Appendix A |
Appendix B |
Appendix C
The Tournament shall be known as 'PEPSI ACC TROPHY 1998' and organised
by Cricket Association of Nepal in Kathmandu on behalf of Asian Cricket
Council.
QUALIFICATION RULE
- At least 7 of the playing eleven must qualify by birth or citizenship
and the balance 4 players must qualify by residence as was applicable
to the ICC Trophy 1997 and specified in ICC Code of Conduct Standard
Playing Conditions and Replations - September 1997. The cut-off date
for residential qualification is 30th August 1998.
- Any participating country unable to meet the qualification requirement
will be allowed to play in the tournament but the results of their matches
will not be taken into account.
COMPOSITION OF TEAMS
- Each team will be limited to 14 players and 2 officials. Nomination of
players must reach the Technical Committee not later than 30th August 1998.
- Each nominated player registered must be in accordance with the
qualification rules.
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
GROUP'A' | GROUP'B' |
|
Bangladesh | United Arab Emirates |
Papua New Guinea | Fiji |
Maldives | Hong Kong |
Singapore | Nepal |
Malaysia | Japan |
Brunei | Thailand |
MATCH VENUES
- Tribhuvan University (TU)
- St Xavier's School (STX)
- Inst of Engineers 1 (ENGI)
- Inst of Engineers 2 (ENG2)
RULES
- LAWS OF CRICKET
Except as varied hereunder the Laws of Cricket (1980 Code) Second
Edition - 1992 and subsequent amendments, ICC Code of Conduct and ICC
Regulations (SEP. 1997) shall apply.
- DURATION OF MATCHES
All matches shall be of one day's scheduled duration. The matches will consist
of one innings per side and each innings will be limited to 50 six ball overs.
A minimum of 25 overs per team shall constitute a match.
- COMPETITION FORMAT
Each team will play one match against the other from their group and the top two
teams will play the Semi Finals as follows:
DATE GROUP MATCH VENUE
03/10 A Bangladesh v PNG TU
A Maldives v Singapore StX
B UAE v Fiji ENG1
B HongKong v Nepal ENG2
04/10 B Fiji v Thailand TU
B UAE v Japan Stx
A Bangladesh v Malaysia ENG1
A PNG v Brunei ENG2
05/10 B Nepal v Thailand TU
B Hongkong v Japan Stx
A Singapore v Brunei ENGI
A Maldives v Malaysia ENG2
06/10 B UAE v Hong Kong TU
B Fiji v Nepal Stx
A Bangladesh v Maldives ENG1
A Singapore v PNG ENG2
DATE GROUP MATCH VENUE
07/10 A Bangladesh v Brunei TU
A PNG v Malasia StX
B UAE v Thailand ENG1
B Fiji v Japan ENG2
08/10 A Singapore v Malaysia TU
A Maldives v Brunei StX
B Hongkong v Thailand ENG1
B Nepal v Japan ENG2
09/10 B Nepal v UAE TU
A Singapore v Bangladesh StX
B Hongkong v Fiji ENG1
A PNG v Maldives ENG2
10/10 A Malaysia v Brunei ENGI
B Japan v Thailand ENG2
11/10 1st SEMI FINAL TU
Al v B2 [S1]
12/10 2nd SEMI FINAL TU
B1 v A2 [S2]
13/10 FINAL TU
S1 v S2
Note: winners of S1 and S2 will play the Final. (Refer also to Clause 14)
- HOURS OF PLAY, INTERVALS AND MINIMUM OVERS IN THE DAY
4.1 START AND CESSATION TIMES:
SESSION I | LUNCH | SESSION 2 |
0900 -1230 | 1230 -1315 | 1315 -1645 |
4.2 INTERVAL BETWEEN INNINGS
The innings of the team batting second shall not commence before the scheduled
time for commencement of the second session unless the team batting first has
completed its innings at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled interval.
in which case a ten minute break vNill occur and the team batting second will
commence its innings and the interval occur as scheduled. Where play is
delayed or interrupted the umpires will reduce the timing of the interval : -
Time lost | Interval |
|
Up to 60 minutes | 30 Minutes |
Between 60 and 120 minutes | 20 Minutes |
More than 120 minutes | 10 Minutes |
Note : Refer also the provisions in Clause 7.2
4.3 INTERVALS FOR DRINKS
Two drinks breaks per session shall be permitted, each 1 hour 10 minutes apart.
The provision of Law 16.6 shall be strictly observed except that under conditions
of extreme heat the Umpires may permit extra interval for drinks.
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 shall be dressed in proper cricket attire.
- APPOINTMENT OF UMPIRES & SCORERS
5.1 UMPIRES
There will be a panel of 5 Match Referees and 10 International Umpires from India,
Pakistan and Sri Lanka appointed by the ACC. For each preliminay round matches two
umpires will be appointed for on field duties. However for the Semi Finals and Final
in additional to the above two on-field duty umpires one will be appointed to act
as the third umpire to deal with television replays.
The third umpire will officiate in regard to TV replays when the umpires on the
field have referred a decision to him in regard to hit wicket, run out or stumping
appeals. The third umpire will communicate his decision by a system of lights; a red
light signifies the batsman is out, a green light signifies the batsman is not out. The
umpires on the field may also refer a decision the third umpire when there is uncertainty
about a catch on the boundary or whether a boundary 'four' or 'six' has been scored.
The on field umpires may also, after consultation are unable to make decision
on any catch, refer to the third umpire for a decision. The third umpire
in this case will determine whether the batsman has been caught, and not
whether or not he hit the ball.
5.2 SCORERS
The home country will provide an Official Scorer for each venue and the
scores maintained by the Official Scorer would be that entered into
the Official Records.
- THE TOSS
The Captains, dressed in on-field match clothing, shall toss for the choice
of innings on the field of play 30 minutes before the scheduled or rescheduled
time for the match to start. The Referee will accompany the Captains and
supervise the Toss.
- LENGTH OF INNINGS
7.1 UNINTERRUPTED MATCHES
- Each team shall bat for 50 (six ball) overs unless all out earlier. A team
shall not be permitted to declare its innings closed.
- If the team fielding first fails to bowl the required number of overs by
the scheduled time for cessation of the first session, play shall continue until
the required number of overs have been bowled. Unless otherwise determined by
the Referee, the innings of the team batting second shall be limited to the same
number of over bowled by it, at the scheduled time for cessation of the first
session. The over in progress at the scheduled cessation time shall count as a
completed over. The interval shall not be extended and the second session shall
commence at the scheduled time. The Referee may increase the number of overs to be
bowled by the team bowling second if, after consultation he is of the opinion that
events beyond the control of the bowling team prevented that team from bowling the
required number of overs by the scheduled time for the cessation of the innings of
the team batting first.
- If the team batting first is all out and the last wicket falls at or after the
scheduled time of interval, the innings of the team batting second shall be limited
to the same number of overs bowled to the team batting first at the scheduled time
for the interval (the over in which the wicket falls to count as a complete over).
- If the team batting first is dismissed in less than 50 overs, the team batting
second shall be entitled to bat for 50 overs except as provided in (c) above.
- If the team fielding second fails to bowl the required number of overs as
provided in 7.1 (b), (c) or (d) by the scheduled cessation time, the target of the
team batting second shall be reduced by the average of the 10 best overs of the team
batting first multiplied bv the number of overs short bowled at the scheduled
cessation time. The over in progress shall count as completed over. The hours of
play shall be extended until the required number of overs are bowled or a result is
achieved or until bad light stops play. The Referee/Umpires may reduced the penalty
if, after consultation he/they are of the opinion that events beyond the control of
the bowling team prevented that team from bowling the required number of overs by
the cessation time.
7.2 DELAYED OR INTERRUPTED MATCHES
7.2.1 GENERAL
-
The object shall always be to rearrange the number of overs so that both teams
have the opportunity of batting for the same number of overs.
A minimum of 25 overs have to be bowled to the team batting second to constitute
a match.
The calculation of the number of overs to be bowled shall be based on an average rate
of 15 overs per hour in the total time available for play. If a reduction of the number
of overs is required, any recalculation must not cause the match so rescheduled to finish
earlier than the original cessation time. This time may be extended to allow for one extra
over for both teams to be added, if required.
- If the team fielding second fails to bowl the required number of overs by
the scheduled cessation time, the hours of play shall be extended until
the overs have been bowled or a result achieved.
- The team batting second shall not bat for a greater number of overs
than the first team unless the latter has been all out in less than the agreed
number of overs.
- Fractions are to be ignored in all calculations regarding the number of overs.
7.2.2 DELAY OR INTERRUPTION TO THE INNINGS OF THE TEAM BATTING FIRST
- If the number of overs of the team batting first is reduced, a fixed time
will be specified for the completion of the first session , as calculated by
applying the provisions of Clauses 4.2 and 7.2.1 (a)
- If the team fielding first fails to bowl the required number of overs
by the scheduled time for cessation of the first session, play shall continue
until the required number of overs has been bowled and Clause 7.1(b) shall apply.
- If the team batting first is all out and the last wicket falls at or after
the scheduled time for intervals, Clause 7. 1 (c) shall apply.
7.2.3 DELAY OR INTERRUPTION TO THE INNINGS OF THE TEAM BATTING SECOND
If it is not possible for the team batting second to have the opportunity of
batting for the same number of overs as the team batting first, the overs to be
bowled shall be reduced at the rate of 15 overs per hour for the time lost.
- RESTRICTIONS ON THE PLACEMENT OF FIELDSMEN
Two semi circles shall be drawn on the field of play. The semi circles have
as their centre the middle stumps at either end of the pitch. The radius of
each semi circle is 30 yards (27.5m) and the ends of each semi circle are
joined to the other by a straight line drawn on the field on the same side of
the pitch.
The field restriction area should be marked by continuous painted white lines
or 'dots' at 5 yard (4.5m) intervals, each 'dot' to be covered by white plastic
or rubber (but not metal) disc measuring 7 inches (18cm) in diameter.
At the instant of delivery, there may not be more than 5 fieldsmen on the
leg side.
For the first 15 overs, only 2 fieldsmen are permitted to be outside
the field restriction marking at the instant of delivery. For the remaining
overs only 5 fieldsmen are permitted to be outside the field restriction
marking at the instant of delivery.
Two inner circles shall be drawn on the field of play. The circles have as
their centres the centre point of the popping crease at either end of the pitch.
The radius of each of the circles is 15 yards (13.72 metres). The field restriction
area should be marked by 'dots'. The segment of the circle reserved for the
slip positions shall not be demarcated. (Appendix 1).
In the first 15 overs there must be a minimum of 2 stationary fieldsmen
within 15 yards field restriction of the striker at the instant of delivery.
The two stationery fieldsmen may be permitted to stand deeper than 15 yards
(in the un-demarcated area) provided only that they are standing in orthodox
slip positions.
Where play is delayed or interrupted affecting the innings of the team batting
first and the total number of overs available is reduced. the number of overs
in regard to field restrictions shall be reduced proportionately for both teams.
(Number of overs x 30%). Fractions are to be ignored. Where the innings of the
team batting second is delayed or interrupted, the number of overs in regard to
field restrictions shall be reduced proportionately.
In the event of an infringement, the Square Leg Umpire shall call and
signal 'No Ball'.
- NUMBER OF OVERS PER BOWLER
No bowler shall bowl more than 10(six ball) overs in an innings. 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 allowed. This will
not apply if a bowler has completed his quota of overs before the interruption to play.
Where the total overs in not divisible by 5, one additional over shall
be allowed to the maximum number per bowler necessary to make up the balance.
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 only in so far as each bowler's limit
is concerned.
The scoreboard shall show the total number of overs bowled and the number
overs bowled by each bowler.
- NO BALL
Short Pitched Bowling - If a ball passes or would have passed above shoulder
height of the striker standing upright at the crease, either Umpire shall call
and signal No Ball. See also Clause 25.
- WIDE BOWLING - JUDGING A WIDE
Umpires are instructed to apply very strict and consistent interpretation in
regards to this Law in order to prevent negative bowling wide of the wicket.
Any offside or legside delivery which in the opinion of the Umpire does not
give the batsman a reasonable opportunity to score shall be called a "Wide".
As a guide on the leg side, any ball landing clearly outside the leg stump
and going further away shall be called a "Wide".
- THE BALL (INCLUDE LAW 5 AMENDMENT)
Each fielding team shall have one new ball for its innings. Organisers shall
provide 'Cavelier 80" red four piece cricket ball which will be used in all matches.
Each fielding team shall have one new ball for its innings.
In the event of s ball becoming wet and soggy as a result of play continuing
in inclement weather or it being affected by dew, or a ball becoming significant
discoloured and in the opinion of the Umpires being unfit for play, the ball may be
replaced for a ball that has had similar amount of wear, even though it has not
gone out-of-shape.
Either batsman may raise the matter with umpires and the Umpires' decision
as to the replacement or otherwise will be final.
LAW 5
The fielding Captain or his nominee may select the Ball with which he
wishes to bowl from the supply provided by the organisers. Such a selection
must take place in the presence of the Match Referee.
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 5.5 - Ball Lost or becoming unfit for play.
In the event of a bafl during the play being lost or, in the opinion of the
umpire, being unfit for play through normal use, the umpires shall allow it
to be replaced by one that in the opinion has had a similar amount of wear.
If the ball is to be replaced, the umpires shall inform the batsman.
- THE RESULT
13.1 A result can be achieved only if both teams have had the opportunity of
batting for at least 25 overs, unless one team has been all out in less than 25
overs or unless the team batting second scores enough runs to win in less than
25 overs.
All matches in which both teams have not had an opportunity of batting for a
minimum of 25 overs, shall be declared 'No Result'.
13.2 TIE
In matches in which both teams have had the opportunity of batting for the
agreed number of overs, the team scoring the higher number of runs shall
be the winner. If the scores are equal, the result shall be a 'Tie' and no
account shall be taken of the number of wickets which have fallen.
13.3 Delayed or Interrupted Matches - Calculation of Target Score
If the innings of the team batting second is delayed or interrupted and
it is not able to receive its full quota of overs, the target score shall
be calculated as follows
The score of the team batting first shall be multiplied by the percentage factor
for the number of overs to be bowled to team batting second, as set out on the
Target Score Calculation Chart
- POINTS
14.1 Preliminary Matches
The points system shall be as follows:
Win - 2, Tie or No Result - 1 Loss - 0.
In the event of the teams finishing on equal points, the right to play in
the Final match will be decided by the most wins in the preliminary matches or,
when teams have both equal wins and equal points, the team which was the winner
of the preliminary match (played between them) will be placed in the higher position
or, if still equal, the higher net run rate in the preliminary matches. In a match
declared 'No Result', run rate is not applicable.
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.
In the event of a team being all out in less than its full quota of overs, the
calculation of its net run rate shall be based on the full quota of overs to which
it would have been entitled and not on the number of overs in which the team was
dismissed.
14.2 Final
If no result is achieved in a final then the winner shall be:
- The team with higher points in the preliminary round or if finishing equal,
- The team with most number of wins in the preliminary round matches or if
still equal,
- The team which was the winner of the preliminary match ( if played between them)
or if still equal,
- team with better net run rate or if still equal,
- Decided by spin of the coin.
- SUBSTITUTES
15.1 Law 2.1 will apply as modified
In the 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 reasons wholly acceptable reasons, subject to consent
being given by 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.
15.2 Law 2.6 (Runner's Equipment) will apply as modified.
The player acting as Runner for an injured Batsman shall at all times wear
similar external clothing and protective equipment as the injured Batsman.
15.3 Law 2.8 Fieldsman Leaving the Field
In place of Law 2.8 the following will apply:
No fieldsman shall leave the field or return during the 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 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 from the field 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 leagth of playing time for
which he was absent.
(ii) The player shall not be permitted to bat unless or until, in the
aggregate, he has returned to 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 (I) and (ii) above shall not apply if the player has suffered
an external blow (as opposed to an internal injury such as pulled muscle)
while participating earlier in the match and consequently been forced to leave
the field. Nor shall apply if the player has been absent for very exceptional
and wholly acceptable reasons (other than injury or illness) and consent for a
Substitute has been granted by the opposing Captain.
Note - 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.
- LAW 3.8 - FITNESS OF GROUND, WEATHER AND LIGHT
16.1 Add the following to paragraph (a) and delete Clause (i):
The Umpires will suspend, or continue to suspend play for bad light when they
consider that there is risk of serious physical injury to the batsman. Amongst
the factors 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 Umpires
shall establish whether the Captain of the batting team (the batsman at the
wicket may deputise for their Captain) wishes to continue in unfit
conditions; if so, his wishes shall be granted.
16.2 Add the following to the last sentence of 3.8(a)(ii):
... or, as a consequence of a change of bowler, if batting conditions have
become more dangerous.
16.3 The umpires shall disregard any shadow on the pitch from the stadium or
from any permanent object on the ground.
- LAW 6 - THE BAT
Law 6.1 will apply as modified:
The bat overall shall not be more than 38"/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 41/4" /10.8cm at the widest part.
- LAW 7 - THE PITCH
In addition to the Law 7.2, the following will apply:
Captains, Umpires, the Referee and Groundsmen should co-operate to ensure that
prior to the staff of any day's play no one bounces a 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.
In the event of any dispute, the Referee in consultation with Organisers , will
rule and his rulling will be final.
- LAW 10 - THE PITCH
ALL MATCHES SHALL BE PLAYED ON NATURAL TURF PITCHES.
19.1 Law 10.1 - Rolling of Pitch.
Law 10.1 will apply, but add the following sentence to the first paragraph,
However 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 Groundsman to roll,
sweep and remark the crease markings, if necessary 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..
19.2 Law 10.3 (d) - Mowing of the Outfield
The outfield shall be mown daily before play begins.
- LAW 11 - COVERING OF THE PITCH BEFORE AND DURING A MATCH
In place of Law 11.1 and 11.2, the following will apply :
In all matches, the pitch shall be entirely protected against rain up to the
commencement of play and for the duration 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 5.00 am and no later than 7.00 am on each
morning of the match (including rest day) 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 surroundings, a minimum
5 meters on either side of the pitch and the bowlers run-ups of at least 10 meters and
any worn or soft areas in the field. [Attention is drawn to Law 3 and Law 11.3]
- 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 on the
instruction 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 as well as the surrounding area 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.
- LAW 15.2 - PRACTICE ON THE FIELD
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 the next over. No practice may
take place on the field if, in the opinion of the Umpires, it could result in waste
of time.
- LAW 19 - BOUNDARIES
23.1   The boundary shall be the fence or a rope inside the fence. The pitch shall be
a minimum 60 yards from one boundary square of the pitch. When this minimum
distance is used, the pitch has to be a minimum 80 yards from the opposite square
boundary. The straight boundary at both ends of the pitch shall be minimum of 60 yards.
Distances shall be measured from the centre of the pitch used.
If an unauthorised person enters the playing area and handles the ball , the
umpire at the bowler's end shall be the sole judge of whether the boundary allowance
should be scored or 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 unauthoriscd person handling the ball.
23.2 NOTE (A)
Sight screens shall be provided at both ends of all grounds. Advertising shall be
permiittcd on the sight screen behind the striker, provided it is removed for
subsequent over from that end.
- 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 (See also Clause 9).
- THE BALL - MODE OF DELIVERY
Law 24.1 Will apply except that the bowler may not deliver the ball
underarm.
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.
- LAW 24.8 AND 25.6
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.
- 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).
- HELMETS (AND PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT)
In addition to Laws 23.1(e), 32.2(e), 38 Note (c) and 41.1 the following shall apply :
The striker is Out under this Law if the ball is deflected from his bat on to his own
protective helmet and is subsequently caught. Runs may be scored off deflections from
batsman's or fielder's helmet.
A batsman may call for a helmet to be brought out to him at any time. Hec 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 fall of a wicket . or at the end of an over, or at any drinks
interval. In all cases no action 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.
- LAW 42.4 - (LIFTING THE SEAM) AND 42.5 - (CHANGING THE CONDITION OF THE BALL)
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 six
other balls of various degree of usage (including a new ball) and of 'Cavelier 80" brand.
- 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 a Batsman standing upright at the crease.
Should a Bowler bowl a fast high pitched ball, either Umpires shall call and signal
No Ball.
In the event such unfair bowling the Umpire at the Bowler's end shall adopt
the procedure of caution. final warning, and action against the Bowler
and reporting as set out in Law 42.8.
- "HITTING UP"
Teams are required to observe Ground Authority regulations and to exercise the
utmost care and 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 and to perimeter fencing.
- Technical Committee will consist of
Anil Kalaver
Saliva Ahangama
Binaya Raj Pandey
- ACC Management Committee:
Thilanga Sumathipala
Saliya Ahangama
Nuski Mohamed
Sved Ashraful Huq
Anil Kalaver
Jaikumar N Shah
TARGET SCORE CALCULATION CHART
TEAM A's SCORE
Overs % Factor Target Score
25 66.7
26 68.4
27 70.2
28 72.4
29 74.2
30 76.0
31 77.8
32 79.1
33 80.9
34 82.2
35 84.0
36 85.3
37 86.7
38 88.0
39 89.3
40 90.7
41 92.0
42 92.9
43 94.2
44 95.1
45 96.0
46 96.7
47 97.8
48 98.7
49 99.6
50 100
e.g.: Team batting first scores 188. The innings of the team
batting second is limited to 37 overs.
188 x 86.7 = 162.99
Target score = 163 runs
The rule is based on the "Parabola Formula" which is : Y=ax2+bx+c
Where Y = Runs x = Overs c = Zero, as the game starts from zero over and zero
run a, b are 'Constant'
A graphical representation of the Parabola Fomiula is depicted below:
before the formula is solved , it is necessary to find out the values of the
'Constants' a and b. The values of a and b are determined in the formula y =
ax2+ bx + c are as follows for the three situations :
- 235 = a x (60)2 + b(60) + 0 or, 235 = 3600a + 60b
- 231 = a x (55)2 + b(55) + 0 or, 231 = 3025a + 55b
- 204 = a x (40)2 + b(40) + 0 or, 204 = 1600a + 40b
multiplying Equation (i) by 2 and Equation (iii) by 3, we get
470 = 7200a + 120b ............... (iv)
-612 = -4800a - 120b ..................(v)
Subtracting Equation (iv) from Equation (v). we get.
-142 = 2400a + 0
Therefore,
the value of 'Constant' a -142/2400 = -0.0591
i.e. -0.059
To get the value of b, we can now put the value of a in the three equations.
The value of b in Equation (i) is 7.464
The value of b in Equation (ii) is 7.450
The value of b in Equation (iii) is 7.463
The average value of b is 7.459, i.e. 7.46
The Formula for deriving the Target Score=
7.46 x No of overs -0.059 x (No of overs
available in 2nd innings available in 2nd innings)2 No of runs
------------------------------------------------------- x scored in 1st
7.46 x No of overs -0.059 x (No of overs innings
available in 1st innings available in 1st innings)2
Now, this formula would be applicable in two situations :
- A situation where the team batting 1st has batted its full quota of 5O
overs, but the number of overs for the team batting 2nd would have to be
reduced; and
- A situation where the team batting first had to bat lesser number of overs
and the team batting 2nd would have to bat even lesser number of overs.
ILLUSTRATIONS:
- Team 'A' scores 300 in its full quota of 50 overs. But owing to rain, the
number of overs available to Team 'B' is 30. Its target score would be:
7.46 x 30 - 0.059 x (30)2
------------------------- X 300
7.46 x 50 - 0.059 x (50)2
= 223.8 - 53.1 224-53
------------ x 300 = ------ x 300
373-147.5 225
= 228
- Team A gets a chance to bat for 30 overs and scores 240 runs because of
rains. After the rains subside, team B gets to bat for 25 overs only.Its target
score would be:
7.46 x 25 - 0.059 x (25)2
------------------------- x 240
7.46 x 30 - 0.059 x (30)2
= 186.5 - 36.87 187-37
------------- x 240 = ------ x 240
223.8 - 53.10 171
In order to simplify the formula, a "Norm' is derived on the basis of actual
number of overs bowled.
Norms are calculated for each over from the 25th to the 50th over which are as
follows:
overs Bowled in any Innings NORM
25 150
26 154
27 158
28 163
29 167
30 171
31 175
32 178
33 182
34 185
35 189
36 192
37 195
38 198
39 201
40 204
41 207
42 209
43 212
44 214
45 216
46 218
47 220
48 222
49 224
50 225
Accordingly, the formula of the Target Score is simplified as follows:-
'NORM' for Team Batting Second
Target Score = -----------------------------
'NORM' for Team Batting First
x Runs scored by Team Batting First
Let us apply this formula to the two innustrations (a) and (b) stated on page 11
for calculation of Target Score:
a) 171
--- x 300 = 228
225
b) 150
--- x 240 = 210
171
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