Cheshire Cricket League Handbook 2019

UKFast Cheshire Cricket League Match Rules 1st & 2nd XI League KnockOut a) The 1st X1 group stage will be determined by defining groups of 4 or 3 teams that require the minimal amount of travelling. Each team will play each other earning 4 points for a win, 2 points for a tie and 2 points for an abandoned game. There are no reserve dates for the group stage. b) The Winner of each group will go forward into the knockout competition to play as detailed in the fixtures. The runner-up in each group shall go forward to play in the Plate competition as detailed in the fixtures. c) In the 1st XI group stage if the top two placed teams are tied on the same points, the result of the group stage match between the two teams will be used to decide placings. If 3 or more teams finish on the same points, or 2 teams cannot be separated then Net Run Rate will be used to decide the final placings based on all group games. If this still fails to determine first and second place then a draw will be held by the League Executive committee to determine the placings. 12. Subject to special conditions incorporated in these rules, all matches must be played under the ‘Laws of Cricket’ as laid down by the M.C.C. at the time. In addition, the League has, for all matches played under its auspices, adopted the ECB Fast Bowling Directive, the ECB Safety Guidance on the Wearing of Cricket Helmets by Young Players and ECB Guidelines for Junior Players in Open Age Cricket. 13. All matches in the competition to be 20 overs each side, unless bowled out earlier. Bowlers may bowl a maximum of four overs. In the event of a bowler breaking down and being unable to complete an over, the remaining balls shall be bowled by another bowler. Such parts of an over shall count as a full over only in as far as the bowlers’ limits are concerned. In a reduced overs match, or an innings that has been reduced, the number of overs to be bowled by each bowler shall be reduced accordingly. In the event of an innings being reduced after the start, the bowling limits shall remain the same as when the innings commenced. A chart shall be produced to aid umpires and captains. 14. Matches to start at 6.15 p.m. or at agreed earlier time. If, in the umpires opinion, either team is not ready to start at the agreed time the opposing captain shall have the choice of batting or bowling. In the event of a late start, the number of overs remaining shall be calculated as specified in Rule 17. The interval between innings shall be no more than 10 minutes. The umpires shall be the sole judges of the fitness of light for play. 101