Knock Out Rules

COMPETITIONS

  1. KNOCK OUT COMPETITIONS

a) The Executive will arrange such competitions and all necessary draws.

b) For all such competitions in addition to the normal requirements the playing area shall be marked out as follows:

  • Two semi circles with a radius of 30yards shall be marked on the field of play. They shall have their centre as the middle stump at either end of the pitch. They shall be linked by two parallel straight lines. This area will be marked with discs of a 7inch diameter and is referred to as The Circle.
  • A crease drawn 17 inches inside the return crease from the popping crease to the bowlers crease at both sides of the wicket.

c) An incomplete over shall count as one over bowled.

d) The delivery following a no ball called for any reason other than a no-ball that bounces over the batsman’s head shall be a free hit for whichever batman is facing it. Unless the batsmen have changed ends, no change in the field is permitted for a free hit.

e) If the delivery for the free hit is not a legitimate delivery then the next delivery will become a free hit for whichever batsman is facing it.

f) For any free hit the striker can be dismissed only under the circumstances that apply for a no ball.

g) A wide shall be any ball that:

  • On the leg side passes behind and does not touch the batsman.
  • On the off side passes outside the 17 inch crease at the popping crease.

h) Where a match is completed the team with the highest score shall be the winner. Should the scores be equal the winner shall be determined in accordance with the Golden Over Rule.

GOLDEN OVER

A one over per side eliminator will take place.

  • The Umpires shall stand at the same end as that in which they finished the match.
  • The Umpires shall choose which end to bowl and both teams shall bowl from the same end.
  • Prior to the start of the eliminator each team must elect three batsmen and one bowler and notify the Umpires.
  • The team batting second in the match will bat first in the eliminator.
  • The same ball [or a ball of a similar age if the ball is out of shape or lost] as was used at the end of each team’s innings shall be used for that team’s extra over.
  • The loss of two wickets in the over ends the team’s innings.
  • In the event of the teams having the same score after the eliminator has been completed then a further eliminator will take place for which these rules shall again apply.

BOWL OFF

The Bowl Off.

  • It shall take place on any pitch, including practice and/or artificial pitches, that the Umpires deem appropriate.
  • The pitch used must have a full set of stumps and bails.
  • Each team must nominate 5 bowlers and notify the Umpires before the toss for the bowl off takes place.
  • A toss shall take place and the team winning the toss shall decide whether to bowl first or second.
  • A nominated bowler from the team bowling first will bowl two deliveries. A nominated bowler from the team bowling second will then bowl two deliveries. This process will be repeated until all five nominated bowlers from each team has bowled two deliveries.
  • No balls or wides will count as a delivery and no additional ball may be bowled in its place.
  • The team hitting the wickets and removing the bails in the process, the greater number of times shall the winner.
  • Should each team hit the wickets and removing the bails the same number of times, then the bowl off will continue on a sudden death basis with the team bowling first nominating a sixth bowler, who will bowl two deliveries followed by a sixth bowler from the team bowling second who will also bowl two deliveries. Should each team have hit the wicket the same number of times then this process will be repeated, with a seventh bowler and so on until there is a clear winner.
  • No bowler from each team shall bowl more than two deliveries in a bowl off until all eleven players in his team has bowled.
  • Should there still be no clear winner the bowl off will continue on a sudden death basis but with each bowler bowling one delivery.
  1. THE TALBOT CUP

a) The Talbot Cup is for Premier Division, Division 1, 2 and 3 teams and the rules shall be as for League matches except where otherwise stated in this rule. Premier Division, Division 1 and 2 teams are automatically entered. Division 3 teams may enter the competition by application to the League Manager before 31st December.

b) All matches shall be played on dates determined by the Executive and the scheduled start time for matches shall be:

  • 2:00pm during May, June & July.
  • 1:00pm during April & August.
  • 12:30pm during September.

c) Each team shall provide its own new ball to be given to the Umpires prior to the start of the match and the home Club shall provide the spare balls.

d) There shall be a tea interval of 30 minutes between innings or earlier at the discretion of the Umpires should there be an interruption in play.

e) Each match shall consist of 45 overs per innings or until a team is bowled out.

f) No bowler shall bowl more than 9 overs in an innings. In a delayed or interrupted match where the overs are reduced no bowler may bowl more than one fifth of the total overs allowed. Where the total overs are 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 being unable to complete an over the remaining balls may 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.

g) If the start of the match is delayed then 2 overs shall be deducted from the match total of 90 for every 7 minutes lost. Each side will lose an equal numbers of overs from its original 45. However Matches shall not take place if the minimum number of overs available to each side is less than 20.

h) Each team must have completed their 45 overs within 2hours 45minutes of the start of the innings.

i) In a match in which there has been a reduction in overs then 3½ minutes will be deducted from this time limit for each over lost in the innings. Failure to complete the required number of overs within the allotted time will result in 6 penalty runs being awarded to the batting side for each whole over not bowled. The full allocations of overs must still be bowled.

j) The penalty runs will be awarded immediately the ball becomes dead after the end of the allocated time.

k) During an innings the Umpires shall allow time for:

  • Illness or injury to player or Umpire.
  • Any drinks interval which shall be deemed to be 3 minutes.
  • Drying the ball in wet conditions.
  • One minute for each wicket taken except where it brings the innings to a close.
  • Any time lost caused by weather or light.
  • Any other exceptional circumstances as determined by the Umpires.

l) At the instant of delivery only two fielders shall be permitted outside the Circle during the first 10 overs of each innings and only five fielders thereafter. In the event of an infringement either Umpire will call and signal No Ball.

m) In the circumstances where the number of overs of the batting team is reduced, the number of Fielding Restriction Overs shall be reduced in accordance with the following table, 20 to 24 Overs 6, 25 to 29 Overs 7, 30 to 34 Overs 8, 35 to 39 Overs 9, 40 to 44 Overs 10.

n) Should a match not be completed then provided at least 20 overs have been bowled at the side batting second the winner shall be the side that has the higher run rate per over. In calculating the run rate the team batting first will be deemed to have batted its full allocation of overs whether or not it did.

o) If a match cannot take place or a result be obtained on the appointed date then there will be only one attempt at a replay. It will take place the following Sunday unless the home Club’s ground is required for another NSSCPCL fixture or unless either club is required to play in a County Cup or National Knock Out match. In that event the clubs shall agree an alternative replay date and notify the League Manager by 5.00pm the following Tuesday. If agreement is not reached then the League Manager shall fix the date, venue and time of the replay.

p) The Final shall be played on the home ground of one of the competing clubs in accordance with the draw. However should the same club appear in both the Talbot Cup and Shield Finals then the Shield Final shall be played on the opposing club’s ground regardless of the draw. Where Finals of cup competitions are to be played at a neutral venue all member clubs be given the opportunity to tender a proposition to host the match.

q) At the Final the home Club shall:

  • Charge admission of £3.00 per person with half price concessions.
  • Organise a raffle and provide the raffle prizes.
  • Divide equally between the competing Clubs the admission charges and raffle takings having deducted a maximum of £150 in total to cover the cost of Umpires expenses, raffle prizes and the production of programmes.
  1. THE TALBOT SHIELD

a) The Talbot Shield is for Division 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 teams and the rules shall be as for League matches except where otherwise stated in this rule. Participation is optional for teams in Division 5 and below, and applications should be made to the League Manager by 31st December

b) All matches shall be played on dates determined by the Executive and the scheduled start time for matches shall be:

  • 2:00pm during May, June & July.
  • 1:00pm during April & August.
  • 12:30pm during September.

c) The home team shall provide 2 used balls of good quality and condition and agreed with the Umpires. If they cannot provide such balls then they must provide 2 new balls. In either case the balls used must be in accordance with Rule 45.

d) Clubs with multiple teams in the League. Any player who has been selected or played in more than 50% of any of the Club’s higher ranking teams League matches so far that season shall be ineligible for the Talbot Shield except that any player who has played in the Semi-Final shall be eligible for the Final.

  1. THE CRICKET CAVE PLATE 20/20 COMPETITION

a) The Plate Competition is for teams in Division 4 and below. Division 4 teams are automatically entered. Participation is optional for teams in Division 5 and below, and applications should be made to the League Manager by 31st December.

b) All matches shall be played on dates determined by the Executive and the scheduled start time shall be 10.30am.

c) For each game, each team shall provide one used ball of good quality and condition. If they cannot provide such balls then they must provide 2 new balls. In either case the balls used must be in accordance with Rule 45.

d) Clubs with multiple teams in the League. Any player who has been selected or played in more than 50% of any of the Club’s higher ranking teams League matches so far that season shall be ineligible for the Plate Competition except that any player who has played in the Semi-Final shall be eligible for the Final.

  1. THE TWENTY/20 CUP

a) The Twenty/20 Cup is for Premier Division and Division 1, 2 and teams from other Divisions that apply to the League Manager before 31st December preceding the season. The rules shall be as for League matches except as follows.

b) Three matches will be played at each venue:

  • Match 1 will commence at 10.30am and be between two visiting teams as per the draw.
  • Match 2 will commence at 1.50pm and be between the home team and the remaining visiting team.
  • Match 3 will commence at 5.10pm and be between the winners of match 1 and 2.

c) The Final shall consist of the winners of each group in the preceding round:

The draw for the final will be notified by the League Manager in due course.

  • Match 1 shall commence at 10.30am
  • Match 2 shall commence at 1.50pm
  • Match 3 shall commence at 5.10pm and be between the winner of match 1 and the winner of match 2.

d) Each team shall provide its own new ball for each match it plays in to be given to the Umpires prior to the start of each match and the home Club shall provide the spare balls.

e) A match shall not commence unless both teams have a minimum of 9 players at the start:

  • If a team does not have the required 9 players at the start time it will be allowed a further 60 minutes to do so
  • If a team does not have the required 9 players present 60 minutes after the start it shall forfeit the match and the matter reported to the Regulatory Board , however he team shall not be expelled from the competition.

f) Each match shall consist of 20 overs per innings or until a team is bowled out.

g) Each team must have completed its 20 overs within 1 hour 20 minutes of the start of the innings. Failure to complete the required number of overs in the allotted time will result in 6 penalty runs being awarded to the batting side for each whole over not bowled. The full allocation of overs must still be bowled.

h) The penalty runs will be awarded immediately the ball becomes dead after the end of the allotted time.

i) During and innings the Umpires shall allow time for:

  • Illness or injury to player or Umpires.
  • Any other exceptional circumstances as determined by the Umpires.

j) An incoming batsman must be in a position to take guard or for his partner to receive the next ball within 1 minute 30 seconds of the fall of the previous wicket. Failure to do so will result in the batsman being given Timed Out on appeal.

h) No bowler shall bowl more than 4 overs in an innings. In a delayed or interrupted match where the overs are reduced no bowler may bowl more than one fifth of the total overs allowed. Where the total overs are 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 being unable to complete an over the remaining balls may 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.

i) At the instance of delivery for the first 6 overs of each innings only two fielders are permitted to be outside the Circle. Thereafter only 5 fielders shall be permitted outside the Circle. In the event of an infringement either Umpire will call and signal no ball.

j) 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 following table, 5 to 6 overs 1, 7 to 9 overs 2, 10 to 13 overs 3, 14 to 16 overs 4 and 17 to 19 overs 5.

k) In the event the scheduled start times or completion of matches is affected for any reason:

  • The Umpires shall determine, in consultation with all Captains, the amended start times and any reduction in the number of overs in each match.
  • The minimum number of overs for each innings shall 5.
  • Where the number of overs is reduced the maximum overs per bowler will be determined proportionately by the Umpires.
  • The team with the faster run rate per over shall be the winner provided that at least 5 overs have been bowled at the team batting second. Should the run rate be the same then the winner shall the team losing fewer wickets in the first 5 overs of their innings.
  • In the event that any match cannot be completed on the appointed day then it shall be determined by a bowl off in accordance with Rule 58.k.
  • For the avoidance of doubt there will be no replays

l) At the Final the home Club shall:

  • Charge admission of £3.00 per person with half price concessions.
  • Organise a raffle and provide the raffle prizes.
  • Divide equally between the home Club and the League the admission charges and raffle takings having deducted a maximum of £150 in total to cover the cost of Umpires expenses, raffle prizes and the production of programmes.

m) The winners shall represent the League in the ECB National Club Twenty/20 Competition, however should any of the final rounds [Area/Regional] be played at home then the ground on which they will be played must meet the Grounds and Facilities Criteria for the Premier Division.