BATHURST DISTRICT CRICKET ASSOCIATION (BDCA) MATCH RULES

BATHURST DISTRICT CRICKET ASSOCIATION (BDCA) MATCH RULES President: Vice-President: Secretary: Treasurer: Public Officer: Campbell Graham Shane Broes David Lindsay Darrin Masters David Clancy

Amendments Proposal for amendments to this document should be forwarded to: The Hon. Secretary P.O. Box 352 Bathurst, NSW, 2795 Or via email: campbell.bdca@bigpond.com Release Author Amendment Description Draft 14-15.1 Scott Campbell Update dates for new season 12/09/14 Richard Newell Non-compulsory close changes 6/3/2015 Richard Newell Points System 15/9/15 Campbell Graham Legside players, extending time in one day games, Umpires report, BDCA MATCH RULES Page 2 of 42

Table of Contents A. PRELIMINARIES... 1. Applications... 2. Definitions... B. MATCH RULES... 1. DRESS REGULATIONS... 2. GROUNDS... 3. THE UMPIRES... 4. THE BALL... 5. FORFIETS... 6. TEAM DECLARATIONS... 7. REPLACEMENT PLAYERS & SUBSTITUTE FIELDERS... 8. THE TOSS... 9. DRINKS INTERVAL... 10. INTERRUPTIONS TO PLAY... 11. BOWLING & BATTING RESTRICTIONS... 12. MATCH FORMAT... 13. PLAYING CONDITIONS - TWO DAY MATCH... 14. PLAYING CONDITIONS - TWO DAY MATCH WHERE TIME IS LOST ON DAY 1... 15. PLAYING CONDITIONS - ONE INNINGS MATCHES... 16. ONE DAY MATCH... 17. PLAYING CONDITIONS - TWENTY20 MATCHES... 18. THE RESULT... 19. COMPETITION POINTS... 20. DRAWN OR TIED FINAL SERIES MATCHES... 21. TIE IN ALL TWENTY20 MATCHES... 22. PLAYER QUALIFICATION... 23. FINAL SERIES... 24. MATCH SCORECARDS... 25. ALTERATION TO MATCH RULES... BDCA MATCH RULES Page 3 of 42

A. PRELIMINARIES 1. APPLICATIONS Except as varied hereunder, THE LAWS OF CRICKET 2000 CODE (5TH EDITION 2013), as recognized by NSW Cricket Association (NSWCA), shall apply to all Bathurst District Cricket Association (BDCA) matches. All references under the Laws if Cricket to Governing Bodies shall mean the Bathurst District Cricket Association. These rules shall apply to all matches conducted and controlled by the BDCA. All players, coaches/managers and umpires are to follow the guidelines set down in the Australian Cricket s Playing Policy and guidelines 2006. 2. DEFINITIONS One Innings match - matches played over one innings such as a one day and Twenty20 match. Two innings match - Two day matches played over two innings Preliminary Rounds - Matches played for Competition point prior to the final series Final Series - All final matches including Semi-Finals, Preliminary and Grand Finals. Main Competition - 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd and Presidents Cup. And other grades as required. Twenty20 - Monday Night Competition and Bathurst Premier League. BDCA MATCH RULES Page 4 of 42

1. DRESS REGULATIONS FOOTWEAR No player shall be allowed to bat or bowl in spikes on any synthetic surface or to play in flat soled shoes on turf pitches. Any club allowing any of its players to wear inappropriate footwear on a pitch will be responsible for the cost of repair to the pitch. A.1.1.2. CLOTHING a) Twenty20 In any game played with a white ball, teams may wear a club coloured shirt. If a bowler has a predominately white shirt the umpire may request the player to change the offending shirt before being allowed to commence their over. Shorts will be permitted to be worn as long as the entire side are wearing matching shorts. b) Main Competition For all grades (Excluding 3 rd Grade), players at all times whilst competing on the field of play must wear white or cream apparel with the exception of club caps. Clubs MUST get written approval from the Committee for apparel shirt that does not meet these requirements. Hats must be white or cream unless coloured club caps are provided, see 1.3. Shorts are permitted in 3 rd Grade and must be white or cream. Football shorts are not permitted. Any offences reported by either captains or umpires will be referred to the BDCA Match Review Committee, who may at their discretion impose the offending club a $50 fine for each offence. A.1.1.3. DISPLAY OF SPONSORS It is acceptable to display club sponsors but is limited to the following. The limitation on sizing i. No more than 1 sponsors emblem on front of shirt ii. No more than 3 sponsors on each sleeve iii. No more than 2 sponsors on the back of the shirt iv. And approval of the management committee A.1.1.4. LIMITATION TO TOBACCO AND ALCOHOL SPONSORSHIP No tobacco or Alcohol brands shall be permitted on any playing apparel. BDCA MATCH RULES Page 5 of 42

A.1.1.5. DECISION BY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Clothing contrary to 1.2 and 1.3 above may be approved by the BDCA Management Committee. Any proposal from clubs to add colour or increase sponsorship on their playing shirts they must submit such proposal with the BDCA Secretary along with an example of the playing shirt. A.1.1.6. BDCA MAJOR SPONSORSHIP The BDCA reserves the right to have the competition sponsor s name or logo displayed on club s shirt and will cover the cost of adding such word or logo. BDCA MATCH RULES Page 6 of 42

2. GROUNDS BOUNDARY MARKERS On grounds where boundaries are not clearly defined, the team listed first on the draw will be responsible for supplying and setting out suitable boundary markers. Umpires may request boundary markers on any ground. A.1.1.2. SYNTHETIC WICKETS On synthetic wickets, for any ball which Pitches off the wicket and onto the grass, or Hits the edge of the wicket and deviates, in the opinion of the umpire The umpire shall call and signal a No Ball. For this purpose of this Rule, the edge of the wicket shall include any grass that has overgrown the edge of the wicket. BDCA MATCH RULES Page 7 of 42

A.1.1.3. COVERS a) Where covers have been allocated to a ground the responsibility for laying the covers will rest with the team listed first in the draw (home team). Both teams will be responsible to put the covers away. Failure to do so will result in a $200 fine. During the finals series matches, both teams share the responsibility for the laying of cover at the end of the first day. Players must take all care not to damage the covers with their spikes when putting out and putting away covers. b) The pitch and run ups must be protected from rain as much as possible. c) Covers must be laid as late as possible on the Friday night before the game and if the weather is fine, removed as early as possible on the morning of the game. d) It is the responsibility of the team laying the covers to immediately notify a member of the BDCA Executive Committee when, for any reason, it is not possible to lay the covers overnight prior to the next day s play. Failure to make every possible effort to lay the covers or to advise the BDCA may lend the club liable to forfeit the match or other penalties deemed appropriate after the BDCA Match Review Committee has carried out an investigation of the circumstances. e) When umpires are present, any decision during the course of the days play to lay or remove covers is vested with them. f) Both Captains will be responsible for the safe storage of all covers at the conclusion of the match. BDCA MATCH RULES Page 8 of 42

A.1.1.4. FITNESS OF PITCH OR GROUND a) A grounds committee shall be elected at the BDCA AGM each year b) The grounds committee shall determine the fitness of all council grounds, when affected by inclement weather no later than 11am on the morning of play, or 8am on Sundays of final series matches. c) The grounds committee will then advise BDCA Secretary of any cancellation or closure of grounds. d) Any grounds that are unfit will be published on the BDCA website no later than Midday (12pm) of the day of play. e) Where umpire/s or captains deemed the pitch or ground unfit for play, the match shall not be abandoned for the day prior to 3pm. f) If rain is falling when play is in progress, or due to commence, or due to resume, then the umpire/s shall then decide if play shall be abandoned for the day and when play is to commence or resume. g) Where possible any President s Cup game that can be transferred to a synthetic ground then the BDCA shall make every effort to move such game. h) Clubs with their own turf ground must inform the BDCA Secretary as early as possible that their ground is unfit for play. BDCA MATCH RULES Page 9 of 42

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3. THE UMPIRES PRESENCE OF UMPIRES a) If only one (1) official umpire is present, subject to Law 3 (The Umpires) shall be sole judge of fitness of the ground, weather and light for play. Where a player-umpire is assisting the official umpire, the player-umpire will officiate at the strikers end, and must be clearly identified by his/her clothing. b) If no official is in attendance, then the captains will appoint umpires, and the captains will be sole judges of the fitness of the ground, weather and light for play. Where the captains are in disagreement over the fitness of ground, weather and light for play the status of the match at the time of the disagreement is to continue until such time as an agreement is reached or the scheduled finish time for the day is reached, whichever occurs first. A.1.1.2. APPOINTMENT OF UMPIRES All umpire appointments for BDCA controlled matches will be made by the Umpire Appointments Panel. A.1.1.3. REPLACEMENT OF UMPIRES In addition to Law 3.2 (Change of Umpires), the BDCA will permit the replacement of an umpire for a full day of a regular season two day match and this umpire shall be permitted to stand at the non-strikers end. A.1.1.4. ASSESSMENT OF UMPIRES Where official umpire/s are present, both captains must complete a BDCA Captains report on Umpires form and return it to Campbell Graham, by midnight of Tuesday following the completion of the game. If this form is not returned by either email or SMS message the club will incur a $50 penalty. BDCA MATCH RULES Page 11 of 42

4. THE BALL APPROVED BALL a) For all main competition matches, red Kookaburra leather balls shall be used, which weigh not less than 156 grams or more than 163 grams and shall not measure less than 22.4 cm or more than 23 cm in circumference. All balls shall be BDCA stamped. The following balls are approved for use. b) First Grade- 4 piece balls- Club Match, Regulation c) Second Grade- 2 piece balls- Special Test, Tuff Pitch d) Presidents Cup and Third Grade- 2 piece balls- Special Test, Tuff Pitch and Red King. e) Kooka Colt and Zenith Cricket balls are not acceptable for use in any BDCA controlled game. f) Any White 2 piece ball is acceptable for Twenty20 matches. A.1.1.2. NEW BALL A new ball may be taken after 80 overs in accordance with Law 5.4 BDCA MATCH RULES Page 12 of 42

5. FORFIETS 24 HOURS NOTICE REQUIRED Any team wishing to forfeit a match is to give notice of no less than 24 hours to the BDCA Secretary, Bathurst Umpires and to the opposing team. A.1.1.2. PENALTIES FOR NOT GIVING NOTICE Where no notice has been given the forfeiting team will be liable for the full umpires fee and full match fees for the match. Addition penalties may be imposed at the discretion of the Match Review Committee if it deemed that there is no extenuating circumstances. The penalties will also include the loss of 5 competition points in all Grades. A.1.1.3. CLAIMING A FORFEIT The opposing team may claim a forfeit, should a team not be able to take the field with at least 7 fieldsmen, within 30 minutes after the scheduled time for the match to commence. A.1.1.4. LOWEST GRADE TEAM When a club is to forfeit a side it must chose its lowest graded side. BDCA MATCH RULES Page 13 of 42

6. TEAM DECLARATIONS TEAM DECLARATION LISTS The ages of all players aged under 19 must be recorded on the player s team list which shall be handed to the umpire prior to the coin toss. Where no official umpire is present, the team declaration list shall be handed to the opposing captain prior to the coin toss. A.1.1.2. ALTERATION TO TEAMS- GENERALLY No alteration shall be made to either team without the consent of the opposing captain or his/her substitute. A.1.1.3. ALTERATION TO TEAMS- NO PLAY ON DAY 1 Should play be abandoned after teams have been declared, and where no play takes place on the first day of a Two Day Match, a new team declaration may be made on the second day. A.1.1.4. LIMITATION ON PLAYERS No player is permitted to play in two grades in the one round except under Rule 7. (Replacement Players) A.1.1.5. FOR ONE INNINGS MATCHES For one innings matches, a team may consist of twelve (12) players. Eleven fieldsmen only may be on the field of play at any one time. One (1) player shall be declared the bowling 12 th man and One (1) player shall be declared the batting 12 th man. Interchange of fieldsman without restriction is permitted provided no playing time is wasted. However, Law 2.5 (Fielder absent or leaving the field) will still apply. This rule shall apply in One Day Final Matches. BDCA MATCH RULES Page 14 of 42

7. REPLACEMENT PLAYERS & SUBSTITUTE FIELDERS REPLACEMENT PLAYERS PERMITTED IN TWO DAY MATCHES To allow clubs to fulfil their commitment for Two Day Matches a maximum of two (2) replacement players will be permitted in all grades but must adhere to the conditions shown in Rule 7.2 A.1.1.2. CONDITIONS FOR PERMITTING A REPLACEMENT PLAYERS a) A replacement player shall not be permitted for more or less than 1 day b) A replacement player shall not be permitted in the final series. c) Before the toss, the Captain of his/her team shall advise the opposing captain of the player/s concerned and his/her replacement/s and this shall be recorded on the list of teams exchanged. Once declared, teams shall not change. d) A replacement player shall be considered to be the player that has been replaced for the purpose of competing the innings that was in progress at the end of the first day and shall have all the rights of that player for the remainder of the match, therefore if the replaced player has: Batted and been dismissed, the replacement player shall not bat in that innings begun an innings and is not out, the replacement player must resume that innings begun but not completed an over, the replacement player must complete that over BDCA MATCH RULES Page 15 of 42

A.1.1.3. REPLACEMENT FOR REPRESENTATIVE PLAYERS a) Any player that have been selected to represent Bathurst District Cricket Association, Bathurst Junior District Cricket Association or higher representative side shall be entitled to be replaced by another player subject to the conditions outlines in Rule 7.2 b) Where such a player has not been advised of his/her selection prior to the start of the club game, Rule 7.2c shall be amended to allow the declared team to change, subject to the captain of his/her advising the BDCA Secretary of the name of the player concerned, immediately upon receiving advice on the players selection. The BDCA Secretary shall inform the Secretary of Bathurst Umpires and the opposing team s captain. c) This rule shall apply to any grade where the replacement has been drawn from. A.1.1.4. SUBSTITUTE FIELDERS The BDCA considers that a players absence from the field due to work, family or other commitments is an acceptable reason to allow a substitute fielder under Law 2.1 (b) (Substitutes and Runners). Where it is known that a substitute fielder is required under this rule, the fielding captain shall inform the umpire/s at the commencement of the innings or start of the new days play. BDCA MATCH RULES Page 16 of 42

8. THE TOSS TOSS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS Captains shall toss for choice of innings in accordance with Law 12.4. Captains are to especially note that the toss must be taken on the field of play and the umpire/s must be present. A.1.1.2. CLAIMING THE TOSS The opposing team may claim the toss, should the captain or his/her substitute, not be available to toss within the scheduled time in Rule 8.1 A.1.1.3. ABSENCE OF AN OFFICIATING UMPIRE. If the event that there is no official umpire present, the captain or their substitute, shall present the match ball for inspection by the opposing captain BDCA MATCH RULES Page 17 of 42

9. DRINKS INTERVAL ONE DAY AND TWO DAY MATCHES A five (5) minute break may be taken after approximately each hour s play. For One Day matches the interval should be taken at the completion of the 20 th over (or 18 th over in a 35 over match) in accordance with Law 15.9. A.1.1.2. TWENTY20 MATCHES For all Twenty20 matches, a drinks interval shall not be taken unless deemed necessary due to climatic conditions. BDCA MATCH RULES Page 18 of 42

10. INTERRUPTIONS TO PLAY 1.1. Over Adjustments a) In the event of play not starting on time, or for any other interruptions once play has commenced the total numbers shall be reduced by at a rate of 16 overs per hour (one over per 3.75 minutes lost). b) Each side shall share evenly in the overs available. 1.2. Suspension of Play Due to Lightning Play shall cease immediately, in the event that a lightning flashes is followed by thunder less than 30 seconds later. Play shall not resume until after 30 minutes of the last lightning flash. It is recommended that no player enters the field of play during the time play is suspended. 10.3 Minimum Overs to Constitute a Match Listed below are the minimum overs required to constitute a match and a result be determined. Two Day Match N/A One Day Match (40 overs) 20 overs per side One Day Match (35 overs) 17 overs per side Twenty20 Match 10 overs per side BDCA MATCH RULES Page 19 of 42

11. BOWLING & BATTING RESTRICTIONS JUNIOR The workload of bowlers aged under 19 shall be managed as per Cricket Australia s document Well Played- Australian Cricket s Playing Policies & Guidelines 2006. These restrictions are detailed in Section 4- Pathways and Game Formats under the heading of Bowling Guidelines and Restrictions. These restrictions are summarized in Table 1. These guidelines apply to all junior players playing in any Grade of competition. Table 1 Current Actual Age Maximum number overs in a spell Maximum number overs in a day s play Over 18 Unlimited Unlimited 18 8 20 17 7 18 16 6 16 15 6 14 14 5 12 13 5 10 Under 13 4 8 *NOTE* Any other overs bowled in other matches played during the day (e.g. Junior Matches) do not count towards their total overs. BDCA MATCH RULES Page 20 of 42

A.1.1.2. PRESIDENTS CUP In President s Cup only, players over the age of 17 (On the 1 st of October) to be restricted to the following a) Batsmen must retire (not out) immediately their score reaches or passes 100 runs, They may recommence their innings, in original batting order, once the last wicket has fallen and providing time hasn t been reached. At the conclusion of the innings those batsmen who have remained retired will be reassessed at Retired Out. b) Bowlers in two day games are allowed a maximum of 18 overs per innings with a maximum of six (6) overs per spell. The rest period between spells shall be at least double the number of overs bowled by an individual in the preceding spell. Except where age rules apply as per table. c) Any bowler in a one day game shall only bowl a maximum number six (6) overs in a spell. d) No batting restrictions shall apply to juniors 13-18 (on 1 st of October). Usual age bowling restriction shall apply. A.1.1.3. PLAYING AGE No player under the age of 13 on the 1 st October in the current season is permitted to play in any BDCA Competition, unless written approval from the following is obtained and forwarded to BDCA Secretary. a) Parents/Guardians b) Clubs c) Level 2 Accredited or District Coach. BDCA MATCH RULES Page 21 of 42

12. MATCH FORMAT TWO DAY MATCHES All two day matches will be played as a two innings match in accordance with Law (Number of Innings). The team batting first may continue batting on the second day. A.1.1.2. ONE DAY MATCHES AND TWENTY20 MATCHES All One Day and Twenty20 matches will be played as one innings matches in accordance with Law 12.1 (Number of Inning s) A.1.1.3. LAST HOUR OF MATCH Law 16.6, 16.7 and 16.8 (Last hour of Play) shall not apply in BDCA matches. BDCA MATCH RULES Page 22 of 42

13. PLAYING CONDITIONS - TWO DAY MATCH APPLICATION All Two Day matches shall be played under these Playing Conditions. Where time is lost on day 1, the match will be played under the revised Playing Conditions of Rule 15. A.1.1.2. FOLLOW-ON A team, having a lead not less than 75 runs on the first innings, shall have the right to request its opponent to follow on. A.1.1.3. HOURS OF PLAY All Saturday Grade games will commence at 1.30pm and conclude at 6:45pm No overs are to commence after 6:45pm. Failure to bowl the required number of overs will incur penalties as per rule 13.4.There shall be a minimum of 76 overs in a day s play. A.1.1.5. INTERVALS a) Preliminary Round Matches A 15 minute interval may be taken at 4pm. Where play in any day of a match does not commence before 3pm there shall be no tea interval on that day. b) Final Matches Saturday s tea interval shall be as per Rule 14.4a, table 2 display s the format of Sunday s intervals. BDCA MATCH RULES Page 23 of 42

Table 2 Sunday Commence DST 11.00am DST/EST 10.00am EST 10.00am Lunch 1.00pm-1.40pm 12:00pm-12:40pm 12:00pm-12:40pm Tea 3:40pm-4.00pm 2:40pm-3.00pm 3.40pm-3.00pm Stumps 6:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm Minimum overs for a match N/A N/A N/A A.1.1.6. MATCH DURATION a) Preliminary Rounds A match shall consist of a minimum of 152 overs. A minimum 76 overs on each day. Part overs count as full overs and each change of innings shall count as 3 overs. If Team A (side batting first) is not dismissed or does not declare its innings closed on day one, they may continue to bat on day two. If Team B (side batting second) is not dismissed by 6:45pm on day two and have not passed team A's score then the games will be declared a draw. If time remains, a second innings may commence and shall be limited to the minimum scheduled overs remaining in the match b) Final Series A match shall consist of a minimum of 172 overs, 76 overs on Saturday and 96 overs on Sunday. Part overs count as full overs and each change of innings shall count as 3 overs. Drinks are to be taken in the middle of each session The team that finishes lower on the competition ladder must win either outright or on the first innings. In the Grand Final the team qualifies second must beat the team qualifying first must win by first innings or outright to win the Grand Final. BDCA MATCH RULES Page 24 of 42

A.1.1.7. TEAM BATTING FIRST DISMISSED ON DAY 1 If the team batting first (Team A) is dismissed or declares, Team B shall, unless dismissed or declares, receive the balance of the overs remaining on the first day s play (if the minimum number of overs has been received in the days play has been reached the play shall continue til 6:45) plus a minimum of 76 overs on the second days play. A.1.1.8. EARLY FINISH ON DAY 2 On the second day of any match, if a first innings result has been achieved, then with the agreement of both captain and after consulting the umpire/s present, stumps may be drawn stumps may be drawn no earlier than 5:00pm BDCA MATCH RULES Page 25 of 42

14. PLAYING CONDITIONS - TWO DAY MATCH WHERE TIME IS LOST ON DAY 1 NO PLAY ON DAY 1 a) Preliminary Rounds - If play was not possible on all the first days play then the match will be played as a one day match under normal one day rules with bonus points b) Final Series - Where play is not possible on the first day of a final series match, the match will continue to be played as a two day match with the following adjustments for day 2. A.1.1.2. PLAY LOST ON DAY 1 Hours of Play will be 10.30am to completion of 112 th over. Minimum number of overs for day 112. Compulsory close at half the available overs. a) Preliminary Rounds - Refer Rule 10.1 b) Final Series - Refer Rule 10.1 BDCA MATCH RULES Page 26 of 42

15. PLAYING CONDITIONS - ONE INNINGS MATCHES APPLICATION These playing conditions shall apply to both One day and Twenty20 matches. A.1.1.2. DECLARATIONS Law 14 (Declarations and Forfeitures) shall not apply in one innings matches. A.1.1.3. BOWLING SUFFERING AN EXTERNAL INJURY A bowler who suffers an external injury and must leave the field may, subject to the Umpires approval, bowl immediately on their return. A.1.1.4. WIDE BALL When an official umpire is present they shall apply a very strict and consistent interpretation to Law 25 (Wide Ball) in order to prevent negative bowling wide of the wicket. The following shall be used as a guide by the umpire in considering what shall be called a wide. On the leg side, a ball pitching outside leg stump and moving further away, and On the off side, a ball passing the batsman more than 75cm wide of the off stump. A.1.1.5. QUOTA OF OVERS a) In 1 st and 2 nd Grade and President s Cup, all games will be played with a maximum 40 overs (DST), and 35 overs (EST). Each team to receive this quota of overs unless dismissed earlier and provided there is no time lost. b) 3 rd and lower grades are to play 35 over per side unless a team is dismissed earlier and provided there is no time lost. c) Twenty20 matches will 20 overs per side unless a team is dismissed and provided there is no time lost. d) Where the overs for a match have been reduced, the team batting second shall not bat for a greater number of overs than the first, unless it is dismissed in less than the allocated overs. BDCA MATCH RULES Page 27 of 42

A.1.1.6. MAXIMUM OVERS PER BOWLER a) Each bowler is limited to bowl a maximum number of overs, in accordance with the following. 1 st, 2 nd & Presidents Cup- 8 overs 3 rd Grade- 7 Overs Twenty20-4 Overs b) Where the overs for a match have been reduced because of delays or interruptions, no bowler may bowl more than one-fifth (1/5) of the total overs allowed, unless such a number has exceeded before the interruption. If the total overs are no0t divisible by five, one additional over shall be allowed to the maximum number per bowler to make up the balance. a) One Day Matches - All Saturday One day Matches will commence at 1.30pm. b) No overs for the first innings are to commence after 4:00pm. c) No overs for the second innings are to commence after 6:50pm Failure to bowl the required number of overs will incur penalties as per rule 16.3. d) Once a result or the last over of play has been bowled, this will be the conclusion of the match. BDCA MATCH RULES Page 28 of 42

16. ONE DAY MATCH HOURS OF PLAY a) One Day Matches - All Saturday One day Matches will commence at 1.30pm. b) No overs for the team bowling first are to commence after 4:00pm. Failure to bowl the required number of overs will incur penalties as per rule 16.3.a. c) No overs for the team bowling second are to commence after 6:50pm. Failure to bowl the required number of overs will incur penalties as per rule 16.3.b. d) Once a result or the last over of play has been bowled, this will be the conclusion of the match. A.1.1.2. INTERVAL There shall be one twenty (20) minute interval at the conclusion of the first innings. A.1.1.3. SLOW OVER RATE a) Without delays due to Unforeseen Circumstances, if the team bowling first fails to bowl 40 overs without dismissing the opposition before 4:00pm, they will only be eligible to face 40 overs minus double the overs not bowled. b) Without delays due to Unforeseen Circumstances, if the team bowling second fails to bowl 40 overs by 6:45pm, they will lose the value of the number of overs with the highest amount of runs scored corresponding to the number of overs not bowled. Unforeseen Circumstances include, but are not limited to, circumstances such as injury and lost ball. If an Unforeseen Circumstance occurs, the number of overs will be reduced as per rule 10.1. Where an official umpire is present, the umpire shall adjudicate on the circumstance and inform both team captains at the time of the outcome. Where no official umpire is present, the decision is to be agreed upon between the captains. BDCA MATCH RULES Page 29 of 42

A.1.1.4. FAST SHORT PITCHED BOWLING A bowler is permitted to bowl one fast short pitched delivery per over, which passes or would have passed over shoulder height of the striker standing upright at the popping crease but not clearly above his/her head. In the event of a bowler bowling more than one fast short pitched delivery above shoulder height of the batsman in an over, the umpire shall call and signal No Ball. Note: Any fast short pitched ball over head height or fast full pitched delivery over waist height shall be called by the umpire at the Non-Strikers End only where an official umpire is present. Where no official umpire is present, either umpire may signal No Ball. A.1.1.5. Fielding Restrictions LEG SIDE No more than five (5) fielders allowed on the leg side. BDCA MATCH RULES Page 30 of 42

17. PLAYING CONDITIONS - TWENTY20 MATCHES HOURS OF PLAY First Session 5.00pm- 6.10pm Interval 6.10pm- 6.20pm Second Session 6.20pm- 7.30pm A.1.1.0. Note: Start times may be altered with the approval of the umpire. A.1.1.2. FAST SHORT PITCHED BOWLING Any fast short pitched delivery which passes or would have passed over shoulder height of the striker standing upright on the popping crease shall be signaled and called No Ball by the umpire. A.1.1.3. FIELDING RESTRICTIONS The following will restrictions shall apply to all BDCA Twenty20 Matches At the instant of a delivery there shall be no more than 5 fielders on the leg side For the first six (6) overs (Fielding Restriction Overs). Only two fielders are permitted outside the 30 metre circle. ( The circle can be painted or imaginary) For the non- Fielding Restriction Overs, no more than five (5) fielders shall be permitted outside the 30 metre circle. In the event of an infringement of any of the above fielding restrictions, the Umpires shall call and signal a No Ball. BDCA MATCH RULES Page 31 of 42

A.1.1.4. FREE HIT FOR FRONT FOOT NO BALL a) For Twenty20 matches only, the delivery following a no ball called under Law 24.5 (Fair Delivery- the Feet) shall be a free hit for whichever batsman is facing b) If the delivery for the free hit is not a legitimate delivery (Any Kind of No Ball or Wide) then the next delivery will become a free hit for whichever batsman is facing. c) 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. d) Changes to the fielding positions are only permitted when the batsman have crossed on the original No Ball delivery. e) The bowlers end umpire shall signal a free hit by (after the normal no ball signal) extending one arm straight upwards and moving it in a circular motion. A.1.1.5. TIMED OUT In Twenty20 matches, Law 31.1 (Timed Out) shall apply except for the incoming batsman must be in position to take guard or for his/her partner to receive the next ball within 1 minute 30 seconds of the fall of the previous wicket. The incoming batsman must be ready to make his/her way to the wicket immediately a wicket falls. BDCA MATCH RULES Page 32 of 42

18. THE RESULT A.1.1.3. PROGRESSIVE TEAM TOTALS A progressive team total must be kept from the minimum overs for a match to the completion of the innings to determine a win A.1.1.4. TEAM DISMISSED OR DECLARES For the purpose of this rule, where a team is dismissed or declares mid-way through an over, that over shall count as a full over. A.1.1.5. INTERRUPTIONS TO PLAY- DETERMINING THE RESULT The match result shall be determined by One Day matches, the runs scored at the same numbered completed over, for each team, when play is concluded. For Twenty20, on the comparison of the run rate of both teams. The run rate shall be calculated by dividing the total runs by the total number of balls received. A.1.1.6. TWO DAY FINAL SERIES MATCHES Where no play is possible by 1pm (DST) on the Sunday of final series matches the game shall be declared a draw. A.1.1.7. ONE DAY GRAND FINAL Where no play is possible before 3pm (DST) o the Sunday then the game shall be declared a draw. A.1.1.8. RESULT ONE INNINGS MATCHES- NO FURTHER PLAY AFTER ACHIEVING A Teams are to note that the provision of Law 21.6 (no further play is permitted once a result has been achieved) shall be for ALL one innings matches. BDCA MATCH RULES Page 33 of 42

19. COMPETITION POINTS COMPETITION POINTS Points shall be awarded for results gained in all competition matches, as follows. Format Result Points Two Day Outright win after leading on first innings 11 Outright win after trailing on first innings 7 Outright tie 5.5 Win On First Innings 7 Tie on First Innings 3.5 Draw Abandoned and Wash out Matches 0 2.5 Loss On First Innings 0 Outright loss after leading first innings 4 Outright loss after trailing on first innings 0 One day and Twenty20 matches Only Win 3 Draw, Abandoned or No result 1.5 Loss 0 All Matches Forfeit Refer 19.2 Bye Refer 19.3 A.1.1.2. FORFEITS A team winning on forfeit shall receive the maximum points for that round. The team forfeiting, shall receive no points for the round and be liable under Rule 5.2 to loss the 5 competition points. BDCA MATCH RULES Page 34 of 42

A.1.1.3. BYES a) Where each team plays an equal number of games, no points shall be awarded for a bye. b) For Partial Rounds of the same format, the team having the bye shall receive the average points for all winning teams for that grade in that round. c) For each full round in the same format, no points will be awarded for a bye. d) For the purpose of this Rule, a Full Round means where every team plays each other once. A.1.1.4. BONUS POINTS a) Two Day Matches The following will apply to Two Day Matches only, 2 nd innings only b) One Day Matches o Batting.01 for each run scored o Bowling.25 for each wicket taken 1 Bonus Competition Point will be awarded for the Following The Team Batting second reaches the Total required within 80% of the overs. ( i.e. In a 40 over match the team batting second have until the end of the 32 nd over to reach the target score) The Team Bowling Second must restrict the Batting side to no more than 80% of their score. ( i.e. If Side A score 200 runs then they must restrict Side B to no more than 160 runs) If a match is interrupted due to weather and the overs are reduced to less than 25 then no bonus points shall apply. A.1.1.5. POINTS INCLUDED In all Grades, all points gained in all matches will be used when determining finals positions. BDCA MATCH RULES Page 35 of 42

20. DRAWN OR TIED FINAL SERIES MATCHES TIE OR DRAW IN SEMI OR PRELIMINARY FINAL In the event of a draw or a tie in a semi-final or preliminary match the team that finished with the highest number of points on the competition table shall be declared the winner A.1.1.2. DRAW IN GRAND FINAL In the event of a draw in the Grand Final then the team that qualified first for the grand final shall be declared the winner. A.1.1.3. TIE IN A GRAND FINAL In the event of a tie in the Grand Final, both teams shall be declared joint winners. BDCA MATCH RULES Page 36 of 42

21. TIE IN ALL TWENTY20 MATCHES IN THE EVENT OF A TIE THE FOLLOWING SHALL APPLY, A Super Over shall apply Each team to nominate 3 batsmen and 1 bowler to the umpire and opposing captains prior to the toss. A toss is to be taken to determine which team will bat and bowl. The Super Over shall be concluded at the end of 6 legal deliveries or 2 wickets have been lost. If scores are tied after the Super Over then the team who lost the fewer wickets (not including Super Over wickets) shall be declared the winner. If the result cannot be decided by the Rule above then the winner shall be the team with the higher score after the 19 th over, or if still equal after 18 th over, or if still equal after the 17 th over etc. BDCA MATCH RULES Page 37 of 42

22. PLAYER QUALIFICATION PLAYERS QUALIFICATION a) A player must play no less than 6 days of cricket in the current season. b) A players grading for semi-finals, finals and Grand Finals including One Day Finals, shall be determined by his/hers own last 4 games as follows. (i) If their last 4 games are in one grade then that is their grade (ii) If three of their last four games are played in one grade then that is their grade (iii) If two games are played in each of two grades, the higher of the two grades shall be his/her final grade (iv) If two games are played in one grade where they have played three grades that is their grade (v) If four games are played in four different grades then the second highest grade will be their grade.. c) For qualifying purposes a team that receives a forfeit shall be deemed to have played that match, provided however, a player is named on the result card. d) During semi-finals, finals and grand finals, the players grading will not alter. He/she may only play in his/her grade and a higher grade. e) Where a club has teams in adjacent grades in any final matches playing at the same time they may select players as deemed necessary. A player who under this rule, plays in a grade lower than his/her qualifying grade may continue to play in that grade as long as the original qualifying grade are still playing in the final series. f) For a player to play in the One Day Final they must have played in at least 1 match prior to the completion of the one day rounds. g) Byes do not count as days of cricket BDCA MATCH RULES Page 38 of 42

23. FINAL SERIES NUMBER OF TEAMS TO QUALIFY The number of teams that will qualify for the final series shall depend on the number of teams in each grade. a) For All Grades the four teams holding the highest positions at the end of the competition rounds shall play the final series as follows: Major Semi Final- The first place team plays the second placed side. The winner proceeds straight through to the Grand Final, the loser plays the preliminary final. Elimination Final (or Minor Semi Final)- The third placed side plays the fourth placed side with the winner proceeding to the preliminary final whilst the loser is eliminated Preliminary Final- The loser from the Major semi-final plays the winner from the Elimination Final. The winner progresses to the Grand Final and the loser is eliminated. A.1.1.2. MINOR PREMIERS The team occupying the highest position at the conclusion of the preliminary rounds shall be the minor premiers A.1.1.3. TEAMS EQUAL ON POINTS a) If two or more teams have equal competition points at the end of the competition rounds (including at the end of the one day rounds) the positions will be determined by the highest Team quotient. b) In the Twenty20 competition, the teams will be determined by Net Run Rate. A.1.1.4. CALCULATION OF TEAM QUOTIENT The team quotient shall be determined by dividing the batting average (total runs scored divided by total wickets lost) by the bowling average (total runs scored against divided by total wickets taken) BDCA MATCH RULES Page 39 of 42

A.1.1.5. CALCULATION OF NET RUN RATE A teams Net Run Rate (NRR) is calculating by deducting the average runs per over scored against the team from the average runs per over scored by the team. (I.e. NRR= Team run rate per over less the Opposing Team run rate per over) In the event of a team being dismissed in less than its full quota of overs, the calculation of its run rate is based on the full quota of overs to which it s entitled. For the purpose of NRR calculations, each ball bowled shall count as one sixth (1/6) of an over A.1.1.6. VENUE FOR FINAL MATCHES For the first week of the finals, the highest ranked team in each game may play at their home ground. If that team doesn t have a home ground then a ground will be allocated in order of grade allocation and ground availability. BDCA MATCH RULES Page 40 of 42

24. MATCH SCORECARDS BDCA SCOREBOOKS Scoring for all matches shall be in accordance with the BDCA Guidelines for Scoring and only the official BDCA Scorebooks are to be used in any BDCA competitions, unless prior approval has been granted by the BDCA Secretary. A.1.1.2. LEGIBILITY AND ACCURACY OF SCORESHEETS It is required that all scoresheets be accurate and legible, as these may be needed by the Match Review Committee to determine a result in the event of a disputed match. If the scoresheets are illegible and the result is disputed, the matter will be referred to the match review committee. A.1.1.3. ENTERING RESULTS INTO MYCRICKET WEBSITE a) All teams in all grades are required to enter ALL match results (including catches) and players scores into the MyCricket Website by midnight on Tuesday following the completion of the match. b) The match result must be entered and confirmed by both sides after the completion of the match. c) Failure to enter either match result or players scores by midnight Tuesday after the completion of the match will result in a loss of 1 competition point. d) If a side repeatedly fails to enter their result this may lead to expulsion from the competition and will have to explain to the Match Review Committee. BDCA MATCH RULES Page 41 of 42

25. ALTERATION TO MATCH RULES A.1.1.2. A.1.1.3. THESE RULES MAY BE AMENDED PRIOR TO THE START OF THE ANY SEASON BY NOTICE IN WRITING TO THE BDCA MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE AFTER THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE COMPETITION, MATCH RULES MAY BE CHANGED AT A GENERAL OR DELEGATES MEETING OF THE BDCA AND CARRIED WITH A 2/3 MAJORITY. RULES NOT COVERED MAY BE DEALT WITH THE BDCA MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE AND THEIR DECISION SHALL BE FINAL. BDCA MATCH RULES Page 42 of 42