LAW 11: COVERING THE PITCH
1. Before the Start of a
Match
Before the start of a match complete covering of the pitch
shall be allowed.
2. During a Match
The pitch shall not be completely covered during a match
unless prior arrangement or regulations so provide.
3. Covering Bowlers' Run-up
Whenever possible, the Bowlers' run-up shall be covered,
but the covers so used shall not extend further than 4 ft/1.22m, in front of the popping
crease.
Notes:
(a) Removal of covers
The covers should be removed as promptly as possible
whenever the weather permits.
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LAW 12: INNINGS
1. Number of Innings
A match shall be of one or two innings of each side
according to agreement reached before the start of play.
2. Alternate Innings
In a two-innings match each side shall take their (sic)
innings alternately except in the case provided for in Law 13 (The follow-On)
3. The Toss
The Captains shall toss for the choice of innings on the
field of play not later than 15 minutes before the
4. Choice of Innings
The winner of the toss shall notify his decision to bat or
to field to the opposing Captain not later than 10 minutes before the time scheduled for
the match to start, or before the time agreed upon for play to start. The decision shall
not thereafter be altered.
5. Continuation after One
Innings of Each Side
Despite the terms of (1) above, in a one-innings match,
when a result has been reached on the first innings the Captains may agree to the
continuation of play if, in their opinion, there is prospect of carrying the game to a
further issue in the time left,
Notes:
(a) Limited Innings - One Innings Match:
In a one-innings match, each innings may, by agreement, be
limited by a number of overs or by a period of time.
(b) Limited Innings- Two-Innings Match:
In a two-innings match, the first innings of each side may,
by agreement, be limited to a number of overs or by a period of time.
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LAW 13: THE FOLLOW-ON
1. Lead on First Innings
In a two-innings match the side which bats first and leads
by 200 runs in a match of five days or more, by 150 runs in a three-day or four-day match,
by 100 runs in a two-day match, or by 75 runs in a one-day match, shall have the option of
requiring the other side to follow their innings.
2. Day's Play Lost
If no play takes place on the first day of match of 2 or
more days' duration, (1) above shall apply in accordance
with the number of days' play remaining from the actual
start of the match.
LAW 14: DECLARATIONS
1. Time of Declaration
The Captain of the batting side may declare an innings
closed at any time during a match irrespective of its duration.
2. Forfeiture of
Second Innings
A Captain may forfeit his second innings, provided his
decision to do so is notified tot he opposing Captain and Umpires in sufficient time to
allow 7 minutes rolling of pitch. See Law 10 (Rolling, Sweeping, Mowing, Watering
the Pitch and Re-marking of Creases). The normal 10- minute interval between innings
shall be applied.
LAW 15: START OF PLAY
1. Call of Play
At the start of each innings and of each day's play and on
the resumption of play after any interval or interruption the Umpire at the Bowlers' end
shall call "play".
2. Practice on the Field
At no time on any day of the match shall there by any
bowling or batting practice on the pitch.
No Practice may take place on the field if , in the opinion
of the Umpires, it could result in a waste of time.
3. Trial Run-Up
No Bowler shall have a trial run-up after "play"
has been called in any session of play, except at the fall of a wicket when an Umpire may
allow such a trial run-up if he is satisfied that it will not cause any waste of time.
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LAW 16: INTERVALS
1. Length
The Umpire shall allow such intervals as have been agreed
upon for meals, and 10 minutes between each innings.
2. Luncheon Interval -
Innings Ending or Stoppage within 10 Minutes of Interval
If an innings ends or there is a stoppage caused by weather
or bad light within 10 minutes of the agreed time for the luncheon interval, the interval
shall be taken immediately.
The time remaining in the session of play shall be added to
the agreed length of the interval but no extra allowance shall be made for the 10 minutes'
interval between innings.
3.Tea Interval-Innings
Ending or Stoppage within 30 Minutes of Interval
If an innings ends or there is a stoppage caused by weather
or bad light within 30 minutes of the agreed time for the tea interval, the interval shall
be taken immediately.
The Interval shall be of the agreed length and , if
applicable, shall include the 10-minute interval between innings.
4.Tea Interval -
Continuation of Play
If at the agreed time for tea interval, nine wickets are
down , play shall continue for a period not exceeding 30 minutes or until the innings is
concluded.
5. Tea Interval-Agreement to
Forego
At any time during the match, the Captains m may agree to
forego a tea interval.
6. Intervals for Drinks
If both Captains agree before the start of a match that
intervals for drinks may be taken, the option to take such intervals shall be available to
either side. These intervals shall be restricted to one per session , shall be kept as
short as possible, shall not be taken in the last hour of the match and in any case shall
not exceed 5 minutes.
The agreed times for these intervals shall be strictly
adhered to except that if a wicket falls within 5 minutes of the agreed time then drinks
shall be taken immediately.
If an innings ends or there is stoppage caused by weather
or bad light within 30 minutes of the agreed time for a drinks interval, there will be no
interval for drinks in that session.
At an time during the match the Captains may agree to
forego any such drinks interval.
Notes:
(a) Tea Interval- One Day Match:
In a one-day a match, a specific time for the tea
interval need not necessarily be arrange, and it May be agreed to take this interval
between the innings of one-innings match.
(b) Changing the Agreed Time of Intervals:
In the event of the ground, weather or light conditions
causing a suspension of play, the Umpires, after consultation with Captains, may decide in
the interest of time-saving, to bring forward the tie of the lunchean or tea interval
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LAW 17: CESSATION OF PLAY
1. Call of Time
The Umpire at the Bowler's end shall call "time"
on the cessation of play before any interval or interruption of play, at the end of each
day's play, and the conclusion of the match. See Law 27(Appeals)
2. Removal of Bails
After the call of "time" the Umpires shall remove
the bails from both wickets.
3. Starting a Last Over
The last over before an interval or the close of play shall
be started provided the Umpire, after walking at his normal pace, has arrived at this
position behind the stumps at the Bowler's end before time ahs been reached.
4. Completion of the Last
Over of a Session
The last over before an interval or the close of play shall
be completed unless a Batsman is out or retires during that over within 2 minutes of the
interval or the close of play or unless the Players have occasion to leave the field.
5.Completion of Last Over of
a match
An over in progress at the close of play on the final day
of a match shall be completed at the request of either Captain even if a wicket falls
after time ahs been reached.
If during the last over the Players have occasion to leave
the field the Umpires shall call "time" and there shall be no resumption of play
and the match shall be at an end.
6. Last Hour of Match -
Number of Overs
The Umpires shall indicate when one hour of playing time of
the match remains according to the agreed hours of play. The next over after that moment
shall be the first of a minimum of 20 six-ball overs (15 eight-ball overs), provided a
result is not reached earlier or there is no interval or interruption of play.
7. Last Hour Match -
Intervals between Innings and Interruptions of Play
If, at the commencement of the last hour of the match, an
interval or interruption of play is in progress or if, during the last hour, there is an
interval between innings or an interruption of play, the minimum number of overs to be
bowled on the resumption of play shall be reduced in proportion tot he duration, within
the last hour of the match, of any such interval or interruption.
The minimum number of overs to be bowled after a resumption
of play shall be calculated as follows:
(a) In the case of an interval or interruption of play
being in progress at the commencement of the last hour of the match, or in the case of a
first interval or interruption a deduction shall be made from the minimum 20 six-ball
overs (or 15 eight-ball overs).
(b) If there is a later interval or interruption a further
deduction shall be made from the minimum number of overs which should have been bowled
following the last resumption of play.
(c) These deductions shall be based on the following
factors:
(i) the number of the overs already
bowled in the last hour of the match or in the case of a later interval or interruption in
the last session of play;
(ii) the number of overs lost as a
result of the interval or interruption allowing one six-ball over for every full three
minutes (or one eight -ball over for every full four minutes) of interval or interruption.
(iii) any over left uncompleted at the end of an
innings to be excluded from these calculations;
(iv) any over left uncompleted at the start of an
interruption of play to be completed when play is resumed and to completed when play
is resumed and to count as one over bowled; [and]
(v) an interval to start with the end of an innings and
to end 10 minutes later; an interruption to start not he call of 'time' a new innings
commencing during
(d) In the vent of an innings being completed and a new innings commencing
during the last hour of the match, the number of overs to be bowled in the new
innings shall be calculated on the basis of one six-ball over for every three minutes or
part thereof remaining for play (or one eight-ball over for every four minutes or part
thereof remaining for play); or alternatively on the basis that sufficient overs be bowled
to enable the full minimum quota of overs to be completed under circumstances governed by
(a), (b) and (c) above. In all such cases the alternative which allows the greater number
of overs shall be employed.
8. Bowler Unable to Complete an Over
during Last Hour of the Match
If, for any reason, a Bowler is unable to complete an over during
the period of play referred to in (6) above, Law 22.7 (Bowler Incapacitated or Suspended
during an Over) shall apply.
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LAW 18 : SCORING
1. A Run
The score shall be reckoned by runs, A run is scored:
(a) So often as the Batsmen, after a hit or at any time while the ball is
in play, shall have crossed and made good their ground from end to end.
(b) When a boundary is scored. See Law 19 (Boundaries).
(c) When penalty runs are awarded. See (6) below.
2. Short Runs
(a) If either Batsman runs a short run, the Umpire shall can and signal
"one short" as soon as the ball becomes dead and that run shall not be
scored. A run is short if a Batsman fails to make good his ground on turning for a
further run.
(b) Although a short run shortens the succeeding one, the latter, if
completed, shall count.
(c) If either or both Batsmen deliberately run short the Umpire shall, as
soon as he sees that the fielding side has no chance of dismissing either Batsman, call
and signal "dead ball' and disallow any runs attempted or previously scored .The
Batsmen shall return to their original ends.
(d) If both Batsmen run short in one and the same run, only one run shall
be deducted.
(e) Only if three or more runs are attempted can more than one be short and
then, subject to (c) and (d) above,a ll runs so called shall be disallowed, If there has
been more than one short run the Umpires shall instruct the Scores as to the number of
runs disallowed.
3. Striker Caught
If the Striker is caught, no run shall be scored.
4. Batsman Run out
If a Batsman is Run Out, only that run which was being attempted shall not
be scored, If, however, an injured Striker himself is run out no runs shall be
scored.
5. Batsman Obstructing the Field
If a Batsman is out Obstructing the Field, any runs completed before the
obstruction occurs shall be scored unless such obstruction prevents a catch being made in
which case no runs shall be scored.
6. Runs Scored for Penalties
Runs Shall be scored for penalties under Lost Ball , No Ball , Wider Ball,
Fielding the Ball and for boundary allowances .
7. Batsman Returning to Wicket he has
left
If, while the ball is in play, the Batsmen have crossed in running,
neither shall return to the wicket he has left even though a short run has been
called or no run has been scored as in the case of a catch. Batsmen, however,
shall return to the wickets they originally left in the cases of a b boundary and of any
disallowance of runs and of an injured Batsman being, himself, run out. See Law 2.7
(Transgression of the Laws by an Injured Batsman or Runner).
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LAW 19: BOUNDARIES
1. The Boundary of the
Playing Area
Before the toss for innings, the Umpires shall agree with
both Captains on the boundary of the playing area. The boundary shall, if possible, be
marked by a white line, a rope laid on the ground, or a fence. If flags or posts only are
used to mark a boundary, the imaginary line joining such points shall be regarded as the
boundary. An obstacle, or person, within the playing area shall not be regarded as a
boundary unless so decided by the Umpires before the toss for innings. Sight screens
within, or partially within, the playing area shall be regarded as the boundary and when
the ball strikes or passes within or under or directly over any part of the screen, a
boundary shall be scored.
2.
Runs Scored for
Boundaries
Before the toss for innings, the Umpires shall agree with
both Captains the runs to be allowed for boundaries, and in deciding the allowance
for them, the Umpires and Captains shall be guided by the prevailing custom of the ground.
The allowance for a boundary shall normally be 4 runs and 6 runs for all hits pitching
over and clear of the boundary line or fence, even though the ball has been previously
touched by a Fieldsman. Six runs shall also be scored if a Fieldsman, after catching a
ball, carries it over the boundary. Six runs shall not be scored when a ball struck by the
Striker hits a sight-screen full pitch if the screen is within, or partially within, the
playing area, but if the ball is struck directly over a sight-screen so situated, 6 runs
shall be scored.
3. A Boundary
A boundary shall
be scored and signaled by the Umpire at the
Bowler’s end whenever in his
opinion:
A ball in play touches or crosses the boundary, however
marked.
A Fieldsman with ball in hand touches or grounds any part of
his person on or over a boundary line.
A Fieldsman with ball in hand grounds any part of his person
over a boundary fence or board. This allows the Fieldsman to touch or leans on or over a
boundary fence or board in preventing a boundary.
4.
Runs
Exceeding Boundary Allowance
The runs completed at the instant the ball reaches the
boundary shall count if they exceed the boundary allowance.
5. Overthrows
or Willful Act of Fieldsman
If the boundary results from an overthrow or from the
willful act of a Fieldsman, any runs already completed and the allowance shall be added to
score. The run in progress shall count provided that the Batsmen have crossed at the
instant of the throw or act.
Notes:
- Position of Sight-Screens:
- Sight-screens should, if possible, be positioned wholly
outside the playing area, as near as possible to the boundary line.
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LAW 20: LOST BALL
1. Runs Scored
If a ball in play cannot be found or recovered any fields
man may call "lost ball’ when six runs shall be added to the score; but if more
than six have been run before " lost ball" is called, as many runs as have been
completed shall be scored. The run in progress shall count provided that the Batsmen have
crossed at the instant of the call of "lost ball’'
2. How Scored
The runs shall be added to the score of the Striker if the ball has been struck,
but otherwise to the score of byes, leg-byes, no-balls or wides as the case my be.
