The following are the specific playing conditions for the 2007-08 HKCA Under 11 League.
- 8-a-side, with substitutes allowed in case of injury but substitutes cannot bat or bowl.
- 14 overs per innings. Red rubber balls with seam will be used in all matches. Match balls will be supplied by HKCA umpires.
- A batsman must retire after the scoring shot when his total reaches 20 runs but he may bat again when six of his team players are out or retired. Retired batsmen return to the crease in the order in which they retired. Unlike Sixes cricket the last remaining batsman cannot bat with a runner and an innings is over when one of the final pair of batsmen is dismissed. In the Cup, Plate and Bowl finals the retirement total for batsmen will be increased to 25 runs.
- Wooden bats are compulsory & the use of protectors is encouraged.
- It is compulsory for teams to be accompanied and supervised by an adult and/or a team coach.
- Maximum 3 overs per bowler.
- Teams will bowl from one end only. Incoming batsmen must cross on the field of play with the dismissed batsman or the batting side will be penalised and 4 runs deducted from that team's total runs scored.
- Teams must submit their squad names before the league starts. All players must have been born on or after 1 January 1996.
- 2 runs will be added to the total of the batting side in the case of wides plus runs scored from byes No extra ball will be bowled.
- In the case of a “No-ball” 2 runs will be added to the total plus any runs scored off the bat or byes etc. No extra ball will be bowled. No balls include a full toss which reaches the batsman above his waist and also balls which bounce more than once before reaching the batsman.
- An umpire will be provided by HKCA for all matches. Teams may be asked to provide a responsible person to act as square leg umpire. The decisions of HKCA Umpires are final.
- Score sheets must be faxed, by the winning team representative or be given to the HKCA appointed umpires.
- White cricket clothing must be worn by players on the field at all times. Teams can wear club color uniforms.
- Players must be or have applied to be (prior to the commencement of the U-11 League) registered with the HKCA as Junior Members.
- Except as specified in the above playing conditions the general rules and laws of cricket apply.
Points System
- Walkover: 25 points
- Win; 10 points +batting & bowling points
- Loss: Batting & Bowling points only
- Tie: 8 points + batting & bowling points
- No Result: 15 point each.
Batting & Bowling points:
- Batting : Every 10 runs scored one (1) point Maximum 8 points, i.e. one batting point for reaching each 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80 runs,
- Bowling : One (1) point for each wicket, & Maximum 7 points
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