Grimsby and District Cricket League Handbook 2022

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 For a conceded game – Winning side 10 points plus 5 bonus points (batting), Losing side minus 5 points 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. When teams have the same total points the division order shall be determined by the team with the most wins, then the highest batting bonus points, then the highest bowling points. In the event of two or more sides being equal on total points, batting bonus points and bowling bonus points 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. Fixtures affected by adverse weather only, can be rearranged prior to the official start time of 615pm but once play has begun this option is no longer available, fixtures may be rearranged in accordance with Section 9 Arrangement of Fixtures.