Cheshire Cricket League Handbook 2019

UKFast Cheshire Cricket League Match Rules 1st & 2nd XI League KnockOut 15. If the team bowling first do not complete their 20 overs within the stipulated time of 75 minutes, the innings shall be completed but they will forfeit from their reply the number of overs not completed at the cut-off time. Any over in progress when the limit time is reached shall count as completed for calculation purposes. This rule applies in matches with reduced overs. A chart outlining the cut-off times will be produced to aid umpires and captains. 16. If the team bowling second do not complete their 20 overs within the same stipulated time of 75 minutes, 10 runs shall be added to the total of the team batting second for every over not completed at the cut-off time. Any over in progress when the limit time is reached shall count as completed for calculation purposes. 17. In matches where the start of play is delayed, a match of shorter duration may be played but not less than 12 overs per side. The match must be reduced by one over per side for every 7 minutes of delay and the cut-off times determined with reference to Chart 2. 18. In matches where play is suspended the following rules shall apply: a) Where the innings of the side batting first is suspended they shall be entitled to bat for the full number of overs available at the start of the innings. b) If, owing to suspension(s) of play it is not possible for the side batting second to have the opportunity to bat for the same number of overs as the side batting first, they will bat for as many overs as are deemed possible by the umpires provided the minimum of 12 overs are bowled in the innings. For the purposes of this calculation umpires will deduct one over for every 3.5 minutes of delay and adjust the time allowed with reference to Chart 2. c) In matches curtailed by this rule and providing a result has not been achieved the winners shall be the team with the higher overall scoring rate throughout their innings. 19. The winners of a match not curtailed by suspensions in play shall be the team scoring the higher number of runs or, if the scores are level, the team that has taken most wickets. If the sides still cannot be separated the winners shall be the team striking the most boundaries (4s and 6s) or if still equal the side hitting most 6s or if still equal the side conceding fewest extras (excluding leg byes) shall be the winners. 102