Grimsby and District Cricket League Handbook 2014

7 13. Method of Scoring Points Two points shall be allowed for a win, one point for a tie or draw. Abandoned, and matches cancelled through weather, shall count as a draw. In the event of two or more sides being equal on points in a division then the head to head tool (as set out in the final paragraphs of Rule 25 Promotion and Relegation) will be used to finalise league standings. 14. Cancellation of Matches No match shall be cancelled due to adverse weather before 11am on the day of the match unless authority is obtained from the League Secretary. For council pitches see rule 29. 15. Hours and Conditions of Play 15.1. Saturday Division Punctuality is essential. All matches shall commence at 2.30pm Clubs wishing to start at any other time may do so by mutual consent, but must notify the Saturday Secretary at least seven days before the match. Games shall be of a maximum of 25 six ball overs per side and a minimum of 10 six-ball overs per side duration, to be decided by the captains before the match. Failing agreement, the maximum number of overs shall be played. In case of rain, stumps shall not be drawn before 4pm without the consent of both captains. The interval between innings shall be 15 minutes duration. In matches in the Saturday League, bowlers shall be limited to a maximum of 5 overs each or 20% of the overs in a reduced game. 15.2. Midweek Divisions Matches in Midweek Divisions and Knock-out Cup matches shall start at 6.15pm and will be reduced by one over per innings for every 10 minutes that the start is delayed. The captains must decide before the match whether the minimum of eight six-ball overs or the maximum of 20 six-ball overs shall be bowled. In all matches in the Midweek League, bowlers shall be limited to a maximum of 25% of the overs bowled. For example in a 20 over match no bowler shall bowl more than five overs and in an eight over match no bowler shall bowl more than two overs. 16. Players Crossing The outgoing batsman must meet the incoming batsman at the boundary rope. Umpires must report any flagrant breach of this rule. 17. Playing Equipment Each fielding side shall provide its own ball. It shall not be compulsory to provide a new ball, but the ball provided must be leather covered and approved as fit for play by the opposing club captain or umpires, and must be in their possession before the fielding side takes the field. When using spring loaded stumps without bails, the whole of the stumps (everything carried out to the crease including the base) constitutes the wickets.