Bassetlaw and District Cricket League Official Handbook 2021

Rules & Playing Conditions - The John J. Mallen t20 Cup Competition Document G P a g e | 9 21 The Result 21.1 A result can only be achieved if both teams have had the opportunity of batting for at least 5 overs, unless one team has been all out in less than 5 overs or unless the team batting second scores enough runs to win in less than 5 overs. If both teams have not had the opportunity of batting for a minimum of 5 overs, or a match cancelled when all players and officials are present, the result shall be determined by the following criteria, taken in order: i. A replay on a reserve date. ii. A bowl out (should prevailing ground, weather and light conditions allow) (see Rule 24). iii. The toss of a coin when both Captains are present. iv. The toss of a coin, by the League Secretary. 21.2 Where the maximum number of overs available to both sides remains unaltered once play has commenced the team scoring the higher number of runs shall be the winner. If the scores are equal, the result shall be a tie (see Rule 21.4). 21.3 If the team batting second has not had the opportunity to complete the agreed number of overs, and has neither been all out, not has passed its opponent’s score, the following shall apply: i. If the match is abandoned before the Close of Play, the result shall be decided using the Duckworth/Lewis method (see Rule 22). ii. If, due to suspension of play, the number of overs in the innings of the side batting second has had to be revised, their target score shall be calculated using the Duckworth/Lewis method (see Rule 22). With the Duckworth/Lewis method, an integral target will be set for the team batting second with one run less than this target resulting in a Tie. 21.4 If the result is a Tie, the winner shall be determined by the following criteria, taken in order: i. A super over (should time, prevailing ground, weather, and light conditions allow) (see Rule 23) ii. The team that has lost the fewest wickets. iii. The team with the higher score at the end of the 6th completed over. iv. The side with the higher score at the end of the 5th, 4th, 3rd, 2nd, and 1st completed over.