Bassetlaw and District Cricket League Handbook 2022

Rules & Playing Conditions - t20 Cup Competitions P a g e | 95 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 23). iii. The toss of a coin when both Captains are present. iv. The toss of a coin, by the League Secretary. 20.2 Where the maximum number of overs available to both sides remain 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 20.4). 20.3 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 21). 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 21). 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. 20.4 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 22) 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. v. A bowl out (should prevailing ground, weather and light conditions allow) (see Rule 23). vi. The toss of a coin when both Captains are present. vii. The toss of a coin, by the Match Administrator.