Bassetlaw and District Cricket League Handbook 2022

Section G P a g e | 92 13 Matches 13.1 All matches shall be played on or before the dates published by the League Management Committee. Participating clubs are to inform the Match Administrator of the day, date and start time of matches, as agreed between the participating clubs. 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 the event of inclement weather where a match is not possible, Rule 20.1 will apply. 13.4 The Finals for both competitions will be played on a date and venue as chosen by the League Management Committee. 14 Hours of Play 14.1 All matches will commence at a time as agreed between the participating clubs, but no match can start after 6.00pm. 14.2 Matches will last no more than 3 hours in total. 14.3 The Umpires will have sole authority as to when the interval shall be taken. 15 Length of Innings 15.1 Each team shall bat for 20 overs unless all out earlier. If the team batting first is dismissed in less than 20 overs, the team batting second shall be entitled to bat for 20 overs. 15.2 All teams are expected to be in position to bowl the first ball of the last of their 20 overs within 1 hour 15 minutes playing time. Teams should aim for a minimum of 4 overs in every 15 minutes of playing time. It is the responsibility of the captain to ensure that their team bowl their allocated overs within the playing time. 15.3 The interval should be no longer than 15 minutes. 15.4 With the agreement of both Captains – bearing in mind the prevailing ground, weather, and light conditions – it is considered most unlikely that the full quota of overs will be bowled in any match, it is recommended that a pre-emptive decision is made to reduce overs in both innings equally. The level of the deduction will be decided by the two Captains. No match shall be reduced to less than 10 overs duration scheduled at 5 overs per team.