Bassetlaw and District Cricket League Official Handbook 2021

Rules & Playing Conditions – League Competition Document F P a g e | 5 9.4 In an uninterrupted match, where both sides have had the opportunity of batting for the same number of overs, the following bonus points will be awarded to the losing team: Batting Division 1 2 3 4 5 Championship 110 135 160 185 210 All other Divisions 70 90 110 130 150 Bowling Division 1 2 3 4 5 All Divisions 2 4 6 8 All out 10 Divisional Placings The divisional placings shall be determined by the following criteria, taken in order: i. The total number of points. ii. The total number of wins over all completed matches. iii. The average net run rate over all completed matches. iv. The toss of a coin. 11 Promotion & Relegation 11.1 At the end of the season the top two teams in all Divisions below the Championship shall be promoted. The bottom team in each Division will be relegated. 11.2 In order to re-populate the Divisions, additional teams may be promoted or relegated. 11.3 For the 2021 season, the winner of the Championship shall be invited to join the NPL. The next 4 teams will be invited to join the NPL2. Promotion to the NPL will be dependent on the criteria laid out by the NPL. Promotion from Division 1 to the Championship is dependent on the criteria laid out in Rule 2, Document B. Should the criteria not be met, the number of teams relegated from the Championship shall be reduced.