

white in matches 6 to 16) covering a minimum width of 24

feet, shall be placed at each end of the ground. They should

be painted with non-reflective paint and should be in good

condition. If the screen stands within the playing area, a roped/

boarded area must be provided of sufficient size to allow the

screens to be moved without adjusting the screens/boards.

3.19 All member clubs shall be equipped on their ground with a

working clock which is clearly visible to all players and umpires

during the course of the match.

3.20 The ground surrounds should be regularly cut and neatly

maintained with suitable measures in place to ensure that time

lost searching for lost balls is minimised. All paintwork should be

in good condition.

3.21 Dressing-rooms should be of a reasonable size for home and

away teams and well decorated with adequate seating and

hooks for clothes. The floor should be of suitable material for

bare feet, non-slip and must be disinfected on a regular basis.

3.22 Separate and secure changing rooms should be provided for

umpires of a similar standard to those for players and with easy

access to showers. They should also be of a reasonable size.

Rooms must be lockable and, if this is not possible, a secure

locker should be provided.

3.23 An adequate, sheltered, seated viewing area should be

available for the batting team.

3.24 A minimum of three showers per team should be provided in a

hygienic area with non-slip flooring.

3.25

Toilets should be adequate and hygienic. Separate WCs for men

and women should be provided. A toilet for the disabled should

be included in new buildings and in any plans for refurbishment.

3.26 All club grounds, clubhouses and other facilities should comply

with current health and safety, fire and food hygiene legislation.

3.27 First aid equipment should be clearly displayed and available

to all players and spectators. Clubs are encouraged to train a

member in first aid and to make a qualified first aider available

on match days.

3.28

Teas should be provided to a high standard. There should also be

adequate bar facilities available for post-match hospitality. Clubs

are urged to make food available for spectators, if possible.

3.29

Every effort should be made to ensure that there is disabled

access to all areas of the ground and clubhouse (including the

scorebox) and, where the pavilion is on more than one level,

consideration should be given to how, for example, a wheelchair

user would access the floors either above or below ground level.

4. DAMAGE TO GROUND & FACILITIES

4.1 If damage is caused to any member club’s ground and facilities

by visiting player(s) or spectator(s), the visiting club shall be

responsible for the payment and repair of such damage.

5. BALLS

5.1 A new Dukes County International “A” ball, supplied to the home

club, by the League, to ensure complete uniformity, shall be

used at the commencement of each innings in all matches in

Premier Division One and Premier Division Two.

5.2

Home clubs must ensure that four new balls and at least six

spare balls of the same brand are available to the umpires before

the toss. These balls shall be of varying ages and use and should

be approved by both captains. Once approved, they may not be

changed under any circumstances and the selection of a spare

ball from this stock, when the ball in use is lost, shall be at the

sole discretion of the umpires. Failure to supply the correct balls

to the umpires, prior to the toss, may result in a points deduction.

5.3 At the end of each match, home clubs are advised to mark

the used balls with the number of overs bowled in the relevant

innings. This will assist captains and umpires with their selection

of spare balls in future matches.

5.4 In the event of a new ball being lost within the first five overs

of either innings, the replacement will be another new ball as

supplied to the umpires, prior to the game.

5.5 If the home team fails to provide new balls at the time of the

toss, it shall forfeit the toss. The team claiming the toss will be

deemed to have won the toss and in matches 6 to 16, points will

be allocated according to playing condition 8.

5.6 If the team claiming the toss, elects to field, the match will be

delayed until the new balls arrive. If the team claiming the toss,

elects to bat, the match will start at the scheduled time and the

fielding side shall bowl with a used ball throughout the innings.

The ball to be used shall be selected by the umpires.

6. UMPIRES

6.1 All Panel members shall be members of ECB ACO and they

shall be appointed to officiate in both Divisions of the League.

6.2 They will each receive an allowance from the home club, the

allowance to be decided by the Management Board at the start

of each season.

6.3 Clubs must pay the umpires fees before the match commences.

Fees are an attendance fee and must be paid even when no

play is possible. In the event of an umpire standing alone, he/

she shall receive 150% of the normal attendance fee.

6.4 All umpires should arrive at the ground, at least 60 minutes

before the scheduled start of the match, to confirm the

completion of team sheets and any local conditions. They will

also oversee the toss and they should take the field five minutes

prior to the opening delivery of each innings.

6.5 Umpires in matches 1 to 5 and matches 17 to 22 must wear

coloured clothing, as prescribed by the Umpires Committee at

the start of each season.

6.6 Umpires in matches 6 to 16 must wear a white coat/blouson,

a white shirt, a tie, and dark trousers (black or navy blue).

Coat/blouson and tie are optional according to the weather. A

polo shirt may be worn, as an alternative, but, in all cases, the

umpires must be dressed the same.

6.7 Where there is no umpire present at the commencement of a

match, both sides should attempt, in the first instance, to find a

suitable person to stand on their behalf. If this is not possible,

a player from the batting side should stand at the bowler’s end

and another player from the batting side should stand at square

leg. If the match commences late because there is no umpire

present at the start, the playing time may be extended to cover

the delay e.g. if a match commences 10 minutes late then all

timings for intervals and the completion on innings shall be put

back by 10 minutes.

6.8 The penalty runs provided for in Law 41 shall not apply

in matches where there is no umpire appointed by the

Management Board.

6.9 Umpires should ensure that: -

(i)

when necessary, sight-screens are moved by the batting side.

(ii) the outgoing and incoming batsmen cross on the field of

play following the fall of a wicket.

(iii) on the conclusion of an innings, the match is resumed

punctually, within 30 minutes.

(iv) when the last over has commenced it shall always be

completed, unless a result has been reached or the

players have reason to leave the field.

6.10 Umpires are responsible for noting the times and duration of

play which must be noted on the Umpires Report.

6.11 Umpires are asked to notify the General Manager of any match

which is late starting.

6.12 The umpires shall be the sole judges of the fitness of the

ground, weather and light for play.

6.13 If, at any time, the umpires together agree that the conditions of

ground, weather and light are so bad that there is obvious and

foreseeable risk to the safety of any player or umpire, so that

it would be unreasonable or dangerous for play to take place

they should immediately suspend play, or not allow play to

commence or to restart.

6.14 Any captain, player, groundsman or club official who attempts

to contradict the umpires or adopt delaying tactics to prevent

a prompt start or resumption of play will be reported to the

Disciplinary Committee for dissent.

6.15 Cricket bats should only be measured at the request of the

opposing captain and should be measured when the batsman

comes to the wicket.

6.16 Should either captain require a meeting with the umpires at

the end of the match they should request this immediately the

match ends and the meeting should be in the umpires’ room or

other suitable, private location.

7. FIELDER LEAVING THE FIELD

7.1 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 onto the field during a session

of play without the consent of the umpire. The umpire shall give

such consent as soon as practicable.

7.2 If a player is absent from the field for longer than eight minutes,

the following restrictions shall apply to their future participation

in the match: -

(i) The player shall not be permitted to bowl in the match until

he has either been able to field, or his team has subsequently

been batting, for the total length of playing time for which he

was absent (hereafter referred to as penance time), subject

to a maximum cumulative penance time of 90 minutes.

(ii) The player shall not be allowed to bat in the match until his

team’s batting innings has been in progress for the length

of playing time that is equal to the unexpired penance

time carried forward from the previous innings, subject to a

maximum cumulative penance time of 90 minutes. However,

once his side has lost five wickets in its batting innings, he

may bat immediately.

7.3 The restriction in (i) and (ii) 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 has subsequently been forced to leave the

field or is consequently unable to take the field. External blow

should be interpreted broadly to include, but not restricted

to, such things as collisions with boundary boards, clashes

of heads, heavy falls, etc. Nor shall the restriction apply if

the player has been absent for very exceptional and wholly

acceptable reasons (other than injury or illness).

7.4 For the purposes of (i) and (ii) above, playing time shall

comprise the time play is in progress excluding tea intervals,

intervals between innings and official drinks intervals.

7.5 If a player is off the field at the commencement of an

interruption in play through ground, weather or light conditions,

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 if play had been in

progress.

7.6 Similarly, if at the commencement of an interruption in

play through ground, weather or light conditions or other

exceptional circumstances, a player is on the field or waiting

to bat but still has some unexpired penance time remaining

from a previous absence, he shall automatically be allowed

to count any such stoppage time as playing time provided he

returns to the field of play immediately after the interruption or,

in the case of a batsman, provided that he personally informs

the umpires that he is fit to participate

8. SCORING

8.1

Each team shall supply a competent scorer, who, preferably, shall

have passed the Level 2 Scorer membership of ECB ACO. If he/

she is not a member of ECB ACO, a competent scorer should be

scoring on a regular basis and is likely to be aged 13 or over.

8.2 A competent scorer is a person who: -

(i) Has a basic knowledge of the Laws of Cricket

(ii) Has a basic knowledge of scoring procedures

(iii) Has a knowledge of umpires’ signals and is able to

communicate appropriately with the umpires

(iv) Is able to identify all individual players of the team for which

they are scoring

8.3 The penalty for failing to provide a competent non-playing

scorer is a three-point deduction on the first and every,

subsequent, occasion during the season.

8.4 If no scorer is available, the Captain will nominate one of his

team players to undertake the scoring. No substitute shall

be allowed for this player, who may resume his place in the

nominated side without any penalties under the Laws of Cricket

if a scorer is, subsequently, provided.

8.5 Scorers must be in an enclosed area, away from the public,

which is totally under cover. The scorebox (or room provided)

which may be within or detached from the pavilion, should be

of an acceptable standard, clean, tidy and maintained inside

and outside in good condition. It should be clearly visible from

the pavilion and everywhere on the field of play. Access to the

internet is mandatory to enable Live Scores to the League

website.

8.6 A suitable 13Amp socket must be available to facilitate the

use of two laptop computers in all matches played under the

jurisdiction of BDPCL. The home club must, also, provide a

printer in matches 1 to 5 and 17 to 22, as well as Williamson

Trophy and Twenty20 Challenge Cup matches to enable DLS

printouts to be given to captains and umpires.

8.7 Scoring must be undertaken on a laptop computer or a tablet

and Live Scores must be maintained using Play-Cricket Scorer

PRO version 3.0.0. with updates.

8.8 Scorers are urged to acknowledge umpires’ signals by

displaying a white or coloured disc which can be clearly seen

from the middle.

9. TEAM SHEETS

9.1 At the start of each season, the League will provide all clubs

with a book of team sheets which must be completed by the

home and away teams before every match played under the

jurisdiction of BDPCL.

9.2 Before the toss for innings, each captain must nominate his

players who may not, thereafter, be changed without the

consent of the opposing captain.

9.3 The nominated players must be set out on a team sheet, a copy

(pink) of which must be presented to the umpires and another

copy (yellow) which must be presented to the opposition captain

at the toss. The top copy (white) must be retained by both clubs

for inspection by the League on request.

9.4 Captains, wicket keepers, Category 2 players (Contracted),

Category 3 players (Overseas) and players under the age of 19

years on 31st August of the previous year must be identified on

the team sheet.

9.5 A replacement player shall be allowed by right in the event

of a Category 2 player, currently playing in a League match,

being required to join his First-Class County team after the

commencement of the match or being placed on official stand-

by prior to the commencement of the match. Such replacement

player may be permitted to bat or bowl in that match. If the

player is batting at the time when he is required to leave

the match, he shall retire “not out”. His replacement shall be

permitted to bat later in the innings.

9.6 If it transpires, after the start of the match, that a mistake has

been made on the team sheet (e.g. the same player is named

twice, or a player is wrongly named) the match shall continue,

and the umpire shall report the facts to the General Manager.

He shall have the power to deal with the matter himself or refer

it to the Cricket & Registration Committee who will have the

power to impose sanctions and penalties if they see fit.

10. CAPTAINS’ REPORTS

10.1 Captains are required to: -

(i) Assess and mark the umpires

(ii) Mark the quality of the pitch and outfield

10.2 The form should be completed online via the League website no

later than 5.00 p.m. on the Monday immediately after the match.

11. UMPIRES’ REPORTS

11.1 Umpires are required to: -

(i) Record which side won the toss

(ii) Report on the facilities provided for themselves and the

scorers

(iii) Report any failure to meet the required over-rate

(iv) Mark the quality of the pitch and outfield

(v) Report on the conduct of the match

(vi) Report any other matter they deem relevant

11.2 The form should be completed online via the League website no

later than 5.00 p.m. on the Monday immediately after the match.

12. CLOTHING

12.1 Players in matches 1 to 5 and 17 to 22 shall wear coloured

clothing and players in matches 6 to 16 shall wear white

clothing. The current ECB Regulations on advertising insignia

shall apply to all items of clothing and equipment worn or used

on the field. Details are available from the ECB website. Teams

may have named and or numbered shirts providing all eleven

players are similarly attired. Names will be surnames only and

numbers shall be two digits maximum.

13. TEAS

13.1 The home side shall provide teas for the away side, umpires and

scorers free of charge.

13.2 A separate table MUST be laid for umpires and scorers. They should

not be expected to queue or help themselves to tea, which should be

available on their table, as soon as the first innings is completed.

14. LEAGUE TABLES

14.1

Teams will be ranked in a League Table according to the

number of points awarded.

14.2 In the event of two or more sides finishing equal on points then

in order to ascertain their respective finishing positions in their

respective Divisions, both generally and for the purpose of

promotion and relegation, the positions shall be determined in

the following manner: -

The side with the highest number of wins shall be placed higher.

(ii) If there are still two or more sides with an even number

of points in equal position, then the side with the highest

number of ties shall be placed higher.

(iii) If there are still two or more sides with an even number of

points in equal position then their position shall be decided by

the result of the matches played between each other in that

season, i.e. the side obtaining the highest number of points

in the matches shall be placed higher.

(iv) If there are still two or more sides with an even number of

points in equal position, the team with the higher runs per

wicket calculation (rpwc) shall be placed higher. Rpwc is

calculated as follows: - runs scored/wickets lost minus runs

conceded/wickets taken in all (completed) matches.

PLAYING CONDITIONS

MATCHES 1 to 5 and 17 to 22

Except as varied below, the Laws of Cricket 2017 Code (2nd Edition –

2019) shall apply

1. DURATION

1.1

Scheduled hours of play shall be 12.00 p.m. to 7.10 p.m. All

timings are subject to adjustment, depending on the start time,

and the timings in subsequent playing conditions shall be

adjusted by the amount by which the start time is also adjusted.

1.2 A cut-off time shall be fixed prior to the start of each innings

and shall be adjusted if there is an interruption for inclement

weather or other unavoidable cause

1.3

Play may continue after the scheduled or rescheduled close of

play, subject to conditions of ground, weather and light, until the

required number of overs has been bowled or a result achieved.

1.4 A 30 minutes tea interval shall be taken between innings

unless weather conditions so dictate that it is appropriate,

in the interests of time saving, to take tea during a weather

break in the first innings. In this case, there shall be a 10

minutes interval between innings unless the tea break

coincides with the end of an innings when the 30 minutes tea

break shall be concurrent.

1.5 All matches shall consist of one innings per side and each

innings shall be limited to 50 overs, save where time is lost

after the scheduled 12.00 p.m. start time, due to inclement

weather or other unavoidable cause, when the number of

overs shall be reduced as described below.

1.6 When calculating the overs lost, the umpires shall ignore the

first 30 minutes of stoppage time.

1.7 The captain of the batting team may not declare his innings

closed at any time during the match.

1.8 Should the team batting first be dismissed before its allocation

of overs has been completed, the team batting second shall

be entitled to bat for 50 overs, or as reduced, due to inclement

weather or other unavoidable cause.

1.9 If a team batting first is dismissed and tea is not ready, a 10

minutes interval between innings shall be taken and play shall

continue for a minimum of 15 overs or 60 minutes, whichever

is the longer, unless a result has been obtained earlier. In this

instance, the tea interval shall be reduced to 20 minutes.

1.10

Allowances will be made for unavoidable breaks in play which

are of a duration of three minutes or more and confirmed to the

fielding captain and the batsmen at the wicket at the time of the

delay. The umpires shall note any such stoppages and notify

the scorers at the conclusion of an innings. There will be no

allowance for breaks of less than three minutes and batsmen

are expected to cross on the field of play at the fall of a wicket.

1.11

Drinks intervals shall be agreed with the umpires by the fielding

captain prior to the start of each innings. Five minutes shall be

allowed for each interval and shall not count as time lost.

2. DELAYED STARTS AND INTERRUPTIONS

2.1 Where the start of the match is delayed, due to inclement

weather or other unavoidable cause, the umpires shall reduce

the number of overs in the match by one over for every

completed four minutes of time lost.

2.2 To constitute a match, a minimum of 20 overs must be bowled

to the side batting second unless a result has been achieved

earlier.

2.3 No match may start after 4.50 p.m. (minimum 40 overs

plus 10 minutes interval between innings assuming tea has

already been taken).

2.4 When playing time has been lost, the revised number of overs

to be bowled in the match shall be based on a rate of four

minutes per over in the total time available for play, i.e. time

already played added to time remaining though not including

the time allocated to the interval.

2.5 The revision of the number of overs should ensure, whenever

possible, that both teams are allowed the opportunity to bat

the same number of overs. (Where this is not possible, if the

total number of overs in the match thereby calculated results

in an odd number of total overs in the match, then one over

shall be added, and the new total divided in half).

2.6 The team batting second shall not bat for a greater number of

overs than the team batting first unless the latter is dismissed

in less than its allocated overs.

2.7 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 four minutes per over in respect of each over already

bowled and/or scheduled to be bowled in each innings. All

relative delays, interruptions in play and the duration of the

interval will be taken into account.

2.8 If there is more than one interruption to the innings of the

side batting first, the above calculations should always be

based on the original scheduled close of play, rather than the

re-scheduled close resulting from the previous interruption.

2.9 If the team fielding first fails to bowl the revised number of

overs by the specified time, play shall continue subject to

conditions of ground, weather and light until the required

number of overs has been bowled or the innings has been

completed and playing condition 4 shall apply.

2.10

When playing time has been lost and 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 four

minutes per over in respect of the aggregated lost playing time.

2.11 If the first innings is completed prior to the agreed cut-off

time and there is an interruption, due to inclement weather

or other unavoidable cause, during the second innings, any

calculation in relation to the revision of overs shall not be

effective until an amount of time equivalent to that by which

the second innings commenced early has elapsed.

2.12

A rescheduled time for the close of play will be fixed by applying

a rate of four minutes per over in respect of each over already

bowled and /or re-scheduled to be bowled in the innings. (The

timing and duration of all relative delays and interruptions

in play with respect to the second innings will be taken into

account in specifying this time). This calculation shall not cause

the match to finish earlier than the time that was set for the

cessation of play at the commencement of the second innings.

2.13 If the team fielding second fails to bowl the revised overs by

the scheduled or rescheduled close of play, the hours of play

shall be extended subject to conditions of ground, weather

and light until the overs have been bowled or a result has

been achieved and playing condition 4 shall apply.

2.14 Fractions are to be ignored in all calculations regarding the

number of overs, with the total rounded up.

3. NUMBER OF OVERS PER BOWLER

3.1 In a 50 overs match, no bowler may bowl more than 10 overs

in an innings. In a match where the start has been delayed

and the innings of both teams are reduced prior to the start

of the match to less than 50 overs, no bowler may bowl more

than one fifth of the total overs allowed.

3.2 Where the total overs are not divisible by five, an additional

over shall be allowed to the minimum number of bowlers

necessary to make up the balance – e.g. in a 43 over match,

three bowlers may bowl nine overs and no other bowler may

bowl more than eight overs.

3.3 If the overs are reduced after the commencement of the

match, the maximum number of overs allowed per bowler will

be calculated as in 3.1 above.

3.4 If a bowler is incapacitated or suspended and unable to

complete an over, another bowler shall complete the over

from the same end, provided he does not bowl two overs

consecutively, nor bowls parts of each of two consecutive

overs in that innings. Such part of an over shall count as a full

over only insofar as each bowler’s limit is concerned.

3.5 When an interruption occurs mid-over and on resumption the

bowler has exceeded the new maximum allocation, he will be

allowed to finish the incomplete over.

4. OVER RATE PENALTIES

4.1 The captain of the fielding side is responsible for his team’s

over rate. The umpires are not expected to advise captains if

they are falling behind but the captain may check the over rate

with the umpires at any time during the innings.

4.2 All sides are expected to be in position to bowl the first ball

of the last of their 50 overs within 3 hours and 20 minutes

playing time.

4.3 In the event of them failing to do so, the full quota of overs

shall be completed, and the batting side will be credited with

six runs for every whole over that has not been bowled before

the scheduled or rescheduled cut-off time. This will apply

to both innings of the match. If the side batting second is

credited with runs in this way and this takes their score past

that of the side batting first, the match shall be deemed to be

won by the side batting second.

4.4 All penalties in this regard will be imposed immediately the

ball first becomes dead after the scheduled or rescheduled

cessation time for the innings.

4.5 If the innings is terminated before the scheduled or

rescheduled cut-off time no over rate penalty shall apply.

If the innings is interrupted, the over rate penalty will apply

based on the rescheduled cut-off time for that innings.

4.6 The umpires shall inform the fielding team captain when taking

the field for the first time and on every subsequent occasion

that play is interrupted by the weather, the scheduled or

rescheduled closing time for that innings. The umpire at the

bowler’s end will inform the fielding captain, the batsman

and his fellow umpire of any time allowances as and when

they arise. (This matter will not be subject to retrospective

negotiation).

4.7 In all reduced over matches the fielding team will be given one

over’s leeway in addition to any time that the umpires might

allow for stoppages.

4.8 For the avoidance of doubt, one over’s leeway means that

the fielding side must be in position to bowl the first ball of

the penultimate over by the scheduled or rescheduled cut-off

time.

4.9 Allowances prior to a stoppage are carried forward for the

purposes of the application of playing condition 4 only – they

do not influence the recalculated number of overs or the

scheduled close of play.

4.10 Over rate penalties apply only to innings of 20 overs or more

duration.

5. RESTRICTIONS ON THE PLACEMENT OF FIELDERS

In addition to Law 28.4, the following fielding restrictions shall apply: -

5.1 At the instant of delivery, there may be no more than five

fielders on the leg side.

5.2 In addition to the restriction contained in clause 5.1 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 are set out in the following

paragraphs.

5.3 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 semi-circle shall be 30

yards. The semi-circles shall be linked by two parallel straight

lines drawn on the field. The fielding restriction areas should be

marked by continuous painted white lines or ‘dots’ at five-yard

intervals, each ‘dot’ to be covered by a white plastic or rubber

(but not metal) disc measuring seven inches in diameter.

At the instant of delivery: -

Powerplay 1 – no more than two fieldsmen shall be permitted

outside this fielding restriction area. In an innings of 50 overs,

these are overs 1 to 10 inclusive.

Powerplay 2 – no more than four fieldsmen shall be permitted

outside this fielding restriction area. In an innings of 50 overs,

these are overs 11 to 40 inclusive.

Powerplay 3 – no more than five fieldsmen shall be permitted

outside this fielding restriction area. In an innings of 50 overs,

these are overs 41 to 50 inclusive.

5.4 In circumstances when the number of overs of the batting

team is reduced, the number of overs within each phase of the

innings shall be reduced in accordance with the table on page

34. For the sake of clarity, it should be noted that the table shall

apply to both the first and second innings of the match.

5.5 If play is interrupted during an innings and the table referred

to in 5.4 applies, the Powerplay takes immediate effect. For

the avoidance of doubt this applies even if the interruption has

occurred mid-over.

Illustrations of 5.5

A 50 over innings is interrupted after 8.3 overs and reduced to

32 overs. The new phases are 7+19+6. Therefore, the middle

phase fielding restrictions take immediate effect when play

resumes and last for a further 17.3 overs. The final phase

begins after 26 overs have been bowled.

A 40 over innings is interrupted after 18.5 overs and reduced to

22 overs. The new phases are 5+13+4. When play resumes, the

final phase fielding restrictions apply for the remaining 3.1 overs.

5.6 At the commencement of the middle and final phases of an

innings, the umpire shall signal such commencement to the

scorers by rotating his/her arm in a large circle.

CONTINUOUS WHITE LINE OR DOTS

AT 5 YARD (4.5 METRE) INTERVALS

30 YARDS (27.5 METRE) RADIUS

Restrictions on the Placement of Fielders

At the instant of delivery:

a. Powerplay 1 – no more than two fieldsmen

shall be permitted outside this fielding

restriction area. In an innings of 50 overs,

these are overs 1 to 10 inclusive.

b. Powerplay 2 – no more than four fieldsmen

shall be permitted outside this fielding

restriction area. In an innings of 50 overs,

these are overs 11 to 40 inclusive.

c. Powerplay 3 – no more than five fieldsmen

shall be permitted outside this fielding

restriction area. In an innings of 50 overs,

these are overs 41 to 50 inclusive.

5.7

If there is an infringement of any of the above fielding

restrictions, the square leg umpire shall call and signal “No ball”.

5.8 If the umpire at the striker’s end fails to call and signal “No

ball” when the fielding restrictions in this playing condition

have been breached or when Law 28.4 has been breached,

the striker may draw the matter to the attention of the umpire,

immediately the ball becomes dead. If the umpire at the

striker’s end can verify the breach, he shall call and signal “No

ball”. If the umpire at the striker’s end is unable to verify the

breach, he shall confirm that the events of the delivery shall be

unchanged.

6. NO BALLS

6.1 The penalty for a No ball will be two runs.

6.2 In addition to 6.1 above, the delivery following a No ball shall

be a free hit for whichever batsman is facing it. This applies

for all modes of No ball except a short-pitched delivery that

passes or would have passed clearly above head height of

the striker standing upright at the popping crease.

6.3 If the delivery for a free hit is not a legitimate delivery (any

kind of No ball or a Wide ball), the next delivery will become

a free hit for whichever batsman is facing it.

6.4 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”.

6.5 The umpires will signal a free hit (after the normal No ball

signal) extending one arm straight upwards and moving it in a

circular motion.

6.6 Field changes are not permitted for free hit deliveries unless

there is a change of striker or the No ball was the result

of a field restriction breach in which case the field may be

changed to the extent of correcting the breach. However, in all

circumstances, any fielder within 15 yards of the striker may

retreat to a position on the same line no more than 15 yards

from the striker.

Innings Powerplay Powerplay Powerplay

Duration 1 2 3

20 4 12 4

21 4 13 4

22 5 13 4

23 5 14 4

24 5 14 5

25 5 15 5

26 5 16 5

27 6 16 5

28 6 17 5

29 6 17 6

30 6 18 6

31 6 19 6

32 7 19 6

33 7 20 6

34 7 20 7

35 7 21 7

36 7 22 7

37 8 22 7

38 8 23 7

39 8 23 8

40 8 24 8

41 8 25 8

42 9 25 8

43 9 26 8

44 9 26 9

45 9 27 9

46 9 28 9

47 10 28 9

48 10 29 9

49 10 29 10

7. WIDE BALLS

7.1 Umpires are instructed to apply a very strict and consistent

interpretation when judging a wide in order to prevent

negative bowling wide of the wicket.

7.2 Pitch markings should be expanded to include lines 17”

(43.18 cm) inside and parallel to each return crease as an aid

to umpires judging whether an off-side wide has been bowled.

These markings should be painted in blue.

17 inches (43.18cm) 17 inches (43.18cm)

Diagram A Crease Markings

7.3 A wide ball shall be called if, irrespective of where the ball

pitches, it passes on the leg side of the striker and the leg

stump, despite the strikers’ movement. (For additional clarity,

a ball that passes between the batsman and the leg stump

shall not be called a wide. If a ball is hit by a batsman or if

a ball hits any part of his equipment, it shall not be called a

wide, irrespective of where it pitched or would have passed.)

7.4 If the striker plays a switch hit or a reverse sweep or gets into

a position to play such a shot, he shall be deemed to bring the

ball equally within his reach on the leg side as on the off side.

Consequently, in these circumstances 7.3 shall not apply and

the guidance given in 7.3 shall apply on both the off side and

the leg side.

8. THE BOWLING OF FAST SHORT PITCHED BALLS

The following conditions are not a substitute for Law 41.6 which umpires

may apply at any time.

8.1 A bowler shall be limited to one fast short-pitched delivery per over.

8.2 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 popping crease. This ruling shall apply

even if the striker may have made contact with the ball with his bat,

person and equipment.

8.3 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.

8.4 In addition, for the purposes of this regulation and subject to 8.6

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 “No ball”.

8.5 For the avoidance of doubt any fast short-pitched delivery that is

called a “No ball” under this playing condition shall also count as

the one allowable short-pitched delivery in that over.

8.6 In the event of a bowler bowling more than one fast short-pitched

delivery in an over as defined in 8.2 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

top of his/her head with the other hand.

8.7 If a bowler delivers a second fast short-pitched ball in an over, the

umpire, after the call and signal of “No ball” and when the ball is

dead, shall caution the bowler, indicating that this is a first and final

warning, inform the other umpire, the captain of the fielding side

and the batsman at the wicket, of what has occurred.

8.8 Should there be any further instance by the same bowler in that

innings, the umpire shall call and signal “No ball” when the ball

is dead and direct the captain to remove the bowler 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.

8.9 The bowler thus suspended shall not be allowed to bowl again in

that innings.

8.10 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.

8.11 At the end of the match, the umpires will then report the matter to

the General Manager who shall take appropriate action against the

captain and the bowler concerned.

9. RESULT

9.1 A result can only be achieved if both teams have had the

opportunity of batting for at least 20 overs, unless the team

batting second has scored more runs than its opponents or

has achieved its target score as hereinafter defined.

9.2 Save as hereinafter provided, a match shall be won by the

team which has scored the most runs.

9.3

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 that originally allotted (minimum of 20

overs), then a revised target score should be set for the number

of overs which the team batting second will have the opportunity

of facing, this revised target being calculated by the Duckworth

Lewis Stern (DLS) method. A par score will be set for the second

innings. If this is exceeded, a win for the team batting second

shall result. If the par score is equalled, the scores are tied.

9.4 If a match is abandoned before it has been played to a

conclusion and before the side batting second has received

its allocated number of overs (providing that it has received

not less than 20 overs) the result should be decided by the

DLS method as determined and agreed by the captains,

umpires and scorers.

9.5 If after the restart of play it is discovered that the wrong DLS

target has been set, the faulty target shall stand.

9.6 If the score of the team batting second surpasses the “target

score” at any time prior to the conclusion of its innings, the

match shall be won by the team batting second but, if bowled

out earlier, the match shall be won by the team batting first.

9.7

A match shall be tied if the scores are equal at the end of the

match.

10. POINTS

10.1 for a win = 20 points

10.2 for a tie = 8 points (plus any bonus points)

10.3 for a loss = 0 points (plus any bonus points)

10.4 for an abandoned match with some play = 5 points (plus any

bonus points)

10.5

for an abandoned match without a ball being bowled = 5 points

10.6 Batting bonus points are only available when a minimum of

20 overs have been bowled in an innings and they will be

awarded as follows: -

Average run rate of 2.00 to 2.99 runs per over - 1 point

Average run rate of 3.00 to 3.99 runs per over - 2 points

Average run rate of 4.00 to 4.99 runs per over - 3 points

Average run rate of 5.00 or above runs per over - 4 points

(i) When a team is dismissed, the average run rate shall be

calculated by dividing the total at the end of the innings

by the number of overs available to the batting side.

(ii) When an innings is curtailed, due to poor weather, the

average run rate shall be calculated by dividing the total

at the end of the innings by the number of overs received

at the end of the innings.

10.7

Bowling bonus points are available from the start of an innings

and they will be awarded as follows: -

3 wickets taken – 1 point

5 wickets taken – 2 points

7 wickets taken – 3 points

9 wickets taken – 4 points

10.8 Should the batting side play with less than 11 players due to

either a player or players being absent, or leaving the field

through illness, injury or other cause that his/her innings

cannot be completed and the remainder of the side are

dismissed before the last ball of the innings, the batting side

shall be considered “all out” and the bowling side shall receive

maximum bowling points. Also refer to Law 25.4 (Batsman

leaving the field) – ‘retired not out’.

10.9 If there is a delayed start and the number of overs available

to each team is reduced, due to time lost, the thresholds for

bowling bonus points shall be adjusted in accordance with the

table at 10.12.

10.11 If there is an interruption in either innings, after the match has

commenced, and the number of overs available to either team

is reduced, due to time lost, the thresholds for bowling bonus

points in both innings shall be adjusted in accordance with the

table at 10.12. This will be based on the maximum number

of overs available throughout the whole of the innings after

play commences for the final time following an interval or an

interruption.

10.12

4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point

40-55 overs 9 wickets 7 wickets 5 wickets 3 wickets

30-39 overs 8 wickets 6 wickets 4 wickets 2 wickets

20-29 overs 7 wickets 5 wickets 3 wickets 1 wicket

PLAYING CONDITIONS

MATCHES 6 to 16

Except as varied below, the Laws of Cricket 2017 Code (2nd Edition –

2019) shall apply

1. DURATION

1.1 Scheduled hours of play shall be 12.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. All

timings are subject to adjustment, depending on the start time,

and the timings in subsequent playing conditions shall be

adjusted by the amount by which the start time is also adjusted.

1.2 A cut-off time shall be fixed prior to the start of each innings

which shall be adjusted if there is an interruption for inclement

weather or other unavoidable cause.

1.3 Play may continue after the scheduled or rescheduled close of

play, subject to conditions of ground, weather and light, until the

required number of overs has been bowled or a result achieved.

1.4 A 30 minutes tea interval shall be taken between innings

unless weather conditions so dictate that it is appropriate, in the

interests of time saving, to take tea during a weather break in

the first innings. In this case, there shall be a 10 minutes interval

between innings unless the tea break coincides with the end of

an innings when the 30 minutes tea interval shall be concurrent.

1.5 All matches shall be of 110 overs duration save where time is

lost after the scheduled 12.00 p.m. start time, due to inclement

weather or other unavoidable cause, when the number of overs

shall be reduced as described below.

1.6 In an uninterrupted match, the duration of the first innings shall

be 55 overs unless the side batting first is dismissed or declares

its innings closed.

1.7

If a team batting first is dismissed or declares its innings closed

before their maximum overs’ allocation is completed, any complete

overs remaining will be available to both sides. The time allowed to

bowl the new total of overs shall be calculated in accordance with

the overs chart, allowing 3 minutes and 30 seconds per over.

1.8 If a team batting first is dismissed (or there is a declaration) and

tea is not ready, a 10 minutes interval between innings shall

be taken and play shall continue for a minimum of 15 overs

or 50 minutes, whichever is the longer, unless a result has

been obtained earlier. In this instance, the tea interval shall be

reduced to 20 minutes.

1.9 Allowances will be made for unavoidable breaks in play which

are of a duration of three minutes or more and confirmed to the

fielding captain and the batsmen at the wicket at the time of the

delay. The umpires shall, also, notify the scorers of any such

stoppage at the end of the innings. Breaks of less than three

minutes are to be ignored and no allowances made. Batsmen

are expected to cross on the field of play at the fall of a wicket.

1.10 Drinks intervals shall be agreed with the umpires by both

captains prior to the start of each innings. Five minutes shall be

allowed for each interval and shall count as time lost.

2. DELAYED STARTS AND INTERRUPTIONS

2.1 Where the start of a match is delayed, due to inclement weather

or other unavoidable cause, and the toss has not taken place,

the number of overs available to each side shall be equal. The

umpires shall reduce the number of overs per team by one over

for every seven minutes of time lost between 12.00 p.m. and the

actual start time. (Tables for the guidance of umpires are printed

at the rear of this section).

2.2 If rain falls after the toss but before the scheduled start, thus

causing a delay, 2.1 shall be applied.

2.3 If, after the completion of the first innings, there is insufficient

time for the team batting second to receive a minimum of 20

overs, the match shall be abandoned.

2.4 No match shall start after 4.30 p.m. (minimum 40 overs plus 10

minutes break between innings, assuming tea has already been

taken).

2.5 Where time is lost due to inclement weather or other avoidable

cause after the start of the match, the number of overs to be

played shall be reduced by one over for every full 3 minutes

and 30 seconds lost. The team batting first shall complete its

initial allocation of overs unless it is dismissed, or it declares

its innings closed. The number of overs to be received by the

side batting second shall be reduced. The cut-off time shall be

calculated before the start of the second innings by multiplying

the number of overs remaining by 3 minutes and 30 seconds.

2.6 If the first innings is completed prior to the agreed cut-off time

and there is an interruption, due to inclement weather or other

unavoidable cause, during the second innings, any calculation

in relation to the revision of overs shall not be effective until an

amount of time equivalent to that by which the second innings

commenced early has elapsed.

2.7 If play is suspended during an over in the second innings, the

number of full overs to be bowled shall be recalculated and any

balls not bowled in the incomplete over shall be added.

2.8 The umpires, in their calculations, shall aggregate all

interruptions for bad weather and shall count all fractions of

overs as complete overs.

2.9 If the first innings is interrupted, due to inclement weather or

other unavoidable cause, and time is lost, a target for a winning

draw must be agreed by the umpires, scorers and captains

before the second innings commences. If it, subsequently,

transpires that the target has been miscalculated, the original

target will stand.

2.10 If the second innings is interrupted, due to inclement weather or

other unavoidable cause, play may not resume until a revised

target for a winning draw has been agreed by the umpires,

scorers and captains.

2.11 Where the team batting second does not have the opportunity

of batting the same number of overs as the team batting first,

due to time being lost during the first innings and/or during the

second innings, the target for a winning draw will be calculated

immediately prior to the start of the second innings (if time is lost

during the first innings) and/or before each re-commencement

of play after any interruption in the second innings .

2.12 The target for a winning draw shall be calculated by using the

following formula: -

(100 + {B x 1.2}) x C ÷ 100

B = difference in the number of overs received by each team

C = average run rate per over achieved by the team batting first

Average run rate per over = Innings total / number of overs

allocated

Note: i) The run rate of both the first and second innings shall be

calculated to two decimal places.

Note ii) After any interruption during the first innings and time is

lost, the formula shall be applied, and the adjusted run rate shall

be agreed by the umpires and both scorers before the start of

the second innings. Once agreed, it shall be final unless there is

a further interruption and time is lost during the second innings

Note iii) if there are any interruptions to play during the second

innings and time is lost, the formula shall be re-applied and the

run rate for the innings shall be re-calculated on each occasion.

Note iv) After any interruption during the second innings and

time is lost, the adjusted run rate shall be agreed by the

umpires and both scorers prior to the re-commencement of play

and, once agreed, shall be final unless there are any further

interruptions.

2.13

If the players are off the field of play at the scheduled or rescheduled

cut-off time for the second innings, the match is at an end.

2.14 In reduced overs matches, if a win is not secured, the result shall be

based on the side with the higher overall scoring rate based on: -

(i) Team declared – total runs divided by overs received

(ii) Otherwise – total runs divided by overs allocated

3. NUMBER OF OVERS PER BOWLER

3.1 No bowler may bowl more than 30% of the overs available in

any innings up to a maximum of 17.

3.2 In a match that is interrupted during the second innings, if, on

resumption, a bowler has exceeded the new maximum number

of overs permitted, he/she shall not be allowed to bowl again in

that innings. However, if an interruption occurs mid-over and,

on resumption, the bowler has exceeded the new maximum

allocation, he/she will be allowed to finish the incomplete over.

3.3 If a bowler is incapacitated or suspended and is unable to

complete an over, another bowler shall complete the over

from the same end, provided he does not bowl two overs

consecutively nor bowls parts of each of two consecutive overs

in that innings. Such part of an over shall count as a full over

only in so far as each bowler’s limit is concerned.

3.4

The umpires shall, prior to the start of the innings, or on resumption

of play after an interruption, advise the scorers and captains of the

maximum number of overs available per bowler. (Tables for the

guidance of umpires are printed at the rear of this section).

4. OVER RATE PENALTIES

4.1 The captain of the fielding side is responsible for his team’s over

rate. The umpires are not expected to advise captains if they are

falling behind but the captain may check the over rate with the

umpires at any time during the innings.

4.2 The minimum over rate to be achieved by both teams is 17

overs per hour and the following penalty point deduction shall

apply during if this is not achieved: -

1st occasion – a warning from the General Manager

2nd occasion – one-point deduction

3rd occasion – two-points deduction

4th occasion – three-points deduction

In the event of further reports, the points deduction will increase

by one point for each report.

4.3 At the close of play, umpires shall advise captains that they will

be notifying the General Manager, via the online umpires’ report,

if they have failed to maintain an overall rate of 17 overs per

hour. Failure of the umpires to comply with this clause shall not

invalidate the deduction of points.

4.4 Two minutes shall be allowed for each wicket that falls in an

innings up to and including the fall of the ninth wicket but there

will be no allowance for the tenth wicket that falls, in either

innings, or for any wicket taken with the final ball of an innings

or immediately before a declaration.

4.5 Time allowances will not be subject to retrospective negotiation

– the umpires’ decision will be final and there will be no right of

appeal.

4.6 There will be no penalty for slow over rates in any innings that

lasts less than 20 overs.

4.7 In all reduced overs matches, the fielding team will be allowed

an additional five minutes to complete their allotted overs before

any points penalties are imposed.

5. RESTRICTION ON PLACEMENT OF FIELDERS

In addition to Law 28.4, the following fielding restrictions shall apply: -

5.1 Two semi-circles should 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 semi-circle shall be 30 yards.

5.2 The semi-circles shall be linked by two parallel straight lines

drawn on the field. The fielding restriction areas should be

marked by continuous painted white lines or dots at five-yard

intervals, each dot to be covered by a white plastic or rubber

(but not metal) disc measuring seven inches in diameter.

5.3 At the instant of delivery, no more than five fielders shall be

permitted outside the field restriction area. In the event of an

infringement, the umpire at the striker’s end shall call and signal

“No ball” and the score shall be adjusted in accordance with

Law 21 and an extra delivery in that over shall be allowed.

5.4 If the umpire at the striker’s end fails to call and signal “No ball”

when the fielding restrictions have been breached, the striker

may draw the matter to the attention of the umpire immediately

the ball becomes dead. If the umpire at the striker’s end can

verify the breach, he shall call and signal “No ball”. If the umpire

at the striker’s end is unable to verify the breach, he shall

confirm that the events of the delivery shall be unchanged

6. WIDE BALLS

6.1 Law 22.1 will apply but in addition: -

(i) for bowlers attempting to utilise the rough outside a

batsman’s leg stump, not necessarily as a negative tactic,

the strict limited over wide interpretation shall be applied.

(ii) for bowlers whom umpires consider to be bowling down

the leg side as a negative tactic, the strict limited over wide

interpretation shall be applied.

6.2 Pitch markings should be expanded to include lines 17” (43.18

cm) inside and parallel to each return crease as an aid to

umpires judging whether an off-side wide has been bowled.

These markings should be painted in blue.

17 inches (43.18cm) 17 inches (43.18cm)

Diagram A Crease Markings

7. THE BOWLING OF FAST SHORT-PITCHED BALLS

The following conditions are not a substitute for Law 41.6 which umpires

may apply at any time.

7.1 A bowler shall be limited to two fast short-pitched deliveries per

over.

7.2 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 popping crease. This ruling shall apply

even if the striker may have made contact with the ball with his

bat, person and equipment.

7.3 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.

7.4 In addition, for the purposes of this regulation and subject to 7.6

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 and signalled a “No ball”.

7.5

For the avoidance of doubt, any fast short-pitched delivery that is

called and signalled a “No ball” under this playing condition shall also

count as one of the allowable short-pitched deliveries in that over.

7.6 In the event of a bowler bowling more than two fast short-pitched

deliveries in an over as defined in 7.2 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 top of his/her head with the other hand.

7.7 If a bowler delivers a third fast short-pitched ball in an over, the

umpire, after the call and signal of “No ball” and when the ball is

dead, shall caution the bowler, indicating that this is a first and final

warning, inform the other umpire, the captain of the fielding side

and the batsman at the wicket of what has occurred.

7.8 Should there be any further instance by the same bowler in that

innings, the umpire shall call and signal “No ball” when the ball

is dead and direct the captain to remove the bowler 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.

7.9 The bowler thus suspended shall not be allowed to bowl again in

that innings.

7.10 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.

7.11 At the end of the match, the umpires will report the matter to

the General Manager who shall take such action as considered

appropriate against the captain and the bowler concerned.

8. POINTS

8.1 for the winning side that wins the toss and elects to field

= 20 points (including bonus points).

8.2 for the winning side in all other instances

= 24 points (including bonus points).

8.3 for a loss

= 0 points (plus bonus points).

8.4 for a tie

= 8 points (plus bonus points)

Points for a tie may only be claimed when the side batting

second is dismissed.

8.5 for a draw where average run rates per over are equal

= 5 points each side (plus bonus points).

8.6 for a winning draw in an uninterrupted match when both sides

receive an equal number of overs

= 10 points (plus bonus points) to the side batting first when the

total of the side batting second is equal to or less than 80% of

the total of the side batting first.

8.7 for a winning draw in an uninterrupted match when both sides

receive an equal number of overs

= 8 points (plus bonus points) to the side batting first when the

total of the side batting second is more than 80% of the total of

the side batting first.

8.8 for a winning draw in an uninterrupted match when both sides

do not receive an equal number of overs, i.e. when the side

batting first has declared

= 10 points (plus bonus points) to the side batting first when the

average run rate per over of the side batting second is equal to

or less than 80% of the average run rate per over of the side

batting first.

8.9 f

or a winning draw in an uninterrupted match when both sides do

not receive an equal number of overs, i.e. when the side batting

first has declared

= 8 points (plus bonus points) to the side batting first when the

average run rate per over of the side batting second is more than

80% of the average run rate per over of the side batting first.

8.10 for a winning draw in an interrupted match when both sides do

not receive the same number of overs due to an interruption

after the match has commenced

= 10 points (plus bonus points) to the side batting first, if the side

batting second fails to score more than 80% of the average run

rate per over scored in the first innings, provided that, at least,

20 overs have been bowled in the second innings.

8.11 for a winning draw in an interrupted match when both sides do

not receive the same number of overs due to an interruption

after the match has commenced

= 8 points (plus bonus points) to the side batting first, if the side

batting second scores more than 80% of the average run rate

per over scored in the first innings, provided that, at least, 20

overs have been bowled in the second innings.

8.12 for a winning draw in an interrupted match when both sides do

not receive the same number of overs due to an interruption

after the match has commenced

= 8 points (plus bonus points) to the side batting second that

earns a winning draw due to a higher average run rate per over.

8.13 for a losing draw

= 2 points (plus bonus points).

8.14 for an abandoned game with some play

= 5 points each side (plus bonus points).

8.15 for an abandoned game with no play

= 5 points each side.

8.16

Batting bonus points are available when a minimum of 20 overs

have been bowled in an innings and they will be awarded as

follows: -

Average run rate of 2.00 to 2.99 runs per over - 1 point

Average run rate of 3.00 to 3.99 runs per over - 2 points

Average run rate of 4.00 to 4.99 runs per over - 3 points

Average run rate of 5.00 or above runs per over - 4 points

(i)

When a team is dismissed, the average run rate per over

shall be calculated by dividing the total at the end of the

innings by the number of overs available to the batting side.

(ii) When an innings is curtailed, due to poor weather, the

average run rate per over shall be calculated by dividing

the total at the end of the innings by the number of overs

received at the end of the innings.

8.17 Bowling bonus points are available from the start of an innings

and they will be awarded as follows: -

3 wickets taken - 1 point

5 wickets taken - 2 points

7 wickets taken - 3 points

9 wickets taken - 4 points

Should the batting side play with less than 11 players due to

either a player or players being absent, or leaving the field

through illness, injury or other cause that his/her innings cannot

be completed and the remainder of the side are dismissed

before the last ball of the innings, the batting side shall be

considered “all out” and the bowling side shall receive maximum

bowling points. Also refer to Law 25.4 (Batsman leaving the

field) – ‘retired not out’.

8.18 If there is a delayed start and the number of overs available

to each team is reduced, due to time lost, the thresholds for

bowling bonus points shall be adjusted in accordance with the

table at 8.20.

8.19 If there is an interruption in either innings, after the match has

commenced, and the number of overs available to the team

batting second is reduced, due to time lost, the thresholds for

bowling bonus points in the second innings shall be adjusted

in accordance with the table at 8.20. This will be based on the

maximum number of overs available throughout the whole of

the second innings after play commences for the final time

following an interval or an interruption.

8.20

4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point

40-55 overs 9 wickets 7 wickets 5 wickets 3 wickets

30-39 overs 8 wickets 6 wickets 4 wickets 2 wickets

20-29 overs 7 wickets 5 wickets 3 wickets 1 wicket

8.21 In a match where a result is not obtained due to adverse

weather conditions: -

(i) provided that the last over due in the match has been

bowled (regardless of any overs that may have been lost

due to previous interruptions) the result will be a draw

with bonus points, if applicable, in accordance with the

match rules set out above.

(ii) if the side batting second has not received more than

20 overs (unless there is a result earlier) 5 points will be

awarded to each side for an abandoned match plus any

bonus points which may have been earned.

(iii) if the side batting second receives more than 20 overs,

but the last ball due in the match has not been bowled,

the match will be classed as abandoned as a draw. Each

side shall retain its bonus points plus points for a winning

or a losing draw.

Formula for calculating the target for a winning

draw when the team batting second receives less

overs than the team batting first due to time being

lost during the first and/or second innings in

Matches 6 to 16

The target for a winning draw shall be calculated by using the following

formula: -

(100 + {B x 1.2}) x C ÷ 100

B = difference in the number of overs received by each team

C = average run rate per over achieved by the team batting first

Average run rate per over = Innings total / number of overs allocated

A. When a match is interrupted during the first innings and time is lost

First innings score 222 for 7 (55 overs)

Second innings reduced to 35 overs

Apply the formula (100 + {B x 1.2}) x C ÷ 100

B = 20

C = 4.04

(100 + {20 x 1.2}) x 4.04 ÷ 100

(100 + 24) x 4.04 ÷ 100

124 x 4.04 ÷ 100

124 x 4.04 = 500.96

500.96 ÷ 100 = 5.01

35 overs x 5.01 = 175.35

Therefore, target for winning draw = 176

175.35 x 80% = 140.28

Therefore, 80% target = 141.

B. When there is an interruption in the second innings and time is lost

First innings score 222 for 7 (55 overs)

Second innings reduced to 25 overs

Apply the formula (100 + {B x 1.2}) x C ÷ 100

B = 30

C = 4.04

(100 + {30 x 1.2}) x 4.04 ÷ 100

(100 + 36) x 4.04 ÷ 100

136 x 4.04 ÷ 100

136 x 4.04 = 549.44

549.44 ÷ 100 = 5.49

25 overs x 5.49 = 137.25

Therefore, target for winning draw = 138

137.25 x 80% = 109.80

Therefore, 80% target = 110.

When there is a further interruption in the second innings and time is lost

First innings score 222 for 7 (55 overs)

Second innings further reduced to 20 overs

Apply the formula (100 + {B x 1.2}) x C ÷ 100

B = 35

C = 4.04

(100 + {35 x 1.2}) x 4.04 ÷ 100

(100 + 42) x 4.04 x 4.04 ÷ 100

142 x 4.04 ÷ 100

142 x 4.04 = 573.68

573.68 ÷ 100 = 5.74

20 overs x 5.74 = 114.80

Therefore, target for winning draw = 115

114.80 x 80% = 91.84

Therefore, 80% target = 92.

Note: i) The run rate of both the first and second innings shall be calculated to

two decimal places.

Note ii) After any interruption during the first innings and time is lost, the formula

shall be applied, and the adjusted run rate shall be agreed by the umpires and

both scorers before the start of the second innings. Once agreed, it shall be final

unless there is a further interruption and time is lost during the second innings

Note iii) if there are any interruptions to play during the second innings and time

is lost, the formula shall be re-applied and the run rate for the innings shall be

re-calculated on each occasion.

Note iv) After any interruption during the second innings and time is lost, the

adjusted run rate shall be agreed by the umpires and both scorers prior to the

re-commencement of play and, once agreed, shall be final unless there are any

further interruptions.

Formula for calculating the 80% target when the

team batting second receives more overs than the

team batting first due to a declaration or a dismissal

A. First innings score = 275 for 8 declared (52 overs)

Second innings increased to 58 overs

Average run rate per over in first innings = 5.29‡

5.29 x 58 overs = 306.82

306.82 x 80% = 245.46

Therefore, 80% target = 246

B. First innings score = 189 all out (50 overs)

Second innings increased to 60 overs

Average run rate per over in first innings = 3.44+

3.44 x 60 overs = 206.40

206.40 x 80% = 165.12

Therefore, 80% target = 166

‡ Run rate based on total runs divided by number of overs received

+ Run rate based on total runs scored divided by number of overs allocated

Work Sheet to calculate the target for a winning draw

when the team batting second receives less overs than the team

batting first due to time being lost during either the first and/or the

second innings in Matches 6 to 16

Apply the following formula: - (100 + {B x 1.2}) x C ÷ 100

B = difference in the number of overs received by each team

C = average run rate per over achieved by the team batting first

Example:

First innings score 222 for 7 (55 overs)

Second innings reduced to 35 overs

(100 + {B x 1.2}) x C ÷ 100

(100 + {20 x 1.2}) x 4.04 ÷ 100

(100 + 24) x 4.04 ÷ 100

124 x 4.04 ÷ 100

124 x 4.04 = 500.96

500.96 ÷ 100 = 5.01

35 x 5.01 = 175.35

Therefore, target for a winning draw = 176

80% target = 175.35 x 80% = 140.28

Therefore, 80% target = 141

A 100 100

B Total runs scored in 1st innings 222

C Total overs used in 1st innings 55

D Average runs per over of team batting first B ÷ C 4.04

E Overs to be bowled at team batting second 35

F Difference in overs C - E 20

G F x 1.2 24

H Average runs/over for team batting second (A + G) x D ÷ A 5.01

Target for winning draw for team batting second

E x H 175.35

K 80% target J x 80% 140.28

If there is an interruption in the second innings: -

(i) The figures in rows A, B, C and D are unchanged

(ii) Confirm the revised overs total for the innings and insert into row E

(iii) Recalculate the figures in rows F, G, H, J and K

If there is a further interruption in the second innings: -

(i) The figures in rows A, B, C and D are unchanged

(ii) Confirm the revised overs total for the innings and insert into row E

(iii) Recalculate the figures in rows F, G, H, J and K

Always calculate the cut-off time for the second innings (overs

remaining x 3.5 minutes)

Overs in Max Overs Overs in Max Overs

an Innings per Bowler an Innings per Bowler

GUIDELINES FOR UMPIRES TO CALCULATE THE MAXIMUM

NUMBER OF OVERS THAT A BOWLER IS PERMITTED TO BOWL

IN MATCHES 6 TO 16

Over 55 N/A 17

55 x 30% = 16.5 (17)

54 x 30% = 16.2 (17)

53 x 30% = 15.9 (16)

52 x 30% = 15.6 (16)

51 x 30% = 15.3 (16)

50 x 30% = 15.0 (15)

49 x 30% = 14.7 (15)

48 x 30% = 14.4 (15)

47 x 30% = 14.1 (15)

46 x 30% = 13.8 (14)

45 x 30% = 13.5 (14)

44 x 30% = 13.2 (14)

43 x 30% = 12.9 (13)

42 x 30% = 12.6 (13)

41 x 30% = 12.3 (13)

40 x 30% = 12.0 (12)

39 x 30% = 11.7 (12)

38 x 30% = 11.4 (12)

37 x 30% = 11.1 (12)

36 x 30% = 10.8 (11)

35 x 30% = 10.5 (11)

34 x 30% = 10.2 (11)

33 x 30% = 9.9 (10)

32 x 30% = 9.6 (10)

31 x 30% = 9.3 (10)

30 x 30% = 9.0 (9)

29 x 30% = 8.7 (9)

28 x 30% = 8.4 (9)

27 x 30% = 8.1 (9)

26 x 30% = 7.8 (8)

25 x 30% = 7.5 (8)

24 x 30% = 7.2 (8)

23 x 30% = 6.9 (7)

22 x 30% = 6.6 (7)

21 x 30% = 6.3 (7)

20 x 30% = 6

GUIDELINES FOR UMPIRES & CAPTAINS FOR MATCHES WHICH

ARE DELAYED AT THE START DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

OR OTHER UNAVOIDABLE CAUSE IN MATCHES 6 - 16

Minutes

Lost

Overs

Lost

Overs

Left

Minutes

Lost

Overs

Lost

Overs

Left

Minutes

Lost

Overs

Lost

Overs

Left

1 109

25 85

171

49 61

7 2 108 91 26 84 175 50 60

3 107

27 83

178

51 59

14 4 106 98 28 82 182 52 58

5 105

101

29 81

185

53 57

21 6 104 105 30 80 189 54 56

7 103

108

31 79

192

55 55

28 8 102 112 32 78 196 56 54

9 101

115

33 77

199

57 53

35 10 100 119 34 76 203 58 52

11 99

122

35 75

206

59 51

42 12 98 126 36 74 210 60 50

13 97

129

37 73

213

61 49

49 14 96 133 38 72 217 62 48

15 95

136

39 71

220

63 47

56 16 94 140 40 70 224 64 46

17 93

143

41 69

227

65 45

63 18 92 147 42 68 231 66 44

19 91

150

43 67

234

67 43

70 20 90 154 44 66 238 68 42

21 89

157

45 65

241

69 41

77 22 88 161 46 64 245 70 40

23 87

164

47 63

84 24 86 168 48 62

RULES

GRAHAM WILLIAMSON TROPHY

1. TITLE

The title of the competition shall be the Graham Williamson Trophy.

2. MANAGEMENT

The management of the competition shall be undertaken by the BDPCL

Cricket & Registration Committee and all decisions relating to these

rules, the playing conditions and matches played in the competition shall

be final and binding on all concerned.

3. ENTRY

Entry to the competition shall be by invitation of the BDPCL Management

Board. If a club, after entry, fails to fulfil any fixture in the competition,

other than due to bad weather, it will not be invited to enter the

competition the following season and will be liable to a fine of £200.00. If

any club fails to fulfil any of its administrative responsibilities, it will, also,

be banned from entering the competition the following season.

4. COMPETITION STRUCTURE

The competition shall be organised on a knock-out basis and the BDPCL

Cricket & Registration Committee shall be responsible for making the

draw, annually.

5. QUALIFICATION OF PLAYERS

Category 1, Category 2, Category 3 (exempt) and Category 3 players

are eligible to play in this competition. Unless they are selected to play

for the Warwickshire Academy XI or the Worcestershire Academy XI in

the competition, players shall only be eligible to play for one club in any

season. Players who are selected in either of the Academy XI’s may play

for the club that holds their League registration in later rounds if they are

not required to play for the Academy XI or the Academy XI has been

eliminated from the competition.

6. CRICKET BALLS

A new white Duke’s County International ‘A’ cricket ball shall be used at

the commencement of each innings. Each club shall provide its own ball

(and spares) and they must be approved before the toss for innings by

the captains and umpires

7. COLOURED CLOTHING

Players in all matches in the competition shall wear coloured clothing.

8. UMPIRES

Umpires shall be appointed by the BDPCL Umpires Committee and shall

be entitled to claim an attendance fee of £40.00 each. Payment is to be

made by the home club before the match commences.

9. SCORERS

Each team shall provide their own non-playing scorer in all matches.

Scoring must be undertaken on a laptop computer or a tablet and Live

Scores must be maintained using play-cricket Scorer Pro.

10. FIXTURES

Matches must be played on dates scheduled by the BDPCL Cricket &

Registration Committee.

Any club that is due to play a match in the National Club Championship

competition on the same date as a match in the Graham Williamson

Trophy competition shall be entitled to apply to the General Manager for

a dispensation to play the match on an alternative date.

In a result is not achieved on the scheduled date in Round One, Round

Two and the Semi-Finals, due to inclement weather, the decision will be

made by the toss of a coin between the two captains when both captains

are present. (Rather than tossing a coin, clubs should attempt to achieve

a result by bowling at a wicket). If both captains are not present, the toss

of the coin will be carried out by the General Manager.

If a result is not achieved on the scheduled date of the Final, the match

shall be re-arranged by the General Manager following discussion with

the clubs concerned.

11. TEAM SHEETS

Before the toss for innings, each captain must nominate his players who

may not, thereafter, be changed without the consent of the opposing

captain.

The nominated players must be set out on a team sheet, a copy (pink)

of which must be presented to the umpires and another copy (yellow)

which must be presented to the opposition captain at the toss. The top

copy (white) must be retained by both clubs for inspection by the General

Manager on request.

Captains, wicket-keepers, Category 2 players, Category 3 players and

players under the age of 19 years on 31st August of the previous year

must be identified on the team sheet.

PLAYING CONDITIONS

GRAHAM WILLIAMSON TROPHY

Except as varied below, the Laws of Cricket 2017 Code (2nd Edition –

2019) shall apply

1. DURATION

1.1 Scheduled hours of play shall be 12.30 p.m. to 6.20 p.m. All

timings are subject to adjustment, depending on the start time,

and the timings in subsequent playing conditions shall be

adjusted by the amount by which the start time is also adjusted.

1.2 A cut-off time shall be fixed prior to the start of each innings and

shall be adjusted if there is an interruption for inclement weather

or other unavoidable cause