Strathmore and Perthshire Cricket Union Handbook 2006

13 DIVISION THREE DURATION OF MATCH - Each match shall be on the basis of 80 overs unless completed earlier. Each teamwill bat for a maximum of 40 overs. Any match which is uncompleted shall be null and void. The side batting first may declare its innings at any time but the side batting second will not receive the unused balance of their overs. START OF PLAY - All matches shall be scheduled to commence at 1pm and shall be completed on the day of commencement. If play is not possible by 2.30pm due to incelement weather, the match will not take place. If play is not in progress due to inclement weather at 8.30pm, 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 5 Points BONUS POINTS As in Divisions One and Two BOWLING RESTRICTIONS - No bowler may bowl more than 9 overs in any one match. 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.