Cheshire Cricket League Handbook 2022

Cheshire Cricket League Match Rules 1st & 2nd XI League KnockOut 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. 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. 97