LAW 21: THE RESULT
1.A Win – Two-Innings
Matches
The side which has scored a total of runs in excess of that
scored by the opposing side in its two completed innings shall be the winners.
2.A Win- One Innings Matches
One-innings matches, unless played out as in (1) above,
shall be decided on the first innings but see Law 12.5 (Continuation after One Innings of
Each side).
If the Captains agree to continue play after the completion
of one innings of each side in accordance with Law 12.5 (Continuation after One Innings of
Each Side) and a result is not achieved on the second innings, the first innings result
shall stand.
3. Umpires Awarding a Match
A match shall be lost by a side which, during the match
- refuses to play, or
- concedes defeat, and the Umpires shall award the match to
the other side.
b. Should both Batsmen at the wickets or the Fielding
side leave the field at any time without the agreement of the Umpires,this
shall constitute a refusal to play and, on appeal, the Umpires shall award the match to
the other side in
accordance with (a) above.
4. A Tie
The result of a match shall be tie when the scores are
equal at the conclusion of play, but only if the side batting last has completed its
innings.
If the scores of the completed first innings of a one-day
match are equal, it shall be a tie but only if the match has not been played out to a
further conclusion.
5. A Draw
A match not determined in any of
the ways as in 1,2, 3 and 4 above shall count as a draw.
6.Correctness
of Result
Any decision as to the correctness of the scores shall be
the responsibility of the Umpires. See Law 3.14 (Correctness of Scores).
If, after the Umpires and Players have left the field, in
the belief that the match has been concluded the Umpires decide that a mistake in scoring
has occurred, which affects the result, and provided time ahs not been reached, they shall
order play to resume and to continue until the agreed finishing time unless a result is
reached earlier.
IF the Umpires decide that a mistake has occurred and time
has been reached, the Umpires shall immediately inform both Captains of the necessary
corrections tot he scores and, if applicable, tot he result.
7. Acceptance of Result
In accepting the scores as notified by the scorers and
agreed by the Umpires, the Captains of both sides thereby accept the result.
Notes:
(a) Statement of Results:
The result of a finished match is stated as win by
runs, except in the case of a win by the side batting last when it is by the number of
wickets still then to fall.
(b) Winning hit or extra:
As soon as the side has won, see 1 and 2 above, the
umpires shall call "time " ,the match is finished, and nothing that happens
thereafter other than a result in a mistake in the scoring, see 6. Above, shall be
regarded as part of the match.
However, if the boundary constitutes the winning hit
– or extras – and the boundaries allowance exceeds the number of runs required
to run the match, such runs scored shall be credited to the sides total and, in the case
of a hit, to the striker’s score.
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LAW 22: THE OVER
1.Number of balls
The balls should be bowled from each wicket alternatively in over of either 6 or 8
balls according to the agreement before the match.
2. Call
of "over"
When the agreed number of balls are has been bowled, and as
the ball becomes dead or when it becomes clear to the umpire at the bowler’s end that
the fielding side and the batsmen at the wicket have ceased to regard the ball has in
play, the umpire shall call "Over" before leaving the wicket.
3. No
Ball or Wide Ball
Neither the no Ball or a wide ball shall be reckoned as one
of the over.
4.Umpire
Miscounting
If an Umpire miscounts the number of balls, the over as
counted by the umpire shall stand.
5. Bowler
changing end
A bowler shall be change ends as often has desired provided
only that he does not bowl 2 overs consecutively in an innings.
6. The
Bowler finishing an over
A bowler shall finish an over in progress unless he be
incapacitated or be suspended under laws 42.8 (the bowling of fast short pitched), 42.9
(the bowling of fast high full pitched), 42.10 (time wasting), 42.11 (players damaging the
pitch). If an over is left incomplete for any reason at the start of an interval or
interruption of play, it shall be finished on the resumption of play.
7. Bowler Incapacitated or Suspended during an Over
IF, for any reason, a Bowler is incapacitated while running
up to bowl the first ball of an over, or is incapacitated or suspended during an over, the
Umpire shall call and signal "dead ball" and another Bowler shall be allowed to
bowl or complete the over from the same end, provide only that he shall not bowl two
overs, or part thereof, consecutively in one innings.
8.
Position of Non-Striker
The Batsman at the Bowler’s end shall normally stand
on the opposite side of the wicket to that from which the ball is being
delivered, unless a request to do otherwise is granted by the Umpire.
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LAW 23: DEAD BALL
1.The Ball Become dead,
when
- It is finally settled in hands of the Wicket-Keeper or the
Bowler.
- It reaches of pitches over the boundary.
- A Batsman is out.
- Whether played or not, it lodges in the clothing or
equipment of Batsman or the clothing of an Umpires.
- A ball lodges in a protective helmet worn by a member of the
fielding side
- A penalty is awarded under Law 20 (Lost Ball) or Law 41.1
(Fielding the Ball).
- The Umpire calls "over" or "time".
2. Either
Umpire Shall call and Signal "Dead Ball" when
- He intervenes in a case of unfair play.
- A serious injury to a Player or Umpire occurs.
- He is satisfied that, for an adequate reason, the Striker is
not ready to receive the ball and a makes no attempt to play it.
- The Bowler drops the ball accidentally before delivery or
the ball does not leave his hand for any reason.
- One or both bails fall from the Striker’s wicket before
he receives the delivery.
- He leaves his normal position for consultation.
- He is required to do so under Law 26.3 (Disallowance of
Leg-Bye), etc.
3. The Ball
Ceases to Be Dead, When
- The Bowler starts his run-up or bowling action.
4. The Ball is not dead, when
- It strikes an Umpire (unless it lodges in his dress).
- The wicket is broken or struck down (unless a Batsman is out
thereby)
- An unsuccessful appeal is made.
- The wicket is broken accidentally either by the Bowler
during his delivery or by a Batsman in running.
- The Umpire has called "no Ball" or
"wide
Notes:
- Ball Finally settled:
Whether the ball is finally settled or not – see 1
(a) above – must be a question for the Umpires alone to decide.
- Action on Call of "Dead Ball":
(i) If
"dead ball" is called prior to the Striker receiving a
delivery
the Bowler shall be allowed an additional ball.
(ii) If "dead ball" is called after the
Striker receives a delivery the Bowler shall not be allowed an
additional ball, unless a "no ball" or "wide" ahs been
called.
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LAW 24 : NO BALL
1.Mode of Delivery
The Umpire shall indicate to the Striker whether the Bowler
intends to bowl over or round the wicket, overarm or underarm, or right or left-handed.
Failure on the part of the Bowler to indicate in advance a change in his mode of delivery
is unfair and the Umpire shall call and signal "no ball".
2. Fair Delivery –
The Arm
For a delivery to be fair the ball must be bowled not
thrown – See Note (a) below. If either Umpire is not entirely satisfied with the
absolute fairness of a delivery in this respect he shall call and signal " no ball
" instantly upon delivery.
3.Fair Delivery – The Feet
The Umpire at the bowler’s wicket shall call and signal "no
ball" if he is not satisfied that in the delivery stride:
- the Bowler’s back foot has landed within and not
touching the return crease or its forward extension, or
- some part of the front foot whether grounded or raised was
behind the popping crease.
4. Bowler Throwing at Striker’s Wicket before Delivery
If the Bowler, before delivering the ball, throws it at the
Striker’s wicket in an attempt to run him out, the Umpire shall call and signal
" no ball " See Law 42.12 (Batsman Unfairly Stealing Run) and Law 38 (Run Out).
5.
Bowler Attempting to Run Out Non-Striker before Delivery
If the Bowler, before delivering the ball, attempts to run
out the non-Striker, any runs which result shall be allowed and shall be scored as no
balls. Such an attempt shall not count as a ball in the over. The Umpire shall not call
"no ball". See Law 42.12 ( Batsman Unfairly Stealing a Run)
6. Infringement of Laws by a Wicket-Keeper or a Fieldsman
The Umpire shall call and signal "no ball " in
the event of the Wicket-Keeper infringing Law 40.1 (Position of Wicket-Keeper0 or a
Fieldsman infringing Law 41.2 (Limitation of On-side Fieldsmen) or Law 41.3 (Position of
Fieldsmen).
7. Revoking a Call
An Umpire shall revoke the call " no ball" if the
ball does not leave the Bowler’s hand for any reason. See Law 23.2 (Either Umpire
shall call and signal "Dead Ball").
8. Penalty
A Penalty of one run for a no ball shall be scored if no
runs are made otherwise.
9. Runs
from a No Ball
The Striker may hit no ball and whatever runs result shall
be added to his score. Runs made otherwise from a no ball shall be scored no balls
10. Out from a No Ball
The Striker shall be out from a no ball if he breaks Law 34
(Hit the Ball Twice) and either Batsman may be Run Out or shall be given out if either
breaks Law 33 (Handled the Ball ) or Law 37 (Obstructing the Field).
Batsman Given Out off a No Ball Should a Batsman be given
out off a no ball the penalty for bowling it shall stand unless runs are otherwise scored.
Notes:
Definition of a Throw
A Ball shall be deemed to have been thrown if, in the
opinion of either Umpire, the process of straightening the bowling arum, whether it be
partial or complete, takes place during that par t of the delivery swing which directly
precedes the ball leaving the hand. This definition shall not debar a bowler from the use
of the wrist in the delivery swing.
No Ball not Counting in Over:
A no ball shall not be reckoned as one of the over. Sell Law 22.3 (No Ball or Wide
Ball).
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LAW 25: WIDE BALL
1.Judging a Wide
If the Bowler bowls the ball so high over or so wide off
the wicket that, in the opinion of the Umpire it passes out of reach of the Striker,
standing in a normal guard position, the Umpire shall call and signal "wide Ball
" as soon as it has passed the line of the Striker’s wicket.
The Umpire shall not adjudge a ball as being a wide if:
- The Striker, by moving from hi guard position, causes the
ball to pass out of his reach.
- The Striker moves and thus brings the ball within his reach.
2. Penalty
A penalty of one run for a wide shall be scored if no runs
are made otherwise.
3. Ball Coming to Rest
in Front of the striker
If a ball which the Umpire considers to have been delivered
comes to rest in front of the line of the Striker’s wicket, "wide" shall
not be called. The Striker has a right, without interference from the fielding side, to
make one attempt to hit the ball. If the fielding side interferes, the Umpire shall
replace the ball where it came to rest and shall order the Fieldsmen to resume the places
they occupied in the field before the ball was delivered.
The Umpire shall call and signal "dead ball" as
soon as it is clear that the Striker does not intend to hit the ball, or after the Striker
has made one successful attempt to hit the ball.
4. Revoking a Call
The Umpire shall revoke the call if the Striker hits a ball
which has been called "wide".
5. Ball Not Dead
The ball does not become dead on the call of "wide ball"- see Law 23.4
(The Ball is Not Dead).
6. Runs
Resulting from a Wide
All runs which are run or result from a wide ball which is
not a no ball shall be scored wide balls, or if no runs are made one [run] shall be
scored.
7. Out
from a Wide
The Striker shall be out from a wide ball if he breaks Law
35 (Hit Wicket) or Law 39 (Stumped). Either Batsman may be run Out and shall be out if he
breaks Law 33 (Handled the Ball) or Law3 37 (Obstructing the Field).
8. Batsman Given
out off a Wide
Should a Batsman be given out off a wide, the penalty for
bowling it shall stand unless runs are otherwise made.
Notes:
(a) Wide Ball not Counting in Over:
A wide ball shall not be reckoned as one
of the over
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LAW 26: BYE AND LEG-BYE
1.Byes
IF the ball, not having been called "wide" or
"no ball " passes the Striker without touching his bat or person, and any runs
are obtained, the Umpire shall signal "bye" and the run or runs shall be
credited as such to the batting side.
2.Leg-Byes
If the ball, not having been called "wide
" or " no ball " is unintentionally deflected by the Striker’s dress
or person, except a hind holding the bat, and any runs are obtained the Umpire shall
signal " leg-bye " and the run or runs so scored shall be credited as such to
the batting side.Such leg-byes shall only be scored if, in the opinion of the Umpire, the
Striker has:
- attempted to play the ball with his bat, or
- tried to avoid being hit by the ball.
3. Disallowance
of Leg-Byes
In the case of deflection by the Striker’s person,
other than in 2 (a) and (b) above, the Umpire shall call and signal "dead Ball"
as soon as one run has been completed or when Umpire sit is clear that a run is not being
attempted or the ball has reached the boundary.On the call and signal of "dad ball
" the Batsmen shall return to their original ends and no runs shall be allowed.
LAW 27: APPEALS
1.Time of
Appeals
The Umpires shall not give a Batsman out unless appealed to
by the other side which shall be done prior to the Bowler beginning his run-up or bowling
action to deliver the next ball. Under Law 23.1 (g) (The Ball becomes Dead) the ball is
dead on "over being called; this does not, however, invalidate an appeal made prior
to the first ball of the following over provided ‘time" has not been called .
See Law 17.1 (Call of Time ).
2.An Appeal " How’s
That"?
An appeal " How’s that?" shall cover all
ways of being out.
3.Answering Appeals
The Umpire at the Bowler’s wicket shall answer appeals
before the other Umpire in all cases except those arising out of Law 35 (Hit Wicket) or
Law 39 (Stumped) or Law 38 (Run Out) when this occurs a the Striker’s wicket.
When either Umpire has given a Batsman not out, the other
Umpire shall, within his jurisdiction, answer the appeal or a further appeal, provided it
is made in time in accordance with (1) above (Time of Appeals).
4.Consultation by "Umpires
An Umpire may consult with the other Umpire on a point of
fact, which the latter may have been in a better position to see and shall then give his
decision. If After consultation, there is still doubt remaining the decision shall be in
favor of the Batsman.
5.Batsman Leaving His Wicket
under a Misapprehension
The Umpires shall intervene if satisfied that a Batsman,
not having been given out, has left his wicket under a misapprehension that he has been
dismissed.
6.Umpire’s Decision
The Umpire’s decision is final. He may alter his
decision, provided that such alteration is made promptly.
7.Withdrawal of an Appeal
In exceptional circumstances the Captain of the fielding
side may seek permission of the Umpire to withdraw an appeal providing (sic) the outgoing
Batsman has not left the playing area. If this is allowed, the Umpire shall cancel his
decision.
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LAW 28: THE WICKET IS DOWN
1. Wicket Down
The wicket is down if:
Either the ball of the Striker’s bat or person
completely removes either bail from the top of the stumps. A disturbance of a bail,
whether temporary or not, shall not constitute a complete removal, but the wicket is down
if a bail in falling lodges between two of the stumps.
Any player completely removes with his hand or arm a bail
from the top of the sumps, providing (sic) that the ball is held in that hand or in the
hand of the arm so used
When both bails are off, a stump is struck out of the ground
by the ball, or a player strikes or pulls a stump out of the ground, providing 9sic) that
the ball is held in the hand(s) or in the hand of the arm so used.
2. One
Bail off
If one bail is off, it shall be sufficient for the purpose
of putting the wicket down to remove the remaining bail, or to strike or pull any of the
three stumps out of the ground in any of the way stated in (1) above.
3. All
the Stumps Out of the Ground
If all the stumps are out of the ground, the fielding side
shall be allowed to put back one or more stumps in order to have an opportunity of putting
the wicket down.
4. Dispensing with Bails
If owing to the strength of the
wind, it has been agreed to dispense with the bails in accordance with Law 8, Note
(a) (Dispensing with Bails) the decision as to w when the wicket is down is one for the
?Umpires to decide on the facts before them. In such circumstances and if the Umpires so
decide the wicket shall be held to be down even though a stump has not
been struck out of the ground.
Notes:
Remaking the Wicket:
If the wicket is broken while the ball is in play, it
is not the Umpire’s duty to remake the wicket until the ball has become dead –
See Law 23 (Dead Ball)
A member of the fielding side, however, may remake the
wicket in such circumstances.
LAW 29: BATSMAN OUT OF HIS
GROUND
1.When out of his Ground
A batsman shall be considered to be out of his ground
unless some part of his bat in his hand or of his person is grounded behind the line of
the popping crease.
LAW 30: BOWLED
1.Out Bowled
The Striker shall be out bowled if
(a) His wicket is bowled down, even if the ball first
touches his bat or person.
(b) He breaks his wicket by hitting or kicking the ball on
to it before completion of a stroke, or as a result of attempting to
guard his wicket. See Law 34.1 (Out- hit the ball twice).
Notes:
a. Out Bowled – not LBW (or lbw):
The Striker is out Bowled if the ball is deflected on to
his wicket even though a decision against him would be justified under LAW 36 (Leg Before
Wicket)
