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Should the bowler's end umpire be unable to decide
whether a catch was taken from a bump ball or not,
he shall first consult with the square leg umpire. |
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b
Should both on-field umpires be unable to make a
decision, the bowler's end umpire shall be entitled
to refer the decision to the third umpire to review
a TV replay(s) of the batsman's stroke as in Clause
3.2.2 (b). |
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c
The third umpire has to determine whether the ball
was a bump ball or not. However, when reviewing
the television replays(s), if it is clear to the
third umpire that the batsman did not hit the ball
he shall indicate that the batsman is not out. |
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d
The third umpire shall communicate his decision
by the system as in Clause 3.2.2 (c). |
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3.2.4
Boundary Decisions |
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a
The on-field umpire shall be entitled to refer to
the third umpire for a decision about whether the
fieldsman had any part of his person in contact
with the ball when he touched or crossed the boundary
line or whether a six or super-six (10) had been
scored. A decision is to be made immediately and
cannot be changed thereafter. |
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b
An on-field umpire wishing the assistance of the
third umpire in these circumstances shall communicate
with the third umpire by use of a two-way radio
and the third umpire will convey his decision to
the on-field umpire by this method. |
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c
The third umpire may initiate contact with the on-field
umpire by two-way radio if TV coverage shows a boundary
line infringement or incident as envisaged under
this clause. |
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3.2.5
Batsmen Running to the Same End a In the event of
both batsmen running to the same end and the umpires
are uncertain over which batsmen made his ground
first, the on-field umpire may refer the decision
to the third umpire. |
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b
The procedure in Clause 3.2.4 (b) shall apply. |
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3.3
Rules 3.2 - Change of Umpire |
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The
following shall apply in place of Rules 3.2: |
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An
umpire shall not be changed during the match, other
than in exceptional circumstances, unless he is
injured or ill. |
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3.4
Rules 3.4 To inform captains and scorers |
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The
following shall apply Rules 3.4 (i) |
The
host country may provide for the ringing of a bell,
which shall be rung 5 minutes before the termination
of an interval, when the umpires shall go to the
wickets. The host country shall inform the visiting
country at the start of the tour that this practice
is to be adopted. |
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3.5
Rules 3.8 - Fitness of Ground, Weather and Light
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Rules
3.9 - Suspension of play for adverse conditions
of ground, weather or light Rules 3.8 and 3.9 shall
apply subject to the following: |
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3.5.1
If conditions during a rain stoppage improve and
the rain is reduced to drizzle, the umpires must
consider if they would have suspended play in the
first place under similar conditions. If both on-field
umpires agree that the current drizzle would not
have caused a stoppage, then play shall resume immediately.
In these circumstances the provisions of Rules 3.9
(b) (i) and 3.9 (c) (i) shall not apply. |
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3.5.2
The umpires shall disregard any shadow on the pitch
from the stadium or from any permanent object on
the ground. |
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3.5.3
If a shadow from the fielder falls across the strikers
half of the pitch, the fielder must remain stationary
from the time the bowler commences his run up until
the striker has received the ball. In the event
of a fielder moving before the striker receives
the ball, the umpire shall call and signal 'dead
ball' if he considers the striker has been disadvantaged
by the action. |
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3.6
Rules 3.10 Exceptional Circumstances. |
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The
following shall apply Rules 3.10: |
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3.6.1
Play may be suspended due to safety and security
concerns by the umpires on the advice of the ISCC
Match Referee, the head of the relevant ground authority,
the head of ground security or the police. |
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3.6.2
Where play is suspended under Clause 3.6.1 above
the decision to abandon or resume play shall be
the responsibility of the ISCC Match Referee who
shall act only after consultation with the head
of ground security and the police. |
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3.7
Light Meters |
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3.7.1
It is the responsibility of each National Super-Cricket
Federation (NSCF) to supply light meters to all
umpires standing in international matches in accordance
herewith. |
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3.7.2
Two light meters should be passed to the ISCC Match
Referee when he arrives in the country of his appointment. |
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3.7.3
The ISCC Match Referee will retain the light meters
throughout the tour, passing it to the umpires for
each ODISC. |
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3.7.4
At the completion of the tour the meters are to
be returned to the National Super-Cricket Federation
(NSCF). |
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3.7.5
The following procedure will apply for the use of
light meters on the field of play: |
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a
Once the umpires have judged the light to be unfit
for play, the umpires shall offer the light to the
batting side and immediately take a reading of the
light level. |
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b
The reading should be taken from the pitch, pointing
the light meter (if the hand held version) at the
sightscreens and in any other direction as the umpires
see fit. |
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c
Once the umpires have agreed the reading it should
be noted and used as a benchmark reading for the
remainder of the stoppage. |
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d
Only when the reading has subsequently increased
above the benchmark reading should the umpires consider
the light level is sufficient for play to resume. |
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3.8
Use of lights |
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If
in the opinion of the umpires, natural light is
deteriorating to an unfit level, they shall authorize
the ground authorities to use the available artificial
lighting so that the match can continue in acceptable
conditions. |
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In
the event of power failure or lights malfunction,
the provisions relating to the delay or interruption
of play due to bad weather or light shall apply. |
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3.9
Day Night matches |
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3.9.1
Pads and players' and umpires' clothing shall be
coloured. |
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3.9.2
Sight screens will be black. |
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4
Rules 4 - The Scorers |
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4.1
Rules 4.2 - Correctness of scores |
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Attention
is drawn to Clause 21. |
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5
Rules 5 - The Ball |
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5.1
Rules 5.2 - Approval and control of balls |
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The
following shall apply: |
The
National Super-Cricket Federation (NSCF) shall provide
super-cricket balls of an approved standard for
ODISC and spare used balls for changing during a
match, which shall also be of the same brand. Note:
The National Super-Cricket Federation (NSCF) shall
be required to advise the visiting National Super-Cricket
Federations (NSCFs) of the brand of ball to be used
in the match(es) at least 30 days prior to the start
of the match(es). |
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The
fielding captain or his nominee may select the ball
with which he wishes to bowl from the supply provided
by the National Super-Cricket Federation (NSCF).
The fourth umpire shall take a box containing at
least 6 new balls to the dressing room and supervise
the selection of the ball. |
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The
umpires shall retain possession of the match ball(s)
throughout the duration of the match when play is
not actually taking place. During play umpires shall
periodically and irregularly inspect the condition
of the ball and shall retain possession of it at
the fall of a wicket, a drinks interval, or any
other disruption in play. Where day/night matches
are scheduled in a series white balls will be used
in all matches (including day matches). Each fielding
team shall have one new ball for its innings. |
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5.2
Rules 5.4 - New ball in match of more than one day's
duration |
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Rules
5.4 shall not apply. |
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5.3
Rules 5.5 - Ball lost or becoming unfit for play |
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The
following shall apply: |
In
the event of a ball during play being lost or in
the opinion of the umpires, being unfit for play
through normal use, the umpires shall allow it to
be replaced by one that in their opinion has had
a similar amount of wear. |
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In
the event of the ball becoming wet and soggy as
a result of play continuing in inclement weather
or it being affected by dew, or a white ball becoming
significantly discoloured and in the opinion of
the umpires being unfit for play, the ball may be
replaced for a ball that has similar amount of wear,
even though it has not gone out of shape. |
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If
the ball is to be replaced, the umpire shall inform
the batsman. Either batsman or bowler may raise
the matter with the umpires and the umpires' decision
as to a replacement or otherwise will be final. |
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5.3
Rules 5.6 - Specifications |
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Rules
5.6 shall not apply. |
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6
Rules 6 - The Bat |
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6.1
Rules 6.1 - Width and length |
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The
following shall apply Rules 6.1 |
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7
Rules 7 - The Pitch |
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7.1
Rules 7.3 - Selection and preparation |
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7.1.1
The ground staff shall ensure that during the period
prior to the start of play and during intervals,
the pitch area shall be roped off so as to prevent
unauthorised access.( The pitch area shall include
an area at least 3 metres beyond the rectangle made
by the crease markings at both ends of the pitch). |
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7.1.2
The fourth umpire shall ensure that, prior to the
start of play and during any intervals, only authorised
ground staff, the ISCC match officials, players,
team coaches and authorised television personnel
shall be allowed access to the pitch area. Such
access shall be subject to the following limitations: |
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a
Only captains and team coaches may walk on the actual
playing surface of the pitch area (outside of the
crease markings). |
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b
Access to the pitch area by television personnel
shall be restricted to one camera crew (including
on two television commentators) of the official
licensed television broadcaster(s) (but not news
crews). |
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c
No spiked footwear shall be permitted. |
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d
No one shall be permitted to bounce a ball on the
pitch, strike it with a bat or cause damage to the
pitch in any other way. |
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e
Access shall not interfere with pitch preparation. |
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7.1.3
In the event of any dispute, the ISCC Match Referee
will rule and his ruling will be final. |
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7.2
Rules 7.4 - Changing the pitch |
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Rules
7.4 shall be replaced by the following: |
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7.2.1
In the event of a pitch being considered too dangerous
for play to continue in the estimation of the on-field
umpires, they shall stop play and immediately advise
the ISCC Match Referee. |
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7.2.2
The on-field umpires and ISCC Match Referee shall
consult with both captains. |
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7.2.3
If the captains agree to continue, play shall resume.
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7.2.4
If the decision is not to resume play, the on-field
umpires shall consider one of the options in the
following sequence: |
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a
whether the existing pitch can be repaired. Repair
work will only be considered if there has been malicious
damage to a non-crucial part of the pitch; |
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b
whether the alternative pitch can be used; |
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c
whether the match has to be abandoned. |
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7.2.5
When such a decision is made, the ground authority
shall make a public announcement as soon as possible
following that decision. |
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7.2.6
In the event of a decision being taken in favour
of Clauses 7.2.4 (a) or 7.2.4 (b) above, the supervision
of the remedial or new preparatory work shall be
the responsibility of the on-field umpires and the
representative of the ground authority. |
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7.2.7
The rescheduled starting time and the rescheduled
cessation time, together with any make-up procedures
herein provided, shall be the responsibility of
the on-field umpires. |
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7.2.8
In the event that the existing pitch can be made
playable after suitable remedial work in Clause
7.2.4 (a) above, the match shall continue from the
point stopped. |
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7.2.9
If a new pitch is prepared as in Clause 7.2.4 (b)
above, the match shall be restarted from the first
ball (but see Clause 7.2.7 above). |
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7.2.10
If the decision is to abandon the match as in Clause
7.2.4 (c) above, the relevant officials from the
Federations involved shall agree on whether the
match can be replayed within the existing tour schedule. |
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7.3
Rules 7.5 - Non-turf pitches |
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Rules
7.5 shall not apply. |
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8
Rules 8 - The Wickets |
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8.1
Rules 8.2 - Size of stumps |
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The
following shall apply Rules 8.2: |
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For
televised matches the National Super-Cricket Federation
(NSCF) may provide a slightly larger cylindrical
stump to accommodate the stump camera. When the
larger stump is used, all three stumps must be exactly
the same size. |
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9
Rules 9 - The Bowling, Popping and Return Creases
and No Playing Zone Area: |
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9.1
Rules 9.3 - The Popping Crease |
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Rules
9.3 shall apply'. |
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9.2
Additional Crease Markings |
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The
following shall apply in addition to Rules 9: As
a guideline to the umpires for the calling of wides
on the offside the crease markings detailed in Appendix
D shall be marked in white as each end of the
pitch. |
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10
Rules 10 - Preparation and Maintenance of the Playing
Area |
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10.1
Rules - 10.1 Rolling |
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The
following shall apply Rules 10.1: |
10.1.1
Prior to tossing for choice of innings the artificial
drying of the pitch and outfield shall be at the
discretion of the groundsman. Thereafter and throughout
the match the drying of the outfield may be undertaken
at any time by the groundsman, but the drying of
the affected area of the pitch shall be carried
out only on the instructions and under the supervision
of the umpires. The umpires shall be empowered to
have the pitch dried without reference to the captains
at any time they are of the opinion that it is unfit
for play. |
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10.1.2
The umpires may instruct the groundsman to use any
available equipment, including any roller for the
purpose of drying the pitch and making it fit for
play. |
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10.1.3
An absorbent roller may be used to remove water
from the covers including the cover on the match
pitch. |
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10.2
Rules 10.6 - Maintenance of footholes |
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The following shall apply Rules 10.6: |
The
umpires shall see that wherever possible and whenever
it is considered necessary, action is taken during
all intervals in play to do whatever is practicable
to improve the bowler's foot holes. |
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11
Rules 11 - Covering the Pitch |
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11.1
Rules 11.1 - Before the match |
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The
following shall apply Rules 11.1: |
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The
pitch shall be entirely protected against rain up
to commencement of play. |
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11.2
Rules 11.2 - During the match |
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The
Following shall apply Rules 11.2: |
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The
pitch shall be entirely protected against rain up
to the commencement of play and for the duration
of the period of the match. |
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The
covers must totally protect the pitch and also the
pitch surroundings, a minimum 6 metres either side
of the pitch and any worn or soft areas in the outfield. |
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11.3
Rules 11.3 - Covering bowlers' run ups |
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The
following shall apply Rules 11.3: |
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The
bowler's run-ups shall be covered to a distance
of at least 10 x 10 metres. |
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11.4
Rules 11.4 - Removal of covers |
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The
Following shall apply Rules 11.4: |
The
covers shall be removed no earlier than 5.00am and
no later than 7.00am (7.00am and 9.00am for day/night
matches) on the morning of the match (including
the reserve day, if applicable), provided it is
not raining at the time, but they will be replaced
if rain falls prior to the commencement of play.
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The
Following shall also apply Clause 3.5. |
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12
Rules 12 - Innings |
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The
Following shall also apply Rules 12 (see also clauses
and 16 below): |
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12.1
Rules 12.1 - Number of innings |
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The
Following shall apply Rules 12.1: |
All
matches will consist of one innings per side, each
innings being limited to a maximum of 25 overs.
All matches shall be of one day's scheduled duration
provided that participating countries in a series
may agree to provide for a reserve day on which
an incomplete match may be played or continued from
the scheduled day. |
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If
the match is to be continued on the reserve day,
the participating countries may agree either that:
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a
Any revision of overs only occurs on the final scheduled
day of the match; or |
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b
Every effort is made to complete the match on the
scheduled day with any necessary reduction in overs
taking place and only if the minimum number of overs
necessary to constitute a match cannot be bowled
on the scheduled day will the match be completed
on the reserve day. |
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12.2
Rules 12.2 - Alternate innings |
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The
Following shall not apply Rules 12.2. |
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12.3
Rules 12.3 - Completed innings |
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The
Following shall not apply Rules 12.3 (c), (d) and
(e) (iii). |
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Length of Innings |
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12.4.1
Uninterrupted Matches. |
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a
Each team shall bat for 25 overs unless all out
earlier. |
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b
If the team fielding first fails to bowl the required
number of overs by the scheduled time for cessation
of the first innings, play shall continue until
the required number of overs has been bowled. The
interval shall not be extended and the second session
shall commence at the schedule time. The team batting
second shall receive its full quota of 25 overs
irrespective of the number of overs it bowled in
the scheduled time for the cessation of the first
innings. |
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c
If the team batting first is dismissed in less than
25 overs, the team batting second shall be entitled
to bat for 25 overs. |
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d
If the team fielding second fails to bowl 25 overs
by the scheduled cessation time, the hours of play
shall be extended until the required number of overs
has been bowled or a result is achieved. |
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e
Penalties shall apply for slow over rates (refer
ISCC Code of Conduct). |
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12.4.2
Delayed or Interrupted Matches a Delay or Interruption
to the Innings of the Team Batting First (see
Appendix B) |
(i)
When playing time has been lost the revised number
of overs to be bowled in the match shall be based
on a rate of 12.50 overs per hour, which is inclusive
of the provision of drinks intervals, in the total
remaining time available for play. |
(ii)
The revision of the number of overs should ensure,
whenever possible, that both teams have the opportunity
of batting for the same number of overs. |
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The
team batting second shall not bat for a greater
number of overs than the first team unless the latter
completed its innings in less than its allocated
overs. To constitute a match, a minimum of 10 overs
have to be bowled to the side batting second, subject
to the innings not being completed earlier. |
(iii)
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 12.50 overs per
hour. When calculating the length of playing time
available for the match, or the length of either
innings, the timing and duration of all relative
delays, extensions in playing hours, interruptions
in play, and intervals, excluding those for drinks,
will be taken into consideration. This calculation
must not cause the match to finish earlier than
the original time for cessation of play on the final
scheduled day for play. If required the original
time shall be extended to allow for one extra over
for each team. |
(iv)
If the team fielding first fails to bowl the revised
number of overs by the specified time, play shall
continue until the required number of overs have
been bowled or the innings is completed. |
(v)
Should calculations regarding numbers of overs result
in a fraction of an over, the fraction shall be
ignored. |
(vi)
Penalties shall apply for slow over rates (refer
to ISCC Code of Conduct). |
b)
Delay or Interruption to the innings of the Team
Batting Second (see Appendix C) |
(i)
When playing time has been lost and, as a result,
it is not possible for the team batting second to
have the opportunity of receiving its allocated,
or revised allocation of overs in the playing time
available, the number of overs shall be reduced
at a rate of 12.50 overs per hour, which is inclusive
of the provision of drinks intervals, in respect
of the lost playing time. Should the calculations
result in a fraction of an over the fraction shall
be ignored. |
(ii)
In addition, should the innings of the team batting
first have been completed prior to the scheduled,
or rescheduled time for the commencement of the
interval, then any calculation relating to the revision
of overs shall not be effective until an amount
of time equivalent to that by which the second innings
started early has elapsed. |
(iii)
To constitute a match, a minimum of 55 overs have
to be bowled to the team batting second subject
to the innings not being completed earlier. |
(iv)
The team batting second shall not bat for a greater
number of overs than the first team unless the latter
completed its innings in less than its allocated
overs. |
(v)
A fixed time will be specified for the close of
play by applying a rate of 12.50 overs per hour.
With the exception of drinks intervals, the timing
and duration of all relative delays, extensions
in playing hours and interruptions in play, will
be taken into consideration in specifying this time.
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(vi)
If the team fielding second fails to bowl the revised
overs by the scheduled or re-scheduled close of
play, the hours of play shall be extended until
the overs have been bowled or a result achieved. |
(vii)
Penalties shall apply for slow over rates (refer
ISCC Code of Conduct). |
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2.5
Extra Time |
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The
participating countries may agree to provide for
extra time where the start of play is delayed or
play is suspended. |
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12.6
Number of Overs per Bowler |
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No bowler shall bowl more than 5 overs in an innings.
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In
the event of a bowler breaking down and being unable
to complete an over, the remaining balls will be
allowed by another bowler. Such part of an over
will count as a full over only in so far as each
bowler's limit is concerned. |
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The
scoreboard shall show the total number of overs
bowled and the number of overs bowled by each bowler.
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13
Rules 13 - . Playing disallowed in NPZ - no playing
zone area: |
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The
following shall apply Rules 13. |
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14
Rules 14 - Scorers to be informed: |
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The
following shall apply Rules 14. |
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15
Rules 15 - Intervals |
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The
following shall apply Rules 15: |
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15.1
Rules 15.4 - Changing agreed times for intervals
- Interval between Innings |
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The
innings of the team batting second shall not commence
before the scheduled time for commencement of the
second session unless the team batting first has
completed its innings at least 30 minutes prior
to the scheduled interval, in which case a ten minute
break will occur and the team batting second will
commence its innings and the interval will occur
as scheduled. Where play is delayed or interrupted
the umpires will reduce the length of the interval
as follows |
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Time
Lost Interval |
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Up
to 60 minutes 30 Minutes Between 60 and 120 Minutes
20 Minutes More than 120 Minutes 10 Minutes |
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Note:
Refer also to Clause 12.4.2 |
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15.2
Rules 15.4 - Intervals for drinks |
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Two
drinks breaks per session shall be permitted, each
1 hour 10 minutes apart. The provisions Rules 15.4
shall be strictly observed except that under conditions
of extreme heat the umpires may permit extra intervals
for drinks. |
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An
individual player may be given a drink either on
the boundary edge or at the fall of a wicket, on
the field, provided that no playing time is wasted.
No other drinks shall be taken onto the field without
the permission of the umpires. Any player taking
drinks onto the field shall be dressed in proper
super-cricket attire. |
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