Bassetlaw and District Cricket League Official Handbook 2021

Rules & Playing Conditions - The John J. Mallen t20 Cup Competition Document G P a g e | 5 11.6 In the event of an infringement of the above fielding restrictions, the Umpire at the striker’s end shall call and signal ‘No Ball’ (Rule 9 shall apply). 12 Timed Out The incoming batsman must be in position to take ground, or for his partner to be ready to receive the next ball, within 1 minute 30 seconds of the fall of the previous wicket. Any infringement of this rule shall result in the incoming batsman being declared out by the Umpires. 13 Matches 13.1 All matches shall be played on the appointed date, as arranged, and published by the League Management Committee. Where reserve dates are available, these will be communicated by the Match Administrator. Reserve dates will only be used with the mutual agreement of both clubs concerned and if circumstances allow. 13.2 In exceptional circumstances, a match may be played on an artificial pitch. The umpires will have sole authority over this decision. 13.3 In Group Matches, the following points shall be awarded: Win 4 points Cancelled/Abandoned 2 points Loss 0 points 13.4 In the event of inclement weather where a match is not possible, Rule 21.1 will apply. 13.5 The Semi-finals and Final will be played on a date and venue(s) as chosen by the League Management Committee. 14 Group Placings 14.1 The group 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, by the League Secretary. 14.2 When groups are unequal in numbers and a ‘Best Runner-up’ is required, this will be determined by using iii. and iv. above.