TWENTY / 20 Competition

(Sponsored by 20/20 Saddleworth, High St, Uppermill)

The 2012 competition starts on Friday June 8th

 

REVISED RULES (January 2010)

1....ELIGIBILITY
Entry .is open to all Full Membership Clubs in the League to enter 1 team only, which should be their strongest side. Clubs get a free entry into the competition.

2....COMPETITION & RESULT
This is a knock out competition. The team scoring most runs be declared the winner. In the event of a tied match the team losing the least number of wickets will be declared winners , and if they are still equal after that, then the team scoring the most runs in the first 10 overs will be declared winners.

3....DATES
1st and 2nd Round matches will be played on Friday nights on dates determined by the League Committee. The Semi Finals and Final will all be played on August Bank Holiday Monday at one venue to be decided by the Committee after discussion with the Sponsor.
If adverse weather causes the abandonment of any match in Rounds 1 and 2 and because of the conditions a “bowl out” is not possible then if both teams agree the match can be replayed on a mutually convenient date within the next 7 days.
If both teams can not agree a date then a toss of a coin must decide the winner. If a match is replayed and again subsequently abandoned due to weather then a “bowl out” must take place on the night or if this is not possible then a toss of a coin will decide the winner.
If the Semi Finals/Final day is affected by the weather and play can start later than scheduled ,then reduced over matches may be played down to a minimum of 5 overs per side. If no play is possible and if no other suitable day can be agreed by all parties then a” bowl out” should take place to decide all affected matches or only as a last resort by toss of a coin if this is not possible.

4...HOURS OF PLAY
1st innings of evening matches to commence at 6.30 p.m. For the semi finals the 1st innings of the first match to commence at 10.30 a.m.

5...ROLLING OF PITCH
For evening matches the wicket to be rolled for 10 minutes between 6.p.m and 6.20 p.m.
And for the semi finals for 10 minutes before the first match between 10.a.m and 10.20 a.m. And for 10 minutes between each match therafter. ADDITIONALLY if requested by the Captain of the side batting second for a maximum of 5 minutes between innings in all matches.

6....INTERVALS
Between innings in each match 10 minutes (Prompt).

7...DURATION
One innings per side consisting a Maximum 20 x 6 Ball overs. Teams will be allowed 1 hour and 10 minutes to complete their overs. If the weather intervenes during the first innings then 1 over lost per side for each 3 minutes delay. If weather intervenes during the second innings only and the side batting second does not receive its full allocation of overs or the game is then abandoned.,and the side with the highest overall run rate will be declared winners, provided the side batting econd has received a minimum of 5 overs.

8..MATCH BALL
A new or used S. & D.C.L. Standard ball may be used at the discretion of the fielding side. If starting with a used ball then the fielding side is not allowed to revert to a new ball during that particular innings. ( Teams are advised to have sufficient balls available because time will not be allowed by the Umpires for ball searches when hits out of the ground etc occur..... Refer to Over Rate Penalties ...Rule 9 )

9...OVER RATE PENALTIES.
All sides are expected to bowl the first ball of the 20th over within 1 hour10 minutes playing time of the start time. If not achieved play shall continue until 20 overs have been bowled (subject to Rule 7 above) Failure to achieve the required over rate will result in a penalty of 6 runs for each over not bowled in the time allowed being added to the batting sides total..
Umpires will be instructed to to apply a strict interpretation of time wasting by Batsmen and apply a deduction of 6 runs to their teams score at the end of the innings for each offence. Specifically batsmen are expected to be ready for the start of a new over just as soon as the Bowler and fielding side are in position.
If overs are not completed due to time wasting then run penalties will be automatically applied by the Umpires against the side who in their opinion are responsible.

10...STOPPAGES
Umpires will allow stoppage time for INJURIES when 1 over will be allowed to be bowled for every 3 minutes lost playing time so that the maximum number of overs possible can be achieved. NO TIME will be allowed for changes of equipment unless damaged or dangerous.

11..BATSMAN TIMED OUT
After the fall of a wicket, the Bowler should be at the start of his run as soon as the new Batsman has taken guard. If the incoming batsman HAS NOT TAKEN GUARD OR BE IN A POSITION FOR HIS PARTNER TO RECEIVE THE NEXT BALL WITHIN 1 MINUTE 30 SECONDS of the fall of the previous wicket then HE WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE TIMED OUT BY THE UMPIRE even if the fielding side have not appealed.

12...FIELDING RESTRICTIONS
T to apply for the complete innings. A fielding arc of 20 YARDS marked from the middle stump at either end and joined by parallel lines from a point square of the wickets. Either White Discs, rope or White Line to be used. 4 Fielders plus Wicketkeeper to be within this area once the Bowler commences his run up.
Normal leg side restrictions apply ( I.e. No more than 2 men behind square ) EXCEPT see Rules 13& 14 below).

13..NO BALLS
Normal restrictions apply as to what constitutes a No Ball and ALL No Balls will count as 2 runs to the batting side ,and MUST be re bowled. ONLY AFTER A FOOT FAULT NO BALL will the Batsman be allowed a FREE HIT for which NO FIELDING CHANGES CAN BE MADE even if the Batsmen have run and crossed off the previous No Ball and a right hand /left hand batting combination means there are too many fielders behind square on the leg side for that particular ball ONLY .When the batsman is allowed a free hit the ONLY WAY one of them can be DISMISSED is by RUN OUT. With regard to SHORT PITCHED BOWLING One ball per over is allowed but must pass below the Batsmans head height in his normal stance. Any ball over head height will be called a No Ball .

14..WIDES
All Wides to count as 2 runs to the batting side, and the Ball will NOT COUNT as one of the over. Any ball passing wide of the leg wicket be called a Wide irrespective of where it pitches. (N.B. Should any runs result from Wide balls then the fielding restrictions as in Rule 13 above will continue to apply)

15...BOWLERS
May bowl a MAXIMUM OF 4 OVERS .in a 20 over innings. Should the match be delayed or if weather intervenes then no bowler may bowl more than one fifth of the overs available, unless of course such proportion has been completed before the interruption.. If a Bowler is injured or incapacitated in any way during an over then that over must be completed by another player who did not bowl the previous over and will not bowl the next over. And who has not already completed his allocation of overs.
If this player then bowls later in the innings this part over will then be considered as a complete over and count towards his total allocation. Similarly if the injured or incapacitated bowler resumes bowling at a later stage the part over uncompleted will count as a complete over towards his allocation.

16...SUBSTITUTES
Once a match commences Substitutes will only be allowed in the case of injury or illness. A Substitute is subject to the normal Laws of Cricket and is not allowed to Bat, Bowl, Keep wicket or Captain the side.
The EXCEPTION to this being when a BOWL OUT occurs and he is allowed to bowl under the sudden death format.
( See Rule 17)

17..THE RESULT
Each side must have had the opportunity to face 5 overs in order to constitute a match. If a match is not completed due to adverse weather then a bowl out should take place under the following regulations.
( a ) ...FIVE PLAYERS to be nominated to the Umpires. Each to bowl TWO CONSECUTIVE BALLS ( Each teams player bowling his 2 balls alternately)at a full set of stumps. (SUBSTITUTE PLAYERS MAY NOT TAKE PART AT THIS STAGE).. The Bowler is to take a run up and the ball is to bounce once before reaching the popping crease. Any ball not bouncing once be deemed a No Ball and that Ball NOT BE RE BOWLED.
FOOT FAULT No Balls shall also be called and these will NOT BE RE BOWLED.
( b ) ...After each team has bowled 10 balls the one with most hits on the wicket is declared the winner.
N.B. NOTE FOR UMPIRES.. One at Bowlers End and one square of wicket at other end to determine whether or not ball pitches in front of popping crease. (Ball pitching on line of popping crease to be called NO BALL)
( c ).....In the event of a tie at the completion of the Bowl Out then the remaining players who have not bowled including Substitutes may bowl ONE BALL EACH. ...(ANY PLAYER WHO HAS BEEN SUBSTITUTED AND NOT RETURNED TO THE FIELD DURING THE NORMAL MATCH SHALL NOT TAKE PART IN ANY BOWL OUT)
( d ).... In this sudden death format then once a team gains an advantage after an equal number of balls have been bowled the contest is finished and that team is declared the winner.

18...TEAM SELECTION
Any player already registered by the Club within the normal League rules is eligible .Team selection may vary from match to match when a team plays more than one match in the competition on the same day (I.e. Semi Finals /Final Day). Team cards should be presented to the Umpires prior to the match starting.

19...PRIZE MONEY
All the available Sponsorship money will be given back to the competing Clubs on a sliding scale dependant on their progress in the competition even if eliminated in the 1st round. It is not possible to state specific amounts due to the fact that the amount of money provided by the Sponsors may vary from year to year.

20...ADMISSION
Charges left to Home clubs discretion. And Clubs are asked to print programmes showing the Sponsors name.

21...DISCIPLINE
Normal Code of Conduct / Spirit of Cricket applies. Any players reported for misconduct in this competition will be subject to the usual League Disciplinary Tariff as published in the League handbook . Any suspension then imposed will apply to all games played in the Saddleworth & District League and Cup competitions.

22...TEAS / REFRESHMENTS
None required for evening matches in rounds 1 and 2. although Clubs may wish to make their own arrangements for profit (I.e. Barbecues etc ) The Club hosting the Finals day event should provide adequate refreshments for sale throughout the day.

23...SCORESHEETS
Should be signed by the Captains of both teams and by the Umpires and MUST be forwarded by the Home club by Post, Fax or E mail to the Oldham Chronicle (as per normal match day results) to arrive no later than 5p.m. On the Tuesday following matches.

24.. UMPIRES
Will be supplied by the League and their expenses in Rounds 1 and 2 are to be paid by the Home club at a rate of £20 per match.. For the Semi finals and Final the Umpires expenses will be paid by the League.

25...Should any matter arise not covered by these rules then the League Executive committee will arbitrate and their decision will be final.