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Except as varied hereunder the Laws of Cricket (2000 Code 2nd Edition - 2003) shall apply. Note: All references to 'Governing Body' within the Laws of Cricket shall be replaced by Match Referee'.
Law 1.1 shall be replaced by the following:
A match is played between two sides. Each side shall consist of 11 players, one of whom shall be captain.
Law 1.2
Nomination of Players
Law 1.2 shall be replaced by the following:
Each captain shall provide a list of the names of the 11 players and the nominated 12th man in writing to the CLT20 match referee before the toss. No player (including the nominated 12th man) may be changed after the toss without the consent of the opposing captain.
Law 1.3
Captain
The following shall apply in addition to Law 1.3 (a):
The deputy must be one of the 11 nominated players.
Law 2 shall apply subject to the following:
Law 2.5 shall be replaced by the following:
If a fielder fails to take the field with his side at the start of the match or at any later time, or leaves the field during a session of play, the umpire shall be informed of the reason for his absence, and he shall not thereafter come on to the field during a session of play without the consent of the umpire. (See Law 2.6 as modified). The umpire shall give such consent as soon as practicable.
If the player is absent from the field for longer than 8 minutes:
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.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 Clauses 2.1.1 and 2.1.2 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 the player has been absent for very exceptional and wholly acceptable reasons (other than injury or illness).
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 or for other exceptional circumstances, 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.
shall be replaced by the following:
The following rules for the selection and appointment of umpires shall be followed as far as it is practicable to do so:
CLT20 shall appoint both umpires to stand in each Twenty20 match. Such umpires shall be selected from the CLT20 Umpires Panel.
CLT20 shall appoint a third umpire for each Twenty20 match who shall act as the emergency umpire and officiate in regard to TV replays. Such appointment must be made from the CLT20 Umpires Panel.
CLT20 shall also appoint a fourth umpire for each Twenty20 match from the CLT20 Umpires Panel. The fourth umpire shall act as the emergency third umpire.
Neither team will have a right of objection to an umpire's appointment.
The umpires shall be present at the ground at least two hours before the scheduled start of play.
Third Umpires / TV Replays
The following shall apply in addition to Clause 3.1:
Save with the express written consent of the Chairman of the Governing Council of the CLT20 and subject to Clause 3.2.1 (e) hereunder, CLT20 shall ensure the live television broadcast of all Twenty20 matches played in an Event.
Where matches are broadcast the camera specifications set out in Appendix 6 shall be mandatory as a minimum requirement.
Where matches are not broadcast the camera specifications set out in Appendix 7 shall be mandatory as a minimum requirement.
CLT20 will ensure a separate room is provided for the third umpire and that he has access to a television monitor and direct sound link with the television control unit director to facilitate as many replays as is necessary to assist him in making a decision.
In the circumstances detailed in Clauses 3.2.2, 3.2.3, 3.2.4, 3.2.5 and 3.2.6 below, the on-field umpire has the discretion whether or not to refer the appeal to the third umpire for a decision and should take a common sense approach. Players may not appeal to the umpire to use the replay system - breach of this provision would constitute dissent and the player could be liable for discipline under the CLT20 Code of Conduct.
The third umpire shall call for as many replays from any camera angle as is necessary to reach a decision. As a guide, a decision should be made within 30 seconds whenever possible, but the third umpire shall have discretion to take more time in order to finalise a decision.
Run Out, Stumping and Hit Wicket Decisions
The on-field umpire shall be entitled to refer an appeal for a run-out, stumping
or hit-wicket to the third umpire.
An on-field umpire wishing to refer a decision to the third umpire shall signal
to the third umpire by making the shape of a TV screen with his hands.
If the third umpire decides the batsman is out a red light is displayed; a green light means not-out. Should the third umpire be temporarily unable to respond, a white light (where available) will remain illuminated throughout the period of interruption to signify to the on-field umpires that the TV replay system is temporarily unavailable, in which case the decision will be taken by the on-field umpire. (Where available and as an alternative to the red/green light system, the big replay screen may be used for the purpose of conveying the third umpire's decision).
When reviewing the TV replay(s), if the third umpire finds the batsman has been bowled rather than hit wicket or stumped, he shall indicate that the batsman was dismissed.
Caught Decisions
The on-field umpire shall be entitled to refer an appeal for a caught decision to the third umpire in the following circumstances:
Should the bowler's end umpire be unable to decide whether or not a catch was taken cleanly, he shall first consult with the squ
Should both umpires be unable to make a decision, a not out decision shall be given by the bowler's end umpire. Only if the line of vision of both umpires is obscured shall the bowler's end umpire be entitled to refer the decision to the third umpire as in Clause 3.2.2 (b).
The third umpire has to determine whether the batsman has been caught. However, when reviewing the television replay(s), if it is clear to the third umpire that the batsman did not hit the ball, he shall indicate that the batsman is not out.
The third umpire shall communicate his decision by the system as in Clause 3.2.2 (c).
Should the bowler's end umpire be unable to decide whether a catch was taken from a bump ball or not, he shall first consult with the square leg umpire.
Should both on-field umpires be unable to make a decision, the bowler's end umpire shall be entitled to refer the decision to the third umpire to review a TV replay(s) of the batsman's stroke as in Clause 3.2.2 (b).
The third umpire has to determine whether the ball was a bump ball or not. However, when reviewing the television replays(s), if it is clear to the third umpire that the batsman did not hit the ball he shall indicate that the batsman is not out.
The third umpire shall communicate his decision by the system as in Clause 3.2.2 (c).
The on-field umpire shall be entitled to refer to the third umpire for a decision about whether the fieldsman had any part of his person in contact with the ball when he touched or crossed the boundary line or whether a four or six had been scored. A decision is to be made immediately and cannot be changed thereafter.
An on-field umpire wishing the assistance of the third umpire in these circumstances shall communicate with the third umpire by use of a two-way radio and the third umpire will convey his decision to the on-field umpire by this method.
The third umpire may initiate contact with the on-field umpire by two-way radio if TV coverage shows a boundary line infringement or incident as envisaged under this clause.
In the event of both batsmen running to the same end and the umpires are uncertain over which batsmen made his ground first, the on-field umpire may refer the decision to the third umpire.
The procedure in Clause 3.2.4 (b) shall apply.
The on-field umpire shall be entitled to refer to the third umpire for a decision about whether the ball has been in contact with any part of the FlyCam or FlyCam Wiring above the playing arena. A decision is to be made immediately and cannot be changed thereafter.
An on-field umpire wishing the assistance of the third umpire in these circumstances shall communicate with the third umpire by use of a two-way radio and the third umpire will convey his decision to the on-field umpire by this method.
The third umpire may initiate contact with the on-field umpire by two-way radio if TV coverage shows the ball has been in contact with any part of the FlyCam or FlyCam Wiring above the playing arena as envisaged under this clause.
Change of Umpire
The following shall apply in place of Law 3.2:
An umpire shall not be changed during the match, other than in exceptional circumstances, unless he is injured or ill.
To inform captains and scorers
In addition to Law 3.4 (i)
The host country may provide for the ringing of a bell, which shall be rung 5 minutes before the termination of an interval, when the umpires shall go to the wickets. The host country shall inform the visiting country at the start of the tour that this practice is to be adopted.
Fitness of Ground, Weather and Light and Law 3.9 - Suspension of play for adverse conditions of ground, weather or light
If conditions during a rain stoppage improve and the rain is reduced to drizzle, the umpires must consider if they would have suspended play in the first place under similar conditions. If both on-field umpires agree that the current drizzle would not have caused a stoppage, then play shall resume immediately. In these circumstances the provisions of Laws 3.9 (b) (i) and 3.9 (c) (i) shall not apply.
The umpires shall disregard any shadow on the pitch from the stadium or from any permanent object on the ground.
If a shadow from the fielder falls across the strikers half of the pitch, the fielder must remain stationary from the time the bowler commences his run up until the striker has received the ball. In the event of a fielder moving before the striker receives the ball, the umpire shall call and signal 'dead ball' if he considers the striker has been disadvantaged by the action.
Exceptional Circumstances.
The following shall apply in addition to Law 3.10:
Play may be suspended due to safety and security concerns by the umpires on the advice of the Match Referee, the head of the relevant ground authority, the head of ground security or the police.
Where play is suspended under Clause 3.6.1 above the decision to abandon or resume play shall be the responsibility of the Match Referee who shall act only after consultation with the head of ground security and the police.
It is the responsibility of CLT20 to supply light meters to the match officials to be used in accordance with these playing conditions.
All light meters shall be uniformly calibrated.
The umpires shall be entitled to use light meter readings as a guideline for determining whether the light is unfit/fit for play.
Light meter readings may accordingly be used by the umpires:
To determine whether there has been at any stage a deterioration or improvement in the light.
As benchmarks for the remainder of a stoppage, match and/or series/tournament.
In the event of power failure or lights malfunction, the provisions relating to the delay or interruption of play due to bad weather or light shall apply.
Pads and players' and umpires' clothing shall be coloured.
Sight screens will be black.
The Scorers
Correctness of scores
Attention is drawn to Clause 21.
The Ball
Approval and control of balls
shall be replaced by the following:
CLT20 shall provide cricket balls of an approved standard for Twenty20 cricket and spare used balls for changing during a match, which shall also be of the same brand.
The fielding captain or his nominee may select the ball with which he wishes to bowl from the supply provided by CLT20. The fourth umpire shall take a box containing at least 6 new balls to the dressing room and supervise the selection of the ball.
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 or any other disruption in play. Where day/night matches are scheduled in a series white balls will be used in all matches (including day matches) except as otherwise directed by the Governing Council of the CLT20. Each fielding team shall have one new ball for its innings.
shall be replaced by the following:
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. In the event of the ball becoming wet and soggy as a result of play continuing in inclement weather or it being affected by dew, or a white ball becoming significantly discoloured and in the opinion of the umpires being unfit for play, the ball may be replaced for a ball that has similar amount of wear, even though it has not gone out of shape.
In the event of the ball becoming wet and soggy as a result of play continuing in inclement weather or it being affected by dew, or a white ball becoming significantly discoloured and in the opinion of the umpires being unfit for play, the ball may be replaced for a ball that has similar amount of wear, even though it has not gone out of shape.
If the ball is to be replaced, the umpire shall inform the batsman. Either batsman or bowler may raise the matter with the umpires and the umpires' decision as to a replacement or otherwise will be final.
Specifications
Law 5.6 shall not apply.
The Bat
Width and length
The following shall apply in addition to Law 6.1: The blade of the bat shall have a conventional 'flat' face.
The Pitch
Selection and preparation
The ground staff shall ensure that during the period prior to the start of play and during intervals, the pitch area shall be roped off so as to prevent unauthorised access. (The pitch area shall include an area at least 2 metres beyond the rectangle made by the crease markings at both ends of the pitch).
The fourth umpire shall ensure that, prior to the start of play and during any intervals, only authorised ground staff, the CLT20 match officials, players, team coaches and authorised television personnel shall be allowed access to the pitch area. Such access shall be subject to the following limitations:
Only captains and team coaches may walk on the actual playing surface of the pitch area (outside of the crease markings).
Access to the pitch area by television personnel shall be restricted to one camera crew (including one or two television commentators) of the official licensed television broadcaster(s) (but not news crews).
No spiked footwear shall be permitted.
No one shall be permitted to bounce a ball on the pitch, strike it with a bat or cause damage to the pitch in any other way.
Access shall not interfere with pitch preparation.
In the event of any dispute, the Match Referee will rule and his ruling will be final.
Changing the pitch
shall be replaced by the following:
In the event of a pitch being considered too dangerous for play to continue in the estimation of the on-field umpires, they shall stop play and immediately advise the Match Referee.
The on-field umpires and Match Referee shall consult with both captains.
If the captains agree to continue, play shall resume.
If the decision is not to resume play, the on-field umpires shall consider one of the options in the following sequence:
whether the existing pitch can be repaired. Repair work will only be considered if there has been malicious damage to a non-crucial part of the pitch;
whether the alternative pitch can be used;
whether the match has to be abandoned.
When such a decision is made, the ground authority shall make a public announcement as soon as possible following that decision.
In the event of a decision being taken in favour of Clauses 7.2.4 (a) or 7.2.4 (b) above, the supervision of the remedial or new preparatory work shall be the responsibility of the on-field umpires and the representative of the ground authority.
The rescheduled starting time and the rescheduled cessation time, together with any make-up procedures herein provided, shall be the responsibility of the on-field umpires.
In the event that the existing pitch can be made playable after suitable remedial work in Clause 7.2.4 (a) above, the match shall continue from the point stopped.
If a new pitch is prepared as in Clause 7.2.4 (b) above, the match shall be restarted from the first ball (but see Clause 7.2.7 above).
If the decision is to abandon the match as in Clause 7.2.4 (c) above, the relevant officials from the Boards involved shall agree on whether the match can be replayed within the existing tour schedule.
Non-turf pitches
shall not apply.
All matches shall be played on natural turf pitches. The use of PVA and other adhesives in the preparation of pitches is not permitted.
The Wickets
Size of stumps
The following shall apply in addition to Law 8.2:
For televised matches CLT20 may provide a slightly larger cylindrical stump to accommodate the stump camera. When the larger stump is used, all three stumps must be exactly the same size.
The Bowling, Popping and Return Creases
The Popping Crease
Law 9.3 shall apply, except that the reference to 'a minimum of 6 ft' shall be replaced by 'a minimum of 15 yards (13.71 metres)'.
Additional Crease Markings
The following shall apply in addition to Law 9:
As a guideline to the umpires for the calling of wides on the offside the crease markings detailed in Appendix 4 shall be marked in white at each end of the pitch.
Preparation and Maintenance of the Playing Area
Rolling
The following shall apply in addition to Law 10.1:
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.
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.
An absorbent roller may be used to remove water from the covers including the cover on the match pitch. Law 10.6 - Maintenance of footholes
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.
Covering the Pitch
Before the match
The following shall apply in addition to Law 11.1:
The pitch shall be entirely protected against rain up to commencement of play.
During the match
Law 11.2 shall be replaced by the following:
The pitch shall be entirely protected against rain up to the commencement of play and for the duration of the period of the match.
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.
Covering bowlers' run ups
Law 11.3 shall be replaced by the following:
The bowler's run-ups shall be covered to a distance of at least 10 x 10 metres.
Removal of covers
Law 11.4 shall be replaced by the following:
The covers shall be removed no earlier than 5.00am and no later than 7.00am (7.00am and 9.00am for day/night matches) on the 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.
Attention is drawn to Clause 3.5.
Innings
Number of innings
Law 12.1 shall be replaced by the following:
All matches will consist of one innings per side, each innings being limited to a maximum of 20 overs. All matches shall be of one day's scheduled duration.
Alternate innings
Law 12.2 shall not apply.
Completed innings
Laws 12.3 (c), (d) and (e) (iii) shall not apply.
Length of Innings
Uninterrupted Matches.
Each team shall bat for 20 overs unless all out earlier.
If the team fielding first fails to bowl the required number of overs by the scheduled time for cessation of the first innings, play shall continue until the required number of overs has been bowled. The interval shall not be extended and the second session shall commence at the schedule time. The team batting second shall receive its full quota of 20 overs irrespective of the number of overs it bowled in the scheduled time for the cessation of the first innings.
If the team batting first is dismissed in less than 20 overs, the team batting second shall be entitled to bat for 20 overs.
If the team fielding second fails to bowl 20 overs by the scheduled cessation time, the hours of play shall be extended until the required number of overs has been bowled or a result is achieved.
Penalties shall apply for slow over rates (refer CLT20 Code of Conduct).
Delayed or Interrupted Matches
Delay or Interruption to the Innings of the Team Batting First (see Appendix 2)
When playing time has been lost the revised number of overs to be bowled in the match shall be based on a rate of 15 overs per hour in the total remaining time available for play.
The revision of the number of overs should ensure, whenever possible, that both teams have the opportunity of batting for the same number of overs. 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. To constitute a match, a minimum of 5 overs have to be bowled to the side batting second, subject to the innings not being completed earlier.
A fixed time will be specified for the commencement of the interval, and also the close of play for the match, by applying a rate of 15 overs per hour. When calculating the length of playing time available for the match, or the length of either innings, the timing and duration of all relative delays, extensions in playing hours, interruptions in play, and the interval will be taken into consideration. This calculation must not cause the match to finish earlier than the original time for cessation of play on the final scheduled day for play. If required the original time shall be extended to allow for one extra over for each team.
If the team fielding first fails to bowl the revised number of overs by the specified time, play shall continue until the required number of overs have been bowled or the innings is completed.
Should calculations regarding numbers of overs result in a fraction of an over, the fraction shall be ignored. Penalties shall apply for slow over rates (refer to ICC Code of Conduct).
Delay or Interruption to the innings of the Team Batting Second (see Appendix 3) When playing time has been lost and, as a result, it is not possible for the team batting second to have the opportunity of receiving its allocated, or revised allocation of overs in the playing time available, the number of overs shall be reduced at a rate of 15 overs per hour in respect of the lost playing time. Should the calculations result in a fraction of an over the fraction shall be ignored.
In addition, should the innings of the team batting first have been completed prior to the scheduled, or re-scheduled time for the commencement of the interval, then any calculation relating to the revision of overs shall not be effective until an amount of time equivalent to that by which the second innings started early has elapsed.
To constitute a match, a minimum of 5 overs have to be bowled to the team batting second subject to the innings not being completed earlier.
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.
A fixed time will be specified for the close of play by applying a rate of 15 overs per hour. The timing and duration of all relative delays, extensions in playing hours and interruptions in play, will be taken into consideration in specifying this time.
If the team fielding second fails to bowl the revised overs by the scheduled or re-scheduled close of play, the hours of play shall be extended until the overs have been bowled or a result achieved.
Penalties shall apply for slow over rates (refer CLT20 Code of Conduct).
Extra Time
Provision will be made for extra playing time to make up for any time lost where the start of play is delayed or play is suspended;
Group & League matches - up to 60 minutes
Semi Finals & Final matches - up to 120 minutes
Number of Overs per Bowler
No bowler shall bowl more than 4 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 overs allowed.
Where the total overs is 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 allowed 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 of overs bowled by each bowler.
The Follow-on
shall not apply.
Declaration and Forfeiture
shall not apply.
Intervals
shall apply subject to the following:
Changing agreed times for intervals - Interval between Innings
If the innings of the team batting first is completed prior to the scheduled
time for the interval, the interval shall take place immediately and the innings
of the team batting second will commence correspondingly earlier. In
circumstances where the side bowling first has not completed the allotted number
of overs by the scheduled or re-scheduled cessation time for the first innings,
the umpires shall reduce the length of the interval by the amount of time that
the first innings over-ran. The minimum time for the interval will be 10 minutes.
Intervals for drinks
No drinks intervals shall be permitted.
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.
Start of Play; Cessation of Play
Law 16 shall apply subject to the following (see also clauses 15 and 12.4):
Start and Cessation Times
All matches will comprise 2 sessions of 1 hour 20 minutes each, separated by a
20 minute interval between innings.
For double headers, the first match shall begin at 4pm IST and the second match shall begin at the later of (i) 8pm IST or (ii) forty-five (45) minutes after the end of the first match.
For single matches (i.e., non-double headers), the match shall begin at 8pm IST.
The following shall apply in addition to Law 17.1:
The use of the square for practice on any day of any match will be restricted to any netted practice area on the square set aside for that purpose.
Law 18 shall apply.
Law 19.1 - The boundaries of the field of play
The playing area shall be a minimum of 150 yards (137.16 metres) from boundary to boundary square of the pitch, with the shorter of the two square boundaries being a minimum 65 yards (59.43 metres). The straight boundary at both ends of the pitch shall be a minimum of 70 yards (64.00 metres). Distances shall be measured from the centre of the pitch to be used.
On large grounds the aim shall be to provide the largest playing area, subject to no boundary exceeding 90 yards (82.29 meters) from the centre of the pitch to be used.
Any ground that has been approved to host international cricket prior to 1st October 2007 or which is currently under construction as of this date which is unable to conform to these new minimum dimensions shall be exempt. In such cases the regulations in force immediately prior to the adoption of the ICC Standard Twenty20 International Match Playing Conditions dated 1 October 2007 shall apply.
Sightscreens shall be provided at both ends of all grounds. Advertising shall be permitted on the sightscreen behind the striker, providing it is removed for the subsequent over from that end.
Such advertising shall not contain flashing or flickering images and particular care should be taken by the operators that the advertising is not changed at a time which is distracting to the umpire.
In addition, advertising on perimeter boards placed in front of the sightscreens is permitted save that the predominant colour of such advertising shall be of a contrasting colour to that of the ball.
The following shall apply in addition to Law 19.2:
All boundaries must be designated by a rope or similar object of a minimum standard as authorised by CLT20 from time to time. Where appropriate the rope should be a required minimum distance (3 yards (2.74 metres) minimum) inside the perimeter fencing or advertising signs.
The following shall apply in addition to Law 19.3:
If an unauthorized 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 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 unauthorized person handling the ball. See also Law 19.1 (c).
Law 20 shall apply.
Law 21 shall apply subject to the following:
shall apply in addition to the following:
Save for circumstances where a match is awarded to a team as a consequence of the opposing teams refusal to play (Law 21.3), a result can be achieved only if both teams have had the opportunity of batting for at least 5 overs, unless one team has been all out in less than 5 overs or unless the team batting second scores enough runs to win in less than 5 overs.
Save for circumstances where a match is awarded to a team as a consequence of the opposing teams refusal to play (Law 21.3), all matches in which both teams have not had an opportunity of batting for a minimum of 5 overs, shall be declared no result.
A match shall be lost by a side which either concedes defeat or in the opinion of the Referee refuses to play and the Referee shall award the match to the other side.
If an umpire considers that an action by any player or players might constitute a refusal by either side to play then the umpires together shall inform the Referee of this fact. The Referee shall together with the umpires ascertain the cause of the action. If the Referee, after due consultation with the umpires, then decides that this action does constitute a refusal to play by one side, he shall so inform the captain of that side. If the captain persists in the action the Referee shall award the match in accordance with (a)(ii) above.*
If action as in (b) above takes place after play has started and does not constitute a refusal to play the delay or interruption in play shall be dealt with in the same manner as provided for in clause 12.4.2 above.
* N/B In addition to the consequences of any refusal to play prescribed under this clause, any such refusal, whether temporary or final, may result in disciplinary action being taken against the captain and team responsible under the CLT20 Code of Conduct.
In the event of a tied match the teams shall compete in a Super Over to determine the winner. Refer attached Appendix 8.
Interrupted or Prematurely Terminated Matches - Calculation of the Target Score
Interrupted Matches - Calculation of the Target Score
If, due to suspension of play after the start of the match, the number of overs in the innings of either team has to be revised to a lesser number than originally allotted (minimum of 5 overs), then a revised target score (to win) should be set for the number of overs which the team batting second will have the opportunity of facing. This revised target is to be calculated using the current Duckworth/Lewis method. The target set will always be a whole number and one run less will constitute a Tie. (Refer Duckworth/Lewis Regulations).
Prematurely Terminated Matches
If the innings of the side batting second is suspended (with at least 5 overs bowled) and it is not possible for the match to be resumed, the match will be decided by comparison with the D/L 'Par Score' determined at the instant of the suspension by the Duckworth/Lewis method (Refer Duckworth/Lewis Regulations. If the score is equal to the par score, the match is a Tie. Otherwise the result is a victory, or defeat, by the margin of runs by which the score exceeds, or falls short of, the Par Score.
Correctness of result
Any query on the result of the match as defined in Laws 21.2, 21.3, 21.4, 21.8 and 21.10 (as modified by these regulations) shall be resolved as soon as possible and a final decision made by the umpires at close of play.
Points - Group Stage and League Stage Matches
| RESULT | POINTS |
| Win | 2 |
| No Result | 1 each |
| Abandoned | 1 each |
| Tie (only if Super Over not possible) | 1 each |
| Loss or Forfeit | 0 |
Group Stage Points Table
The team with the highest number of points at the end of the Group Stage shall
finish 1st on the Group Points Table and the team with the lowest shall finish 3rd.
Separating Teams on Equal Points
In the event of teams finishing on equal points during the Group Stage or the
League Stage, the higher finishing position on the Points Table will be assumed
by:
i)The team with the most number of wins; or if equal,
ii)The team with the highest Net Run Rate; or if equal,
iii)The team with the higher number of wickets taken per balls bowled in the Group or League (whichever is applicable) Stage matches in which results were achieved; or if equal,
iv)Drawing lots.
In a match declared no result, Net Run Rate is not applicable.
Net Run Rate
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.
Only those matches where results are achieved will count for the purpose of net
run rate calculations. Where a match is abandoned, but a result is achieved
under Duckworth/Lewis, for net run rate purposes Team 1 will be accredited with
Team 2's Par Score on abandonment off the same number of overs faced by Team 2.
Where a match is concluded but with Duckworth/Lewis having been applied at an
earlier point in the match, Team 1 will be accredited with 1 run less than the
final Target Score for Team 2 off the total number of overs allocated to Team 2
to reach the target.
Qualifying for the League Stage
The teams that finish 1st and 2nd on each Group Points Table at the completion
of the Group Stage matches shall progress to the League Stage.
Before the commencement of the event, each team was allocated a Group Position,
listed in the table below.
| Group A | Group B | Group C | Group D |
| A1 Deccan Chargers | B1 NSW Blues | C1 Royal Challengers Bangalore | D1 Delhi Daredevils |
| A2 Somerset CCC | B2 Diamond Eagles | C2 Cape Cobras | D2 Victorian Bushrangers |
| A3 Trinidad & Tobago | B3 Sussex Sharks | C3 Otago Volts | D3 Wayamba |
The League Stage Match Schedule lists matches involving Positions 1 and 2 from
each Group.
If the team that was originally allocated Group Position 1 or 2 progresses to
the League Stage, that team shall retain that same Group Position in the League
Stage Match Schedule, regardless of whether they finish 1st or 2nd in their
Group Points Table.
If 'team 3' progresses to the League Stage, that team will assume the position
of the team that did not qualify for the League Stage for the group, regardless
whether it finished 1st or 2nd in the Group Points Table.
For example, in Group A, if Somerset CCC finishes 1st in the Group and Deccan
Chargers finished 2nd, Deccan Chargers will still progress to the League Stage
in position A1 and Somerset CCC will retain A2. However, if Trinidad &
Tobago finishes 1st in Group A and Deccan Chargers finish 2nd, Deccan Chargers
will retain position A1 and Trinidad & Tobago will assume position A2.
This formula facilitates ease of logistical operations and provides spectators
and television with certainty as to the time and location of team matches.
League Stage Points Table
Before any matches are played during the League Stage, the League Stage Points
Table shall carry forward the result of the match played between the two teams
that progressed to that League from the same Group. The points, the applicable
Net Run Rate and the applicable wickets per balls bowled, from that match only,
shall be recorded in the League Points Table.
The League Stage Points Table will combine the results from the League Stage
matches and the one result carried forward from the Group Stage.
The Team with the highest number of points at the end of the League Stage shall
be at the top of the table and the Team with the lowest shall be at the bottom.
Qualifying for the Semi Finals
The teams that finish 1st and 2nd on each League Points Table at the completion
of the League Stage matches shall progress to the Semi Finals.
The team that finishes 1st on the League A Points Table will assume position A1
in the Semi Final Match Schedule, and the team that finishes 2nd will assume
position A2.
Qualifying for the Final
The winner of each Semi Final shall progress to the Final.
In the event of the result of the Semi Final being a;
v. Tie (with no Super Over possible), or
vi. No Result, or
vii. Abandoned Match,
the team that finished higher on its League Points Table will progress to the Final. (ie. A1 or B1).
Champion Team
The winner of the Final shall be declared the Champion Team.
In the event of the result of the Final being a;
i. Tie (with no Super Over possible), or
ii. No Result, or
iii. Abandoned Match,
both teams shall share the title of Champion Team, and the Prize Money shall be split evenly between the two teams.
Law 22 shall apply subject to the addition of the following to Law 22.5:
Whenever possible the third umpire shall liaise with the scorers and if possible inform the on-field umpires if the over has been miscounted.
Law 23 shall apply with the following addition of a new paragraph (xi) in Law 23.1; namely, "(XI) the ball in any way touches the FlyCam or Flycam Wires above the playing arena".
No Ball
Law 24.1 (b) shall be replaced by the following:
The bowler may not deliver the ball underarm. If a bowler bowls a ball underarm the umpire shall call and signal no ball, and the ball is to be re-bowled overarm.
Free Hit after a foot-fault no ball
In addition to the above, the delivery following a no ball called for a foot fault (Law 24.5) 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 a wide ball), then the next delivery will become a free hit for whichever batsman is facing it.
For any free hit, 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 ball.
Field changes are not permitted for free hit deliveries unless there is a change of striker (the provisions of clause 41.2 shall apply).
The umpires will signal a free hit by (after the normal No Ball signal) extending one arm straight upwards and moving it in a circular motion.
Law 25 shall apply with the following addition to Law 25.1:
Umpires are instructed to apply very strict and consistent interpretation in regard 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.
A penalty of one run for a wide shall be scored. This penalty shall stand in addition to any other runs which are scored or awarded. All runs, which are run or result from a wide ball, which is not a no ball, shall be scored wide balls.
Law 26 shall apply.
Law 27 shall apply.
Law 28 shall apply.
Law 29 shall apply.
Law 30 shall apply.
Law 31 will 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.
Dugouts shall be provided.
Law 32 shall apply.
Law 33 shall apply.
Law 34 shall apply.
Law 35 shall apply.
Law 36 shall apply.
Law 37 shall apply.
Law 38 shall apply.
Law 39 shall apply.
Law 40 shall apply.
Law 41 shall apply subject to the following:
The following shall apply in addition to Law 41.1:
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.
Restrictions on the placement of fieldsmen
At the instant of delivery, there may not be more than 5 fieldsmen on the leg side.
In addition to the restriction contained in clause 41.2.1 above, further fielding restrictions shall apply to certain overs in each innings. The nature of such fielding restrictions and the overs during which they shall apply are set out in the following paragraphs.
Subject to 41.2.3 below these additional fielding restrictions shall apply to the first 6 overs of each innings (Fielding Restriction Overs).
Two semi-circles shall be drawn on the field of play. The semi-circles shall have as their centre the middle stump at either end of the pitch. The radius of each of the semi-circles shall be 30 yards (27.43 metres). The semi-circles shall be linked by two parallel straight lines drawn on the field. (Refer attached Appendix 5). The fielding restriction areas should be marked by continuous painted white lines or 'dots' at 5 yard (4.57 metres) intervals, each 'dot' to be covered by a white plastic or rubber (but not metal) disc measuring 7 inches (18 cm) in diameter.
During the Fielding Restriction Overs only two fieldsmen shall be permitted outside this fielding restriction area at the instant of delivery.
During the non Fielding Restriction Overs, no more than 5 fieldsmen shall be permitted outside the fielding restriction area referred to in clause 41.2.2 b above.
In circumstances when the number of overs of the batting team is reduced, the number of Fielding Restriction Overs shall be reduced in accordance with the table below. For the sake of clarity, it should be noted that the table shall apply to both the 1st and 2nd innings of the match.
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Total overs in innings
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No. of overs for which fielding restrictions in clauses 41.2.2(a) and 41.2.2(c)
above will apply
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5-6
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1
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7-9
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2
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10-13
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3
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14-16
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4
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17-19
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5
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Where, in an interrupted innings, on resumption the recalculated number of Fielding Restriction Overs (as set out above) is no longer achievable, the actual number of Fielding Restriction Overs for that innings will be the closest achievable whole number
If an innings is interrupted during an over and if on the resumption of play, due to the reduced number of overs of the batting team, the required number of Fielding Restriction Overs have already been bowled, the remaining deliveries in the over to be completed shall not be subject to the fielding restrictions.
In the event of an infringement of any of the above fielding restrictions, the square leg umpire shall call and signal 'No Ball'.
Inform the captain of the fielding side of the reason for the action taken.
The umpires shall report the incident to the Match Referee.
The Match Referee shall take action as is appropriate against the player(s) responsible for the conduct under the CLT20 Code of Conduct.
If the Match Referee is unable to identify the player(s) responsible for such conduct, the captain shall take responsibility and will be subject to such action as is appropriate under the CLT20 Code of Conduct.
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 degrees of usage (including a new ball) and of the same brand as the ball in use prior to the contravention.
Law 42.4 shall apply subject to the following:
In addition, the umpires shall report the incident to the Match Referee under the CLT20 Code of Conduct.
Law 42.5 shall apply subject to the following:
In addition, the umpire shall report the incident to the Match Referee under the CLT20 Code of Conduct.
Law 42.6 (a) - The Bowling of Fast Short Pitched Balls
Law 42.6 (a) shall be replaced by the following:
A bowler shall be limited to one fast short-pitched delivery per over.
A fast short-pitched delivery is defined as a ball which passes or would have passed above the shoulder height of the striker standing upright at the crease.
The umpire at the bowlers end shall advise the bowler and the batsman on strike when each fast short pitched delivery has been bowled.
In addition, for the purpose of this regulation and subject to Clause 42.4.1 (f) below, a ball that passes above head height of the batsman, that prevents him from being able to hit it with his bat by means of a normal cricket stroke shall be called a wide.
For the avoidance of doubt any fast short pitched delivery that is called a wide under this playing condition shall also count as the allowable short pitched delivery in that over
In the event of a bowler bowling more than one fast short-pitched delivery in an over as defined in Clause 42.4.1 (b) above, the umpire at the bowlers end shall call and signal no ball on each occasion. A differential signal shall be used to signify a fast short pitched delivery. The umpire shall call and signal 'no ball' and then tap the head with the other hand.
If a bowler delivers a second fast short pitched ball in an over, the umpire, after the call of no ball and when the ball is dead, shall caution the bowler, inform the other umpire, the captain of the fielding side and the batsmen at the wicket of what has occurred. This caution shall apply throughout the innings.
If there is a second instance of the bowler being no balled in the innings for bowling more than one fast short pitched delivery in an over, the umpire shall advise the bowler that this is his final warning for the innings.
Should there be any further instance by the same bowler in that innings, the umpire shall call and signal no ball and when the ball is dead direct the captain to take the bowler off forthwith. If necessary, the over shall be completed by another bowler, who shall neither have bowled the previous over, or part thereof, nor be allowed to bowl the next over, or part thereof.
The bowler thus taken off shall not be allowed to bowl again in that innings.
The umpire will report the occurrence to the other umpire, the batsmen at the wicket and as soon as possible to the captain of the batting side.
The umpires will then report the matter to the Match Referee who shall take such action as is considered appropriate against the captain and the bowler concerned. (Refer also to Law 42.1 Fair and Unfair Play - Responsibility of the Captains.)
The above is not a substitute for Clause 42.5 below which umpires are able to apply at any time.
Any delivery, other than a slow paced one, which passes or would have passed on the full above waist height of the striker standing upright at the crease is deemed dangerous and unfair, whether or not is it likely to inflict physical injury on the striker.
A slow delivery, which passes or would have passed on the full above shoulder height of the striker standing upright at the crease, is to be deemed dangerous and unfair, whether or not it is likely to inflict physical injury on the striker.
In the event of a bowler bowling a high full pitched ball as defined in Clauses 42.4.2 (a) and 42.4.2 (b) above (i.e. a beamer), the umpire at the bowler's end shall, in the first instance, call and signal no ball and when the ball is dead, caution the bowler and issue a first and final warning. The umpire shall inform the other umpire, the captain of the fielding side and the batsmen at the wicket of what has occurred.
Should there be any further instance by the same bowler in that innings, the umpire shall call and signal no ball and when the ball is dead direct the captain to take the bowler off forthwith. If necessary, the over shall be completed by another bowler, who shall neither have bowled the previous over, or part thereof, nor be allowed to bowl the next over, or part thereof.
The bowler thus taken off shall not be allowed to bowl again in that innings.
The umpire will report the occurrence to the other umpire, the batsman at the wicket and as soon as possible to the captain of the batting side.
The umpires will then report the matter to the Match Referee who shall take such action as is considered appropriate against the captain and the bowler concerned. (Refer also to Law 42.1 Fair and Unfair Play - Responsibility of the Captains.)
Law 42.7 shall be replaced by the following:
Regardless of any action taken by the umpire as a result of a breach of Clauses 42.4.1, 42.4.2 and 42.6 the following shall apply at any time during the match:
The bowling of fast short pitched balls is unfair if in the opinion of the umpire at the bowler's end he 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: 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.
If this caution is ineffective, he shall repeat the above procedure and indicate to the bowler that this is a final warning.
Both the above caution and final warning shall continue to apply even though the bowler may later change ends. Should there be any further instance by the same bowler in that innings, the umpire shall call and signal no ball and when the ball is dead direct the captain to take the bowler off forthwith. If necessary, the over shall be completed by another bowler, who shall neither have bowled the previous over, or part thereof, nor be allowed to bowl the next over, or part thereof. See Law 22.8. (Bowler Incapacitated or Suspended during an Over). The bowler thus taken off shall not be able to bowl again in that innings.
The umpire will report the occurrence to the other umpire, the batsmen at the wicket and as soon as possible to the captain of the batting side.
The umpires will then report the matter to the Match Referee who shall take such action as is considered appropriate against the captain and the bowler concerned. (Refer also to Law 42.1 Fair and Unfair Play - Responsibility of the Captains.)
Law 42.8 shall be replaced by the following:
If the umpire considers that a high full pitch delivery which is deemed dangerous and unfair as defined in Clause 42.4.2 was deliberately bowled, then the caution and warning process shall be dispensed with.
The umpire at the bowler's end shall:
Call and signal no ball.
When the ball is dead, direct the captain to take the bowler off forthwith.
Not allow the bowler to bowl again in that innings.
Ensure that the over is completed by another bowler, provided that the bowler does not bowl two overs or part thereof consecutively.
Report the occurrence to the other umpire, to the captain of the batting side and the Match Referee who shall take such action as is considered appropriate against the captain and the bowler concerned. (Refer also to Law 42.1 Fair and Unfair Play Responsibility of the Captains).
Action by the umpires for dangerous and unfair Bowling
Should the umpires initiate the caution and warning procedures set out in Clauses 42.4.1, 42.4.2, 42.5 and 42.6 such cautions and warnings are not to be cumulative.
Law 42.9 shall apply subject to Law 42.9 (b) being replaced by the following:
If there is any further waste of time in that innings, by any member of the fielding side the umpire shall:
Call and signal dead ball if necessary, and;
Award 5 penalty runs to the batting side (see Law 42.17).
Inform the other umpire, the batsmen at the wicket and as soon as possible the captain of the batting side of what has occurred.
Report the occurrence to the Match Referee who shall take such action as is considered appropriate against the captain and the team concerned under the CLT20 Code of Conduct.
Law 42.10 shall apply, subject to the following:
In addition, the umpires will report the incident to the Match Referee under the CLT20 Code of Conduct.
Use of Electronic Communications Equipment
The use of electronic communication devices and equipment of any kind to communicate with players on the field of play shall not be permitted, except that broadcaster to player communication shall, with the prior consent of the participating countries, be allowed.
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Net playing time available at start of the match
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160 minutes (A)
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Time innings in progress
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Playing time lost
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_____ (C)
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Extra time available
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Time made up from reduced interval
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_____ (E)
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Effective playing time lost [C (D + E)]
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Remaining playing time available (A F)
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Overs and Fielding Restrictions
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Overs in match [G / 4] round up fraction and +1 if necessary
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_____ (H)
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Max. overs per team [H / 2]
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Max. overs per bowler [I / 5]
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_____ overs
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Fielding restrictions [Refer to 41.2.6]
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_____ overs
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Fielding restrictions innings 1
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Fielding restrictions innings 2
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Rescheduled Playing Hours
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First session to commence or recommence
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_____ (J)
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Length of innings [I x2]
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Rescheduled cessation time [(J + K) B]
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_____
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Length of interval
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Second session commencement time
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_____ (L)
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Rescheduled cessation time = (L + K)
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Time
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Original cessation time of innings
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(A)
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Time at start of interruption
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(B)
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Restart time
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(C)
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Length of interruption [C B]
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(D)
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Extra time available
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(E)
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Total Playing time lost [D _ E]
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(F)
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Amended cessation time of innings [A + E]
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(G)
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Overs
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Maximum overs at start of innings
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(H)
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Overs lost [F / 4] ignore fractions (I)
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Adjusted maximum length of innings [H I]
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(J)
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Overs per bowler and Fielding Restrictions
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Max. overs per bowler [J / 5]
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_____ overs
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Fielding restrictions [Refer to 41.2.6]
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_____ overs
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Procedure for the Super Over
The following procedure will apply should the provision for a Super Over be adopted in any match.
1. Subject to weather conditions the one over per side eliminator will take place on the scheduled day of the match at a time to be determined by the referee. In normal circumstances it shall commence 5 minutes after the conclusion of the match.
2. The one over per side eliminator will take place on the pitch allocated for the match (the designated pitch) unless otherwise determined by the umpires in consultation with the ground authority and the referee.
3. Prior to the commencement of the one over per side eliminator each team elects three batsmen and one bowler.
4. The nominated players are given in writing to the referee.
5. The umpires shall stand at the same end as that in which they finished the match.
6. The umpires shall choose which end to bowl and both teams will bowl from the same end.
7. Each team's over is played with the same fielding restrictions as those that are in place for the last over of a normal T20 International match.
8. The team batting second in the match will bat first in the one over eliminator.
9. The same ball (or a ball of a similar age if the original ball is out of shape) as used at the end of the team's innings shall be used for the "extra" over.
10. The loss of two wickets in the over ends the team's one over innings.
11. In the event of the team's having the same score after the one over per side eliminator has been completed, the team that hit the most number of sixes combined from its two innings in both the main match and the one over per side eliminator shall be the winner.
12. If the number of sixes hit by both teams is equal, the team that hit the most number of boundaries (fours and sixes) in the 'eliminator' will be declared the winner.
Duckworth/Lewis Method Of Re-Calculating The Target Score In An Interrupted Match.
The Professional Edition of the Duckworth/Lewis shall be used in all matches. If any match is suspended after it has started such that the number of overs available to be faced by either side is reduced from that determined when the match started, the revised target shall be computed using the latest version of CODA as distributed by ICC in accordance with the instructions provided with that software and displayed on the screen.
Where possible, arrangements shall be made for the provision of back-up capability, in case of computer malfunction, for the operation or continued operation of the Professional Edition. In the event of computer non-availability or malfunction where no such provision has been made, the Standard Edition (the method in use prior to October 2003) shall be used.
The regulations given below describe only the operation of the Standard Edition, except that Clauses 4, 6 and 7 are also applicable to the Professional Edition.
CLT20 is using the WINCODA20 Version of Duckworth/Lewis as introduced by ICC on 18 September 2009. In addition, the revised Operating Protocols, dated 01 September 2009, are valid and replace previous versions.
ICC has produced a 'summary of the changes' document, from the previous Duckworth/Lewis version and, if required, is available from the CLT20.
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