Strathmore Cricket Union Handbook 2003

13 DIVISION ONE & DIVISION TWO DURATION OF MATCH - Each match shall be on the basis of 90 overs unless completed earlier. Any match which is uncompleted and in which 72 overs have not been completed shall be null and void. The team batting first shall be entitled, unless sooner dismissed, to bat for a maximum of 46 overs. The team batting second shall, unless sooner dismissed, be entitled to bat for the overs remaining in the match. In the event of the innings of the team batting first concluding during an over, that over will be deemed to have been completed. START OF PLAY - All matches shall commence at 1pm and shall be completed on the day of commencement. If play is not possible by 2.30 pm due to incelement weather, the match will not take place. If play is not in progress due to inclement weather at 8.30 pm, no further play shall take place in the match. POINTS - Points, known as 'Result Points' and Bonus Points, shall be awarded as follows: RESULT POINTS Win 25 Points Tie or drawn match where scoring rates are equal 5 Points The team scoring faster in a drawn match 8 Points The team scoring slower in a drawn match 2 Points BONUS POINTS 1 batting point for every 25 runs in excess of 25 runs, up to a maximum of 7 batting points. 1 bowling point at the fall of the 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th and 9th wicket with an additional 2 points for taking the 10th wicket. No bonus points shall be awarded to the team which wins the match. BOWLING RESTRICTIONS - No bowler may bowl more than 10 overs in any one match.