Lancashire League Handbook 2023

55 have scored the same number of points, the Club having won the most matches shall be declared the winners of the Holland Cup/Runners up Trophy. If equal matches have been won then the Club having the most bonus points shall be awarded the Holland Cup/Runners up Trophy. If two or more of such Clubs have identical records the Cup shall be held as may be directed by the League Committee. 2.4. For all instances where two or more teams are equal on points and therefore a play-off is not practical, to determine promotion, relegation or final league placings, positions will be determined using the following method: i) Head-to-head between the teams involved – most league matches won between the teams during the season. ii) An average worked out by dividing the number of runs scored in the head-to-head matches, by the number of wickets lost with the best average denoting the higher league position. iii) If two or more clubs cannot be separated using these calculations, then the League Executive will determine the final positions. 2.5. The Cups will remain in bank vaults until required for presentation. Once requested by the Secretary, Cups and photographs must be returned within seven days with cups duly engraved and thoroughly cleaned. Any club failing to comply with any aspect of this Rule shall be fined (Category 2 Rule B5(e)). In the event of Cups being returned in a damaged condition the Club responsible shall bear the full cost of the repairs. 2.6. The League Championship Flag and the 2nd XI Championship Flag shall be returned to the Secretary at the League Meeting in September and failure to do so shall attract a fine (Category 2 Rule B5(e)). 3. MATCH RULES 3.1. All games shall start at 1.00pm (12.30pm for the last four fixtures of the season). The home Club shall be responsible for providing team sheets to be completed by each Captain highlighting any players under the age of 19 on 31st August in the previous year with their Dates of Birth and to be handed to the Umpires at least 15 minutes before the commencement of the game. 3.2. A game shall consist of 100 overs. Each side shall be entitled to receive a maximum of 50 overs. A declaration shall not be permitted. 3.2.1. One bowler shall be allowed to bowl a maximum of 15 overs. All other bowlers shall bowl a maximum of 13 overs. 3.3. When a game is delayed or interrupted by ground and/or weather conditions, overs shall be deducted as follows: i) If a start is delayed by weather conditions, one over shall be deducted from each side for every seven minutes lost during the first innings. ii) In a game which starts on time but is interrupted by weather or injury to or ill-health of any player, umpire or scorer, one over shall be deducted from each side for every seven minutes lost time during the first innings. iii) In the second innings if weather or injury to or ill-health of any