2016-17
BONNOR CUP
RULES
AND
PLAYING CONDITIONS
2016-17 Rules & Playing Conditions
Bonnor Cup
Contents
1
INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................................................... 4
1.1
Application .......................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2
MCC Laws of Cricket ........................................................................................................................... 4
1.3
Authority of the Association .............................................................................................................. 4
1.4
Code of Conduct breaches ................................................................................................................. 4
1.5
Alteration to these Rules and Playing Conditions ............................................................................. 4
1.6
Written notification ............................................................................................................................ 4
2
DEFINITIONS .............................................................................................................................................. 5
3
PLAYER QUALIFICATION ............................................................................................................................ 5
3.1
Player Qualifications .......................................................................................................................... 5
3.2
Determination of a Player’s Age ........................................................................................................ 5
3.3
Minimum Age ..................................................................................................................................... 5
3.4
Unqualified players ............................................................................................................................ 5
3.5
Finals Series Eligibility ........................................................................................................................ 5
4
FORFEITS .................................................................................................................................................... 5
5
WET WEATHER........................................................................................................................................... 6
5.1
General................................................................................................................................................ 6
5.2
Rescheduling of matches.................................................................................................................... 6
6
PLAYING APPAREL ..................................................................................................................................... 6
6.1
Playing Shirts ...................................................................................................................................... 6
6.2
Other Apparel ..................................................................................................................................... 7
6.3
Footwear ............................................................................................................................................. 7
7
APPROVED BALL ........................................................................................................................................ 7
8
GROUNDS................................................................................................................................................... 7
8.1
Tidiness of grounds and facilities ....................................................................................................... 7
8.2
Sight Screens ....................................................................................................................................... 7
8.3
Fielding Restriction Area .................................................................................................................... 7
9
COVERING OF THE PITCH ........................................................................................................................... 7
10
UMPIRES .................................................................................................................................................... 8
10.1
Appointment Of Umpires ................................................................................................................... 8
10.2
Presence of Umpires........................................................................................................................... 8
10.3
Substitute umpires ............................................................................................................................. 9
10.4
Replacement of Umpires .................................................................................................................... 9
10.5
Fitness of Ground, Weather and Light ............................................................................................... 9
11
PLAYERS AND SUBSTITUTES ...................................................................................................................... 9
11.1
Number of Players per team .............................................................................................................. 9
11.2
Substitute fielder .............................................................................................................................. 10
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MATCH PROTOCOLS ................................................................................................................................ 10
12.1
The Toss ............................................................................................................................................ 10
12.2
Team lists .......................................................................................................................................... 10
12.3
Minimum number of players ........................................................................................................... 10
12.4
Forfeit procedure.............................................................................................................................. 10
13
PLAYER SAFETY ........................................................................................................................................ 11
13.1
Helmets ............................................................................................................................................. 11
13.2
Lightning ........................................................................................................................................... 11
13.3
Alcohol .............................................................................................................................................. 11
14
HOURS OF PLAY AND INTERVALS............................................................................................................ 11
14.1
Hours of play..................................................................................................................................... 11
14.2
Drinks ................................................................................................................................................ 12
15
LENGTH OF AN INNINGS .......................................................................................................................... 12
15.1
Quota of overs .................................................................................................................................. 12
15.2
Slow Over Rates ................................................................................................................................ 12
15.3
Playing Time Lost .............................................................................................................................. 13
16
FIELDING RESTRICTIONS .......................................................................................................................... 13
17
MAXIMUM OVERS PER BOWLER ............................................................................................................ 14
18
FAST SHORT PITCHED BOWLING ............................................................................................................. 14
19
FREE HIT AFTER A NO BALL...................................................................................................................... 14
20
WIDE BALL – JUDGING A WIDE ............................................................................................................... 15
21
TIMED OUT............................................................................................................................................... 15
22
DECLARATION .......................................................................................................................................... 15
23
TIME WASTING – DELIBERATE ACTION ................................................................................................... 15
24
SLOW OVER RATES .................................................................................................................................. 15
25
LAST HOUR OF MATCH ............................................................................................................................ 16
26
THE RESULT .............................................................................................................................................. 16
26.1
Determination of Winner ................................................................................................................. 16
26.2
No further play after achieving a result........................................................................................... 16
26.3
No Result........................................................................................................................................... 16
27
COMPETITION POINTS ............................................................................................................................. 17
28
FINALS SERIES .......................................................................................................................................... 17
28.1
Team Qualification ........................................................................................................................... 17
28.2
Net Run Rate ..................................................................................................................................... 17
28.3
No Result in Finals Matches ............................................................................................................. 17
28.4
Tie in A Finals Match ........................................................................................................................ 17
28.5
Super Over - One1 Eliminator .......................................................................................................... 18
28.6
Claim to Titles ................................................................................................................................... 18
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28.7
Prize money for Premiership winning teams .................................................................................. 18
29
SCORING & SUBMISSION OF RESULTS .................................................................................................... 18
30
BEST & FAIREST POINTS .......................................................................................................................... 19
31
PROCEDURE FOR DISPUTES and PROTESTS ............................................................................................ 19
31.1
Procedure.......................................................................................................................................... 19
31.2
Appeals ............................................................................................................................................. 19
32
AWARDS................................................................................................................................................... 19
32.1
Carl Sharpe Medal ............................................................................................................................ 19
32.2
Player of The Final ............................................................................................................................ 19
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1
INTRODUCTION
1.1
Application
This document covers the specific competition rules and playing conditions for the Bonnor
Cup day/night competition held by the Orange & District Cricket Association.
The term ‘Committee’ within these rules means the governing committee of the above body.
1.2
MCC Laws of Cricket
Except as varied hereunder, the Laws of Cricket (2000 Code 6th Edition 2015), as recognised
by the NSW Cricket Association (NSWCA), shall apply to all Orange & District Cricket
Association (ODCA) matches. All references under the Laws of Cricket to ‘Governing Body’
shall mean the Orange & District Cricket Association.
1.3
Authority of the Association
As part of the Association’s responsibilities it has the authority to take an appropriate course
of action considered necessary to ensure standards and practices are upheld. This may include
the imposition of fines, penalties, suspensions or exclusions as appropriate. Such action/s will
be determined after consideration of the merits of each individual situation.
The Association, has the authority to enquire into, and determine any alleged breach of these
Rules, even though no dispute or protest has been lodged, and the time for lodging such
dispute or protest has expired, and shall have the same powers in dealing with such alleged
breach as if the dispute or protest had been lodged in accordance with these rules.
1.4
Code of Conduct breaches
Any alleged breaches of the Code of Conduct shall be dealt with under the ODCA’s Code of
Conduct.
1.5
Alteration to these Rules and Playing Conditions
After the commencement of the competition, these rules may only be changed at a General
Meeting of the Association and carried by a two thirds majority. Should any rule require
changing or clarification, the written consent of two thirds of the member Clubs shall suffice
in making the change effective until such time as the amendment can be ratified by a General
Meeting of the Association.
Rules not covered may be dealt with by the Committee of Management whose decision will
be final.
1.6
Written notification
Unless specified otherwise in these Rules:
(a) any document required to be submitted in writing to the Association, must be either:
(i)
sent by email to the official email address of the Association (i.e.
[email protected]), or
(ii) given by hand to an Office-Bearer of the Association, and
(b) any notification required to be given to the Association can be either given verbally or by
sms message (as appropriate for the situation), to either the Secretary or the President of
the Association.
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DEFINITIONS
Competition rounds – means the preliminary rounds which are played for competition points,
and excludes the finals series.
Finals series – means all matches in the finals of a competition and includes semi finals,
preliminary finals and grand finals.
Finals series round – means the specific round in the Finals Series, such as a semi final or final.
3
PLAYER QUALIFICATION
3.1
Player Qualifications
(a) All players (including substitute fielders) must be registered players in their respective
domestic competition.
(b) Each team is permitted to play two Guest players in the Bonnor Cup competition,
providing that the name/s of such player/s are provided to the ODCA prior to the
competition commencing. A Team may only play one Guest player in a match.
(c) For the purposes of these rules, a Guest player is a player who is registered with another
Club. A player from a Club which has a team entered in the Bonnor Cup competition
cannot be a Guest player for another team.
3.2
Determination of a Player’s Age
The age of a player will be determined as their age as at 31 August (11:59pm) of the current
season. This age shall be used for the complete season irrespective of any subsequent
birthdays.
3.3
Minimum Age
No player under the age of 14 is permitted to play in any ODCA Competition, unless written
approval is obtained from the following:
(i)
A parent/guardian of the player (on the prescribed Registration Form), and
(ii) an accredited coach (minimum level 2) or district coach.
Such written approval must be submitted to the Association before the player takes part in
any ODCA match.
3.4
Unqualified players
Any team found playing an unqualified or ineligible player shall, after investigation by and at
the discretion of the Association be liable to the loss of the match.
3.5
Finals Series Eligibility
To be eligible to participate in the Finals Series of the Bonnor Cup, a player must have either
played at least one match in the Bonnor Cup competition, or played at least one match with
their Club prior to the commencement of the Finals Series of the Bonnor Cup competition.
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FORFEITS
Any team wishing to forfeit a match shall notify the Association of its intention to forfeit no
less than 24 hours prior to the match.
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Where such notice is not given, the forfeiting team will be liable for the full umpires’ fees for
the match. The Association may also impose additional penalties including fines of up to $100
for the offending team.
5
WET WEATHER
5.1
General
(a) The Committee, whenever weather and ground conditions warrant, shall have the
authority to cancel or abandon any match (including finals series matches), prior to play
commencing on any day.
(b) The Committee will post notice on its website of any cancelled match as soon as possible
after a decision has been made.
5.2
Rescheduling of matches
(a) If play is unable to commence in any match on its scheduled date, that match shall be
rescheduled to the reserve date nominated in the draw, or where a reserve day is not
nominated, to the next available Wednesday or other such day as determined by the
Committee.
(b) Where any match other than the final is unable to commence on its rescheduled date,
that match shall be declared a ‘No Result’.
(c) Where the final is unable to commence on its rescheduled date, the Committee will
determine a new date for the final to be played. If no suitable date can be found, the
final shall be declared a No Result.
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PLAYING APPAREL
6.1
Playing Shirts
(a) Coloured playing shirts shall be worn and must not contain more than 20% of white
material.
(b) Any bowler whose shirt breaches this rule, in the opinion of either umpire, shall change
the offending shirt before being allowed to commence their over.
(c) Sponsors or other logos shall not be worn on cricket attire without the approval of the
Association. Such logos may be displayed:
(i)
on either breast, maximum 10cm x 10cm
(ii) maximum two on each sleeve, 10cm x 5cm
(iii) Maximum one across the front of shirt no greater than 250 square centimetres
(iv) Maximum three on back of shirt no greater than 250 square centimetres in total
(d) All new shirt designs must be submitted to the Association for approval before placing an
order for Club requirements.
(e) The ODCA reserves the right to have their competition sponsor’s name or logo displayed
on a club’s shirts and will cover the cost of adding any such wording or logo.
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6.2
Other Apparel
(a) Coloured trousers may be worn, as long as the whole team is in the same uniform (i.e.
must be either all in matching coloured pants or all in white or cream pants).
(b) Shorts may not be worn, and coloured socks are not permitted.
(c) Hats must be white or cream unless clubs have a team cap (cricketing or peak).
(d) Any offences reported by captains or umpires will be referred to the Association who
may, at their discretion fine the offending club $50.00 for each offence.
6.3
Footwear
No player shall be permitted to bat or bowl in flat soled shoes on turf pitches.
7
APPROVED BALL
The approved white balls for use in Bonnor Cup fixtures are white Kookaburra Senator. The
Association will supply all such balls.
8
GROUNDS
8.1
Tidiness of grounds and facilities
(a) All grounds, including change rooms need to be left in a clean and tidy state at the
completion of the day’s play. All rubbish should be placed in the bins provided.
(b) Any fines issued by Orange City Council for excessive rubbish shall be passed on to the
club/s responsible.
(c) The Association reserves the right to take any action deemed appropriate against any
club for any proven breaches of this Rule, which may include:
(i)
A fine of up to $100 in addition to any fine issued by the ground owner.
(ii) Loss of match points.
8.2
Sight Screens
It shall be the responsibility of the batting team to provide persons to move sight screens as
required by the batsmen. In the event that this does not occur, the Umpire shall require play
to continue without the sightscreen being moved.
8.3
Fielding Restriction Area
The fielding restriction area is created by a line, either marked or imaginary, being two semicircles with their centre the middle stump at either end of the pitch and radius of 30 yards
(27.43 metres) linked by two parallel straight lines on the field of play.
Continuous painted white lines or ‘dots’ at 5 yard (4.57 metres) intervals can be used to mark
this fielding restriction area.
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COVERING OF THE PITCH
(a) When covers are laid, the pitch and run ups must be protected from rain as much as
possible.
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(b) The Umpires shall assume sole control thirty minutes prior to the scheduled starting time
for play and make all decisions regarding the use of covers after this time. Should the
Umpires decide that the covers be used then it will be the responsibility of both
competing teams to assist with any labour required.
(c) Both teams shall be responsible for laying covers at the conclusion of the match. Covers
are only required to be laid where required by the Association and when prevailing
weather conditions necessitate.
(d) Once a match has been abandoned due to rain and the Assocation does not require
covers to be left of the pitch (i.e. there are no scheduled matches in the following day/s),
covers must be removed from the pitch, wicket square and outfield immediately
following the match abandonment.
(e) Both teams will be responsible for ensuring the proper storage of covers after their use.
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UMPIRES
10.1
Appointment Of Umpires
(a) The Committee will be responsible for the appointment of umpires to all Bonnor Cup
matches.
(b) Wherever possible, two umpires shall be appointed to each match.
10.2
Presence of Umpires
Law 3.1 (appointment and attendance) is varied as follows:
(a) Two official umpires present
(i)
Where two official umpires are present, they shall officiate together for the duration
of play.
(ii) Subject to Law 3 (The Umpires), those umpires shall be the sole judges of the fitness
of the ground, weather and light for play.
(b) One official umpire present
(i)
Where only one official umpire is present that umpire shall officiate at the nonstriker’s end only.
(ii) Subject to Law 3 (The Umpires), that umpire shall be the sole judge of the fitness of
the ground, weather and light for play.
(iii) Where only one official umpire is present at the time scheduled for the
commencement of play the official umpire will, with the assistance of the Captains,
appoint a substitute umpire to officiate until the second official umpire is in
attendance.
(iv) Where only one official umpire has been appointed to a match such umpire will,
with the assistance of the Captains, appoint substitute umpires to officiate
throughout the match. The final decision as to any such substitute appointments
rests with the official umpire.
(c) No official Umpire Present
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(i)
Where there is no official Umpire present, substitute umpires will be agreed upon by
the Captains. The final decision as to the persons to act as substitute umpires will
rest with the Captain of the batting side.
(ii) Those captains shall be the final judges of the fitness of the ground, weather and
light for play.
(iii) Where the captains are in disagreement over the fitness of the ground, weather or
light for play, the status of the match at the time of the disagreement is to continue
until such time as an agreement is reached or the scheduled finishing time for the
day is reached, whichever occurs first.
10.3
Substitute umpires
(a) All players acting as substitute umpires must act within the spirit of the game, and
(i)
Must be clearly identified by his clothing (i.e. not the same colour as the fielding
team), and
(ii) When at the strikers end, will stand at square leg unless the official Umpire allows
the square leg umpire to stand at point due to the position of the sun or the
fieldsmen. No such umpire can stand at point simply to reduce the distance walked
between overs, and
(iii) Must not be involved in discussions with the batsmen and are definitely not allowed
to coach in any way.
10.4
Replacement of Umpires
Law 3.2 (Change of Umpire) is varied such that any replacement umpire shall be permitted to
act at the non-strikers end.
10.5
Fitness of Ground, Weather and Light
(a) After any suspension of play, the umpires, unaccompanied by any of the players or
officials shall, on their own initiative, carry out an inspection immediately the conditions
improve and shall continue to inspect at intervals. Immediately the umpires decide that
play is possible they shall call upon the players to resume the match.
(b) If rain is falling when play is in progress, or due to commence, or due to resume, then the
umpire/s shall decide if play is to be abandoned for the day or when play is to commence
or be resumed.
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PLAYERS AND SUBSTITUTES
11.1
Number of Players per team
A team may consist of 12 players. Eleven fieldsmen only shall be on the field of play at any
one time.
One player in each side, not being the wicket keeper, shall not be permitted to bat. This
player does not need to be nominated prior to the match.
Interchange of fieldsmen without restriction is permitted provided no playing time is wasted.
However, Law 2.5 (Fielder absent or leaving the field) will apply.
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11.2
Substitute fielder
(a)
A substitute fielder must be a qualified player.
(b) Where a team has named 12 players, a substitute fielder will only be permitted to be
used where more than one of the named team is unable to field for a wholly acceptable
reason.
(c) In normal circumstances, a substitute shall be allowed to field only for a player who
satisfies the Umpires that he has been injured or become ill during the match. However,
in very exceptional circumstances the Umpires may use their discretion to allow a
substitute for a player who has to leave the field or does not take the field for wholly
acceptable reasons. If a player wishes to change his shirt, boots, etc, he may leave the
field to do so, (no changing on the field) but no substitute will be allowed.
(d) A player who suffers an injury caused by an external blow (as opposed to an internal
injury such as a pulled muscle) and has to leave the field for medical attention may,
subject to the Umpires’ approval, bowl immediately after his return, irrespective of the
length of time for which he has been absent.
(e) Substitute players whilst outside the field of play are required to remain behind the
fence.
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MATCH PROTOCOLS
12.1
The Toss
The captains shall toss for choice of innings, on the field of play and in the presence of one or
both of the umpires, 20 minutes before the scheduled or any rescheduled time for the match
to start.
The toss shall not be delayed by one or both teams not having the minimum number of
players in attendance.
Where one captain or his deputy does not present himself for the toss, the opposing captain
may claim the toss.
12.2
Team lists
Team lists must be exchanged by captains prior to the toss and then must be given to the
officiating umpires for their retention.
No alteration shall be made to either team without the consent of the opposing captain.
The ages of all players under the age of 18 must be recorded on the team list.
12.3
Minimum number of players
Each team must have a minimum of 7 players in attendance before a match can commence.
12.4
Forfeit procedure
(a) A team will be deemed to have forfeited a match if 30 minutes after the scheduled or
rescheduled commencement time, it does not have at least 7 players in attendance (If
play is delayed at the direction of the Umpires, the rescheduled starting time will be
taken as the commencement time). The umpires shall notify the Association of the forfeit
as soon as possible.
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(b) Where doubt or disagreement exists between teams about whether a forfeit is to apply,
the match will be played as a normal match, subject to any reduction of overs in (b)
above, and the result will stand until the Association has carried out its investigation.
Such a situation will be dealt with under the Dispute procedures.
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PLAYER SAFETY
13.1
Helmets
(a) It is compulsory for all players under the age of 18 to wear a helmet:

when batting, and

when wicket-keeping up to the stumps.
(b) It is strongly recommended that all players aged 18 and over wear a helmet when
batting.
(c) It is compulsory for all cricketers to wear a helmet when fielding in close within 10
metres of the batter except any position behind square on the off side.
13.2
Lightning
Play shall cease immediately, in the event that a lightning flash is followed by thunder less
than 40 seconds later. Play shall not resume until 30 minutes after the last audible thunder.
Immediately following the suspension of play, persons may enter the field of play in order to
lay pitch covers. However, no person may remain on, or enter, the field of play in the event a
lightning flash is followed by thunder less than 30 seconds later and shall remain off the field
of play for the duration of the period that play is suspended under this playing condition.
13.3
Alcohol
(a) No alcohol is allowed on the ground during the hours of play.
(b) No player or official taking part in the match may consume alcohol between the time the
match begins and the time when stumps are officially drawn on that day.
(c) Any breaches of this rule shall be reported and handled in accordance with the Code of
Conduct.
(d) The Association may, at its absolute discretion, impose additional penalties, including
loss of match points on any team whose player/s repeatedly breach this rule.
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HOURS OF PLAY AND INTERVALS
14.1
Hours of play
(a) The starting time for all day/night matches will be 6:30pm unless determined otherwise
by the Committee.
(b) The starting time for any match scheduled for a Sunday will 1:00pm.
(c) The innings time will be 80 minutes (i.e. four minutes per over), with an interval between
innings of 15 minutes. The last over of the innings must commence no later than the 80th
minute.
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14.2
Drinks
(a) A drinks break will not be taken, except that under conditions of extreme heat the
Umpires may permit a drinks break. If a drinks interval is deemed necessary, it shall be of
5 minutes duration and is to be taken on the field of play after the 10th over. Where a
drinks break is taken, an additional 5 minutes playing time shall be permitted for that
innings.
(b) An individual player may be given a drink either on the boundary edge or at the fall of a
wicket, on the field, provided that no playing time is wasted. No other drinks shall be
taken onto the field without the permission of the Umpires.
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LENGTH OF AN INNINGS
15.1
Quota of overs
(a) Each team shall bat for 20 overs unless all out earlier. A minimum of 5 overs per team
shall constitute a match.
(b) If the fielding team fails to bowl the required number of overs by the scheduled or
rescheduled time for the cessation of that innings, play shall continue until the required
number of overs has been bowled or a result has been achieved. The team batting
second shall receive its full quota of overs irrespective of the number of overs it bowled.
15.2
Slow Over Rates
Penalties shall apply for slow over rates – refer following:
(a) If the fielding team fails to bowl the minimum number of overs set out in this clause 15,
the fielding side will be penalised as follows
(b) After taking into account permitted allowances (see below), the umpires shall award 5
penalty runs to the batting side for each over not commenced within 80 minutes of that
innings’ commencement and inform the captain of the fielding side of the reason for this
action.
(c) For the purpose of determining penalties, the following allowances shall be taken into
account(i)
Actual time taken for treatment of an injured player on the field.
(ii) Actual time taken for a player leaving the field in the event of serious injury.
(iii) Actual time taken to dry a wet ball.
(iv) Actual time taken to find or replace a lost ball.
(v) Actual time lost due to all other circumstances that are beyond the control of the
fielding side, including batsman wasting time.
(d) If the innings is completed before the scheduled cessation time for the innings, no overrate penalty shall apply.
(e) If the innings is interrupted, the over-rate penalty will apply based on the reduced overs
remaining for that innings.
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15.3
Playing Time Lost
(a) The Umpires may reschedule the commencement time of any match, in order to provide
for each team to receive a minimum of 5 overs.
(b) The object should always be to rearrange the number of overs so that both teams have
the opportunity of batting for the same number of overs.
(c) Where the overs for a match have been reduced, the team batting second shall not bat
for a greater number of overs than the first team unless the latter completed its innings
in less than its allocated overs.
(d) Extra time is available should there be any interruption to play. Play may be extended to
10:30pm for day/night matches, or 6:00pm for day matches.
(e) There shall be no reduction of overs for the first 60 minutes of playing time lost in
day/night matches, or 120 minutes for day matches.
(f) The calculation of the number of overs to be bowled shall be based on a rate of four
minutes per over in the remaining time available for play. If a reduction in the number of
overs is required, any recalculation must not cause the match to finish earlier than the
scheduled cessation time.
(g) If playing time is lost before or during the innings of the team batting first:
(i)
the number of overs in the innings of both teams shall be reduced subject to the
amount of available playing time, and
(ii) a fixed time will be specified for the completion of that innings as determined by the
recalculation of the overs to be bowled, and
(iii) the field restrictions for each innings shall be reduced in proportion to overs lost
(see 16(b)).
(h) If playing time is lost during the innings of the team batting second:
(i)
the overs to be bowled shall be reduced at a rate of four minutes per over, in the
remaining time available for play, and
(ii) the field restrictions for the innings of the team batting second shall apply in the
same proportion as those for the innings of the team batting first (see 16(b)).
(i)
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Fractions are to be ignored in all calculations of overs.
FIELDING RESTRICTIONS
(a) At the instant of delivery:
(i)
there may not be more than five fielders on the leg side, and
(ii) only two fielders are permitted to be outside the fielding restriction area for the first
6 overs of each innings, and
(iii) only five fielders are permitted to be outside the fielding restriction area for the
remaining overs.
(b) In circumstances when the number of overs for an innings is reduced, the fielding
restriction shall be reduced proportionally in a ratio of 6:20 (30%) in accordance with the
table below. Fractions are to be ignored in all calculations.
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Total overs in
Innings
19 - 20
17 - 18
14 - 16
10 - 13
7-9
5-6
Number of overs that
fielding restrictions apply
6
5
4
3
2
1
(c) In the event of an infringement of these fielding restrictions, the Umpire shall call and
signal No ball.
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MAXIMUM OVERS PER BOWLER
(a) No bowler shall bowl more than four (4) overs in an innings.
(b) In a delayed or interrupted match where the overs are reduced for both teams or for the
team bowling second, no bowler may bowl more than one-fifth of the total overs
allowed, unless such a number has been exceeded before the interruption. This rule shall
not exclude a bowler from completing an over already started prior to an interruption.
If the total overs are not divisible by five, one additional over shall be allowed to the
maximum number per bowler necessary to make up the balance.
(c) In the event of a bowler breaking down and being unable to complete an over, the
remaining balls will be bowled by another bowler. Such part of an over will count as a full
over in so far as each bowler's limit is concerned.
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FAST SHORT PITCHED BOWLING
(a) A bowler is permitted to bowl one fast short pitched delivery per over. A fast short
pitched delivery is defined as a ball which, after pitching, passes or would have passed
above shoulder height of the striker standing upright in his normal guard position at the
popping crease but not clearly above his head.
(b) The umpire at the bowlers end shall advise the bowler and the batsman on strike when
one fast short pitched delivery has been bowled.
(c) For the avoidance of doubt, any fast short pitched delivery which, after pitching, passes
or would have passed over head height of the striker standing upright at the popping
crease, which is called No Ball under Law 42.6(a)(ii), shall count as one of the allowable
deliveries in (a) above.
(d) In the event of a bowler bowling more than one fast short pitched delivery in an over as
defined in (a) above, the umpire at the bowlers end shall call and signal No ball on each
occasion.
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FREE HIT AFTER A NO BALL
(a) The delivery following any No Ball shall be a free hit for whichever batsman is facing it. If
the delivery for the free hit is not a legitimate delivery (any kind of No ball or Wide), then
the next delivery will become a free hit for whichever batsman is facing it.
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(b) For any free hit:
(i)
the striker can be dismissed only under the circumstances that apply for a No Ball
even if the delivery for the free hit is called Wide, and
(ii) changes to fielding positions are only permitted if a different batsman is on strike for
the free hit delivery.
(c) The bowlers end umpire shall signal a free hit by (after the normal No ball signal)
extending one arm straight upwards and moving it in a circular motion.
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WIDE BALL – JUDGING A WIDE
The umpire should apply a very strict and consistent interpretation of Law 25 (Wide ball) in
order to prevent negative bowling wide of the wicket.
Any delivery which, in the opinion of the Umpire, does not give the batsman a reasonable
opportunity to score shall be called a wide.
A delivery passing the striker on the leg side on a line 190mm outside the leg stump (the
Protected Area mark), without any contact with the striker's bat or person shall be a Wide
unless the ball passes between the striker and the stumps.
A delivery passing the striker on the off side, more than 75cm wide of the off stump shall be
called a Wide.
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TIMED OUT
In Twenty20 matches, Law 31.1 (Out Timed Out) shall apply except that the incoming
batsman must be in position to take guard or for his partner to be ready to receive the next
ball within 1 minute 30 seconds of the fall of the previous wicket.
The incoming batsman is expected to be ready to make his way to the wicket immediately a
wicket falls.
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DECLARATION
Law 14 (Declaration and Forfeiture) shall not apply to Twenty20 matches. The Captain of the
batting team may not declare his innings closed at any time during the course of a match.
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TIME WASTING – DELIBERATE ACTION
Umpires should fully take into account any deliberate slowing down of the tempo by either
batsmen or fieldsmen, where it may be seen to be the disadvantage of the opposing team,
e.g. in the case of a team fielding second slowing down the match, knowing it might win a
shortened match on run rate.
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SLOW OVER RATES
(a) In any match, if the required number of overs has not been bowled by the scheduled or
rescheduled time for stumps, play shall continue until the required number of overs has
been bowled.
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(b) In any match where slow over rates are the sole reason for that match finishing 10
minutes or more after the scheduled time for stumps, the umpires shall provide a written
report to the Association.
(c) Such reports must detail the start and finish times of each innings and shall be submitted
to the Secretary of the Association within 48 hours of the completion of that day’s play.
The Association may, following its investigation into the circumstances, take action
against either or both teams, including deduction of competition points.
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LAST HOUR OF MATCH
Law 16.6, 16.7 and 16.8 (last hour of match) shall not apply to ODCA competitions.
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THE RESULT
26.1
Determination of Winner
(a) A result can be achieved only if both teams have had the opportunity of batting for at
least 5 overs, subject to the provisions of clause 15, unless one or both teams has been
dismissed in less than 5 overs, or unless the team batting second scores enough runs to
win in less than 5 overs.
(b) All matches in which both teams have not had an opportunity of batting for a minimum
of 5 overs shall be declared ‘No Result’.
(c) In matches where both teams have had the opportunity of batting for the agreed
number of overs (i.e. the maximum allotted overs each in an uninterrupted match, or a
lesser number of overs in an interrupted match), the team scoring the higher number of
runs shall be the winner. If the scores are equal, the result shall be a tie.
(d) If for any reason, the team batting second has not had the opportunity to receive the
agreed number of overs, the winner shall be determined by assessing whether or not a
target score is achieved. The target score is determined by using the Run Rate Method.
(e) A team’s run rate shall be calculated by dividing the total runs scored by the total
number of balls received. The team with the highest run rate shall be declared the
winner.
In the event of a team being all out in less than its full quota of overs, the calculation of
its run rate is based on the full quota of overs to which they would have been entitled
and not on the number of overs in which they were dismissed.
26.2
No further play after achieving a result
Teams are to note that in accordance with Law 21.6 once a result is reached (i.e. when the
team batting second passes the target score, or is dismissed or it receives its maximum
number of overs) the match is at an end.
26.3
No Result
(a) A match shall be a ‘No Result’ if both teams have not had the opportunity to bat for a
minimum 5 overs because:
(i)
the innings of the team batting first could not commence by 50 minutes before the
scheduled finishing time (in this instance, also note the requirements of Rule 5.2
(Rescheduling of Matches);
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(ii) the innings of the team batting second could not commence by 20 minutes before
the scheduled finishing time; or
(iii) the innings of the team batting second would be reduced to less than 5 overs, as a
result of an interruption to play after its’ commencement.
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COMPETITION POINTS
Points shall be awarded for results as follows:
Result
Points
3
2
2
1
0
Win
Tie
Draw or no result
Loss
Forfeit Loss
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FINALS SERIES
28.1
Team Qualification
(a) The two highest placed teams in each pool will qualify for the Final.
(b) Placings will be determined by the highest number of points at the end of the
competition rounds. In the event of teams having an equal number of competition
points, placings will be determined by the highest Net Run Rate.
(c) The first placed team in each pool plays the second placed team in the other pool. The
winner of each Semi Final will qualify for the Final.
28.2
Net Run Rate
(a) A team’s net run rate is calculated by deducting from the average runs per over scored
by that team throughout the competition, the average runs per over scored against that
team throughout the competition. That is:
Net Run Rate = Team run rate per over – opposing team run rate per over
(b) In the event of a team being all out in less than its full quota of overs, the calculation of
its team run rate is based on the full quota of overs to which they would have been
entitled and not on the number of overs in which they were dismissed.
28.3
No Result in Finals Matches
(a) If ‘No Result’ is achieved in a Semi Final match, the highest placed team shall be declared
the winner.
(b) If ‘No Result’ is achieved in the Final, both teams shall be declared joint winners.
Note: Any scheduled match that is abandoned without a ball being bowled shall be
rescheduled in accordance with Rule 5.2 (Rescheduling of Matches).
28.4
Tie in A Finals Match
If a finals match is a tie, including by the run rate method then the teams shall contest a Super
Over i.e. a 1 over per side eliminator, subject to fitness of ground, weather and light.
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28.5
Super Over - One1 Eliminator
(a) Subject to the fitness of ground, weather and light, the Super Over shall commence 5
minutes after the conclusion of the match, at the same ground and using the same pitch.
(b) The team batting second in the match will bat first in the Super Over.
(c) In both innings of the Super Over the fielding side shall choose which end to bowl from.
(d) Whilst neither team is required to nominate either batsmen or bowler prior to each
innings, once the opening batting pair enters the field of play they are not permitted to
be changed. Similarly, once the bowling team has determined which end they will bowl
from and the opening batsmen take their respective positions at each end, they are not
permitted to change ends.
(e) Only nominated players in the main match may participate in the Super Over.
(f) The same ball used at the end of each team’s innings in the match, or a similar ball if that
one is unsuitable for any reason, shall be used for its innings in the Super Over.
(g) Fielding restrictions shall be the same as for the last over in the match.
(h) Each team shall bat for one over unless all out earlier. The number of batsmen is not
restricted.
(i)
In the event of both teams having the same score in the Super Over, or that the Super
Over is unable to be completed due to fitness of ground, weather or light;
(i)
In a Semi Final, the highest placed team shall be declared the winner.
(ii) In the Final, both teams shall be declared joint winners.
28.6
Claim to Titles
The competition winner shall be known as ‘Bonnor Cup Champion’.
28.7
Prize money for Premiership winning teams
(a) Prize money may be awarded to the Bonnor Cup champion. The amount of any prize
money to be awarded will be determined by the Association each season.
(b) Where joint premiers are declared, any prize money will be divided equally between the
winning teams.
(c) A club must be financial to be eligible to receive prize money.
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SCORING & SUBMISSION OF RESULTS
(a) Only official ODCA scorebooks are to be used. The Association will supply such
scorebooks. Both scorebooks are to remain in the Scorers box at Wade Park, unless
directed otherwise by the Committee.
(b) Each team must provide their own scorer for the duration of the match. One scorer will
need to also keep the electronic scoreboard up to date.
(c) Scoring for all matches is to be in accordance with the ODCA’s ‘Guidelines for Scoring’. A
progressive total must be kept for the entire innings.
(d) The official umpire/s shall sign the scorebook at the end of each innings as confirmation
of the correctness of the score.
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(e) The Association will arrange entry of all results and statistics into MyCricket.
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BEST & FAIREST POINTS
Best and Fairest points shall be awarded on a 3-2-1 basis by the umpires for each match in
which a result is achieved and shall be recorded on the submitted scoresheet.
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PROCEDURE FOR DISPUTES and PROTESTS
31.1
Procedure
(a) Any club requiring adjudication on any dispute or protest by the ODCA, shall forward a
clear written statement of the matter in dispute or under protest to the ODCA Secretary
within 48 hours of the close of play on the day on which the incident occurred. The
statement shall be signed by an office-bearer of that Club and must be accompanied by a
fee of $25, which may be returned at the discretion of the Association.
(b) The Association may, at their discretion, summon all parties involved to attend a hearing.
Hearings shall be open to the presence of all affected parties, who shall be permitted to
make oral and written representations in relation to the matter at hand.
(c) Such notification shall be given at least three working days before the date of the
hearing, given a notice specifying the place, date and time of the hearing and the nature
of the matter being heard. Should the person, or persons, fail to attend such hearing
judgment may be given in their absence.
31.2
Appeals
(a) Appeals against the decision of the Committee of Management must be accompanied by
a fee of $25 which may be returned at the discretion of the Association and must be
lodged with the Honorary Secretary of the ODCA by 5pm on the third working day
following notification of the Committee of Management’s decision.
(b) The Association shall forward the appeal to the Mitchell Cricket Council, for
consideration by that body.
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AWARDS
32.1
Carl Sharpe Medal
The Carl Sharpe Medal is awarded for the Player of the Series in the Bonnor Cup day/night
competition to the player who has received the most Best and Fairest points.
If players are equal on points, a count back will be used to determine the winner, by the most
number of 3 points received, then the most number of 2 points received.
Otherwise joint winners will be declared.
32.2
Player of The Final
A Player of The Final Medal is awarded to the Player of the Match in the Bonnor Cup Final.
The winner shall be determined by the umpires officiating in that match.
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