Cheshire Cricket League Handbook 2023

Cheshire Cricket League Match Rules 1st & 2nd XI League KnockOut 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. 20. NO BALL : In the event of a no ball a free hit shall be awarded for the next delivery. If a no ball is bowled or wide called during the delivery of the free hit, one run shall be added to the total for the no ball or wide and another free hit shall be bowled next delivery. A batsman may only be out off a free hit in the same ways as off a no ball even if the free hit is called a wide. Field changes are not permitted for free hit deliveries unless there is a change of striker or the No Ball was the result of a field restriction breach in which case the field may be changed to the extent of correcting the breach. 21. WIDE BALL : All deliveries passing wide of the leg stump, and outside the line of the batsman’s body, that do not come into contact with the bat or any part of the batsman’s person, with the batsman standing in, and using his normal batting stance, regardless of where the ball pitches shall be called WIDE. Off side wide markings shall be painted between the popping crease and the bowling crease as follows. The inner-edge of each line: 17 inches (43.2 cm) inside each return crease i.e. 35 inches (89 cm) on each side of the imaginary Centre-line. If a ball passes outside the Off-side Wide-line the Bowlers end Umpire must call and signal Wide. 97