General
1. Except as specified in the playing conditions, the Laws of Cricket (2000 Code 2nd Edition - 2003) shall apply.
Hours of Play
1. All matches shall commence no later than time specified on the fixtures list and shall be of a maximum 60 overs duration (one, 30-over innings per team).
2. Periods of Play & Intervals
Matches Start Mornings:
- 80:00 – 9:00 hrs (or 15 overs) First Session
- 9:05 – 10:05 hrs(or 30 overs) Second Session
- 10:05 - 10:20hrs Innings Break
- 10:20 – 11:20 hrs (or 15 overs) First Session, Second Innings
- 11:25 – 12:25 hrs (or 30 overs) Second Session, Second Innings
Matches Start Afternoon:
- 01:00 – 02:00 hrs (or 15 overs) First Session
- 02:05 – 03:05 hrs(or 30 overs) Second Session
- 03:05 - 3:20hrs Innings Break
- 03:20 – 04:20 hrs (or 15 overs) First Session, Second Innings
- 04:25 – 05:25 hrs (or 30 overs) Second Session, Second Innings
Bowling Entitlement
5. No bowler may bowl more than 6 overs per innings.
Procedures in Matches Restricted Due to Weather, Light or Ground Conditions
6. a) To constitute a game, the side batting second must receive a minimum of 15 overs unless a result is achieved sooner.
b) During the first innings, for every full 6 minutes lost, the total number of overs in the match shall be reduced by two; and the maximum number of overs in the first innings reduced by one.
The Result
7. To calculate a result, if it is not possible to complete the required number of overs in the second innings and the minimum 15 overs has been bowled, the result will be decided by superior run rate. If necessary. Bonus points shall count to the loser. Should the run rates be equal, the game will be a tie.
Points
8. Competition Points will be awarded as follows:
- Walkover = 20 points to opposition.
- Win = 10 points (plus batting & bowling bonus points)
- Loss = 0 points (plus batting & bowling bonus points)
- Tie = 5 points each (plus batting & bowling bonus points)
- No Result = 10 points each
Batting Bonus Points
9. Batting Bonus Points shall be awarded as follows:
a) For the team batting 1st (and the team batting 2nd if it ultimately loses thegame:
- One (1) bonus point for reaching each of 96, 114, 132, 150 & 168 runs(max. 5 points).
- The above points thresholds relate to a first innings of 30 overs. If a match is of reduced duration due to weather or other factors, bonus points shall be scored on a pro-rata basis, i.e. divide the thresholds above by the number ofovers available. In calculating this, truncate all part runs. e.g. In a 25 over per side match, points would be: 1 point at 80 runs.
b) Team batting 2nd (if it ultimately wins the game):
-Points are calculated based on the speed that the side batting second passes the first innings score, inside a certain number of “Target Overs”. The calculation for this is based on run rates derived from the batting thresholds in a) above, as follows:
- 5 bonus points based on a rate of 5.60 runs per over or higher.
- 4 bonus points based on a rate of 5.00 runs or better.
- 3 bonus points for a rate of 4.40 runs or better.
- 2 bonus points for a rate of 3.80 runs or better.
- 1 bonus point for a rate of 3.20 runs or better.
- 0 bonus points if they pass the total slower than this.
Bowling Bonus Points
10. Bowling Bonus Points are awarded to both sides as follows:
One point each for 2,4, 6 and 8 wickets plus one point for “All Out”. (maximum 5 points)
Tied Matches
14. A tie occurs when the scores are level at the conclusion of the game.
Walkover
15. A WALKOVER shall be awarded to a team whose opposition is unable to raise aside. A side shall comprise no less than seven players. Junior Cricket Leagues Rules 2008-09 |