MANAWATU CRICKET ASSOCIATION
PLAYING CONDITIONS FOR TWO DAY MATCHES
All matches shall be played under the special conditions established by the Management
Committee, New Zealand Cricket first class playing conditions and the M.C.C. laws of cricket.
Except where stated below all the new MCC millennium rewrite laws will apply
(a) The Competition will comprise of three round robin games with teams split into two
pools of three playing the other two teams in their pool as well as one cross over game.
At the conclusion of the three rounds the top two teams on points will qualify for the
final.
A team is deemed to be no less than 7 players.
(b) HOURS OF PLAY
Hours of Play for Premier One, Two Day Cricket are the following:
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Session One: 12pm - 2.15pm (minimum 36 overs to be bowled)
Lunch Break: 2.15pm-2.45pm
Session Two: 2.45pm-4.45pm
Tea Break: 4.45pm-5pm
Session Three: 5pm-7pm
There is a mandatory lunch break of 30 mins after the first session regardless of
what time after 2:15pm the 36 overs have been completed. 96 overs shall be bowled
in an uninterrupted days play
(i)
Teams will not be required to declare its innings closed. Normal rules of cricket
apply.
(ii)
For each change of innings no overs shall be deducted from the day’s total overs
(iii)
If a declaration is made or innings is completed within 10 minutes of a scheduled
break in play then that break (lunch or tea) shall be taken at the time of the
declaration or wicket falling
(iv)
On the second day of a two day match 16 overs shall be bowled in the last hour of
play
(v)
If the start of play is delayed or play is suspended during the day through rain, bad
light or unforeseen circumstances (other than the last hour as provided in rule (iv)
a maximum of 30 minutes shall be added on that playing day. Additional time shall
only be added on a minute-by-minute basis. Where more than 30 minutes in total
for the day have been lost 1 over for every 3.75 minutes or part thereof shall be
removed from the day’s overs.
(vi)
On the second day the umpires shall advise both teams when one hour of playing
time remains in the match. From that time onwards a minimum of 16 six-ball overs
must be bowled. Should 16 overs be bowled before the hour expires play shall
continue until the agreed time for the close of play. In all instances where play is
uninterrupted, play must continue at least until the daily quota of 96 overs have
been bowled unless a result is achieved earlier.
(vii)
On the second day if time is lost through rain, bad light or unforeseen
circumstances, the last hour shall commence at the appropriate time. (If an extra
half hour is being played the last hour shall commence at 6.30pm)
(viii)
In the event of rain, bad light or unforeseen interruptions occurring during the final
hour the number of overs to be bowled shall be reduced by one over for every 3.75
minutes lost or part thereof. If there is a change of innings in the last hour no overs
shall be deducted from the minimum overs.
(ix)
Should any team be late for the commencement of play or after an adjournment,
the non-offending team may indicate they wish to take up the option of making up
the time lost at the conclusion of the days play, the maximum time permitted is 30
minutes. On the second day of a match this time is to be taken before the
commencement of the last hour. 16 overs.
(x)
In the event of there being no more than two hours play on the first day of a two
day match due to rain, bad light or unforeseen circumstances, then play shall be
deemed to be null and void. The match for the second day shall be a 100 over fixture
governed by the following rules:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
It is a one innings per side match but the team batting first may bat for a
maximum of 60 overs. They can declare at any time before the end of the
60th over.
The team batting second may bat for the remaining overs left in the day to
try and reach the total required regardless of whether the team batting first
declared or was bowled out.
There shall be no restriction of the number of overs per bowler.
There shall be no restriction on fielders allowed on the boundary and no
catchers required at the start of the innings.
For an outright win the team fielding second must bowl the opposition out
short of their total before the completion of the day’s overs or the team
(f)
(g)
batting second must surpass the oppositions total before the end of the day’s
overs. If the team batting second does not reach the oppositions total but
does not get bowled out then points will be awarded for either a winning or
losing draw.
Points shall be awarded as per rule (xi) (b)
Two day bonus points apply.
(c) TWO DAY MATCH POINTS
Points scored in Two Day Matches will be as follows:
Outright Win:
10 points
Tie:
innings)
5 points (each side must have had the opportunity for two
First Innings Win:
4 points
Bonus points: (bonus points are retained whatever the result of the match)
A maximum of 12 bonus points may be scored by a side in any match with points
awarded as follows:


0.01 points per run scored throughout the match. Note: In the first
innings batting points will only be awarded up to 60 overs
0.25 points per wicket taken throughout the match.

2 bonus points will be awarded for outright wins by 7 or more wickets,
or 100 or more runs

3 bonus points will be awarded for an outright win by an innings or 10
wickets
(d) 100 OVER MATCH POINTS
Points scored in a 100 Over Matches will be as follows: (when first day has been
rained off)
Outright Win
Winning Draw
Tie
Losing Draw
7 points
4 points
3.5 points
1 point
Bonus points: (bonus points are attained no matter the result of the match)
A maximum of 8 bonus points may be scored by a side in any match with points
awarded as follows:


0.01 points per run scored throughout the match. Note: In the first
innings batting points will only be awarded up to 60 overs
0.25 points per wicket taken throughout the match.

1 bonus point will be awarded for outright wins by 6 or more wickets,
or 75 runs or more

2 bonus points will be awarded for an outright win by an 9 or 10 wickets,
or 100 or more runs
(e) WIDES LAW 25 :
The wide rule will be that for the normal rules of cricket.
(f) NO BALL LAW 24 : The no ball rule will be that for the normal rules on cricket
except that :
(A)
LAW 24.1 - MODE OF DELIVERY:
Law 24.1 will apply except that the bowler may not deliver the ball underarm. If a
bowler bowls a ball underarm the Umpire shall call and signal a dead ball.
(B)
LAW 24.2 - FAIR DELIVERY-THE ARM:
Law 24.2 will apply with the following. The Umpire shall also, adopt the
procedures of caution, final warning, action against the bowler and reporting as set
out in Law 42.7.
(C)
LAW 24.6 - BALL BOUNCING MORE THAN TWICE OR
ROLLING ALONG THE GROUND
The Umpire at the bowler's end shall call and signal ‘No Ball' if a ball which the
Umpire considers to have been delivered:
(i)
(ii)
Bounces more than twice or
Rolls along the ground before it reaches the popping crease, providing
it has not touched the bat or Person of the striker
(D)
LAW 24.7 – BALL COMING TO REST IN FRONT OF THE
STRICKER’S WICKET
If a ball delivered by the bowler comes to rest in front of the line of the strikers
wicket, without having touched the bat or person of the striker, the umpire shall call
and signal no ball immediately.
(E)
LAW 24.8 - NO BALL- PENALTY:
A penalty of one run shall be awarded instantly on the call of a No Ball. Unless the
call is revoked this penalty shall stand even if a batsman is dismissed. It shall be in
addition to any other runs scored, any boundary allowance and any other penalties
awarded.
(f)
LAW 31 TIMED OUT
Out Timed out
(i) Any decisions pertaining to this law will only be observed when there is one or
more official umpire officiating in the match.
(ii) Will still stand with the addition of the words “or player umpires” after the word
umpires.
The bowler does not get the credit for the wicket.
WARNING : All Clubs and Captains are hereby warned that any major breach of
this law (when there are no official umpires in attendance), will be investigated by
the MCA Board and they may take further action as they see fit.
(G)
LAW 42.6A -DANGEROUS AND UNFAIR BOWLING
(i)
BOWLING OF FAST SHORT PITCHED BALLS
(a) The bowling of fast short pitched balls is dangerous and unfair if the Umpire at
the Bowler's end considers that by their repetition and taking into account their
length, height and direction, they are likely to inflict physical injury on the
Striker, irrespective of the protective clothing and equipment he may be
wearing. The relative skill of the Striker shall also be taken into consideration.
(b) A bowler shall be limited to two fast short-pitched deliveries per over.
(c) A fast short pitched ball is defined as any delivery which after pitching, passes
or would have passed above the shoulder Height of the batsman standing
upright at the crease, but not clearly above the batsman’s head for the purpose
of this regulation, a ball that passes clearly above head height of the batsman
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(j)
(k)
that prevents him from being able to hit it with his bat by means of a normal
cricket stroke shall be a Wide but should also count as one over the shoulder
for the over.
In the event of a bowler bowling more than two fast short pitched deliveries in
an over, either umpire shall call and signal "no-ball" on each occasion.
The penalty for a fast short pitched "no-ball" shall be one run plus any runs
scored from the delivery.
A differential signal shall be used to signify a fast short-pitched delivery. The
umpire shall call and signal "no-ball" and then tap the head with the other hand.
Where a bowler delivers a third fast short-pitched ball in one over, which is also
a no ball under Law 24. e.g. A front foot no ball, the penalty will be 1 runs plus
any runs scored from that delivery.
If a bowler delivers a third fast short-pitched ball in an over, not only must the
umpire call ‘no ball’, but he must invoke the procedures of Law 42.7 in regard
to cautioning the bowler.
If a bowler is no balled a second time in the innings for the same offence, the
umpire shall advise the bowler that this is his final warning as provided for in
Law 42.7
A third such offence in the same innings shall cause the umpire to invoke Law
427) i.e. the bowler shall be removed forthwith and cannot bowl again in that
innings.
The above is not a substitute for Law 42.7 (as amended below) which
Umpires are able to apply at any time.
(a) LAW 42.6 (b) Bowling of high full pitched balls to be replaced by:
Any high full pitched ball (regardless of its pace) which passes or would
have passed above the waist height of the batsman standing upright at the
crease shall be called and signaled No-ball by the Umpire at the Bowler’s
end.
In the event of a bowler bowling a ‘fast’ high full pitched ball (i.e. a beamer),
the umpire at the bowler’s end shall adopt the procedure of caution, final
warning, action against the Bowler and reporting as set out in Law 42.7,
However, if the Umpire at the bowler’s end considers that such a high full
pitch has been bowled ‘Deliberately’ at the Batsman he shall call and signal
No-ball and direct the Captain of the fielding side to take the bowler off
forthwith without adopting the procedure of caution and final warning.
(h)
LAWS WITH FIVE PENALTY RUNS
Any rules pertaining to the five penalty runs to the batting or fielding side are to be
observed only if there is one or more official umpire officiating in the match.
WARNING : All Clubs and Captains are hereby warned that any major breach of
the Laws that contain five penalty runs to the Batting or Fielding Side (when there
are no Official Umpires in Attendance), will be investigated by the MCA Board and
they may take further action as they see fit.
(i)
CRICKET BALLS:
Each team shall provide its own cricket balls. 156gram four piece Red Kookaburra balls must
be used.
(j)
DAYLIGHT SAVING:
When daylight saving is not operating all matches shall commence and end 30 minutes earlier.
This includes the lunch and tea intervals.
(k)
ABANDONMENTS & SUSPENSIONS OF PLAY
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
The Cancellations Committee will issue notice of cancellations and
postponements through text message or phone call no later than 1 hour before the
commencement of play from which point matches will be considered to be under
the control of official umpires; any duty manager appointed by the MCA; or
alternatively the respective captains.
Where matches under the control of official umpires are not started or
discontinued due to weather or ground conditions all matches being played on the
same surfaces on the same park (Fitzherbert, Manawaroa & Ongley Parks count
as one) will also cease. Any Duty Officer appointed by the Management Board
shall have the same rights as the Playing Committee with regard to the
abandonment of play.
Where official umpires are appointed to a match, all decisions regarding the
fitness of the pitch, ground, weather and light shall be in the hands of the
Umpires, providing that the Umpires shall not abandon play without the consent
of both Captains.
Where there are no official Umpires the decision of fitness of conditions is in the
hands of both Captains who must agree to either suspend or abandon play. In the
case of dispute because both Captains are unable to agree the existing situation shall
continue.
Before the commencement of, or during, play the Manawatu Cricket Association
Cancellations Committee may over rule the Umpires if they consider that damage
may occur to the playing surface if play continues.
Games being played on separate grounds around the Association will have their
pitch, ground, weather & light conditions determined on a case by case basis. This
will be determined by the following:
(a)
(b)
(c)
Cancellation Committee before 11am
Official Umpires after 11am
Team Captains
I can confirm that I have read and understood the playing conditions for the 2016/17 Season and
sign this document as Captain of the ……………………………………… CC team.
Signature:
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Name:
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