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SuperSport Series 1997-98Playing Conditions
1. LAWS Except as varied hereunder the Laws of Cricket (1980 Code) Second Edition - 1992, subsequent amendments and ICC Full Members Regulations shall apply.
2. DURATION OF MATCHES Matches shall be of four days scheduled duration.
3. HOURS OF PLAY, INTERVALS AND MINIMUM OVERS IN THE DAY
3.1 START AND CESSATION TIMES
(a) Matches played in Natal
(b) Matches played at all other Venues
NOTE: The Start and Cessation times for matches scheduled to be televised by MNET SuperSport shall commence 30 minutes earlier on the Sunday only, as follows:- Televised Matches (Sunday Only)
3.2 HOURS OF PLAY Each day shall be scheduled for 6½ hours play divided into three sessions of 2 hours and 10 minutes. The actual duration of each session is subject to variation in order to comply with the provisions of Law 16.3 or 16.4 (early or late tea interval), Law 17.6 and sub-clauses 3.3 (a), (b) and 3.6 (a), (b), (c) and (d) and 3.7 hereof.
3.3 LUNCHEON INTERVAL
(a) There will be a luncheon interval of 40 minutes at the end of the first session. The luncheon interval shall be brought forward if there is inclement weather within 30 minutes of the scheduled time for lunch and shall be of 40 minutes duration.
(b) Law 16.2 shall be replaced by the following: Where an innings concludes, or there is a break in play, within 10 minutes of the scheduled interval, the interval will commence and be limited to 40 minutes.
3.4 TEA INTERVAL
(b) Captains may not agree to forgo a tea interval as provided for in Law 16.5.
3.5 INTERVALS FOR DRINKS The provisions of Law 16.6 shall be strictly observed except that under conditions of extreme heat the Umpires may permit extra intervals for drinks. Drinks shall be taken on the field midway through an unbroken session only when the session is scheduled to last at least 2 hours and when asked for by either side. These times shall be strictly adhered to, except that drinks shall be taken immediately if a wicket falls within 5 minutes of the agreed time. See also Condition 3.7 Note (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. Any player taking drinks onto the field shall be dressed in proper cricket attire.
3.6 MINIMUM OVERS IN THE DAY
(a) Play shall continue on each day until the completion of a minimum number of overs or until the scheduled or re-scheduled cessation time, whichever is the latest. The minimum number of overs to be completed, unless an innings ends or an interruption occurs, shall be:
(i) on days other than the last day - a minimum of 104 overs.
(ii) on the last day - a minimum of 88 overs (or 16 overs per hour) for playing time other than the last hour when Clause (e) below shall apply. Additional Time: When playing time is lost on any day except the last, then as much time as possible shall be made up by continuing play for up to 30 minutes after the scheduled close of play on any day except the last (weather and light permitting) and/or starting play up to 30 minutes before the scheduled starting time on any day provided that a total of not more than 30 minutes is made up on any one day. e.g. If 45 minutes is lost on the first day then play will continue after the scheduled close on that day (for a maximum of 30 minutes) and if only 10 minutes can be made up then the remaining 35 minutes will be made up by starting 30 minutes early on the second day and 5 minutes early on the third day. If time is also lost on the second day then play will start up to 30 minutes early on the third day in order to make up as much time as possible.
(b) When an innings ends a minimum number of overs shall be bowled from the start of the new innings. The number of overs to be bowled shall be calculated at the rate of one over for each full 3 ¾ minutes to enable a minimum of 104 overs to be bowled in a day, and the time for close of play shall be rescheduled accordingly. The last hour of the match shall be excluded from this calculation when Clause (e) shall apply. Where a change of innings occurs during a day's play, in the event of the team bowling second being unable to complete its overs by the scheduled cessation time, play shall continue until the required number of overs have been completed. Where there is a change of innings during a day's play (except at lunch or tea) 2 overs will be deducted from the minimum number of overs to be bowled.
(c) Except on the last day of the match, if play is suspended due to adverse weather or light for more than 30 minutes in aggregate, the minimum number of overs shall be reduced by one over for each full 3 ¾ minutes of the aggregate playing time lost. If play on the last day of the match is suspended due to adverse weather or light, the minimum number of overs shall be reduced by one over for each full 3¾ minutes of playing time lost. As soon as an adjustment is made to the number of overs remaining, the Umpires shall immediately notify both Captains, the Home Province and the media of such adjustment.
(d) On the last day, if any of the minimum of 88 overs, or as recalculated, have not been bowled when one hour of scheduled playing time remains, the last hour of the match for the purposes of Clause (e) shall be the hour immediately following the completion of those overs.
(e) Law 17.6 and 17.7 will apply except that a minimum of 16 (six ball) overs shall be bowled in the last hour and all calculations with regard to suspensions of play or the start of a new innings shall be based on one over for each full 3 ¾ minutes. If, however, at the commencement of the last hour of the match, both Captains (the batsmen at the wicket may act for their Captain) accept that there is no prospect of a result to the match, they may agree to cease play at that time.
(f) Notwithstanding any other provision, there shall be no further play on any day, other than the last day, if a wicket falls or a batsman retires or if the players have occasion to leave the field during the last minimum over within 2 minutes of the scheduled or re-scheduled cessation time or thereafter.
(g) An over completed on resumption of a new day's play shall be disregarded in calculating minimum overs for that day.
(h) Except on the final day, if in the event of ground, weather or light conditions causing a suspension of play and/or if the players are already off the field at the re-scheduled cessation time or any time thereafter, stumps shall be drawn.
(i) Fractions are to be ignored in all calculations re the number of overs.
(j) The scoreboard shall show:
· total number of overs bowled with the ball currently in use; and
(k) Penalties shall apply for slow over-rates (refer Clause 29)
3.7 Either Captain shall have the right to play 30 minutes (a minimum of eight overs) extra time at the end of any day other than the last day if, in his opinion, it would bring about a definite result on that day. (This is in addition to the maximum of 30 minutes extra time provided for in 3.6 (a) (ii) above.) If it is decided to play such extra time on one or more of these days, the whole period shall be played out even though the possibility of finishing the match may have disappeared before the full period has expired. The time by which play is extended on any day shall be deducted from the total number of hours of play remaining, and the match shall end earlier by the amount of time by which play was previously extended. NOTES
(a) In no circumstances may play be started more than 30 minutes before the scheduled starting time, nor be re-scheduled to finish more than 30 minutes after the normal closing time on any day. However, play may continue beyond the re-scheduled closing time in order to complete the number of overs required in Clause 3.6 hereof.
(b) When play starts early or finishes late the scheduled times of the luncheon and tea intervals will not be adjusted, but two drinks breaks may be taken (at the third points) in any session re-arranged to last for 2½ hours or longer.
(c) As soon as it is decided that time lost is to be made up by an earlier start or late finish on that or a subsequent day, the Umpires shall immediately notify both Captains, the Home Province and the media of such re- arrangement of times, and of the adjusted number of overs remaining to be bowled in the day.
(d) Time lost shall always be made up at the first possible opportunity (morning or evening) and if it is not possible to make up all or any of the time lost at the first opportunity then the remainder, or as much of it as possible, shall be made up at the next possible opportunity, and so on.
3.8 TIME KEEPING A clock on the ground shall be used to regulate the hours of play and intervals. The Umpires must notify the Ground Authority which clock is to be followed, so that spectators and representatives of the media may be informed. If the clock on the ground is out of order, the watches of the Umpires shall determine the time.
4. APPOINTMENT OF UMPIRES Umpires for all fixtures shall be appointed by the SACUA in consultation with the UCBSA. Three Umpires will be appointed to all matches scheduled to be televised, wherein the umpires shall rotate on a sessional basis. The off-field Umpire shall officiate in regard to TV replays, as provided in these conditions. (Refer Third Umpire/TV Replays).
5. LAW 2 - SUBSTITUTES AND RUNNERS
5.1 Law 2.1 will apply as modified. In normal circumstances, a substitute shall be allowed to field only for a player who satisfies the Umpires that he has become 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 other wholly acceptable reasons, subject to consent being given by the opposing Captain. 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.
5.2 Law 2.6 (Runner's Equipment) will apply as modified hereunder. The player acting as Runner for an injured Batsman shall at all times wear the same external clothing and protective equipment as the injured Batsman.
5.3 No fieldsman shall leave the field or return during a session of play without the consent of the Umpire at the bowler's end. The Umpire's consent is also necessary if a Substitute is required for a fieldsman at the start of play or when his side returns to the field after an interval. If a member of the fielding side does not take the field at the start of play, leaves the field or fails to return after an interval and is absent for longer than 15 minutes:
(i) the player shall not be permitted to bowl in that innings after his return until he has been on the field for at least that length of playing time for which he was absent. In the event of a follow-on, this restriction will if necessary, continue into the second innings.
(ii) the player shall not be permitted to bat unless or until, in the aggregate, he has returned to the field and/or his side's innings has been in progress for at least that length of playing time for which he has been absent or, if earlier, when his side has lost five wickets. The restriction in (i) and (ii) above shall not apply if the player has suffered an external blow (as opposed to an internal injury such as a pulled muscle) whilst participating earlier in the match and consequently been forced to leave the field. Nor shall it apply if a player has been absent for very exceptional and wholly acceptable reasons (other than injury or illness) and the consent for a Substitute has been granted by the opposing Captain. In the event of a fieldsman already being off the field at the commencement of an interruption in play through ground, weather or light conditions, he shall be allowed to count any such stoppage time as playing time, provided that he personally informs the Umpires when he is fit enough to take the field had play been in progress.
6. LAW 3.8 - FITNESS OF GROUND, WEATHER AND LIGHT
(a) The Umpires shall be the sole judges of the fitness of the ground, weather and light for play.
(i) The Umpires will suspend, or continue to suspend play for bad light when they consider that there is a risk of serious physical injury to the batsman, or when conditions become unfit for play. Amongst the facts to be considered are background, sight screens and the type of bowling. Before deciding to suspend play, or not to resume play after an interval on account of bad light (but for no other reason), the Umpire shall establish whether the Captain of the batting team (the batsmen at the wicket may deputise for their Captain) wishes to continue in unfit conditions; if so, his wishes shall be met.
(ii) In addition, if during play, the umpires decide that the light is unfit, only the batting side shall have the option of continuing play. After agreeing to continue to play in unfit light conditions, the captain of the batting side (or a batsman at the wicket) may appeal against the light to the umpires who shall uphold the appeal only if, in their opinion, the light has deteriorated since the agreement to continue was made or, as a consequence of a change of bowler, if batting conditions have become more dangerous. Note: The umpires shall disregard any shadow on the pitch from the stadium or any permanent object on the ground.
(b) 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 game.
7. LAW 5 - THE BALL The Home Province shall provide 12 new "Kookaburra Turf" balls which shall be presented by the Umpires to the fielding captain before each innings for selection of the ball(s) to be used in that innings. The Home Province shall provide at least 6 used balls, of the same make and type as the new balls, for the use as replacements where necessary. In accordance with Law 5.2 all balls used in matches shall be approved by the Umpires and Captains before the start of the match. The Umpires shall retain possession of the match ball(s) throughout the duration of the match when play is not actually taking place. During play Umpires shall periodically and irregularly inspect the condition of the ball and shall retain possession of it at the fall of a wicket, a drinks interval, at the end of each over, or any other disruption in play. Law 5.4 - New Ball The Captain of the fielding side shall have the choice of taking a new ball any time after 80 overs have been bowled with the previous ball. Law 5.5 - Ball Lost or Becoming Unfit for Play In the event of a ball during play being lost or, in the opinion of the Umpires, being unfit for play through normal use, the Umpires shall allow it to be replaced by one that in their opinion has had a similar amount of wear. If the ball is to be replaced, the Umpires shall inform the Batsmen.
8. LAW 6 - THE BAT The bat overall shall not be more than 38 inches/96,5 cm in length ; the blade of the bat shall be made of wood, shall have a conventional "flat" face and shall not exceed 4¼ inches/10,8 cm at the widest part
9. LAW 7 - THE PITCH In addition to Law 7.2, the following will apply: Captains, Umpires, and Groundsmen should co-operate to ensure that, prior to the start of any day's play, no-one bounces the ball on the pitch or strikes it with a bat to assess its condition or for any other reason, or causes damage to the pitch in any other way. Prior to the start of play on any day, only the Captain and team Coach may walk on the pitch to assess its condition. Spiked footwear is not permitted. Prior to the commencement of a day's play, one TV commentator and camera crew of the official licensed TV broadcaster/s (but not news crew) may be permitted to inspect the pitch and surrounds subject to the following:
In the event of any dispute, the Umpires in consultation with the Home Province will rule and its ruling will be final.
10. LAW 9.2 - THE POPPING CREASE Law 9.2 shall apply, except that the reference to "a minimum of 6 ft." shall be replaced by "a minimum of 15 yards" (13,72 metres).
11. LAW 10 - ROLLING, SWEEPING, MOWING, WATERING AND REMARKING 10.1 - Rolling of the Pitch Law 10.1 will apply, but add the following sentence to the first paragraph: However, if in the opinion of the Umpires, the delay has had no significant effect upon the state of the pitch, they shall refuse any request for the rolling of the pitch. In addition, the Umpires are empowered to authorise the Groundsman to roll, sweep and otherwise treat the pitch by such manner and means which they, bearing in mind the advice of the Groundsman, consider will return the state of the pitch as near as possible to that pertaining when the choice of innings was made. 10.3 - Mowing of the Pitch and Outfield The grass on the entire pitch shall be mown under the supervision of the Umpires not later than 45 minutes prior to the start of play each day of the match, weather permitting. The playing ground (outfield) shall be cut with the mowing machine every day of the match, at any time after close of play up to within half an hour of the time fixed for start of play. If it is not possible to cut the grass on the whole of the ground, other than the pitch, every day, it shall be cut in sections on alternate days i.e. the area around the pitch on the first day and the outer area on the second day and thereafter alternately. 10.6 - Maintenance of Foot-Holes Law 10.6 will apply but add: The Umpires shall see that wherever possible and whenever it is considered necessary, action is taken during all intervals in play to do whatever is practicable to improve the bowler's foot holes. As soon as possible after the conclusion of each day's play, bowlers foot holes will be repaired. Such renovation shall not under any circumstances be permitted more than 76,2 cm (2ft.6ins.) in front of the popping creases.
12. LAW 11 - COVERING THE PITCH - BEFORE AND DURING A MATCH In place of Law 11.1 and 11.2, the following shall apply: In all matches, the pitch shall be entirely protected against rain up to the commencement of play and for the duration of the period of the match. It shall be wholly covered at the termination of each day's play or providing the weather is fine, within a period of two hours thereafter. The covers shall be removed no earlier than 5.00am and no later than 7.00am on each morning of the match provided it is not raining at the time, but they will be replaced if rain falls prior to the commencement of play. Note: the covers must totally protect the pitch and also the pitch surroundings, a minimum 5 metres either side of the pitch and any worn or soft areas in the outfield, as well as the bowler's run-ups to a distance of at least 10 x 10 metres. Attention is drawn to Law 3 Note (c) and Law 11.3.
13. DRYING OF PITCH AND GROUND
(a) Prior to tossing for choice of innings the artificial drying of the pitch and outfield shall be at the discretion of the Groundsman. Thereafter and throughout the match the drying of the outfield may be undertaken at any time by the Groundsman, but the drying of the affected area of the pitch shall be carried out only on the instructions and under the supervision of the Umpires. The Umpires shall be empowered to have the pitch dried without reference to the Captains at any time they are of the opinion that it is unfit for play.
(b) The Umpires may instruct the Groundsman to use any available equipment, including any roller for the purpose of drying the pitch and making it fit for play. Note - an absorbent roller may be used to remove water from the covers including the cover on the match pitch.
14. LAW 12.3 - THE TOSS The Captains shall toss for the choice of innings on the field of play 30 minutes before the time scheduled for the match to start, or before the time agreed upon for play to start.
15. LAW 15.2 - PRACTICE ON THE FIELD [EXPERIMENTAL LAW] At no time on any day of the match shall there be any bowling or batting practice on the pitch or the square, except in official netted practice pitch areas. In addition there shall be no bowling or batting practice on any part of the square or the area immediately parallel to the match pitch after the commencement of play on any day. Any fieldsman contravening this Law may not bowl his next over. No practice may take place on the field if, in the opinion of the Umpires, it could result in a waste of time.
16. LAW 19 - BOUNDARIES If an unauthorised person enters the playing arena and handles the ball, the Umpire at the bowler's end shall be the sole judge of whether the boundary allowance should be scored and the ball be treated as still in play or called dead ball if a batsman is liable to be out as a result of the unauthorised person handling the ball. Sight screens shall be provided at both ends of all grounds. Advertising shall be permitted on the sight screen behind the striker, providing it is removed for the subsequent over from that end.
17. LAW 22.7 - BOWLER INCAPACITATED OR SUSPENDED DURING AN OVER The following shall apply in place of Law 22.7: 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 bowl or complete the over from the same end, provided only that he shall not bowl two overs, or part thereof, consecutively in one innings.
18. LAW 24.1 - NO BALL - MODE OF DELIVERY Law 24.1 shall apply except that the bowler may not deliver the ball underarm. If a bowler bowls a ball underarm the umpire shall call and signal dead ball. In addition, 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) bounces more than twice or
(ii) rolls along the ground or
(iii) comes to rest
before it reaches the striker or, if not otherwise played by the striker, before it reaches the popping crease. If the ball comes to rest in such circumstances, the Umpire will call No Ball and Law 25.3 shall apply.
19. LAW 24.2 - FAIR DELIVERY - THE ARM Law 24.2 shall 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 42.8.
20. LAW 24.8 - PENALTY Except as provided for in Clause 25 (the bowling of fast short pitched balls), Law 24.8 shall apply.
21. LAW 24.8 - PENALTY, AND LAW 25.6 - RUNS RESULTING FROM A WIDE In addition, the following shall apply: No balls and wide balls not scored from shall be included in the bowling analysis of the bowler responsible.
22. LAW 30 - BOWLED The following shall apply in place of Law 30.1 (b): He plays the ball, or if it touches his person, then hits or kicks it into and breaks his wicket and in the Umpire's judgement an attempt to protect the wicket has been made, the striker will be given out on appeal - bowled. Completion of the stroke will not be considered if an attempt is made to protect the wicket. See Law 34.1 (Out - Hit the Ball Twice).
23. HELMETS (AND PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT) In addition to Laws 23.1 (e), 32.2 (e), 38 Note (c) and 41.4 the following shall apply: The striker is out under this Law if the ball is deflected from his bat onto his own protective helmet and he is subsequently caught. Runs may be scored off deflections from the batsman's or fielder's helmet. A batsman may call for a helmet to be brought out to him at any time. He must then wear or carry it personally all the time while play is in progress, or can have it taken off the field at the end of an over or the fall of a wicket. In all cases, no actions involving helmets are to waste playing time. Umpires are not to hold helmets. The exchanging of protective equipment between members of the fielding side on the field shall be permitted provided that the Umpires do not consider that it constitutes a waste of playing time. A batsman may only change other items of protective equipment (e.g. batting gloves, etc.) provided that there is no waste of playing time.
24. LAW 42.4 - LIFTING THE SEAM, AND In the event that a ball has been interfered with and requires replacement the batsman at the wicket shall choose the replacement ball from a selection of 6 other balls of various degrees of usage (including a new ball) and of the same brand as the ball in use prior to the contravention.
25. LAW 42.8 - THE BOWLING OF FAST SHORT PITCHED BALLS
(a) A bowler shall be limited to two fast short pitched deliveries per over.
(b) A fast short pitched ball is defined as a ball which passes or would have passed above the shoulder height of the Batsman standing upright at the crease.
(c) 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.
(d) The penalty for a fast short pitched no ball shall be two runs, plus any runs scored from the delivery.
(e) A differential signal shall be used to signify a fast short pitched delivery. The Umpire shall call and signal "no ball" and then raise the other arm across the chest. 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 2 runs plus any runs scored from that delivery i.e. the greater penalty will apply. 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 42.8 (a) 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 this is his final warning as provided for in Law 42.8 (b). A third such offence in the same innings shall cause the umpire to invoke Law 42.8 (d) i.e. the bowler shall be removed forthwith and cannot bowl again in that innings. The above Regulation is not a substitute for Law 42.8 (as amended below) which umpires are able to apply at any time.
25.2 Law 42.8 The bowling of fast short pitched balls is 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. In the event of such unfair bowling. the Umpire at the Bowler's end shall adopt the following procedure:
(a) In the first instance the Umpire shall call and signal no ball, caution the Bowler and inform the other Umpire, the Captain of the fielding side and the Batsmen of what has occurred.
(b) If this caution is ineffective, he shall repeat the above procedure and indicate to the Bowler that this is a final warning.
(c) Both the above caution and final warning shall continue to apply even though the Bowler may later change ends.
(d) Should the above warnings prove ineffective the Umpire at the Bowler's end shall:
(i) At the first repetition call and signal no ball and when the ball is dead direct the Captain to take the Bowler off forthwith and to complete the over with another Bowler, provided that the Bowler does not bowl two overs or part thereof consecutively. See Law 22.7. (Bowler Incapacitated or Suspended during an Over).
(ii) Not allow the Bowler, thus taken off, to bowl again in the same innings.
(iii) Report the occurrence to the Captain of the batting side as soon as the Players leave the field for an interval.
(iv) Report the occurrence to the Executive of the fielding side and to any governing body responsible for the match who shall take any further action which is considered to be appropriate against the Bowler concerned.
26. LAW 42.9 - THE BOWLING OF FAST, HIGH, FULL PITCHED BALLS Law 42.9 shall be replaced by the following: The bowling of fast high full pitched balls is unfair. A fast high full pitched ball shall be defined as a ball that passes, or would have passed, on the full above waist height of the Batsman standing upright at the crease. Should a Bowler bowl a fast high pitched ball, either Umpire shall call and signal no ball. In the event of such unfair bowling the Umpire at the Bowler's end shall adopt the procedures of caution, final warning, action against the Bowler and reporting as set out in Law 42.8.
27. LAW 42 NOTE (C) Law 42, Note (c) shall apply except that the reference to "4 ft." shall be replaced by "5 ft." (1,52 metres).
28. "HITTING UP" Teams are required to observe Ground Authority regulations and to exercise the utmost caution when engaging in practice and pre-match warm-up and "hitting-up" activities so as to avoid the risk of injury to members of the public, damage to the centre wicket region and to perimeter fencing.
29. PENALTIES FOR SLOW OVER RATES Over rates shall be assessed on 16 overs per hour, i.e., a minimum of 104 overs in a 6½ hour day, subject to the following deductions:
Overs will be calculated at the end of the match. Penalties for teams bowling less than 16 overs to the hour in any match will be as follows:
A penalty may be reviewed if after consideration of the umpires report, the UCBSA is of the opinion that events beyond the control of the fielding side, including time-wasting by the batting side, prevented that team from bowling the required number of overs. A bonus of R5 000 will be paid to any team achieving an overall rate of 17 overs per hour over the whole competition. The above fines will be paid by the players and the bonus will be paid to the players. NOTE: The calculation of the bowling rate will not take into consideration an innings that is completed (with all 10 wickets falling) in less than 3 hours and 30 minutes when the bowling rate in that innings is less than 16 overs per hour. In such cases the bowling record for this innings will be omitted when the fielding team's overall bowling rate is calculated. In assessing the overall rate for any match and for the season no single innings will be assessed at more than 22 overs per hour.
30. POINTS SCORING
31. MATCH PROGRAMME The nine contestants will each play eight 4-day matches (4 home and 4 away) in one round. If more than one team finishes the season at the top of the table with equal points the trophy will be shared.
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