Grimsby and District Cricket League Handbook 2019

7 13. Method of Scoring Points Points can be scored in two ways a) From the result of the match b) From collecting batting and bowling points after reaching the thresholds listed below A tied match shall be defined as a match where two teams finish with equal runs scored. An interrupted match shall be defined as one where because of interruptions by the weather, both teams have not reached their allotted overs and no definite result has emerged. An outright win shall be defined as either ;- • The team batting first scores the most runs and dismisses the team batting second. • The team batting second scores most runs and dismisses the team batting first, or the team batting first declares. • A win shall be defined as the team scoring the most runs irrespective of wickets lost. • A cancelled game shall be defined as when a game has not started. For an outright win – 20 points For a win – 10 points plus any bonus points achieved The losing team will gain batting / bowling bonus points as described below. For an interrupted match – 5 points for each team plus any bonus points achieved For a cancelled game – 5 points for each team Bonus points Batting – A team attaining each specified score shall be awarded 1 bonus point . The specified scores shall be 60, 80, 100, 120, 140 runs . The maximum number of batting bonus points available is 5 . Bowling – A team attaining each specified number of wickets shall be awarded 1 bonus point. The specified wickets shall be 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 . The maximum number of bowling points available is 5 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. 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 5 minutes that the start is delayed. It is the duty of both sides to uphold the Spirit of the game’ and ensure that a game is not unduly delayed awaiting players. 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 20% of the overs bowled. For example in a 20 over match no bowler shall bowl more than four overs and in a sixteen over match, one bowler could bowl four overs and four bowlers could bowl a maximum of three. 16. Players Crossing The outgoing batsman must meet the incoming batsman at the boundary rope. Umpires must report any flagrant breach of this rule.