TWO DAY MATCHES
SENIOR PLAYING CONDITIONS
SEASON 2016/17
Last Updated 5 December 16
Contents
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2
3
4
5
6
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Hours of Play and Intervals ......................................................................................................... 3
1.1
Hours of Play ....................................................................................................................... 3
1.2
Interval Time and Length .................................................................................................... 3
1.3
Cessation of Play ................................................................................................................. 3
Compulsory Closure: Length of Innings ...................................................................................... 3
2.1
Uninterrupted Innings - 1ST INNINGS (SIDE BATTING FIRST) ............................................. 3
2.2
Uninterrupted Innings - 1ST INNINGS (SIDE BATTING SECOND) ........................................ 3
2.3
Additional overs .................................................................................................................. 3
2.4
Over Rate Penalties ............................................................................................................. 3
Playing Conditions....................................................................................................................... 4
3.1
1ST INNINGS - SIDE BATTING FIRST CALCULATION TABLE ................................................... 4
3.2
Ordinary Conditions Applying ............................................................................................. 4
3.3
Minimum Overs Requirements ........................................................................................... 5
3.4
ORDINARY CONDITIONS Calculation Table ......................................................................... 5
3.5
The Follow-on ..................................................................................................................... 5
3.6
Declaration of Close of Innings ........................................................................................... 6
Results of Matches ...................................................................................................................... 6
4.1
Win Outright ....................................................................................................................... 6
4.2
Tie Outright ......................................................................................................................... 6
4.3
First Innings Results ............................................................................................................ 6
4.4
Drawn Match ...................................................................................................................... 6
Cancellation of First Day’s Play ................................................................................................... 6
5.1
All Matches Cancelled ......................................................................................................... 6
5.2
Partial Cancellation ............................................................................................................. 6
5.3
Disregard of Toss and Nominations .................................................................................... 7
FAST SHORT-PITCHED DELIVERIES LIMIT .................................................................................... 7
6.1
Fast Short-Pitched Limit Per Over ....................................................................................... 7
6.2
Fast Short-Pitched Limit Delivery Not Within Striker’s Reach ............................................ 7
DANGEROUS AND UNFAIR BOWLING ......................................................................................... 7
7.1
High Full-Pitched Deliveries ................................................................................................ 7
7.2
Slow High Full-Pitched Deliveries ........................................................................................ 7
TWO DAY FINALS MATCHES ........................................................................................................ 7
8.1
Playing Conditions ............................................................................................................... 7
8.2
Results of Matches .............................................................................................................. 7
Crease Markings .......................................................................................................................... 8
1
Hours of Play and Intervals
1.1
Hours of Play
First Session
1.00pm - 3.20pm
1.2
Interval
3.20pm – 3.40pm
Second Session
3.40pm - 6.00pm
Interval Time and Length
(a) Unless varied in Rule 1.2(b) or Rule 1.2(c) the tea interval length and time at which taken,
shall be 3.20pm - 3.40pm.
(b) If time in excess of 60 minutes is lost the tea interval shall be reduced to 10 minutes.
(c) If play has been suspended for 30 minutes or more prior to the commencement of the
scheduled tea interval, the tea interval shall be delayed for 30 minutes.
(d) Scheduled drinks breaks are to be 2:10pm and 4:50pm unless altered due to interruption of
play (can be close of innings or loss of play etc.), or due to extreme conditions.
(a)
1.3
Cessation of Play
(a) Play on each day shall cease at the completion of the 80th over bowled for the day unless
interrupted by adverse conditions, in which case the cessation time shall be advanced by the
aggregate of time lost to a maximum of 30 minutes.
(b) Play shall continue past the cessation time applying until completion of the requisite overs
as per Rule 2, or Rule 3 (interrupted innings), but if an interruption occurs or continues after
6.30pm play shall not be resumed.
(c) The match may be ended on the second day at the tea interval or any time thereafter if a
first innings result has been obtained, or no other result is likely to be obtained, provided
both captains agree.
2
Compulsory Closure: Length of Innings
2.1
Uninterrupted Innings - 1ST INNINGS (SIDE BATTING FIRST)
If not delayed, interrupted nor earlier terminated, the innings of the side batting first shall
be compulsorily closed at the completion of the 80th over on Day One.
2.2
Uninterrupted Innings - 1ST INNINGS (SIDE BATTING SECOND)
If not delayed, interrupted nor earlier terminated, the innings of the side batting second
shall be compulsorily closed at the completion of the 80th over on Day Two.
2.3
Additional overs
Where the side batting first on day one has been dismissed prior to having received the
requisite 80 overs, the side batting second shall be entitled to the remaining overs on day
one in addition to the requisite 80 overs on day two.
2.4
Over Rate Penalties
(a) Bowling side Penalties
In the programmed series if a side bowls fewer overs than required in the time allocated
under Rule 2 (uninterrupted), or Rule 3 (interrupted) a penalty of 0.2 premiership points for
each over shall be deducted from its match points. However a penalty shall not occur if the
side has been dismissed or a result has been achieved and the time taken did not exceed
that calculated for the match as per Rule 3 (or Rule 2, uninterrupted).
(b) Allowances for On-field Delays
The allowances to the bowling side shall be actual times for injuries requiring treatment or
assistance to leave the field, ball drying or replacement, other delays unrelated to adverse
conditions or time wasting and tardiness in starting or resuming play and any wilful time
wasting for which the batting side is to be penalised
(c) Batting side Penalties
A batting side shall also be penalised at 0.2 premiership points per over for the number of
overs relative to the amount of actual batting time wilfully wasted by it in each innings
including such things as, but not limited to, undue time taken by an incoming batsman to
reach his wicket, repeatedly taking or checking guard, regularly taking prolonged time to
take strike or holding repeated lengthy mid-pitch conversations with the non-striker.
However a penalty shall not occur if the side has been dismissed or a result has been
achieved and the time taken did not exceed that calculated for the match as per Rule 3 (or
Rule 2, uninterrupted).
(d) Notification of Penalties
Penalties will be notified to clubs by the umpires if requested on the day or upon notification
by the Match Committee.
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Playing Conditions
3.1
1ST INNINGS - SIDE BATTING FIRST CALCULATION TABLE
(Delayed start and/or interruptions to play)
Where play is delayed or interrupted for a period less than or equal to 170 minutes (140
minutes + 30 minutes as per Rule 1.3(a)), adjustments shall be made as to the overs to be
faced.
TIME LOST LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO 140 MINUTES
OVERS - Overs per side (maximum)
3.2
Lost Time
Overs
Lost Time
Overs
Lost Time
Overs
Lost Time
Overs
1-6
80
42 - 48
74
75 - 81
69
110 - 116
64
7 - 13
79
49 - 55
73
82 - 88
68
117 - 123
63
14 - 20
78
56 - 60
72
89 - 95
67
124 - 130
62
21 - 27
77
61 - 67
71
96 - 102
66
131 - 137
61
28 - 34
76
68 - 74
70
103 - 109
65
138 - 140
60
35 - 41
75
Ordinary Conditions Applying
(a) FIRST INNINGS (SIDE BATTING FIRST) - When aggregate time lost is in excess of 170 minutes
(140 minutes + 30 minutes as per Rule 1.3(a)), matches shall be played under ordinary
conditions, meaning the playing out of a match with no division of time or overs, but with
requirements for the bowling of a minimum of overs (Table in Rule 3.4).
(b) FIRST INNINGS (SIDE BATTING SECOND) - When aggregate time lost is in excess of 30
minutes as per Rule 1.3(a)), matches shall be played under ordinary conditions, meaning the
playing out of a match with no division of time or overs, but with requirements for the
bowling of a minimum of overs (Table in Rule 3.4).
(c) The match can only be a maximum of 160 overs (80 overs per day), there is no requirement
for 20 overs in the last hour.
(d) If there is a change of innings outside of a scheduled break a further 3 overs will be
deducted.
3.3
Minimum Overs Requirements
(a) On a day when there has been no loss of playing time or change of innings, play shall not
end at the cessation time unless a minimum of 80 overs has been bowled. An over
completed from a prior day shall be additional.
(b) Where advised by Rule 3.2 (a) or (b) minimum number of overs apply refer to table Rule 3.4.
(c) When a side is dismissed or declares its innings closed the minimum of overs to be bowled
will be what was determined in Rule 3.3 (b) minus 3 overs for a change of innings.
(d) If playing time is lost after the scheduled start of the new innings the overs minimum shall
be reduced at the same rate as in Rule 3.3 (b).
(e) The umpires shall notify both captains of overs adjustments and note this in the scorebook.
3.4
ORDINARY CONDITIONS Calculation Table
Any calculation of overs, except where otherwise specified, shall be made from this table.
Abbreviated column headings ABT and OV are for Available Batting Time and Overs required
for these times. For times exceeding 420 minutes the overs shall be calculated as per Rule
3.1.
ABT
1
5
8
12
15
19
22
26
29
33
36
40
43
47
50
54
57
61
64
68
71
75
78
82
3.5
-
4
7
11
14
18
21
25
28
32
35
39
42
46
49
53
56
60
63
67
70
74
77
81
84
OV
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
ABT
85
89
92
96
99
103
106
110
113
117
120
124
127
131
134
138
141
145
148
152
155
159
162
166
-
OV
88
91
95
98
102
105
109
112
116
119
123
126
130
133
137
140
144
147
151
154
158
161
165
168
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
ABT
169
173
176
180
183
187
190
194
197
201
204
208
211
215
218
222
225
229
232
236
239
243
246
250
-
OV
172
175
179
182
186
189
193
196
200
203
207
210
214
217
221
224
228
231
235
238
242
245
249
252
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
ABT
253
257
260
264
267
271
274
278
281
285
288
292
295
299
302
306
309
313
316
320
323
327
330
334
-
OV
256
259
263
266
270
273
277
280
284
287
291
294
298
301
305
308
312
315
319
322
326
329
333
336
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
ABT
337
341
344
348
351
355
358
362
365
369
372
376
379
383
386
390
393
397
400
404
407
411
414
418
-
OV
340
343
347
350
354
357
361
364
368
371
375
378
382
385
389
392
396
399
403
406
410
413
417
420
97
98
99
100
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
108
109
110
111
112
113
114
115
116
117
118
119
120
The Follow-on
In a match played under this Rule the side which bats first and leads by 100 runs shall have
the option of requiring the other side to follow on.
3.6
Declaration of Close of Innings
An innings may be declared closed at any time except in circumstances which would result in
an immediate cessation of a day’s play. A declaration before play starts or during an
adjournment should be in sufficient time to allow for seven minutes rolling of the pitch.
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Results of Matches
4.1
Win Outright
The side scoring an aggregate of runs in excess of the total runs made by the opposite side in
its two completed innings shall be an outright winner.
4.2
Tie Outright
If each side has two completed innings and the aggregate scores are equal the result shall be
an outright tie.
4.3
First Innings Results
Whether a side gains a further points result or not it shall be entitled to points for:
(a) a first innings lead if its completed or uncompleted first innings score exceeds the completed
first innings score of the opposite side; or
(b) a first innings tie if its completed first innings score is equal to the completed first innings
score of the opposite side.
4.4
Drawn Match
(a) If the side batting last has not completed its first innings and its score is equal to or less than
the score of the opposite side the result shall be a draw.
(b) If the second innings of the side batting last remains uncompleted a points result shall be
determined as in Rule 4.3.
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Cancellation of First Day’s Play
5.1
All Matches Cancelled
If no play is possible on the first day in all matches of a division the matches in that division
shall be played on the second day as One-Day matches under WDCA One Day Matches
Playing Conditions as appropriate to the division. Such matches shall not form part of the
One-Day competition, 6 points will still be applicable for the win.
5.2
Partial Cancellation
In the event of a significant interruption to play on the first day, the WDCA Match
Committee shall determine the conditions under which play shall proceed on the second day
based on the following principles:
(a) If a points result is obtained by any team or teams in a particular division on the first day
then all matches in that division will continue under ordinary conditions on the second day.
(b) If no points result has been obtained in a particular division on the first day and in three or
more matches, fewer than 40 completed overs in matches have been bowled, then for that
division the round will be re-scheduled as a One-Day match under WDCA One Day Matches
Playing Conditions. Otherwise the matches in that division will continue on the second day
as matches under ordinary conditions.
(c) If a match is rescheduled as a One-Day match as prescribed in Rule 5.2 (b) all individual and
team statistics achieved on the first day will be not viable as will any effect such team
statistics will have on a team’s standing on the ladder.
5.3
Disregard of Toss and Nominations
Where a match is rescheduled to be played on the second day under WDCA One Day
Matches Playing Conditions any toss for choice of innings or nomination of teams that may
have been made on the first day shall be disregarded.
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FAST SHORT-PITCHED DELIVERIES LIMIT
6.1
Fast Short-Pitched Limit Per Over
A bowler shall be limited to two fast short-pitched deliveries per over. A fast short-pitched
ball is defined as one which passes or would have passed above the shoulder height of the
striker standing upright at the crease. Should a third such delivery be bowled in an over
either umpire shall call and signal no ball and caution the bowler in accordance with Law
42.7 (a). If the bowler is no-balled for the same offence a second or third time in the innings
the final warning and removal procedures of Law 42.7 shall be applied.
6.2
Fast Short-Pitched Limit Delivery Not Within Striker’s Reach
Any fast short-pitched delivery, not being a no ball, which passes so high that it is not
sufficiently within the striker’s reach for it to be hit by the bat with a normal cricket stroke,
shall be called and signalled wide by the umpire at the bowler’s end. Such a delivery shall be
counted in the fast short-pitched limit of two allowed in Rule 6.1.
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DANGEROUS AND UNFAIR BOWLING
7.1
High Full-Pitched Deliveries
Either umpire shall call and signal no ball for any high full-pitch delivery in breach of Laws
42.6 (b) and 42.8. Any cautionary or other action is to be implemented by the bowler’s end
umpire as required.
7.2
Slow High Full-Pitched Deliveries
The dangerous and unfair bowling provisions of Law 42 shall apply except that a slow high
full-pitched delivery above shoulder height of an upright striker, if considered not to have
been deliberately so bowled, shall be called and signalled no ball only. No cautionary or
other action shall be taken.
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TWO DAY FINALS MATCHES
8.1
Playing Conditions
Playing conditions shall have the following variations, which are applicable to the Grand
Final only:
(a) Where, due to adverse conditions, aggregate time lost exceeds 70 minutes, a reserve day
will be made available to recoup time lost subject to conditions in (b) not being met, and
excluding any time already made up in accordance with Rule 1.3.
(b) Where aggregate time lost exceeds 70 minutes prior to the application of Rule 1.3 on either
or both days, time shall not be made up on Day 1 or Day 2 unless aggregate time lost
exceeds 140 minutes.
8.2
Results of Matches
The provisions of Rule 4 shall apply, except that if there is a tie, draw or abandonment
without play the best-performed team (as per WDCA General Playing Condition 3.2) in the
Home and Away matches shall be declared the winner. No Two Day finals match will revert
to a One day game regardless of any time lost.
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Crease Markings