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CRICKET FIXTURE HANDBOOK 2016/<strong>2017</strong> SEASON<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS 1<br />

PREMIER LEAGUE WINNERS 2015 / 2016


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PREMIER LEAGUE COMPETITION<br />

50 OVERS PLAYING CONDITIONS 2016/17<br />

1. LAW 1 THE PLAYERS<br />

1.1 Law 1.1 - Number of Players<br />

Law 1.1 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

A match is played between two sides. Each side shall consist of 11 players, one of whom shall be captain.<br />

1.2 Law 1.2 - Nomination of Players<br />

The following shall apply in addition to Law 1.2:<br />

If the late withdrawal of a player nominated to participate in a Sunfoil Series 4-Day, Momentum 1-Day Cup, Ram Slam<br />

T20 Challenge match necessitates the promotion of a player nominated to a CSA Provincial 50 Over Challenge match,<br />

such player shall by right, be permitted a replacement after the nomination. (Refer to Clause 2.3 Law 2.3 Restrictions<br />

on the role of substitutes, as modified).<br />

Note: The Umpires is to ensure that both teams are nominated in writing and received prior to the toss (2copies of the<br />

team sheet). When a nominated player in the starting XI has injured himself in the warm up after the toss, the opposition<br />

Captain needs to consent to a replacement player. Consent is either given or it is not as long as the replacement player<br />

is eligible to play and consent to a replacement is given by the opposing captain, he can play in the XI. There have been<br />

occasions where a nominated player in the starting XI has injured himself in the warm up after the toss. In these cases,<br />

the opposition Captain needs to consent to a replacement player. While this consent has often been given, it cannot be<br />

given on condition of the replacement player being a similar player or a particular person being rejected by the<br />

opposition Captain as a replacement. Consent is either given or it is not as long as the replacement player is eligible to<br />

play and consent to a replacement is given, he can play in the XI.<br />

1.3 Law 1.3 - Captain<br />

The following shall apply in addition to Law 1.3 (a):<br />

The deputy must be one of the nominated members of the playing eleven.<br />

2. LAW 2 - SUBSTITUTES AND RUNNERS, BATSMAN OR FIELDER LEAVING THE FIELD, BATSMAN RETIRING,<br />

BATSMAN COMMENCING INNINGS<br />

2.1 Law 2.1 - Substitutes and Runners<br />

Law 2.1 (a) (ii), 2.7 and 2.8 shall not apply. A runner for a batsman when batting is not permitted.<br />

Law 2.1 (b) shall be amended as follows:<br />

The umpires shall have discretion to allow, for other wholly acceptable reasons, a substitute fielder to act for a<br />

nominated player, at the start of the match, or at any subsequent time.<br />

2.3 Law 2.3 - Restrictions on the role of substitutes<br />

The restrictions under Law 2.3 shall only apply if the substitute is not a member of the nominated eleven.<br />

The following shall apply in addition to Law 2.3.<br />

Subject to the provisions of Clause 1.2, the replacement player shall by right be entitled to bat, bowl or keep wicket.<br />

If the promoted player is batting at the time and he is required to leave the match, he shall retire “not out” and his<br />

substitute will be permitted to bat later in the innings at the fall of a wicket, unless nine wickets have already fallen, in<br />

which case he shall be allowed to bat immediately if available.<br />

2.4 Law 2.5 - Fielder absent or leaving the field<br />

Law 2.5 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

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<br />

session of play, the umpire shall be informed of the reason for his absence, and he shall not thereafter come on to the<br />

field during a session of play without the consent of the umpire. (See Law 2.6 as modified). The umpire shall give such<br />

consent as soon as practicable. If the player is absent from the field for longer than 8 minutes, the following<br />

restrictions shall apply to their future participation in the match:<br />

2.4.1 The player shall not be permitted to bowl in the match until he has either been able to field, or his team<br />

has subsequently been batting, for the total length of playing time for which he was absent (hereafter<br />

referred to as penance time), subject to a maximum cumulative penance time of 120 minutes. If any<br />

unexpired penance time remains at the end of the first innings, it is carried forward to the second<br />

innings of the match.<br />

2.4.2 The player shall not be permitted to bat in the match until his team's batting innings has been in<br />

progress for the length of playing time that is equal to the unexpired penance time carried forward<br />

from the previous innings, subject to a maximum cumulative penance time of 120 minutes. However,<br />

once his side has lost five wickets in its batting innings, he may bat immediately. For the purposes of<br />

2.4.1 and 2.4.2, playing time shall comprise the time play is in progress excluding lunch and tea<br />

intervals, intervals between innings and official drinks intervals. However, in the event of a batsman or<br />

a fieldsman already being off the field at the commencement of an interruption in play through ground,<br />

weather or light conditions or for other exceptional circumstances, he shall be allowed to count any<br />

such stoppage time as playing time, provided that he personally informs the umpires when he is fit<br />

enough to take the field had play been in progress. Similarly, if at the commencement of an interruption<br />

in play through ground, weather or light conditions or for other exceptional circumstances, a player is<br />

on the field but still has some unexpired penalty time remaining from a previous absence, he shall<br />

automatically be allowed to count any such stoppage time as playing time, provided he returns to the<br />

field of play immediately after the interruption. The restriction in clauses 2.4.1 and 2.4.2 above shall not<br />

apply if the player has suffered an external blow (as opposed to an internal injury such as a pulled<br />

muscle) whilst participating earlier in the match and consequently been forced to leave the field.<br />

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2.4.2 Nor shall it apply if the player has been absent for very exceptional and wholly acceptable reasons<br />

(other than injury or illness). Substitute fielders shall only be permitted in cases of injury, illness or<br />

other wholly acceptable reasons. 'Wholly acceptable reasons' should be limited to extreme<br />

circumstances and should not include what is commonly referred to as a 'comfort break'. (Writing<br />

exams will be wholly acceptable reason and the player do not have to serve penance time)<br />

Note: The umpires should enquire about the player who has left the field to confirm the reason for leaving the<br />

field. If the reason given is not confirmed as a valid and genuine reason he shall inform the captain require the<br />

substitute fielder to immediately leave the field.<br />

Notes on defining injuries<br />

a) An external blow is defined as when a player is hit by something or hits something. It must be noted that<br />

this definition does not include blisters<br />

b) Examples of an internal injury are pulled muscles or blisters.<br />

c) The medical committee has ruled that players with cramp are entitled to a substitute as cramp should be<br />

considered an injury or illness. This is no longer an issue for batsmen as they are no longer allowed<br />

runners. In order to speed up play, fielders are permitted and indeed encouraged to leave the field to either<br />

put on or take off protective equipment such as internal leg guards for spinners just prior to or just after their<br />

spells. This should be done just outside the field of play and under the sight of the umpires. This includes<br />

broken equipment.<br />

Note: Squad members of the fielding team who are not playing in the match and who are not acting as<br />

substitute fielders shall be required to wear a team training bib or a other recognizable attire whilst on the<br />

playing area (including the area between the boundary and the perimeter fencing).<br />

3. LAW 3 - THE UMPIRES<br />

3.1 Law 3.1 - Appointment and Attendance<br />

The following shall apply in place of Law 3.1:<br />

The NCUA shall appoint all Umpires to matches.<br />

3.2 Law 3.2 - Change of Umpire<br />

Law 3.2 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

An umpire shall not be changed during the match, other than in exceptional circumstances, unless he is injured or ill.<br />

3.3 Law 3.8 - Fitness for play and Law 3.9 - Suspension of play in dangerous or unreasonable conditions<br />

The safety of all persons within the ground is of paramount importance. In the event that any threatening<br />

circumstance, whether actual or perceived, comes to the attention of any umpire (including for example<br />

weather, pitch invasions, act of God, etc. Then the players and officials should immediately be asked to leave<br />

the field of play in a safe and orderly manner and to relocate to a secure and safe area (depending on each<br />

particular threat) pending the satisfactory passing or resolution of such threat or risk to the reasonable<br />

satisfaction of the umpires. Laws 3.8 & 3.9 shall be replaced by: The umpires shall be the final judges of the<br />

fitness of the ground, weather and light for play. Law 7.2 (Fitness of the pitch for play).<br />

3.3.1 Suspension of play for adverse conditions of ground, weather or light<br />

a) All references to ground include the pitch. See Law 7.1 (Area of pitch).<br />

b) If at any time the umpires together agree that the conditions of ground, weather or light are so bad that there<br />

is obvious and foreseeable risk to the safety of any player or umpire, so that it would be unreasonable or<br />

dangerous for play to take place, then they shall immediately suspend play, or not allow play to commence<br />

or to restart. The decision as to whether conditions are so bad as to warrant such action is one for the<br />

umpires alone to make. The fact that the grass and the ball are wet and slippery does not warrant the<br />

ground conditions being regarded as unreasonable or dangerous. If the umpires consider the ground is so<br />

wet or slippery as to deprive the bowler of a reasonable foothold, the fielders of the power of free<br />

movement, or the batsmen of the ability to play their strokes or to run between the wickets, then these<br />

conditions shall be regarded as so bad that it would be unreasonable for play to take place. If<br />

circumstances are warranted, the umpires shall stop play and instruct the ground staff to take<br />

whatever action they can and use whatever equipment is necessary to remove as much dew as<br />

possible from the outfield when conditions become unreasonable or dangerous. The umpires may<br />

also instruct the ground staff to take such action during scheduled and unscheduled breaks in<br />

play. The umpires shall disregard any shadow on the pitch from the stadium or from any permanent object<br />

on the ground.<br />

a) When there is a suspension of play it is the responsibility of the umpires to monitor the conditions.<br />

They shall make inspections as often as appropriate. Immediately the umpires together agree that<br />

conditions are suitable for play they shall call upon the players to resume the game.<br />

b) If play is in progress up to the start of an agreed interval then it will resume after the interval unless the<br />

umpires together agree that the conditions of ground, weather or light are so bad that there is obvious and<br />

foreseeable risk to the safety of any player or umpire, so that it would be unreasonable or dangerous for<br />

play to take place.<br />

Play may be suspended due to safety and security concerns by the umpires, the head of the<br />

relevant ground authority, the head of ground security or the police.<br />

Where play is suspended under Clause 3.3.1 above the decision to abandon or resume play shall<br />

be the responsibility of the NCU.<br />

Note: The objective is for the umpires to maximize play. The intention is to stay out longer than teams may<br />

have been used to in the past. Whilst match officials have dealt with GWL more firmly in recent times, it is<br />

necessary that appropriate positive and assertive management is continued.<br />

The umpires are the final judges of the fitness of Ground Weather Light (GWL).<br />

3.3.2 In considering the fitness of light, umpires should note the following:<br />

a) Only when conditions are UNSAFE, should play be suspended. The word unreasonable in the Law applies<br />

to high winds, dust storms and the like.<br />

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) The terms “unsuitable” or “unfair” are not valid reasons for suspending play. Conditions need to be 'safe' to<br />

continue playing and 'unsafe' to suspend play. Umpires should only suspend play when conditions are<br />

'Dangerous'.<br />

c) For the avoidance of doubt, the level of light (and therefore the light meter reading) required to justify<br />

suspension of play will normally be different depending on whether the bowler is fast or slow i.e. the light<br />

level at which point it would normally be considered unsafe for a batsman facing a fast bowler is normally<br />

higher than one where a slow bowler is bowling. (Note: in differentiating between slow and fast bowlers,<br />

umpires should take into account whether the keeper would normally stand back or up to the stumps).<br />

d) In an effort to prolong play, captains may be advised as to whether slow bowlers should be used when<br />

conditions are mainly becoming UNSAFE for the batsmen.<br />

e) When the on field umpires are finding it difficult to pick up the ball, this is considered the correct time for the<br />

umpires to confer and consider the light and discuss the options. Both on field umpires must agree to<br />

suspend play.<br />

f) For clarity, if only one on field umpire believes that play should be suspended, then play should continue.<br />

Note: Approaches to consider when deciding whether to come off for bad light.<br />

The first time that play is suspended for bad light that is the benchmark (guide) for the match. That is the<br />

time to push the boundaries hard, every time. There should be visible proof of light affecting the fielder's<br />

ability to see the ball not just one occurrence and it should be genuine and not game tactic related.<br />

Grounds are different we are the global trend setters with responsibilities.<br />

Batters have the best view do not be influenced by them or indeed by the game situation.<br />

Remember if they complain about not seeing the rotation of a spinner's delivery, fast bowlers might be better<br />

for them. GWL is a tough call always remember to extend play longer than has been done previously.<br />

When play has been suspended for “bad light”:<br />

If conditions allow, the umpires should stay on the ground to monitor conditions. This would show the intent to<br />

the public that the match officials are keen to maximize play and ensure a speedy turnaround if play is to<br />

restart.<br />

Please note: Should the Umpires disagree as to the fitness of GWL, then the current status quo should<br />

continue. That is, the umpires do not agree the light is unsafe and play is in progress, then play is to<br />

continue until both Umpires agree it is unsafe. The umpires are still the final decision makers of GWL.<br />

Dew is to be treated like any other interruption and if conditions are unsafe (unreasonable), then umpires<br />

can stop play and request action from the ground staff. (See video clip link below)<br />

Lightning Guidelines<br />

If one umpire feels that the GWL situation is unsafe due to the threat of lightning, play should be suspended.<br />

This deviates from the standard GWL protocol normally both umpires must agree to suspend play<br />

4. LAW 4 - THE SCORERS<br />

Law 4 shall apply.<br />

NCU scorers association shall be appointed to record all runs scored, all wickets taken and, where appropriate, number of<br />

over's bowled.<br />

5. LAW 5 - THE BALL<br />

Clause 5.1 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

5.1 Law 5.2 - Approval and control of balls<br />

Law 5.2 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

The NCU shall provide balls and each club must supply at least 6 spare used balls for changing during a match<br />

(minimum of 6), which shall be of the same brand. The umpires shall retain possession of the match balls throughout<br />

the duration of the match when play is not actually taking place. During play the umpires shall periodically and<br />

irregularly inspect the condition of the ball and shall retain possession of it at the fall of a wicket, a drinks interval, or any<br />

other disruption in play.<br />

5.2 Law 5.5 - Ball lost or becoming unfit for play<br />

Law 5.5 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

5.2.1 In the event of a ball during play being lost or in the opinion of the umpires, being unfit for play through<br />

normal use, the umpires shall allow it to be replaced by one that in their opinion has had a similar<br />

amount of wear.<br />

5.2.2 In the event of the ball becoming wet and soggy as a result of play continuing in inclement weather or it<br />

being affected by dew, and in the opinion of the umpires being unfit for play, the ball may be replaced<br />

for a ball that has similar amount of wear, even though it has not gone out of shape.<br />

5.2.3 If the ball is to be replaced, the umpire shall inform the batsmen and the fielding captain. Either batsman or bowler<br />

may raise the matter with the umpires and the umpires' decision as to a replacement or otherwise will be final.<br />

Note: When umpires consider when to replace a wet and soggy ball, they should wait to be prompted by the<br />

bowler i.e. they should only consider changing the ball when the bowler feels that the ball is too wet to bowl<br />

with. If so prompted, both on field umpires should consider the condition of the ball. If the umpires feel it<br />

requires their attention, before they make a decision as to whether to change the ball or not, the ball should be<br />

dried vigorously with a towel, with particular emphasis on the seam. If, after drying, the ball is still too slippery<br />

and wet to hold and grip, the ball should be changed. Note that the condition of the seam is paramount. If it is<br />

dry, even though the leather itself might still be wet, the ball should not be considered as being too wet as the<br />

bowler should still be able to hold and grip the ball. Dew - In extreme circumstances (e.g. when dew is severe),<br />

and the ball has to be changed every 3 or 4 over's, consideration should be given to stopping the game and<br />

instructing the curator to rope the ground and mop the very wet areas before resuming play.<br />

Once a ball is replaced (it has been lost and cannot be retrieved in a timely manner), the original ball<br />

cannot be reintroduced back into the game at the discretion of the umpires. The only way an original ball<br />

can be reintroduced is when the replacement ball also becomes lost or unfit for play and a suitable<br />

replacement is required<br />

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6. LAW 6 - THE BAT<br />

The following shall apply in addition to Law 6:<br />

Striker using back of bat deliberately to hit the ball -<br />

It is legal for a striker to use the back of his bat deliberately to hit the ball when playing a shot.<br />

7. LAW 7 - THE PITCH<br />

7.1 Law 7.3 - Selection and preparation<br />

The following will apply in addition to Law 7.3:<br />

7.1.1 The Umpires shall ensure that during the period prior to the start of play and during intervals,<br />

the pitch area shall be out of bounds for unauthorized personnel. (The pitch area shall include an area<br />

at least 2 meters beyond the rectangle made by the crease markings at both ends of the pitch).<br />

7.1.2 The umpires shall ensure that, prior to the start of play and during any intervals, only authorized<br />

ground staff, match officials, players and team coaches shall be allowed access to the pitch area.<br />

Such access shall be subject to the following limitations:<br />

a) Only captains and team coaches may walk on the actual playing surface of the pitch area (outside of the<br />

crease markings).<br />

b) No spiked footwear shall be permitted.<br />

c) No one shall be permitted to bounce a ball on the pitch, strike it with a bat or cause damage to the pitch in<br />

any other way.<br />

d) Access shall not interfere with pitch preparation.<br />

7.1.1 In the event of any dispute, the Umpires will rule and there ruling will be final.<br />

7.2 Law 7.4 - Changing the pitch<br />

Law 7.4 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

7.2.1 In the event of a pitch being considered too dangerous for play to continue in the estimation of the<br />

umpires, they shall stop play and immediately.<br />

7.2.2 The umpires shall consult with both captains.<br />

7.2.3 If the captains agree to continue, play shall resume.<br />

7.2.4 If the decision is not to resume play, the umpires together shall consider whether the existing pitch can<br />

be repaired and the match resumed from the point it was stopped. In considering whether to authorize<br />

such repairs, the Umpires must consider whether this would place either side at an unfair advantage,<br />

given the play that had already taken place on the dangerous pitch.<br />

7.2.5 If the decision is that the existing pitch cannot be repaired, then the match is to be abandoned with the<br />

following consequences:<br />

a) In the event of the required number of overs to constitute a match having been completed at the time the<br />

match is abandoned, the result shall be determined according to the provisions of the DLS par score.<br />

b) In the event of the required number of overs to constitute a match not having been completed, the match<br />

will be abandoned as a no result.<br />

7.2.6 If the match is abandoned as a no result, the Umpires shall consult with the NCU with the objective of<br />

finding a way for a new match to be commenced and completed on the same date (including any<br />

reserve day) and venue.<br />

7.2.7 Such a match may be played either on the repaired pitch or on another pitch, subject to the Umpires,<br />

NCU and the relevant ground authority both being satisfied that the new pitch will be of the required.<br />

7.2.8 If it is not possible to play a new match on the scheduled day of the match (including any reserve day),<br />

the NCU shall agree on whether the match can be replayed within the existing schedule.<br />

7.2.9 Throughout the above decision making processes, the Umpires shall keep informed both captains and<br />

the head of the ground authority.<br />

7.3 Law 7.5 - Non-turf pitches<br />

Law 7.5 shall not apply.<br />

All matches shall be played on natural turf pitches.<br />

The use of PVA and other adhesives in the preparation of pitches is not permitted.<br />

8. LAW 8 - THE WICKETS<br />

8.1 Law 8.2 - Size of stumps<br />

The following shall apply in addition to Law 8.2:<br />

When the larger stump is used, all three stumps must be exactly the same size.<br />

Note: This additional regulation does not allow the stumps to be any higher or wider than the laws of cricket allow.<br />

The only difference with these wider stumps would be in the gaps.<br />

The overall width of the set of wickets must remain at 9 inches. If play is continuing in strong winds umpires can<br />

agree to dispense with bails.<br />

The umpires can as alternative use heavy bails, if there are available. This decision is for the umpires alone to<br />

decide and if bails are to be dispensed with, it should be at both ends, as stated in the Laws.<br />

9. LAW 9 - THE BOWLING, POPPING AND RETURN CREASES<br />

9.1 Law 9.3 - The Popping Crease<br />

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<br />

meters)'.<br />

9.2 Additional Crease Markings<br />

The following shall apply in addition to Law 9:<br />

The bowling creases shall be marked 43.18 cm (17”) from the inner edge of the return creases to assist the Umpires<br />

adjudicating offside wides for right and left handed batsmen. As a guideline to the umpires for the calling of wides, the<br />

wide guidelines shall be extended from the bowling to popping creases.<br />

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10. LAW 10 - PREPARATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE PLAYING AREA<br />

10.1 Law 10.1 - Rolling<br />

The following shall apply in addition to Law 10.1:<br />

10.1.1 Prior to tossing for choice of innings the artificial drying of the pitch and outfield shall be at the<br />

discretion of the ground man. Thereafter and throughout the match the drying of the outfield may be<br />

undertaken at any time by the ground man, but the drying of the affected area of the pitch shall be<br />

carried out only on the instructions and under the supervision of the umpires. The umpires shall be<br />

empowered to have the pitch dried without reference to the captains at any time they are of the<br />

opinion that it is unfit for play.<br />

10.1.2 The umpires may instruct the ground man to use any available equipment, including any roller for<br />

the purpose of drying the pitch and making it fit for play. An absorbent roller may be used to remove<br />

water from the covers including the cover on the match pitch.<br />

10.2 Law 10.6 - Maintenance of foot holes<br />

The following shall apply in addition to Law 10.6:<br />

The umpires shall see that wherever possible and whenever it is considered necessary, action is taken during all<br />

intervals in play to do whatever is practicable to improve the bowler's foot holes.<br />

Note: Routine maintenance and rolling supervision will be done by the umpires. The umpires will be responsible to<br />

ensure that the preparation and maintenance of the pitch is dealt with strictly according to the Law. Whenever drying<br />

of the pitch is necessary following rain, the umpires should oversee this to ensure that everything possible is being<br />

done to facilitate play as soon as possible.<br />

10.3 Protection and preparation of adjacent pitches during matches<br />

The protection (by way of an appropriate cover) and preparation of pitches which are adjacent to the match pitch will<br />

be permitted during the match subject to the following:<br />

10.3.1 Such measures will only be possible if requested by the ground man and approved by the umpires<br />

before the start of the match.<br />

10.3.2 Approval should only be granted where such measures are unavoidable and will not compromise<br />

the safety of the players or their ability to execute their actions with complete freedom.<br />

10.3.3 The preparation work shall be carried out under the supervision of the umpire.<br />

10.3.4 Any necessary watering shall be carried out only to the extent necessary for such preparations and<br />

shall not be permitted in circumstances which may in any way affect the match pitch. The consent of<br />

the captains is not required but the umpires shall advise both captains and before the start of the<br />

match on what has been agreed<br />

11. LAW 11 - COVERING THE PITCH<br />

11.1 Law 11.1 - Before the match<br />

The following shall apply in addition to Law 11.1:<br />

The pitch shall be entirely protected against rain up to commencement of play.<br />

11.2 Law 11.2 - During the match<br />

Law 11.2 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

The pitch shall be entirely protected against rain up to the commencement of play and for the duration of the period of<br />

the match. The covers must totally protect the pitch and also the pitch surroundings, a minimum 5 meters either side<br />

of the pitch and any worn or soft areas in the outfield<br />

11.3 Law 11.4 - Removal of covers<br />

Law 11.4 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

All covers (including “hessian” or “scrim” covers used to protect the pitch against the sun) shall be removed not later<br />

than 21/2 hours before the scheduled start of play provided it is not raining at the time, but the pitch will be covered<br />

again if rain falls prior to the commencement of play.<br />

12. LAW 12 - INNINGS<br />

Law 12 shall apply subject to the following<br />

(See also clauses 15 and 16 below):<br />

12.1 Law 12.1 - Number of innings<br />

Law 12.1 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

All matches will consist of one innings per side, each innings being limited to a maximum of 50 over's.<br />

All matches shall be of one day's scheduled duration.<br />

12.2 Law 12.2 - Alternate innings<br />

Law 12.2 shall not apply.<br />

12.3 Law 12.3 - Completed innings<br />

Laws 12.3 (c), (d) and (e) (iii) shall not apply<br />

12.4 Length of Innings<br />

12.4.1 Uninterrupted Matches.<br />

(a) Each team shall bat for 50 over's unless all out earlier.<br />

(b) If the team fielding first fails to bowl the required number of over's by the scheduled cessation time for the<br />

first innings, play shall continue until the required number of over's has been bowled or the innings is<br />

completed. In addition if the team fielding first fails to bowl the required number of over's by the scheduled<br />

cessation for the first innings, 12 penalty runs will be awarded to the side batting first, for every over not<br />

bowled. The over in progress when the scheduled cessation time for the first innings is reached, will be<br />

completed and count as a completed over. For the sake of clarity only over's not bowled after the<br />

completion of the over in progress at the scheduled cessation time for the first innings shall be scored as<br />

penalty runs. Such penalty runs will be scored as penalty extras.<br />

(c) If the team batting first is dismissed in less than 50 over's, the team batting second shall be entitled to bat<br />

for 50 over's.<br />

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(d) If the team fielding second fails to bowl the required number of over's by the scheduled cessation time for<br />

the second innings, the hours of play shall be extended until the required number of over's have been<br />

bowled or a result is achieved. In addition if the team fielding second fails to bowl the required number of<br />

over's by the scheduled cessation time for the second innings, the side batting second has the option to<br />

either accept 12 penalty runs for every over not bowled, or to continue batting. The over in progress<br />

when the scheduled cessation time is reached, will be completed and count as a completed over. For the<br />

sake of clarity only full over's not bowled after the completion of the over in progress at the scheduled<br />

cessation time shall be scored as penalty runs. Once this decision has been taken it is irreversible.<br />

Such penalty runs will be scored as penalty extras.<br />

12.4.2 Delayed or Interrupted Matches<br />

(a) Delay or Interruption to the Innings of the Team Batting First<br />

(i) When playing time has been lost the revised number of over's to be bowled in the match shall be<br />

based on a rate of 15 overs per hour, which is exclusive of the provision of drinks intervals, in the total<br />

remaining time available for play.<br />

(ii) The revision of the number of overs should ensure, whenever possible, that both teams have the<br />

opportunity of batting for the same number of over's. The team batting second shall not bat for a<br />

greater number of over's than the first team unless the latter completed its innings in less than its<br />

allocated over's. To constitute a match, a minimum of 20 over's have to be bowled to the side batting<br />

second, subject to a result not being achieved earlier.<br />

(iii) As soon as the total minutes of playing time remaining is less than the completed over's faced by Team<br />

1 multiplied by 4, then the first innings is terminated and the provisions of 12.4.2 (b) below take effect.<br />

(iv) A fixed time will be specified for the commencement of the interval, and also the close of play for the<br />

match, by applying a rate of 15 overs per hour. When calculating the length of playing time available<br />

for the match, or the length of either innings, the timing and duration of all relative delays, extensions<br />

in playing hours, interruptions in play, intervals, including those for drinks, will be taken into<br />

consideration. This calculation must not cause the match to finish earlier than the original or<br />

rescheduled time for cessation of play on the final scheduled day for play. If required, the original<br />

time shall be extended to allow for one extra over for each team.<br />

(v) If the team fielding first fails to bowl the revised number of overs by the specified time, play shall<br />

continue until the required number of overs have been bowled or the innings is completed.<br />

(b) Delay or Interruption to the innings of the Team Batting Second<br />

(i) When playing time has been lost and, as a result, it is not possible for the team batting second to<br />

have the opportunity of receiving its allocated, or revised allocation of over's in the playing time<br />

available, the number of overs shall be reduced at a rate of 15 overs per hour, which is exclusive of<br />

the provision of drinks intervals, in respect of the lost playing time. Should the calculations result in a<br />

fraction of an over the fraction shall be ignored.<br />

(ii) In addition, should the innings of the team batting first have been completed prior to the scheduled,<br />

or re-scheduled time for the commencement of the interval, then any calculation relating to the<br />

revision of overs shall not be effective until an amount of time equivalent to that by which the second<br />

innings started early has elapsed.<br />

(iii) To constitute a match, a minimum of 20 overs have to be bowled to the team batting second subject<br />

to a result not being achieved earlier.<br />

(iv) The team batting second shall not bat for a greater number of overs than the first team unless the<br />

latter completed its innings in less than its allocated overs.<br />

(v) A fixed time will be specified for the close of play by applying a rate of 15 overs per hour. With the<br />

inclusion of drinks intervals, the timing and duration of all relative delays, extensions in playing hours<br />

and interruptions in play, will be taken into consideration in specifying this time.<br />

(vi) If the team fielding second fails to bowl the revised overs by the scheduled or re-scheduled close of<br />

play, the hours of play shall be extended until the over's have been bowled or a result achieved.<br />

12.5 Extra Time - 45 Min extra time will be allowed, in the event of playing time lost.<br />

12.6 Number of Over's per Bowler<br />

No bowler shall bowl more than 10 overs in an innings.<br />

In a delayed or interrupted match where the overs are reduced for both teams or for the team bowling second, no<br />

bowler may bowl more than one-fifth of the total over's allowed. Where the total over's is not divisible by 5, one<br />

additional over shall be allowed to the maximum number per bowler necessary to make up the balance. In the event<br />

of a bowler breaking down and being unable to complete an over, the remaining balls will be allowed by another<br />

bowler. Such part of an over will count as a full over only in so far as each bowler's limit is concerned.<br />

12.7 Law 12.4 - The toss<br />

Law 12.4 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

The captains shall toss for the choice of innings, on the field of play and in the presence of the Umpires, who shall<br />

supervise the toss. The toss shall take place not earlier than 30 minutes, nor later than 15 minutes before the<br />

scheduled or any re-scheduled time for the match to start. Note, however, the provisions of Law 1.3 (Captain).<br />

Note: Law 12.5 requiring the captain of the side winning the toss to notify the opposing captain as soon as the toss is<br />

completed of his decision to bat or to field first shall apply.<br />

13. LAW 13 THE FOLLOW-ON<br />

Law 13 shall not apply.<br />

14. LAW 14 DECLARATION AND FORFEITURE<br />

Law 14 shall not apply.<br />

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15. LAW 15 INTERVALS<br />

Law 15 shall apply subject to the following: Law 15.3(b) Duration of intervals<br />

15.1 Law 15.5 Changing agreed times for intervals Interval between Innings<br />

If the innings of the team batting first is completed prior to the scheduled time for the interval, the interval shall take<br />

place immediately and the innings of the team batting second will commence correspondingly earlier providing that<br />

this does not lead to an interval occurring more than 30 minutes prior to the scheduled interval. If the innings of the<br />

team batting first is completed more than 30 minutes prior to the scheduled interval a 10 minute break will occur and<br />

the team batting second will commence its innings and the interval will occur as scheduled. Where the innings of the<br />

side batting first is delayed or interrupted, the length of the interval will be reduced as follows:<br />

i) If up to 15 minutes of actual playing time is lost (total playing time lost less any extra time provided),<br />

then the interval will be reduced by the amount of actual playing time lost.<br />

ii) If more than 15 minutes of actual playing time is lost (total playing time lost less any extra time<br />

provided), then the interval will be reduced to 30 minutes (subject to (iii) below).<br />

iii) The prescribed interval timings above may be reduced further by the Umpires taking into account the<br />

intention of not having a prolonged interval after a lengthy interruption close to the conclusion of the<br />

innings of the team batting first. However, the minimum interval shall not be less than ten minutes.<br />

The umpires may decide to play 15 minutes (a minimum of four overs) extra time at the scheduled<br />

interval if requested by either captain if, in the umpires' opinion, it would bring about a definite result<br />

in that session. If the umpires do not believe a result can be achieved no extra time shall be allowed.<br />

If it is decided to play such extra time, the whole period shall be played out even though the possibility<br />

of finishing the match may have disappeared before the full period has expired. Note: In addition to<br />

clauses i), ii) and iii) above, the length of the Interval may be reduced by the Umpires should<br />

exceptional circumstances arise.<br />

15.3 Law 15.9 - Intervals for drinks<br />

Two drinks breaks of 5 minutes in duration per session shall be permitted, each 1 hour 10 minutes apart.<br />

The provisions of Law 15.9 shall be strictly observed except that under conditions of extreme heat the umpires may<br />

permit extra intervals for drinks. An individual player may be given a drink either on the boundary edge or at the fall of<br />

a wicket, on the field, provided that no playing time is wasted. No other drinks shall be taken onto the field without the<br />

permission of the umpires. Any player taking drinks onto the field shall be dressed in proper cricket attire<br />

Note: Be mindful of extra drinks being taken out to the batsmen in the middle. In order to reduce the amount of delays<br />

and stoppages, there should be no drinks or glove changes permitted by the umpires within 10 minutes of scheduled<br />

drinks interval.<br />

Guide lines for drinks:<br />

Innings duration: 0 to 99 min - No drinks<br />

Innings duration: 100 to 149 min - 1 drinks<br />

Innings duration: 150 and more - 2 drinks<br />

16. LAW 16 START OF PLAY; CESSATION OF PLAY<br />

Law 16 shall apply subject to the following<br />

(see also clauses 15 and 12.4):<br />

16.1 Start and Cessation Times<br />

There will be 2 sessions of 3 hours and 30 minutes, each separated by a 45 minute interval between innings.<br />

First Session: 09h30 - 13h00<br />

Interval:<br />

13h00 - 13h45<br />

Second Session: 13h45 - 17h15<br />

Note: Convention for the start of an innings<br />

There have been recent examples at the start of an innings where the fielding captain wishes to decide on which<br />

bowler to bowl the first over depending on which batsman is facing and the batsmen wish to decide which batsman<br />

shall face depending on which bowler is bowling the first over, resulting in a stalemate.<br />

The umpires should ensure compliance with the following:<br />

- The umpires take to the field first, and choose the end from which they each will officiate<br />

- The fielding side takes to the field next and informs the umpires from which end they will be -bowling the first over<br />

and who that bowler will be.<br />

- The batsmen take to the field last and with the above information decide who is going to face the first ball.<br />

16.2 Laws 16.6, 16.7 and 16.8 shall not apply.<br />

16.3 Laws 16.9, 16.10, and 16.11 shall apply in so far as they are relevant to a one innings limited over's type match.<br />

16.4 Minimum Over Rates: The minimum over rate to be achieved in matches will be 15 overs per hour. The actual over<br />

rate will be calculated at the end of the match. In calculating the actual over rate for the match, allowances will be<br />

given for the actual time lost as a result of any of the following:<br />

16.4.1 Treatment given to a player by an authorized medical personnel on the field of play;<br />

16.4.2 A player being required to leave the field as a result of a serious injury;<br />

16.4.3 Consultations;<br />

16.4.4 Time wasting by the batting side; and<br />

16.4.5 All other circumstances that are beyond the control of the fielding side.<br />

In the event of any time allowances being granted to the fielding team under 16.4.4 above (time wasting by<br />

batting team), then such time shall be deducted from the allowances granted to such batting team in the<br />

determination of its over rate.<br />

16.5 If the over rate is calculated as being under the minimum over rate of 15 overs to the hour, the following shall apply:<br />

(a) As soon as reasonably practicable the Umpires shall inform the team captain and/or team coach of the relevant<br />

fielding team that the NCU Regulations have been breached and that the prescribed sanction in accordance with<br />

Clause 16.6 shall be applied.<br />

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(b) If, the umpires, is of the opinion that the minimum over rate was not achieved by the fielding team by reason of<br />

events beyond its control, including (but not limited to) time wasting by the batting team, the Umpires shall be<br />

entitled to amend the over rate calculation as they deems appropriate.<br />

(c) In the event of the Umpires being of the opinion that the conduct of the batting team has prevented the fielding<br />

team from bowling the minimum over rate, the Umpires is entitled<br />

16.6 Sanction<br />

No sanction may be imposed in respect of minimum over rates in the event of the batting team being bowled out, or a<br />

result is achieved, within the time determined for that innings under these conditions to impose a sanction on the<br />

batting team, the maximum sanction being that which can be imposed in accordance with Clause 16.6.<br />

Note: If, the opinion and judgement of the umpires there are repetitive stoppages in play caused by the batting side,<br />

the umpires may apply this Clause. Should there be repetitive stoppages by the batting side, then the on umpires are<br />

to issue a first and final caution to the batsmen at the wicket. A time allowance for the fielding side is NOT to be given<br />

when the fielding team is late to start the innings session through having a huddle upon entering the field provided the<br />

umpires and batsmen are ready to start. Same principle applies for batsmen who are not ready to play at the start of a<br />

session.The clock starts for play when the umpires, are ready to start. The current interpretation of Law 42.9 Time<br />

wasting by the fielding side and ICC Playing Condition (42.8) is as follows: The ICC Playing Condition has only one<br />

type of penalty for wasting time and that is a 5 run penalty. The Law which provides for the bowler to be removed<br />

from the attack for a second time that a member of the fielding side wastes time, falls away. The Playing Conditions<br />

do in 42.8.4 allow for the on-field umpires to report the matter to take appropriate action under the Code of Conduct.<br />

The current interpretation is: Teams have a responsibility to maintain a reasonable over rate throughout the match,<br />

irrespective of whether the team is well ahead of the required over rate. If after an unofficial warning the practice of<br />

intentionally slowing down the over rate continues, the captain should receive an official warning and then be<br />

charged with time wasting if necessary.<br />

The intention of this interpretation has been to give the umpires the ability to act in situations when fielding sides, for<br />

example, tactically slowed the game down, even if they were ahead of the required over rate, to a level which was<br />

against the spirit of the game and the general cricket etiquette. The slowing down of over rates should be obvious to<br />

all watching and playing. The implementation of this interpretation needs to be tightened in the following way:<br />

1. When the pace of play is obviously being tactically and willfully manipulated to a slow and unreasonable level in<br />

the opinion of the umpires, (as a guide 5 over's or less in 30 minutes, not including granted allowances or<br />

stoppages in play) the umpires should alert the captain that his actions are contrary to the spirit of the game and<br />

the umpires should issue an official caution that they are concerned and will be monitoring this closely.<br />

The umpires will monitor the over rate as usual and when they feel the over rate is dropping to below accepted<br />

norms they are to become more vigilant and check every 30 minutes and communicate such to the Captain.<br />

2. If there is no change and the over rate level remains and is at a rate of 11 or 12 over's an hour, the fielding captain<br />

should be given a first and final warning.<br />

3. If, following this final warning, in the opinion of the umpires, the pace of play has not improved and the fielding<br />

side continues to waste time willfully, the on field umpire should take the following action:<br />

- Call and signal dead ball if necessary<br />

- Award 5 runs to the batting side<br />

- Inform the other umpire, report the occurrence to the NCU who shall take such action as is considered<br />

appropriate against the captain and the team concerned under the NCU Code of Conduct.<br />

4. Should the fielding side not take the appropriate action to increase the pace of play as instructed by the on field<br />

umpires, the umpires should continue to penalize the fielding side as in point 4. Above.<br />

17. LAW 17 - PRACTICE ON THE FIELD<br />

17.1 Law 17.1 - Practice on the pitch or the rest of the square<br />

Law 17.1 shall apply subject to the following:<br />

17.1.1 The use of the square for practice on any day of any match will be restricted to any netted practice area or<br />

bowling strips specifically prepared on the edge of the square for that purpose.<br />

17.1.2 Bowling practice on the bowling strips referred to in 17.1.1 above shall also be permitted during the interval<br />

(and change of innings if not the interval) unless the umpires consider that, in the prevailing conditions of<br />

ground and weather, it will be detrimental to the surface of the square. It has been customary for the bowling<br />

strips and outfield to be used by bowlers and fieldsman (no batting practice on the strips past toss time) to<br />

keep warming up until just before 5mins before the start of play. The umpires should ensure that all practice is<br />

complete and the ground is clear prior to the umpires walking out to commence the game.<br />

17.2 Law 17.3 - Practice on the outfield between the call of play and the call of time<br />

Law 17.3 shall apply save that Law 17.3 (c) shall be replaced with the following: There shall be no bowling or batting<br />

practice on the outfield. Bowling a ball, using a short run up to a player in the outfield is not to be regarded as bowling<br />

practice but shall be subject to the law.<br />

18. LAW 18 - SCORING RUNS<br />

Law 18 shall apply.<br />

19. LAW 10 - BOUNDARIES<br />

19.1 Law 19.3 - Scoring a boundary<br />

The following shall apply in addition to Law 19.3: If an unauthorized person enters the playing field and handles the<br />

ball, the umpire at the bowler's end shall be the sole judge of whether the boundary allowance should be scored or the<br />

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<br />

handling the ball. See also Law 19.1 (c).<br />

20. LAW 20 - LOST BALL<br />

Law 20 shall apply.<br />

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21. LAW 21 - THE RESULT<br />

Law 21 shall apply subject to the following:<br />

21.1 Law 21.1 A win - two innings match<br />

Law 21.1 shall not apply.<br />

21.2 Law 21.2 A win - one innings match<br />

Law 21.2 shall apply in addition to the following:<br />

21.2.1 Save for circumstances where a match is awarded to a team as a consequence of the opposing team's<br />

refusal to play (Law 21.3), a result can be achieved only if both teams have had the opportunity of batting for<br />

at least 20 overs, unless one team has been all out in less than 20 over's or unless the team batting second<br />

scores enough runs to win in less than 20 overs.<br />

12.2.2 Save for circumstances where a match is awarded to a team as a consequence of the opposing team's<br />

refusal to play (Law 21.3), all matches in which both teams have not had an opportunity of batting for a<br />

minimum of 20 overs, shall be declared no result.<br />

Guidance to Umpires - This section advises you how to deal with a very specific Scenario.<br />

The innings of the team batting second (Team 2) is interrupted before they have faced 20 overs but when<br />

they are clearly well on course for victory. Once a certain number of over's have been lost, you see from the<br />

DLS print out that Team 2 has already reached any target that could be set for them under DLS.<br />

There can be no further cricket played in the match, since even if conditions improve, Team 2 will not need to<br />

score any more runs to win. The question is, therefore, when is the match a no result and when is it a win for<br />

Team 2? There are two possibilities<br />

1. The playing conditions do not improve in time to allow for even a 20 over innings to be scheduled, then the<br />

match is abandoned as a no result.<br />

2. The playing conditions improve by a time that allows for an innings of at least 20 overs to be scheduled,<br />

then Team 2 will have reached their new DLS target score and so wins the match. Note there is no need<br />

for either team physically to take the field and then immediately walk off again.<br />

Implications for umpires<br />

The umpires need to be in a position to judge fairly whether a resumption that allows Team 2 to face 20 overs<br />

would have been possible, even though in practice no more play will take place. The following procedure<br />

should therefore be followed<br />

1. Once the time is reached when no more play will take place, because any new DLS target would already<br />

have been reached, this should be made clear to all parties.<br />

2. If the umpires then decide on a time by which playing conditions would allow further play (and time for a<br />

minimum 20 over innings), they should inform all parties that provided conditions at that time are indeed<br />

playable, then at that point, the new DLS target will apply and Team 2, having reached their target, will<br />

have won the match.<br />

3. If playing conditions do not allow such a resumption, as soon as the latest time for resuming a 20 over<br />

innings is reached, or as soon as the umpires conclude that no start will be possible by that cut-off time,<br />

then the match is a no result.<br />

21.2 Law 21.3 Umpire awarding a match. Law 21.3 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

21.2.1 A match shall be lost by a side which either<br />

a) Concedes defeat or<br />

b) In the opinion of the Umpires refuses to play and the Umpires shall award the match to the other side.<br />

21.2.2 If an umpire considers that an action by any player or players might constitute a refusal by either side to play<br />

then the umpires together shall inform the captain. The umpires shall ascertain the cause of the action. If this<br />

action does constitute a refusal to play by one side, the umpires shall so inform the captain of that side. If the<br />

captain persists in the action the match shall be awarded.<br />

21.2.3 If action as in 21.2.2 above takes place after play has started and does not constitute a refusal to play the<br />

delay or interruption in play shall be dealt with in the same manner as provided for in clauses 12.4.2 above.<br />

21.3 In addition to the consequences of any refusal to play prescribed under this clause, any such refusal, whether<br />

temporary or final, may result in disciplinary action being taken against the captain and team responsible under the<br />

Code of Conduct<br />

21.4 Law 21.4 - Matches in which there is an agreement under Law 12.1 (b)<br />

Law 21.4 shall not apply.<br />

21.5 Law 21.5 (a) - A Tie<br />

The following shall apply in addition to Law 21.5 (a):<br />

21.5.1 If the scores are equal, the result shall be a tie and no account shall be taken of the number of wickets which<br />

have fallen.<br />

21.6 Law 21.5 (b) - A Draw<br />

Law 21.5 (b) shall not apply<br />

21.7 Prematurely Terminated Matches Calculation of the Target Score<br />

21.7.1 Interrupted Matches Calculation of the Target Score<br />

If, due to suspension of play after the start of the match, the number of over's in the innings of either team has<br />

to be revised to a lesser number than originally allotted (minimum of 20 over's), then a revised target score (to<br />

win) should be set for the number of over's which the team batting second will have the opportunity of facing.<br />

This revised target is to be calculated using the current Duckworth/Lewis/Stern method. The target set will<br />

always be a whole number and one run less will constitute a Tie. (Refer Duckworth/Lewis/Stern Regulations)<br />

21.7.2 Prematurely Terminated Matches<br />

If the innings of the side batting second is suspended (with at least 20 over's bowled) and it is not possible for<br />

the match to be resumed, the match will be decided by comparison with the DLS 'Par Score' determined at<br />

the instant of the suspension by the Duckworth/Lewis/Stern method (refer Duckworth/Lewis/Stern<br />

Regulations). If the score is equal to the par score, the match is a Tie. Otherwise the result is a victory, or<br />

defeat, by the margin of runs by which the score exceeds, or falls short of, the Par Score.<br />

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21.8 Law 21.8 - Correctness of result<br />

Any query on the result of the match as defined in Laws 21.2, 21.3, 21.5, 21.8 and 21.10 (as modified by these<br />

regulations) shall be resolved as soon as possible and a final decision made by the umpires and NCU.<br />

21.9 Points<br />

21.9.1 Win, with bonus point 5<br />

Win, without bonus point 4<br />

Tie 3<br />

No Result 2<br />

Loss 0<br />

In the event of teams finishing on equal points:<br />

The team with the most number of wins<br />

If still equal, the team with the most number of wins over the other team(s) who are equal on points and<br />

have the same number of wins<br />

If still equal, the team with the highest number of bonus points<br />

If still equal, the team with the highest net run rate<br />

In a match declared as no result, run rate is not applicable.<br />

21.9.2 Net Run Rate<br />

A team's net run rate is calculated by deducting from the average runs per over scored by that team<br />

throughout the competition, the average runs per over scored against that team throughout the competition.<br />

In the event of a team being all out in less than its full quota of over's, the calculation of its net run rate shall be<br />

based on the full quota of over's to which it would have been entitled and not on the number of over's in which<br />

the team was dismissed. Only those matches where results are achieved will count for the purpose of net run<br />

rate calculations. Where a match is abandoned, but a result is achieved under Duckworth/Lewis/Stern, for<br />

net run rate purposes Team 1 will be accredited with Team 2's Par Score on abandonment off the same<br />

number of over's faced by Team 2. Where a match is concluded but with Duckworth/Lewis/Stern having<br />

been applied at an earlier point in the match, Team 1 will be accredited with 1 run less than the final Target<br />

Score for Team 2 off the total number of over's allocated to Team 2 to reach the target.<br />

21.9.3 Bonus Points<br />

The team that achieves a run rate of 1.25 times that of the opposition shall be awarded one bonus point.<br />

A team's run rate will be calculated by reference to the runs scored in an innings divided by the number of<br />

over's faced.<br />

22. LAW 22 - THE OVER<br />

Law 22 shall apply subject to the following:<br />

22.1 Law 22.5 Umpire miscounting<br />

The following shall apply in addition to Law 22.5: Whenever possible the umpire shall liaise with the scorers if the over<br />

has been miscounted.<br />

23. LAW 23 - DEAD BALL<br />

Law 23 shall apply.<br />

Note: Towel falling from the bowler's trouser during run up / delivery stride - Umpires to have a proactive discussion with the<br />

bowler and warn them that if the batsman complains after the towel has fallen, the ball may be called dead and any dismissal<br />

not allowed<br />

24. LAW 24 - NO BALL<br />

Law 24 shall apply subject to the following:<br />

24.1 Law 24.1 (b) Mode of delivery<br />

Law 24.1 (b) shall be replaced by the following:<br />

The bowler may not deliver the ball underarm. If a bowler bowls a ball underarm the umpire shall call and signal no<br />

ball, and the ball is to be re-bowled over arm.<br />

24.2 Free Hit<br />

TAKE NOTE: If no NCU Umpires is appointed to the match: FREE HITS WILL NOT BE APPLICABLE, and<br />

only the one run penalty for the no ball will stand.<br />

In addition to the above, the delivery following a no ball called for all modes of no ball shall be a free hit for whichever<br />

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<br />

next delivery will become a free hit for whichever batsman is facing it. For any free hit, the striker can be dismissed<br />

only under the circumstances that apply for a no ball, even if the delivery for the free hit is called wide ball.<br />

Field changes are not permitted for free hit deliveries unless:<br />

a) There is a change of striker (the provisions of clause 41.2 shall apply), or<br />

b) The No Ball was the result of a fielding restriction breach, in which case the field may be changed to the extent of<br />

correcting the breach. The umpires will signal a free hit by (after the normal No Ball signal) extending one arm<br />

straight upwards and moving it in a circular motion.<br />

Note: Free hit positioning of the keeper and other factors<br />

Fielders cannot move unless there has been change of strikes. For clarity, the keeper must stay back or up and<br />

not change his position unless there has been a change of striker. Short leg can go off the field if he considers<br />

staying in his original position is too dangerous. Keeper and fielders can put on helmets if they feel it is necessary.<br />

If the front foot no ball is called and at the same time there is a fielding infringement that would have been called<br />

anyway. The captain is entitled to change his field to prevent a further and on going fielding infringement.<br />

(Now in the playing conditions part b) Should there be any foot fault No ball bowled and called, then irrespective<br />

of another type of No ball breach off the same delivery, the next ball shall be a “free hit”.…<br />

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24.3 Fair Delivery - the feet. Law 24.5 shall apply, subject to the final paragraph being replaced by the following: If the<br />

bowler's end umpire is satisfied that any of these three conditions have not been met, he shall call and signal No ball.<br />

Note: The ICC Playing Conditions relating to “Fair Delivery the feet” is different to the MCC Law. The Playing<br />

Condition says “If the bowler's end umpire is satisfied that any of these conditions have not been met, he shall call<br />

and signal No ball.” This means that if the bowler's end umpire cannot be satisfied that the placement of feet has<br />

breached the Law, then the umpire gives the benefit of doubt to the bowler. There must be clear and<br />

conclusive evidence that…<br />

No part of the front foot is grounded or raised behind the popping crease on landing (first contact), or<br />

The back foot did not land within and not touching the return crease, or<br />

The front foot did not land with some part on the same side as the imaginary line joining the two middle stumps ...<br />

in order to rule and signal a No ball.<br />

Front foot - first contact for grounding only for any part of the foot and not applicable for to any raised part of foot.<br />

For a fast bowler this is generally the moment when the heel touches the ground.<br />

Back foot - MCC interpretation. First point of contact, and at the point where the foot touches the ground first.<br />

Delivery is fair even if part of foot is in the air and subsequently touches or slides across return crease.<br />

25. LAW 25 - WIDE BALL<br />

25.1 Law 25.1 - Judging a Wide<br />

Law 25 shall apply with the following addition to Law 25.1:<br />

Umpires are instructed to apply very strict and consistent interpretation in regard to this Law in order to prevent<br />

negative bowling wide of the wicket. Any offside or leg side delivery which in the opinion of the umpire does not give<br />

the batsman a reasonable opportunity to score shall be called a wide. A penalty of one run for a wide shall be scored.<br />

This penalty shall stand in addition to any other runs which are scored or awarded. All runs, which are run or result<br />

from a wide ball, which is not a no ball, shall be scored wide balls.<br />

Guidelines<br />

A. Leg side<br />

All deliveries directed and bowled down the leg side (behind the body of the striker, standing in his normal batting<br />

stance) will be interpreted as a form of negative bowling and should be called “wide”. However, a ball that passes<br />

down the leg side, but in between the striker and the leg stump, shall not be deemed a “wide” for the purposes of this<br />

Playing Condition as there has been a reasonable opportunity for the batsman to score. There only two exceptions to<br />

this directive are as follows:<br />

1. It is not a “wide” when the batsman moves across to the off stump from his original stance and the ball just<br />

misses the leg stump. Had the batsman not moved towards the off stump but remained in his normal batting<br />

stance the ball would have struck him, thereby negating any wide call.<br />

2. Batsman attempts a reverse sweep or switch hit.<br />

By the batsman playing the switch hit or the reverse sweep or getting in a position to play the shot, he is<br />

deemed to bring the ball sufficiently within his reach - on the leg side as well.<br />

Consequently, in these circumstances, the wider 75cm wide guidelines shall apply on the off side and the leg<br />

side. Simply, when the batsman plays or aborts playing a reverse sweep or a switch hit, these shots negate<br />

the leg stump wide interpretation<br />

B. Offside<br />

Applying the ICC Playing Condition clause 9.2 in conjunction with Law 25 and Playing Condition 25.1, any delivery<br />

that passes outside the wide guideline, with the batsman in a “normal” batting stance, should be called “wide”.<br />

There are three exceptions to this directive as follows:<br />

1. If the batsman brings the ball sufficiently within reach and the ball passes outside the wide “guideline” then it is<br />

not a “wide”. For example, a batsman moving to the off side as the bowler bowls, could bring the ball within his<br />

reach and even if he fails to make contact with the ball though the ball passes outside the “wide” guideline, the<br />

delivery will not be called a wide.<br />

2. In extreme cases where the bowler delivers a ball and it passes wide of the return crease, then regardless<br />

of what movement the striker makes and even if he brings the ball within reach, if he makes no contact<br />

with the ball, then this delivery shall be called “wide”.<br />

3. When a right arm bowler is bowling around the wicket to a right hand batsman, or left arm bowler bowling around<br />

the wicket to a LH batsman and bowls full Yorkers on the off side just on the marked “guideline”; this is deemed a<br />

negative tactic, and the delivery should be called “wide”.<br />

C. Wides/ Height<br />

Height-wides to be judged as though the batsman is standing up at the crease.<br />

Applying the ICC Playing Conditions Clause 42.6 - Fast short pitched balls in:<br />

Being a limited over's contest, the intention is to discourage the bowling of fast short pitched deliveries that pass<br />

above the head of the batsman standing upright at the popping crease.<br />

This type of bowling is considered a form of negative tactic so the directive is to call “wide” for the marginal<br />

deliveries in this category.<br />

The umpire at the bowler's end will be guided by the signal he receives from the square leg umpire. It is agreed<br />

that if the umpire at the bowler's end is in doubt as to the validity of the square leg umpire's judgement, he must<br />

stick with his partner's signal and judgment.<br />

The only exception is when the square leg umpire is unsighted or does not provide a signal for whatever reason<br />

and informs the umpire at the bowler's end of such, through an agreed teamwork signal. The umpire at the<br />

bowler's end must then rule.<br />

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· It is suggested that the evidence of the following be considered by the square-leg umpire:<br />

O Ball passing over head<br />

O Keeper catching height<br />

O Steepness of the ball's path post bounce<br />

O Gut feel or instinct<br />

D. Switch Hit<br />

The batsman's grip and stance should be the same from the start of the bowler's run up until the beginning of the<br />

bowler's delivery stride. The batsman can utilize any grip, as long as he does not change it while the bowler is<br />

running in to bowl.<br />

From the beginning of the delivery stride (defined as the moment that the bowler's back foot lands in the delivery<br />

stride), the batsman, if he chooses, may start to play the switch-hit stroke.<br />

If the bowler sees the batsman alter his grip or stance before he enters his delivery stride, he is not compelled to<br />

deliver the ball.<br />

If the bowler does not deliver the ball, in this instance, the umpire shall give the striker an informal warning.<br />

The second time this happens, the striker should be formally warned that he is wasting time under Law 42.10<br />

(Batsman wasting time). This shall constitute a first and final warning, and be applicable to any batsman in that<br />

innings. Any subsequent instances shall result in 5 penalty runs being awarded to the fielding side.<br />

The bowler, having seen the batsman change his grip and/or stance, may decide to bowl at the batsman, and is<br />

entitled to do so. The umpires should allow that option. In short, the batsman is still entitled to play the switch<br />

hit stroke but he is only allowed to alter from one stance or grip to another once the bowler has entered<br />

his delivery stride or the sake of clarity, this video link shows a correct call of NO “wide” …<br />

26. LAW 26 - BYE AND LEG BYE<br />

Law 26 shall apply.<br />

27. LAW 27 - APPEALS<br />

Law 27 shall apply.<br />

28. LAW 28 - THE WICKET IS DOWN<br />

Law 28 shall apply.<br />

29. LAW 29 - BATSMAN OUT OF HIS GROUND<br />

Law 29 shall apply.<br />

30. LAW 30 - BOWLED<br />

Law 30 shall apply.<br />

31. LAW 31 - TIMED OUT<br />

Law 31 shall apply.<br />

Refer also to clause 42.9 (Law 42.10).<br />

32. LAW 32 - CAUGHT<br />

Law 32 shall apply.<br />

33. LAW 33 - HANDLED THE BALL<br />

Law 33 shall apply.<br />

34. LAW 34 - HIT THE BALL TWICE<br />

Law 34 shall apply.<br />

35. LAW 35 - HIT WICKET<br />

Law 35 shall apply.<br />

36. LAW 36 - LEG BEFORE WICKET<br />

Law 36 shall apply.<br />

37. LAW 37 - OBSTRUCTING THE FIELD<br />

Law 37 shall apply.<br />

For the avoidance of doubt, if an umpire feels that a batsman, in running between the wickets, has significantly changed his<br />

direction without probable cause and thereby obstructed a fielder's attempt to effect a run out, the batsman should, on<br />

appeal, be given out, obstructing the field. It shall not be relevant whether a run out would have occurred or not. If the<br />

change of direction involves the batsman crossing the pitch, Law 42.14 shall also apply.<br />

Note: This playing condition confirms that on appeal from the fielding team, if the umpire feels that a batsman, whilst<br />

running between the wickets, has significantly changed his direction without probable cause thereby<br />

obstructing a fielder's attempt to run him out, the batsman should be given out obstructing the field.<br />

In applying this playing condition, umpires should note that:<br />

It shall not be relevant whether a run out would have been affected or not.<br />

In the absence of any other “probable cause” for the change in running direction, the umpires are entitled to assume<br />

that such significant change in direction is indicative of the intent to obstruct the field.<br />

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The umpires shall be entitled to consult determining whether the batsman has changed his direction of running or not. As<br />

part of such consultation, they should not only consider whether there was a change in running direction but also whether<br />

there are any other factors which may indicate a “probable cause” for such change in direction other than the intent to<br />

obstruct the field e.g. avoiding the bowler. Following such consultation, the umpires shall make and give the final decision.<br />

NB: The playing condition enhances Law 37 and does not replace it. The circumstances described in the playing<br />

condition (i.e. a batsman significantly changing his direction of running without probable cause) are only one<br />

example of an action which will qualify as wilfully obstructing the field. Accordingly, it is still possible for a batsman to be<br />

given out obstructing the field in circumstances where he has not significantly changed his direction of running provided<br />

that the umpire feels that by some other actions it is clear that the batsman had intended to obstruct the field. This will<br />

depend on the circumstances of each case. Some examples which may indicate such intent are the batsman watching<br />

the fielder throw the ball or watching the ball rather than watching where he had to make his ground or sticking his bat in<br />

the way of the throw etc.<br />

38. LAW 38 - RUN OUT<br />

Law 38 shall apply. In the case where appeals are made for run out after a collision between a fielder and a batsman it is<br />

protocol that the on field umpire clarifies the appeal with the fielding captain before making a decision.<br />

39. LAW 39 - STUMPED<br />

Law 39 shall apply.<br />

40. LAW 40 - THE WICKET-KEEPER<br />

Law 40.4 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

After the ball comes into play and before it reaches the striker, it is unfair if the wicket-keeper significantly alters his position<br />

in relation to the striker's wicket, except for the following:<br />

(i) Movement of a few paces forward for a slower delivery, unless in doing so it brings him within reach of the wicket.<br />

(ii) Lateral movement in response to the direction in which the ball has been delivered.<br />

(iii) Movement in response to the stroke that the striker Is playing or that his actions suggest he intends to play, however for<br />

the provisions of Law 40.3 (Position of the wicket-keeper) shall apply. In the event of unfair movement by the wicketkeeper,<br />

either umpire shall call and signal Dead ball.<br />

Note: If a wicket keeper walks back to the 30 yard circle or stands in a position where it is felt he is not acting as the wicket<br />

keeper, then the umpires will step in and move him to a normal wicket keeper position (possible dead ball call if that was<br />

during the delivery). The keeper does not have to wear keeping glove(s), but if they are not worn, they must be put in the<br />

back of their trouser or on the ground where a helmet would be normally kept. Should the ball hit the glove(s) not worn,<br />

then a dead ball and 5 penalty runs will be awarded. (Note, ball does not count as one in the over under illegal fielding).<br />

• One glove, no gloves and/or no pads is acceptable, but the keeper needs to be mindful of where he places the<br />

glove/s or pads.<br />

• When the keeper discards his apparel he needs to be mindful of timewasting. During an over the keeper cannot run<br />

on and off retrieving or giving his gloves/pads to his support team. This should be done at the end of the over.<br />

• He must place the gloves within a helmet if there is one or send it off once so as not to waste time.<br />

• If the ball hits the glove, it will be called dead ball, as it is illegal fielding and will cost the team a 5 run penalty, and the<br />

ball will not be counted in the over. The ICC has adopted the new MCC Law Clause and it is consistent with that<br />

applies for a normal fielder. The keeper is permitted to move in response to a shot that that the striker is about to play<br />

before the ball actually reaches the striker.<br />

41. LAW 41 - THE FIELDER<br />

Law 41 shall apply subject to the following:<br />

The exchanging of protective equipment between members of the fielding side on the field shall be permitted provided that<br />

the umpires do not consider that it constitutes a waste of playing time.<br />

41.2 Restrictions on the placement of fieldsmen<br />

41.2.1 At the instant of delivery, there may not be more than 5 fieldsmen on the leg side.<br />

41.2.2 In addition to the restriction contained in clause 41.2.1 above, further fielding restrictions shall apply to<br />

certain over's in each innings. The nature of such fielding restrictions and the over's during which they shall<br />

apply are set out in the following paragraphs.<br />

41.2.3 The following fielding restrictions shall apply: Two semi-circles shall be drawn on the field of play. The semi<br />

circles shall have as their center the middle stump at either end of the pitch. The radius of each of the semi<br />

circles shall be 30 yards (27.43 meters). The semi-circles shall be linked by two parallel straight lines drawn<br />

on the field. The fielding restriction areas should be marked by continuous painted white lines or 'dots' at<br />

5 yard (4.57 meters) intervals, each 'dot' to be covered by a white plastic or rubber (but not metal) disc<br />

measuring 7 inches (18 cm) in diameter. At the instant of delivery:<br />

a) Power play 1 - no more than two (2) fieldsmen shall be permitted outside this fielding restriction area.<br />

In an innings of 50 overs, these are over's 1 to 10 inclusive.<br />

b) Power play 2 - no more than four (4) fieldsmen shall be permitted outside this fielding restriction area.<br />

In an innings of 50 overs, these are over's 11 to 40 inclusive<br />

c) Power play 3 - no more than five (5) fieldsmen shall be permitted outside this fielding restriction area.<br />

In an innings of 50 overs, these are over's 41 to 50 inclusive<br />

Note: As an umpiring technique, it may be easier to count the fieldsman outside the circle rather than to<br />

count the fielders inside the circle. Should the square leg umpire notice a fielding restriction infringement<br />

prior to the bowler commencing his run up (eg. Excess fielders outside the circle), it is preferable to hold<br />

up play until the fielding captain complies rather than knowingly allow a “no ball” infringement to occur.<br />

Umpires would need to be consistent with this form of assistance and notification to both sides.<br />

41.2.4 In circumstances when the number of overs of the batting team is reduced, the number of overs within each<br />

phase of the innings shall be reduced in accordance with the table below. For the sake of clarity, it should be<br />

noted that the table shall apply to both the 1st and 2nd innings of the match.<br />

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41.2.5 If play is interrupted during an innings and the table in 41.2.4 applies, the Power play take immediate effect.<br />

For the avoidance of doubt this applies even if the interruption has occurred mid-over.<br />

Illustrations of 41.2.5 A 50 over inning is interrupted after 8.3 over's and reduced to 32 overs. The new<br />

phases are 7+19+6. Therefore, the middle phase fielding restrictions take immediate effect when play<br />

resumes and last for a further 17.3 over's. The final phase begins after 26 overs have been bowled. A 40 over<br />

innings is interrupted after 18.5 over's and reduced to 22 overs. The new phases are 5+13+4. When play<br />

resumes, the final phase fielding restrictions apply for the remaining 3.1 over's.<br />

41.2.6 At the commencement of the middle and final phases of an innings, the umpire shall signal such<br />

commencement to the scorers by rotating his arm in a large circle.<br />

41.2.7 The scoreboard shall indicate the current Power play in progress.<br />

41.2.8 In the event of an infringement of any of the above fielding restrictions, the square leg umpire shall call and<br />

signal 'No Ball'.<br />

41.3 Law 41.7 - Movement by fielders and Law 41.8 Definition of significant movement<br />

Shall be replaced by the following:<br />

Movement by any fielder other than the wicket keeper<br />

Any movement by any fielder, excluding the wicket keeper, after the ball comes into play and before the ball reaches<br />

the striker, is unfair except for the following:<br />

i) Minor adjustments to stance or position in relation to the striker's wicket.<br />

ii) Movement by any fielder in the outfield towards the striker or the striker's wicket that does not significantly alter<br />

the fielder's position.<br />

iii) Movement by any fielder in response to the stroke that the striker is playing or that his actions suggest he intend<br />

to play. Notwithstanding (iii) above, in all circumstances Law 41.5 (Limitation of on side fielders) shall apply.<br />

In the event of such unfair movement, either umpire shall call and signal Dead ball as soon as possible after the<br />

delivery of the ball. Note also the provisions of Law 42.4 (Deliberate attempt to distract the striker).<br />

Refer also to clause 40 - Law 40.4 (Movement by the wicket-keeper).<br />

MCC Guidance notes on the change…<br />

The purpose of the existing Law was to prevent a fielder significantly altering his position as the ball comes into<br />

play, until the ball reaches the striker (e.g. running back from square leg to deep square leg as the bowler runs<br />

in); this being seen as deception and/or distraction of the striker. Close fielders were only allowed minor<br />

adjustments to stance or position, whereas outfielders were permitted to 'walk in' normally towards the striker or<br />

the striker's wicket; anything other than slight movement off line or away from the striker was disallowed.<br />

The intention of the redrafted Law is to retain all of the thrust of the existing Law, but to allow a fielder to move<br />

significantly, before the ball has reached the striker, if it is in response to the stroke the striker is playing or that<br />

his actions suggest he is intending to play. It is felt that such movement is 'intelligent fielding' in response to a<br />

stroke, and should therefore be allowed.<br />

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MCC Guidance notes on the change …<br />

Fielders (e.g. cover or short-leg) have altered their position in response to strokes being played as long as<br />

cricket has been played, so to an extent, the Law change is acknowledging existing practice. However,<br />

'deceptive movement' which is intended to distract or deceive the striker should not be allowed mid-on running<br />

back towards long-on as the bowler is running in, for example. It is also felt that the principle that the striker<br />

should be protected from significant movement by a fielder is correct, up to the moment that he moves in<br />

preparation for his stroke; thereafter the fielders should be allowed to move in reaction to how the striker is<br />

shaping to play. In particular, if the striker sets up a position for a 'switch-hit' or 'reverse sweep’ before the bowler<br />

has released the ball, then the fielding side may move in response. However, it was felt that the above principle<br />

should not override the restriction of no more than two fielders, other than the wicket-keeper, behind the popping<br />

crease on the on side at the instant of delivery (Law 41.5), since otherwise the fielding side might try to move<br />

fielders into close-catching positions for bouncers, potentially leading to them being bowled more frequently.<br />

After the ball has been released, however, a fielder may move to this position if it is in reaction to the batsman's<br />

intended shot. As in the existing Law, either umpire will call and signal Dead ball immediately he detects 'illegal’<br />

movement, since it will most frequently occur before the bowler has released the ball.<br />

Note: Mock fielding is feigning possession and/or disposal of the ball with the intent to deceive the batsmen.<br />

In most cases, this deception is intended to prevent an additional run being taken. The practice has been<br />

discussed by both the ICC Technical Committee and the MCC's Laws sub-committee. Both came to the<br />

conclusion that such practice was undesirable. This directive shall apply to circumstances where, in the opinion<br />

of the umpires, in the act of fielding the ball, the fielder has feigned possession and/or disposal of the ball with<br />

the clear intent to deceive the batsmen ('mock fielding'). It is irrelevant whether the act of deception actually<br />

succeeded in deceiving the batsmen or not. The umpires only need to determine that the act was intended to<br />

deceive rather than a fielding error or intended as a spur of the moment humorous act. On the first occurrence of<br />

any incident of 'mock fielding' in an innings, the umpires shall warn the fielder (and his captain) that such action<br />

is considered unfair and that any repeat of such action by any fielder in that innings will result in the strict<br />

application of Law 42.2 with the fielder responsible being reported under the Code of Conduct. If, as a result of<br />

the “mock throw”, a run out looks like a possibility (irrespective of whether it is a first or repeat occurrence) or in<br />

the case of a repeat of such action in the same innings, the umpire shall immediately apply Law 42.2 and shall:<br />

• Intervene and call dead ball. The call and signal of dead ball shall be delayed for as long as possible to see<br />

which team will benefit from the outcome. For example, if the mock fielding does not prevent the batsman<br />

taking the additional run and it is clear that they will make good their ground without risk of being run out, the<br />

call of Dead ball should be delayed until after they have completed the runs. It would be wrong to deprive<br />

them of runs due to an unfair act of the fielding side. If, however, a run out looks a possibility, then Dead ball<br />

should be called before any such run out attempt is made.<br />

• Once the ball is dead, the umpire should tell the captain of the fielding side of the reason for the call,<br />

explaining that it was an unfair act.<br />

• If the action is a repeat in that innings, in addition to the action taken as set out above, a charge under the<br />

Code of Conduct should be laid against the fielder responsible. For the sake of clarity, should "dead ball" be<br />

called and signaled, the delivery is NOT to be re-bowled as it is not part of the Law 42.2 process.<br />

42. LAW 42 - FAIR AND UNFAIR PLAY<br />

42.1 Law 42.1 - Fair and unfair play - responsibility of captains<br />

Law 42.1 shall apply.<br />

42.2 Law 42.2 - Fair and unfair play - responsibility of umpires<br />

Law 42.2 shall apply.<br />

42.3 Law 42.3 - The match ball - changing its condition<br />

Law 42.3 shall apply, subject to the following:<br />

Law 42.3 (d) and (e) shall be replaced with the following:<br />

If the umpires together agree that the deterioration in the condition of the ball is greater than is consistent with the use<br />

it has received, they shall consider that there has been a contravention of this Law. They shall then decide together<br />

whether they can identify the player(s) responsible for such conduct.<br />

42.3.1 If it is possible to identify the player(s) responsible:<br />

(a) Change the ball forthwith.<br />

The batsman at the wicket shall choose the replacement ball from a selection of six other balls of various<br />

degrees of usage (including a new ball) and of the same brand as the ball in use prior to the<br />

Contravention.<br />

Additionally, the bowler's end umpire shall:<br />

(b) Award 5 penalty runs to the batting side.<br />

(c) Inform the captain of the fielding side of the reason for the action taken.<br />

(d) Inform the captain of the batting side as soon as practicable of what has occurred.<br />

(e) Together with the other umpire report the incident to the NCU. who shall take action as is appropriate<br />

against the player(s) responsible for the conduct under the NCU Code of Conduct.<br />

42.3.2 If it is not possible to identify the player(s) responsible:<br />

(a) Change the ball forthwith.<br />

The umpires shall choose the replacement ball for one of similar wear and of the same brand as the ball<br />

in use prior to the contravention.<br />

(b) The bowler's end umpire shall issue the captain with a first and final warning, and (a) Advise him that<br />

should there be any further incident by that team during the remainder of the match, steps 42.1.1 a to e)<br />

above will be adopted, with the captain deemed under e) to be the player responsible should the umpires<br />

be other player(s) responsible.<br />

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Note: There are two main differences in this playing condition compared to Law 42.3.<br />

Playing condition clause 42.3.1 replaces the Law 42.3(e) (ii) and means that a bowler cannot be<br />

removed from the attack for the team's second offence of changing the condition of the ball. For a<br />

second offence the process of a 5 run penalty to the batting side shall be repeated. The penalty for<br />

this occurrence will be dealt with further by reporting it as a breach of the Code of Conduct. If it is<br />

clear that the condition of the ball has been changed but the player concerned cannot be identified,<br />

then the Captain of the fielding side would be reported. Under the new Playing Condition, the<br />

Captain is to be given a first and final official warning and be told that the ball was being changed as,<br />

in the opinion of the umpires the condition of the ball had been changed unnaturally.<br />

This allows the umpires to be direct and transparent in their dealings on ball tampering.<br />

Points to remember:<br />

1. Both umpires must agree on any action taken if there is no agreement the status quo would remain.<br />

2. It is stressed that umpires needed to be firmly of the view that the condition of the ball has been altered<br />

unnaturally as this physical evidence needs to stand up to a hearing, should there be a second offence.<br />

3. The first and final warning is held for that game.<br />

Clause 42.3.2 deals with the process when the umpires cannot identify the player(s) responsible and<br />

directs the Umpires to provide the fielding Captain with a warning while changing the ball for one of<br />

similar wear before this point. The warning is a final caution under this Law and if a repeat occurrence<br />

happens in the same match, then the actions of Clause 42.1.1 will be carried out.<br />

42.4 Law 42.4 - Deliberate attempt to distract striker<br />

Law 42.4 shall apply subject to the following:<br />

In addition, the umpires shall report the incident to the NCU under the Code of Conduct.<br />

42.5 Law 42.5 - Deliberate distraction or obstruction of batsman<br />

Law 42.5 shall apply subject to the following:<br />

In addition, the umpire shall report the incident to the NCU under the Code of Conduct.<br />

42.6 Law 42.6 - Dangerous and Unfair Bowling<br />

42.6.1 Law 42.6 (a) The Bowling of Fast Short Pitched Balls<br />

Law 42.6 (a) shall be replaced by the following:<br />

(a) A bowler shall be limited to two fast short-pitched deliveries per over.<br />

(b) A fast short-pitched delivery is defined as a ball which passes or would have passed above the shoulder<br />

height of the striker standing upright at the popping crease.<br />

(c) The umpire at the bowler's end shall advise the bowler and the batsman on strike when each fast short<br />

pitched delivery has been bowled.<br />

(d) In addition, for the purpose of this regulation and subject to Clause 42.4.1 (f) below, a ball that passes<br />

above head height of the batsman, that prevents him from being able to hit it with his bat by means of a<br />

normal cricket stroke shall be called a wide.<br />

(e) For the avoidance of doubt any fast short pitched delivery that is called a wide under this playing<br />

condition shall also count as one of the allowable short pitched deliveries in that over. In the event of a<br />

bowler bowling more than two fast short-pitched deliveries in an over as defined in Clause 42.4.1 (b)<br />

above, the umpire at the bowler's end shall call and signal no ball on each occasion. A differential<br />

signal shall be used to signify a fast short pitched delivery. The umpire shall call and signal 'no<br />

ball' and then tap the head with the other hand.<br />

(f) In the event of a bowler bowling more than two fast short-pitched deliveries in an over as defined in<br />

Clause 42.4.1(b) above, the umpire at the bowler's end shall call and signal no ball on each occasion.<br />

A differential signal shall be used to signify a fast short-pitched delivery. The umpire shall call and signal<br />

“no ball” and then tap the head with the other hand.<br />

(g) If a bowler delivers a third fast short pitched ball in an over, the umpire, after the call of no ball and when<br />

the ball is dead, shall caution the bowler, inform the other umpire, the captain of the fielding side and the<br />

batsmen at the wicket of what has occurred. This caution shall apply throughout the innings.<br />

(h) If there is a second instance of the bowler being no balled in the innings for bowling more than two fast short<br />

pitched deliveries in an over, the umpire shall advise the bowler that this is his final warning for the innings.<br />

(i) Should there be any further instance by the same bowler in that innings, the umpire shall call and signal<br />

no ball and when the ball is dead direct the captain to take the bowler off forthwith. If necessary, the over<br />

shall be completed by another bowler, who shall neither have bowled the previous over, or part thereof,<br />

nor be allowed to bowl the next over, or part thereof.<br />

(j) The bowler thus taken off shall not be allowed to bowl again in that innings.<br />

(k) The umpire will report the occurrence to the other umpire, the batsmen at the wicket and as soon as<br />

possible to the captain of the batting side.<br />

(l) The umpires may report the matter to the NCU who shall take such action as is considered appropriate<br />

against the captain and the bowler concerned(Refer also to Law 42.1 Fair and Unfair Play Responsibility<br />

of the Captains.)The above is not a substitute for Clause 42.7 below which umpires are able to apply at<br />

any time.<br />

Please note: The agreed directive that the umpires call the marginal wide deliveries in favour of the<br />

batsman still applies. Laws 42.6 and 42.7 have been replaced totally with this playing condition. It is<br />

imperative that a consistent interpretation of short pitched bowling is applied by both umpires and it is<br />

expected that both umpires will work closely as a team to apply this restriction. It must be remembered that<br />

this not only applies to deliveries that pass beyond the striker but also deliveries that would have passed<br />

over shoulder height standing up, had the batsman not hit it. Once it has been decided that a short pitched<br />

ball has been delivered in the over, a clear signal should be given once the ball is dead thus enabling the<br />

batsmen, bowler and spectators to be aware of what has happened. It is good practice to ensure that the<br />

bowler is aware of the call by looking for an acknowledgement.<br />

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Should the fast short pitched delivery pass over the head of the striker, standing upright at the<br />

crease, the ball will be called a wide ball immediately.<br />

The regulations also make it clear that any no balls or wide balls which are fast short pitched<br />

deliveries must be counted as part of the allocation for that over, despite the ball not counting as one<br />

of the over.<br />

The interpretation of this should be applied not only to a ball passing over a batsman's head but also<br />

to those that would have passed over a batsman's head. The effect of this will be that a no ball can<br />

still be called even though the batsman has struck the ball with his bat.<br />

If a bowler exceeds the permitted number of fast short pitched deliveries in an over then the<br />

disciplinary procedure is clearly laid out in the regulation and should be applied immediately.<br />

A differential signal has been assigned in order to inform the scorer of the reason for the no ball call.<br />

Please note that this offence is dealt with independent of any other instances of dangerous and<br />

unfair bowling unlike the Laws of cricket.<br />

42.6.2 Law 42.6 (b) Bowling of High Full Pitched Balls<br />

Law 42.6 (b) shall be replaced by the following:<br />

(a) Any delivery, which passes or would have passed on the full above waist height of the striker standing<br />

upright at the popping crease is deemed unfair, whether or not it is likely to inflict physical injury on the<br />

striker.<br />

(b) In the event of a bowler bowling a high full pitched ball as defined in Clause 42.4.2 (a) above, the umpire<br />

at the bowler's end shall call and signal no ball. If, in the opinion of the umpire, such a delivery is<br />

considered likely to inflict physical injury on the batsman, the umpire at the bowler's end shall, in addition<br />

to calling and signaling no ball, when the ball is dead, caution the bowler and issue a first and final<br />

warning. The umpire shall inform the other umpire, the captain of the fielding side and the batsmen at the<br />

wicket of what has occurred.<br />

(c) Should there be any further instance (where a high full pitched ball is bowled and is considered likely to<br />

inflict physical injury on the batsman) by the same bowler in that innings, the umpire shall in addition to<br />

calling and signaling no ball, when the ball is dead, direct the captain to take the bowler off forthwith.<br />

If necessary, the over shall be completed by another bowler, who shall neither have bowled the previous<br />

over, or part thereof, nor be allowed to bowl the next over, or part thereof.<br />

(d) The bowler thus taken off shall not be allowed to bowl again in that innings.<br />

(e) The umpire will report the occurrence to the other umpire, the batsman at the wicket and as soon as<br />

possible to the captain of the batting side.<br />

(f) The umpires may report the matter to the NCU who shall take such action as is considered appropriate<br />

against the captain and the bowler concerned. (Refer also to Law 42.1 Fair and Unfair Play<br />

Responsibility of the Captains.)<br />

Note: There is now discretion available to the umpires as to whether or not a bowler is reported under the<br />

Code of Conduct after being removed from the attack here. Where conditions are slippery and there are<br />

significant mitigating circumstances (eg rain or dew), then the umpires may not report a breach of the Code.<br />

42.7 Law 42.7 - Dangerous and Unfair Bowling Action by the umpire<br />

Law 42.7 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

Regardless of any action taken by the umpire as a result of a breach of Clauses 42.4.1, 42.4.2 and 2.6 the following<br />

shall apply at any time during the match:<br />

42.7.1 The bowling of fast short pitched balls is unfair if in the opinion of the umpire at the bowler's end he considers<br />

that by their repetition and taking into account their length, height and direction, they are likely to inflict<br />

physical injury on the striker, irrespective of the protective clothing and equipment he may be wearing. The<br />

relative skill of the striker shall also be taken into consideration.<br />

42.7.2 In the event of such unfair bowling, the umpire at the bowler's end shall adopt the following procedure:<br />

(a) In the first instance the umpire shall call and signal no ball, caution the bowler and inform the other<br />

umpire, the captain of the fielding side and the batsmen of what has occurred.<br />

(b) If this caution is ineffective, he shall repeat the above procedure and indicate to the bowler that this is a<br />

final warning.<br />

(c) Both the above caution and final warning shall continue to apply even though the bowler may later<br />

change ends.<br />

(d) Should there be any further instance by the same bowler in that innings, the umpire shall call and signal<br />

no ball and when the ball is dead direct the captain to take the bowler off forthwith. If necessary, the over<br />

shall be completed by another bowler, who shall neither have bowled the previous over, or part thereof,<br />

nor be allowed to bowl the next over, or part thereof. See Law 22.8. (Bowler Incapacitated or Suspended<br />

during an Over).<br />

(e) The bowler thus taken off shall not be able to bowl again in that innings.<br />

(f) The umpire will report the occurrence to the other umpire, the batsmen at the wicket and as soon as<br />

possible to the captain of the batting side.<br />

(g) The umpires may report the matter to the CSA Match Referee who shall take such action as is considered<br />

appropriate against the captain and the bowler concerned. (Refer also to Law 42.1 Fair and Unfair Play<br />

Responsibility of the Captains.) Should the umpires initiate the caution and warning procedures set out in<br />

Clauses 42.6.1, 42.6.2, and 42.7 such cautions and warnings are not to be cumulative.<br />

Note: This clause is different from the Law as the bowler has to infringe with “unintentional beamers”<br />

only twice in order to be removed from the attack. Under the clause of bowling high full tosses<br />

(beamers), the bowler gets only one warning as a final caution this applies even if the act was an<br />

accident and the ball slips. The only warning and caution under this playing condition is to be treated as<br />

separate to any other warning under clause 42.6 Dangerous and Unfair Bowling.<br />

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42.8 Law 42.8 - Deliberate bowling of High Full Pitched Balls<br />

Law 42.8 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

If the umpire considers that a high full pitch delivery which is deemed unfair as defined in Clause 42.4.2 was<br />

deliberately bowled, then the caution and warning process shall be dispensed with.<br />

The umpire at the bowler's end shall:<br />

42.8.1 Call and signal no ball.<br />

42.8.2 When the ball is dead, direct the captain to take the bowler off forthwith.<br />

42.8.3 Not allow the bowler to bowl again in that innings.<br />

42.8.4 Ensure that the over is completed by another bowler, provided that the bowler does not bowl two over's or<br />

part thereof consecutively.<br />

42.8.5 Report the occurrence to the other umpire, to the captain of the batting side and the NCU who shall take such<br />

action as is considered appropriate against the captain and the bowler concerned. (Refer also to Law 42.1<br />

Fair and Unfair Play Responsibility of the Captains).<br />

Note: This clause is different from the Law as the bowler has to infringe with “unintentional beamers” only<br />

twice in order to be removed from the attack. Under the clause of bowling high full tosses (beamers), the<br />

bowler gets only one warning as a first and final warning this applies even if the act was an accident and the<br />

ball slips. The only warning and caution under this playing condition is to be treated as separate to any other<br />

warning under clause 42.6 Dangerous and Unfair Bowling. As a guide, any delivery from any bowler, that<br />

would not have been called wide due to width or height, that passes or would have passed above the waist of<br />

the batsman (belt height) shall be called a “no ball” with a first and final caution. Deliveries that are so wide of<br />

the striker cannot be considered as likely to inflict physical injury and will only be subject to the “no ball” call<br />

with no official caution or warning process. As a further guide, it is expected that balls around the “belt height”<br />

will be called and if the height is marginal (very close and you have a small amount of doubt), then the playing<br />

condition will be applied accordingly. Ie. If in doubt, call “no ball” and apply the playing condition.<br />

42.9 Law 42.9 - Time Wasting by the Fielding Side<br />

Law 42.9 shall apply subject to Law 42.9 (b) being replaced by the following:<br />

If there is any further waste of time in that innings, by any member of the fielding side the umpire shall:<br />

42.8.1 Call and signal dead ball if necessary, and;<br />

42.8.2 Award 5 penalty runs to the batting side<br />

(See Law 42.17).<br />

42.8.3 Inform the other umpire, the batsmen at the wicket and as soon as possible the captain of the batting side of<br />

what has occurred.<br />

42.8.4 Report the occurrence to the NCU who shall take such action as is considered appropriate against the<br />

captain and the team concerned under the Code of Conduct.<br />

42.10 Law 42.10 - Batsman Wasting Time<br />

Law 42.10 shall apply, subject to the following:<br />

If the incoming batsman is not in position to take guard or his partner not ready to receive the next ball within<br />

2 minutes of the fall of the previous wicket, the action should be regarded by the umpires as time wasting and the<br />

provisions of Law 42.10 shall apply. The umpires should be especially vigilant in the monitoring of batsmen who<br />

waste time by taking time to settle into their guard or generally. In addition, the umpires shall report the incident to the<br />

NCU under the Code of Conduct.<br />

42.11 Law 42.11 - Damaging the pitch area to be protected<br />

Law 42.11 shall apply.<br />

42.12 Law 42.12 - Bowler running on protected area after delivering the ball<br />

Law 42.12 shall apply, subject to 42.12 (d) (iv) being replaced by the following:<br />

In addition, the umpires may report the incident to the NCU under the Code of Conduct.<br />

42.13 Law 42.13 - Fieldsman damaging the pitch<br />

Law 42.13 shall apply.<br />

In addition, the umpires shall report the incident to the NCU under the Code of Conduct.<br />

42.14 Law 42.14 - Batsman damaging the pitch<br />

Law 42.14 shall apply.<br />

See also clause 37 above.<br />

Law interpretation<br />

Striker taking guard / stance inside the “protected area”<br />

o Bowler is not allowed the play the game in the protected area and neither is the batsman<br />

o The striker is not allowed to stand / take guard in the protected area<br />

o The striker can play his shot, finishing the shot inside the protected area but he must move off immediately after<br />

completing his stroke. Umpires will be strict on this and warn the batsman when appropriate.<br />

42.15 Law 42.15 - Bowler attempting to run out non-striker before delivery<br />

Law 42.15 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

The bowler is permitted, before releasing the ball and provided he has not completed his usual delivery swing, to<br />

deliberately attempt to run out the non-striker. Whether the attempt is successful or not, the ball shall not count as<br />

one of the over. If the bowler fails in an attempt to run out the non-striker, the umpire shall call and signal Dead ball as<br />

soon possible.<br />

Note: Previously, the bowler could only run out a non-striker backing up if he did so before he entered his delivery<br />

stride. This meant that as the bowler's back foot landed, the non-striker could move down the wicket a considerable<br />

way before the bowler actually delivered the ball. This was considered unfair. The new playing condition addresses<br />

this point. The new playing condition provides that the bowler is permitted to run out the striker at any point before he<br />

releases the ball provided he has not completed his delivery swing.<br />

Please note: If the bowler breaks the wicket in delivering the ball, and the non-striker is out of his ground<br />

when the wicket is broken, the umpire shall not view this as having been an attempt to run out the non-striker<br />

and play shall continue with Law 24.6 applying.<br />

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The umpires should note the following points in interpreting the new playing condition:<br />

• A bowler should be deemed to have completed his delivery swing once his arm passes the normal point of ball<br />

release.<br />

• The normal point of ball release should be interpreted as the moment when the delivery arm is at its highest point.<br />

The new guideline for the on umpires protocol when a bowler attempts to run out the non-striker before delivery<br />

is as follows:<br />

The umpire at the non-striker's end must respond to the appeal in the normal way.<br />

If he is uncertain as to whether a run out was correctly effected, he is to consult on all counts, including whether<br />

the wicket was broken correctly, the batsman was out of his ground and the bowler effected the run out prior to<br />

him releasing the ball. i.e. before the moment of his normal delivery release.<br />

There is to be no communication with the fielding captain, regarding the initial appeal.<br />

The fielding captain is able to voluntarily withdraw the appeal if he so wishes, before the batsman has<br />

left the field of play, as per Law 27.8.<br />

Please note:<br />

- If any member of the fielding side appeals, the umpires will be duty bound to make a decision.<br />

- Umpires may warn a non-striker if he is seen to be taking unfair advantage by moving too early down the pitch,<br />

similar to the warning a bowler might receive from the umpire should his front foot be creeping close to a no ball.<br />

- Also note the reference to Law 42.2 “Umpires are the sole judges of fair and unfair play”.<br />

42.16 Law 42.16 - Batsman stealing a run<br />

Law 42.16 shall apply, subject to 42.16(vi) being replaced by the following:<br />

In addition, the umpires may report the incident to the NCU under the Code of Conduct.<br />

42.17 Law 42.17 - Penalty runs<br />

Law 42.17 shall apply.<br />

42.18 Law 42.18 - Players' conduct<br />

Law 42.18 shall apply, subject to 42.18(iii) being replaced by the following:<br />

In addition, the umpires shall report the incident to the NCU under the Code of Conduct.<br />

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PROMOTION AND 45 OVER LEAGUE<br />

COMPETITION - PLAYING CONDITIONS<br />

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Except as varied hereunder the Laws of <strong>Cricket</strong> (2000 Code 6 Edition 2015) shall apply.<br />

1. Law 1 - The Players<br />

1.1 Number of Players<br />

Law 1.1 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

A match is played between two sides.<br />

Each side shall consist of 11 players, one of whom shall be captain.<br />

1.2. Nomination of Players:<br />

Law 1.2 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

1.1.1. Each captain shall provide a list of the names of the 11 players in writing to the Umpires before the toss.<br />

No player may be changed after the nomination without the consent of the opposing captain.<br />

1.3 Captain<br />

The following shall apply in addition to Law 1.3 (a):<br />

The deputy must be one of the 11 nominated starting players.<br />

2. Law 2 - Substitutes and Runners; Batsman or Fielders Leaving the Field; Batsman Retiring; Batsman<br />

Commencing Innings<br />

Law 2 shall apply subject to the following:<br />

2.1 Substitutes and Runners<br />

Law 2.1 (a) (ii), 2.7 and 2.8 shall not apply.<br />

A runner for a batsman when batting is not permitted.<br />

Law 2.1 (b) shall be amended as follows:<br />

The umpires shall have discretion to allow, for other wholly acceptable reasons, a substitute fielder to act for a<br />

nominated player at the start of the match, or at any subsequent time.<br />

2.2 Fielder absent or leaving the field<br />

Law 2.5 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

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<br />

session of play, the umpire shall be informed of the reason for his absence, and he shall not thereafter come on to the<br />

field during a session of play without the consent of the umpire. (See Law 2.6 as modified). The umpire shall give such<br />

consent as soon as practicable. If the player is absent from the field for longer than 8 minutes:<br />

2.2.1 The player shall not be permitted to bowl in the match until he has either been able to field, or his team has<br />

subsequently been batting, for the total length of playing time for which he was absent (hereafter referred to as<br />

penance time), subject to a maximum cumulative penance time of 120 minutes. If any unexpired penance time<br />

remains at the end of the first innings, it is carried forward to the second innings of the match.<br />

2.2.2. The player shall not be permitted to bat in the match until his team's batting innings has been in progress for the<br />

length of playing time that is equal to the unexpired penance time carried forward from the previous innings,<br />

subject to a maximum cumulative penance time of 120 minutes. However, once his side has lost five wickets in<br />

its batting innings, he may bat immediately. For the purposes of 2.2.1 and 2.2.2, playing time shall comprise the<br />

time play is in progress excluding lunch and tea intervals, intervals between innings and official drinks<br />

intervals. However, in the event of a batsman or a fieldsman already being off the field at the commencement of<br />

an interruption in play through ground, weather or light conditions or for other exceptional circumstances, he<br />

shall be allowed to count any such stoppage time as playing time, provided that he personally informs the<br />

umpires when he is fit enough to take the field had play been in progress. Similarly, if at the commencement of<br />

an interruption in play through ground, weather or light conditions or for other exceptional circumstances, a<br />

player is on the field but still has some unexpired penalty time remaining from a previous absence, he shall<br />

automatically be allowed to count any such stop-page time as playing time, provided he returns to the field of<br />

play immediately after the interruption. The restriction in Clauses 2.2.1 and 2.2.2 above shall not apply if the<br />

player has suffered an external blow (as opposed to an internal injury such as a pulled muscle) whilst<br />

participating earlier in the match and consequently been forced to leave the field. Nor shall it apply if the player<br />

has been absent for very exceptional and wholly acceptable reasons (other than injury or illness).<br />

2.2.3 Substitute fielders shall only be permitted in cases of injury, illness or other wholly acceptable<br />

reasons. 'Wholly acceptable reasons' should be limited to extreme circumstances and should not<br />

include what is commonly referred to as a 'comfort break'.<br />

3. Law 3 - The Umpires<br />

3.1 Appointment and attendance<br />

The following shall apply in place of Law 3.1:<br />

The <strong>Northerns</strong> <strong>Cricket</strong> Umpires Association shall where possible be responsible for allocating umpires for all fixtures.<br />

If no official NCU umpires are allocated or present at the ground at the start of the match, the batting team shall provide<br />

two player umpires to perform umpiring duties.<br />

The umpires shall be present at the ground at least 45 minutes before the scheduled start of play.<br />

Neither team will have a right of objection to an umpire's appointment.<br />

4. Law4 - The Scorers<br />

Law 4 shall apply<br />

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5. Law 5 - The Ball<br />

Law 5 shall apply subject to the following:<br />

5.1 Approval and control of balls<br />

Law 5.2 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

Match balls as approved by the <strong>Northerns</strong> <strong>Cricket</strong> <strong>Union</strong> shall be used in all matches. Used balls of the same make and<br />

type as the new ball shall be used as replacement balls, should the ball become unfit for play. Each fielding team shall<br />

have one new ball for its innings. The umpires shall retain possession of the match ball throughout the duration of the<br />

match when play is not actually taking place. During play the umpires shall periodically and irregularly inspect the<br />

condition of the ball and shall retain possession of it at the fall of a wicket, a drinks interval, or any other disruption in play.<br />

5.2 Ball lost or becoming unfit for play<br />

Law 5.5 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

5.2.1 In the event of a ball during play being lost or in the opinion of the umpires, being unfit for play through normal<br />

use, the umpires shall allow it to be replaced by one that in their opinion has had a similar amount of wear.<br />

5.2.2 In the event of the ball becoming wet and soggy as a result of play continuing in inclement weather or it being<br />

affected by dew, and in the opinion of the umpires being unfit for play, the ball may be replaced for a ball that has<br />

similar amount of wear, even though it has not gone out of shape.<br />

5.2.3 If the ball is to be replaced, the umpire shall inform the batsmen and the fielding captain. Either batsman or bowler<br />

may raise the matter with the umpires and the umpires' decision as to a replacement or otherwise will be final.<br />

6. Law 6 - The Bat<br />

6.1 Width and length<br />

The following shall apply in addition to Law 6.1:<br />

The blade of the bat shall have a conventional "flat" face.<br />

7. Law 7 - The Pitch<br />

Law 7 shall apply subject to the following:<br />

7.1 Selection and preparation<br />

The following will apply in addition to Law 7.3:<br />

Captains, umpires and grounds men shall co-operate to ensure that, prior to the start of any day's play, no one bounces<br />

a ball on the pitch or strikes it with a bat to assess its condition or for any other reason, or cause damage to the pitch in<br />

any other way. Prior to the start of play, only the captain and team coach may walk on the pitch to assess its condition.<br />

Spiked footwear is not permitted.<br />

7.1.1 A ball must not be bounced on the pitch.<br />

7.1.2 A key or knife may only be inserted in the pitch in the area between the popping and bowling creases.<br />

7.2 Changing the pitch<br />

Law 7.4 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

7.2.1 If, in the opinion of the umpires, a pitch is considered too dangerous for play or unfit to continue, they shall stop<br />

play immediately and consult with both captains.<br />

7.2.2 If the captains agree to continue, play shall resume.<br />

7.2.3 If the decision is not to resume play, the umpires together with the captains shall consider whether the existing<br />

pitch can be repaired and the match resumed from the point it was stopped.<br />

7.2.4 If, an alternate pitch is available at the same venue the match shall be re-started on that alternate pitch.<br />

7.3 Law 7.5 - Non-turf pitches<br />

Law 7.5 shall not apply.<br />

8. Law 8 - The Wickets<br />

Law 8 shall apply.<br />

9. Law 9 - The Bowling, Popping and Return Creases<br />

Law 10 shall apply.<br />

10. Law 10 - Preparation and Maintenance of the Playing Area<br />

10.1 Rolling<br />

The following shall apply in addition to Law 10.1:<br />

10.1.1 Prior to tossing for choice of innings the artificial drying of the pitch and outfield shall be at the discretion of the<br />

groundsman. Thereafter and throughout the match the drying of the outfield may be undertaken at any time by<br />

the groundsman, but the drying of the affected area of the pitch shall be carried out only on the instructions and<br />

under the supervision of the umpires.<br />

The umpires shall be empowered to have the pitch dried without reference to the captains at any time they are<br />

of the opinion that it is unfit for play.<br />

10.1.2 The umpires may instruct the groundsman to use any available equipment, including any roller for the purpose<br />

of drying the pitch and making it fit for play.<br />

10.1.3 An absorbent roller may be used to remove water from the covers including the cover on the match pitch.<br />

10.2 Maintenance of foot holes<br />

The following will apply in addition to Law 10.6:<br />

The umpires shall see that wherever possible and whenever it is considered necessary, action is taken during all<br />

intervals in play to do whatever is practicable to improve the bowler's foot holes.<br />

11. Law 11 - Covering The Pitch<br />

11.1 Before the match<br />

The following shall apply in addition to Law 11.1:<br />

The pitch shall be entirely protected against rain up to commencement of play.<br />

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Law 11.2 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

The pitch shall be entirely protected against rain up to the commencement of play and for the duration of the period of<br />

the match. The covers must as far as possible totally protect the pitch and also the pitch surroundings, on either side of<br />

the pitch and if possible any worn or soft areas in the outfield.<br />

12. Law 12 - Innings<br />

Law 12 shall apply subject to the following<br />

(see also clauses 15 and 16 below)<br />

12.1 Number of innings<br />

Law 12.1 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

All matches will consist of one innings per side, each innings being limited to a maximum of 45 overs.<br />

12.4 Length of Innings<br />

12.4.1 Uninterrupted Matches.<br />

(a) Each team shall bat for 45 overs unless all out earlier or a result achieved.<br />

(b) If the team fielding first fails to bowl the required number of overs by the scheduled cessation time for the<br />

first innings, play shall continue until the required number of overs have been bowled or the innings is<br />

completed. In addition, if the team fielding first fails to bowl the required number of overs by the<br />

scheduled cessation for the first innings, 12 penalty runs will be awarded to the side batting<br />

second, for every over not bowled. The over in progress when the scheduled cessation time for<br />

the first innings is reached, will be completed and count as a completed over. For the sake of<br />

clarity only overs not bowled after the completion of the over in progress at the scheduled<br />

cessation time for the first innings shall be scored as penalty runs. Such penalty runs will be<br />

scored as penalty extras.<br />

(c) The interval shall be reduced to enable the second innings to commence at the scheduled time, subject<br />

to there being a minimum interval of 10 minutes. The team batting second shall receive its full quota of 45<br />

overs irrespective of the number of overs it bowled by the scheduled cessation time for the first innings.<br />

(d) If the team fielding second fails to bowl the required number of over's by the scheduled cessation time for<br />

the second innings, the hours of play shall be extended until the required number of over's have been<br />

bowled or a result is achieved. In addition, if the team fielding second fails to bowl the required<br />

number of overs by the scheduled cessation time for the second innings, the side batting second<br />

has the option to either accept 12 penalty runs for every over not bowled, or to continue batting.<br />

The over in progress when the scheduled cessation time is reached, will be completed and count<br />

as a completed over. For the sake of clarity only full overs not bowled after the completion of the<br />

over in progress at the scheduled cessation time shall be scored as penalty runs. Once this<br />

decision has been taken it is irreversible. Such penalty runs will be scored as penalty extras.<br />

(e) If the team batting first is dismissed in less than 45 overs, the team batting second shall be entitled to bat<br />

for 45 overs.<br />

(f) In determining the time at which the required number of overs have to be completed, the umpires<br />

shall allow time for the medical treatment given to a player on the field of play, the actual time<br />

taken for a player to leave the field of play in the case of a serious injury and the actual time lost<br />

due to other circumstances beyond the control of the players<br />

(g) In addition to the penalties in (b) and (d) above, the captain may be charged under the Code of Conduct,<br />

conduct contrary to the spirit of the game, on the basis of time wasting.<br />

12.4.2 Delayed or Interrupted Matches<br />

(a) Delay or Interruption to the Innings of the Team Batting First<br />

(i) When playing time has been lost the revised number of over's to be bowled in the match shall be<br />

based on a rate of 16 overs per hour, which is exclusive of the provision of the drinks interval, in the<br />

total remaining time available for play. When determining the time available for play, the total number<br />

of minutes remaining until the scheduled close of play shall be determined. Once the remaining<br />

number of minutes have been determined, an allowance of 10 minutes for 1 drinks breaks in each<br />

innings (a total of 20 minutes) and an allowance of 15minutes for the change of innings interval shall<br />

be made. In calculating the remaining number of over's a rate of 3.75 minutes per over shall be<br />

applied. If such calculations result in a fraction of an over, the over shall be rounded up in order to<br />

allow for a full over to be bowled. For example 35.4 over's shall become 36 over's.<br />

Example of calculations:<br />

Start of play is delayed until 14h25<br />

Number of minutes remaining: 235 minutes<br />

Allow 20 minutes for two drinks breaks<br />

Allow 15 minutes for change of innings interval<br />

Playing time remaining: 195 minutes<br />

195 minutes divided by 3.75 = 52 over's<br />

Each side shall receive a maximum of 26 over's<br />

Rescheduled time for the interval: 16:13 (26 x 3.75 = 98 minutes)<br />

98 minutes plus 10 minutes for drinks break<br />

The second inning will commence at 16:28<br />

The rescheduled close of play will be: 18:16<br />

4 bowlers may bowl a maximum of 5 overs and 1 bowler may bowl 6 over's<br />

(ii) The revision of the number of over's should ensure, whenever possible, that both teams have the<br />

opportunity of batting for the same number of over's. The team batting second shall not bat for a<br />

greater number of over's than the first team unless the latter completed its innings in less than its<br />

allocated over's. To constitute a match, a minimum of 20 over's have to be bowled to the side<br />

batting second, subject to a result not being achieved earlier.<br />

(iii) No drinks breaks shall be scheduled for innings' of 24 over's or less duration.<br />

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(b)<br />

(iv) As soon as the total minutes of playing time remaining is less than the completed over's<br />

faced by Team 1 multiplied by 3.75, then the first innings is terminated and the provisions of<br />

(12.4.2b) below take effect.<br />

(v) A fixed time will be specified for the commencement of the interval, and also the close of play<br />

for the match, by applying a rate of 16 over's per hour. When calculating the length of<br />

playing time available for the match, or the length of either innings, the timing and duration of<br />

all relative delays, extensions in playing hours, interruptions in play, and intervals, including<br />

those for drinks, will be taken into consideration.<br />

This calculation must not cause the match to finish earlier than the latest possible<br />

rescheduled time for cessation of play.<br />

(vi) The same penalties as stipulated in 12.4.1.b and 12.4.1.d above shall apply for teams not<br />

having bowled the minimum required number of over's by the rescheduled cessation times<br />

for the first and second innings.<br />

(vii) In determining the time at which the required number of over's have to be completed,<br />

the umpires shall allow time for the medical treatment given to a player on the field of<br />

play, the actual time taken for a player to leave the field of play in the case of a serious<br />

injury and the actual time lost due to other circumstances beyond the control of the<br />

players<br />

(viii) The team batting second shall receive its full quota of over's irrespective of the number of<br />

over's it bowled by the rescheduled cessation time for the first innings.<br />

(ix) In cases where the team bowling first did not bowl the required number of over's by<br />

the rescheduled cessation time for the innings, the interval shall be reduced to enable<br />

the second innings to commence at the rescheduled time, subject to there being a minimum<br />

interval of 10 minutes.<br />

(x) In addition to the penalties in (12.4.2.a.v) above, the captain may be charged under the<br />

Code of Conduct, conduct contrary to the spirit of the game, on the basis of time wasting.<br />

Delay or Interruption to the innings of the Team Batting Second<br />

(i) When playing time has been lost and, as a result, it is not possible for the team<br />

batting second to have the opportunity of receiving its allocated, or revised allocation<br />

of over's in the playing time available, the revised number of over's to be bowled in<br />

the match shall be based on a rate of 16 over's per hour, which is exclusive of the<br />

provision of the drinks interval, in the total remaining time available for play. When<br />

determining the time available for play, the total number of minutes remaining until<br />

the scheduled close of play shall be determined. Once the remaining number of<br />

minutes has been determined, an allowance of 10 minutes for a drinks break shall be<br />

made. In calculating the remaining number of over's a rate of 3.75 minutes per over<br />

shall be applied. If such calculations result in a fraction of an over, the over shall be<br />

rounded up in order to allow for a full over to be bowled.<br />

For example 27.1 over's shall become 28 over's.<br />

Example of calculations:<br />

The start of the second innings is delayed until16h30<br />

Number of minutes remaining: 105 minutes<br />

Allow 10 minutes for a drinks break<br />

Playing time remaining: 95 minutes<br />

95 minutes divided by 3.75 = 26.66 over's<br />

25.33 over's are rounded up to 26 over's<br />

The side batting second shall receive a maximum of 26 over's<br />

4 bowlers may bowl a maximum of 5 overs and 1 bowler may bowl 6 over's<br />

(ii) The team batting second shall not bat for a greater number of over's than the first team<br />

unless the latter completed its innings in less than its allocated over's. To constitute a match,<br />

a minimum of 20 over has to be bowled to the side batting second, subject to a result not<br />

being achieved earlier.<br />

(iii) If the drinks break already occurred at the time of the interruption, the 10 minute allowance<br />

for such drinks break shall not be made in determining the time remaining in the match.<br />

No drinks breaks shall be scheduled for innings' of 24 over's or less duration.<br />

(iv) A fixed time will be specified for the close of play by applying a rate of 16 overs per hour.<br />

When calculating the length of playing time available for the match, or the length of either<br />

innings, the timing and duration of all relative delays, extensions in playing hours,<br />

interruptions in play, and intervals, including those for drinks, will be taken into consideration<br />

when specifying this time.<br />

This calculation must not cause the match to finish earlier than the latest possible<br />

rescheduled time for cessation of play<br />

(v) In addition, should the innings of the team batting first have been completed prior to the<br />

scheduled, or re-scheduled time for the commencement of the interval, then any calculation<br />

relating to the revision of overs shall not be effective until an amount of time equivalent to<br />

that by which the second innings started early has elapsed.<br />

(vi) If the team fielding second fails to bowl the revised over's by the re-scheduled close of play,<br />

the hours of play shall be extended until the over's have been bowled or a result achieved.<br />

(vii) The same penalties as stipulated in 12.4.1.b and 12.4.1.d above shall apply for teams not<br />

having bowled the minimum required number of over's by the rescheduled cessation time<br />

for the innings.<br />

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(viii) In determining the time at which the required number of over's have to be completed, the<br />

umpires shall allow time for the medical treatment given to a player on the field of play,<br />

the actual time taken for a player to leave the field of play in the case of a serious injury<br />

and the actual time lost due to other circumstances beyond the control of the players<br />

(ix) In addition to the penalties in (vi) above, the captain may be charged under the Code of<br />

Conduct, conduct contrary to the spirit of the game, on the basis of time wasting.<br />

12.5 Extra Time<br />

No extra time is permitted where the start of play is delayed or play is suspended.<br />

12.6 Number of Overs per Bowler<br />

No bowler shall bowl more than 9 overs in an innings.<br />

In a delayed or interrupted match where the over's are reduced for both teams or for the team bowling second, no<br />

bowler may bowl more than one-fifth of the total over's allowed.<br />

Where the total over's is not divisible by 5, one additional over shall be allowed to the maximum number per bowler<br />

necessary to make up the balance. In the event of a bowler breaking down and being unable to complete an over, the<br />

remaining balls will be allowed by another bowler.<br />

Such part of an over will count as a full over only in so far as each bowler's limit is concerned.<br />

12.7 Minimum number of overs required to be bowled<br />

12.7.1 The minimum number of overs to be bowled by the fielding team shall be 16 overs per hour.<br />

12.7.2 In calculating the minimum number of overs required to be bowled, the following time allowances shall be made:<br />

(a) the actual time taken where treatment is given by authorised medical personnel to a player on the field of play<br />

(b) the actual time taken for a player to leave the field of play in the event of a serious injury;<br />

(c) the actual time lost due to any other circumstances beyond the control of the players.<br />

13. Law 13 - The Follow On<br />

Law 13 shall not apply.<br />

14. Law 14 - Declaration and Forfeiture<br />

Law 14 shall not apply.<br />

15. Law 15 - Intervals<br />

Law 15 shall apply subject to the following:<br />

15.1 Changing agreed times for intervals - Interval between Innings<br />

15.1.1 If the innings of the team batting first is completed earlier than the scheduled or rescheduled cessation time for<br />

the first innings, the interval shall occur immediately and the innings of the team batting second shall<br />

commence correspondingly earlier. Notwithstanding the above, the interval shall in all cases be a minimum of<br />

10 minutes.<br />

15.2 Intervals for drinks<br />

One drinks break of 10 minutes duration per innings is permitted.<br />

The drink break shall occur after 23 overs have been completed in the innings. If a wicket falls within 5 minutes of the<br />

drinks break, the drinks break shall be taken at the fall of that wicket. In an innings of scheduled duration of less than<br />

45 overs, drinks shall be taken once half of the allotted number of over's have been bowled. All drinks to be taken shall<br />

be of non alcoholic nature.<br />

No smoking will be allowed on the field of play either at a drinks break or during play. An individual player may be given<br />

a drink either on the boundary edge or at the fall of a wicket, on the field, provided that no playing time is wasted.<br />

No other drinks shall be taken onto the field without the permission of the umpires. Any player taking drinks onto the<br />

fieldshall be dressed in proper cricket attire.<br />

16. Law 16 Start of Play; Cessation of Play<br />

Law 16 shall apply subject to the following:<br />

16.1 Start and Cessation Times<br />

There will be 2 innings of 3 hours, each separated by a 15 minute interval between innings.<br />

First Innings<br />

12h00 - 15h00<br />

Interval<br />

15h00 - 15h15<br />

Second Innings<br />

15h15- 18h15<br />

17. Law 17 - Practice on the Field<br />

Law 17.1 shall apply<br />

18. Law 18 - Scoring Runs<br />

Law 18 shall apply.<br />

19. Law 19 - Boundaries<br />

19.3 Scoring a boundary<br />

The following shall be added to Law 19.3:<br />

If an unauthorized person enters the playing area and handles the ball, the umpire at the bowler's end shall be the sole judge<br />

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<br />

liable to be out as a result of the unauthorized person handling the ball.<br />

See also Law 19.1 (c).<br />

20. Law 20 - Lost Ball<br />

Law 20 shall apply.<br />

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21. Law 21 - The Result<br />

Law 21 shall apply subject to the following:<br />

21.1 A win - Two Innings Match<br />

Law 21.1 shall not apply.<br />

Law 21.2 shall apply in addition to the following:<br />

21.2.1 A result can be achieved only if both teams have had the opportunity of batting for at least 20 overs, unless<br />

one team has been all out in less than 20 overs or unless the team batting second scores enough runs to win<br />

in less than 20 overs. All matches in which both teams have not had an opportunity of batting for a minimum<br />

of 20 overs, shall be declared no result.<br />

21.3 A Tie<br />

Law 21.4 shall apply in addition to the following:<br />

21.3.1 If the scores are equal, the result shall be a tie and no account shall be taken of the number of wickets, which<br />

have fallen.<br />

21.5 Delayed or Interrupted Matches calculation of the Target Score<br />

Promotion League only<br />

If, due to suspension of play after the start of the match, the number of over's in the innings of either team has to be<br />

revised to a lesser number than originally allotted (minimum of 20 over's), then a revised target score (to win) should<br />

be set for the number of over's which the team batting second will have the opportunity of facing. This revised target<br />

is to be calculated using the current Duckworth/Lewis method. The target set will always be a whole number and one<br />

run less will constitute a Tie.<br />

All other leagues<br />

The score of the team batting first shall be recorded at the end of each over. If owing to suspension of play during the<br />

innings of the team batting second, it is not possible for that team to have the opportunity of batting for the same<br />

number of over's as the team batting first, then the team batting second will bat for a number of over's to be calculated<br />

as in 12.4.2 (b) above. In this instance the result will be based on the score achieved by the side batting second in<br />

comparison to that of the side have batted first after the same number of over's.<br />

Points<br />

The points system for all other leagues is as follows:<br />

Win 4<br />

Tie 3<br />

No Result 2<br />

Loss 1<br />

The points system for Promotion league is as follows:<br />

Win, with bonus point 6<br />

Win, without bonus point 5<br />

Tie 4<br />

No Result 3<br />

Loss, but not conceding a bonus point 1<br />

Loss conceding bonus point 0<br />

Bonus Points for Promotion league<br />

1 Bonus point for any team that achieves victory with a run rate 1.25 times that of the opposition.<br />

A team's run rate will be calculated by reference to the number of runs scored divided by the number of over's faced.<br />

Where a side is all out, the number of over's to be used is the maximum number of over's that side was otherwise<br />

eligible to face. Where matches are shortened and targets revised through the Duckworth/Lewis system, bonus run<br />

rates and bonus defensive targets are derived as a function of the revised target score and maximum over's.<br />

21.6 Correctness of result<br />

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<br />

regulations) shall be resolved as soon as possible and a final decision made by the umpires at close of play.<br />

21.7.4 FINAL LOG POSITIONS<br />

In the event of teams finishing on an equal number of points in the section log, the position on the log shall be<br />

decided in the following order of priority:<br />

(i) The team having the greater number of wins.<br />

(ii) If still equal, the team with the highest number of bonus points (promotion league).<br />

22. Law 22 - The Over<br />

Law 22 shall apply<br />

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23. Law 23 - Dead Ball<br />

Law 23 shall apply.<br />

24. Law 24 - No Ball<br />

Law 24 shall apply subject to the following:<br />

24.1 (b) Mode of delivery<br />

Law 24.1 (b) shall be replaced by the following:<br />

The bowler may not deliver the ball underarm. If a bowler bowls a ball underarm the umpire shall call and signal no<br />

ball, and the ball is to be re-bowled over arm.<br />

24.2 Free Hit<br />

TAKE NOTE: If no NCU Umpires is appointed to the match: FREE HITS WILL NOT BE APPLICABLE, and<br />

only the one run penalty for the no ball will stand.<br />

In addition to the above, the delivery following a no ball called (all modes of no ball) shall be a free hit for whichever<br />

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<br />

next delivery will become a free hit for whichever batsman is facing it. For any free hit, the striker can be dismissed<br />

only under the circumstances that apply for a no ball, even if the delivery for the free hit is called wide ball.<br />

Field changes are not permitted for free hit deliveries unless:<br />

a) There is a change of striker (the provisions of clause 41.2 shall apply), or<br />

b) The No Ball was the result of a fielding restriction breach, in which case the field may be changed to the extent of<br />

correcting the breach. The umpires will signal a free hit by (after the normal No Ball signal) extending one arm<br />

straight upwards and moving it in a circular motion<br />

24.3 Fair Delivery - The feet<br />

Law 24.5 shall apply, subject to the final paragraph being replaced by the following: If the bowler's end umpire is<br />

satisfied that any of these three conditions have not been met, he shall call and signal No ball.<br />

25. Law 25 - Wide Ball<br />

25.1 Judging a Wide<br />

Law 25 shall apply with the following addition to Law 25.1:<br />

Umpires are instructed to apply very strict and consistent interpretation in regard to this Law in order to prevent<br />

negative bowling wide of the wicket. Any offside or legside delivery which in the opinion of the umpire does not give<br />

the batsman a reasonable opportunity to score shall be called a wide.<br />

26. Law 26 - Bye and Leg Bye<br />

Law 26 shall apply.<br />

27. Law 27 - Appeals<br />

Law 27 shall apply.<br />

28. Law 28 - The Wicket is Down<br />

Law 28 shall apply.<br />

29. Law 29 - Batsman Out of His Ground<br />

The following shall apply in addition to Law 29: If the running batsman has grounded any part of his foot behind the popping<br />

crease, then any subsequent loss of contact with the ground of his person or bat, during his continuing forward momentum,<br />

should not be interpreted as being 'out of his ground'.<br />

30. Law 30 - Bowled<br />

Law 30 shall apply.<br />

31. Law 31 - Timed Out<br />

Law 31 shall apply.<br />

32. Law 32 - Caught<br />

Law 32 shall apply.<br />

33. Law 33 - Handled The Ball<br />

Law 33 shall apply.<br />

34. Law 34 - Hit The Ball Twice<br />

Law 34 shall apply.<br />

35. Law 35 - Hit Wicket<br />

Law 35 shall apply.<br />

36. Law 36 - Leg Before Wicket<br />

Law 36 shall apply.<br />

37. Law 37 - Obstructing The Field<br />

Law 37 shall apply. For the avoidance of doubt, if an umpire feels that a batsman, in running between the wickets, has<br />

significantly changed his direction without probable cause and thereby obstructed a fielder's attempt to effect a run out, the<br />

batsman should, on appeal, be given out, obstructing the field. It shall not be relevant whether a run out would have occurred<br />

or not. If the change of direction involves the batsman crossing the pitch, Law 42.14 shall also apply.<br />

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38. Law 38 - Run Out<br />

Law 38 shall apply.<br />

39. Law 39 - Stumped<br />

Law 39 shall apply.<br />

40. Law 40 - The Wicket Keeper<br />

Law 40.4 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

After the ball comes into play and before it reaches the striker, it is unfair if the wicket-keeper significantly alters his position in<br />

relation to the striker's wicket, except for the following:<br />

(i) Movement of a few paces forward for a slower delivery, unless in doing so it brings him within reach of the wicket.<br />

(ii) Lateral movement in response to the direction in which the ball has been delivered.<br />

(ii) Movement in response to the stroke that the striker Is playing or that his actions suggest he intends to play, however for<br />

the provisions of Law 40.3 (Position of the wicket-keeper) shall apply. In the event of unfair movement by the wicket<br />

keeper, either umpire shall call and signal Dead ball.<br />

41. Law 41 - The Fielder<br />

Law 41 shall apply subject to the following:<br />

41.1 Protective equipment<br />

The following shall apply in addition to Law 41.1:<br />

The exchanging of protective equipment between members of the fielding side on the field shall be permitted<br />

provided that the umpires do not consider that it constitutes a waste of playing time.<br />

41.2 Restrictions on the placement of fieldsmen<br />

41.2.1 At the instant of delivery, there may not be more than 5 fieldsmen on the leg side.<br />

41.2.2 In addition to the restriction contained in clause 41.2.1 above, further fielding restrictions shall apply to<br />

certain overs in each innings. The nature of such fielding restrictions and the overs during which they shall<br />

apply are set out in the following paragraphs.<br />

41.2.3 The following fielding restrictions shall apply: Two semi-circles shall be drawn on the field of play. The semi<br />

circles shall have as their centre the middle stump at either end of the pitch. The radius of each of the semi<br />

circles shall be 30 yards (27.43 metres). The semi-circles shall be linked by two parallel straight lines drawn<br />

on the field. (Refer at-tached Appendix 4). The fielding restriction areas should be marked by continuous<br />

painted white lines or 'dots' at 5 yard (4.57 metres) intervals, each 'dot' to be covered by a white plastic or<br />

rubber (but not metal) disc measuring 7 inches (18 cm) in diameter. At the instant of delivery:<br />

a) Power play 1 - no more than two (2) fieldsmen shall be permitted outside this fielding restriction area.<br />

In an innings of 45 overs, these are overs 1 to 9 inclusive.<br />

b) Power play 2 - no more than four (4) fieldsmen shall be permitted outside this fielding restriction area.<br />

In an innings of 45 over's, these are overs 10 to 36 inclusive<br />

c) Power play 3 - no more than five (5) fieldsmen shall be permitted outside this fielding restriction area.<br />

In an innings of 45 overs, these are overs 37 to 45 inclusive<br />

41.2.4 In circumstances when the number of overs of the batting team is reduced, the number of over's within<br />

each phase of the innings shall be reduced in accordance with the table below. For the sake of clarity,<br />

it should be noted that the table shall apply to both the 1st and 2nd innings of the match.<br />

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41.2.5 If play is interrupted during an innings and the table in 41.2.4 applies, the Power play takes immediate effect.<br />

For the avoidance of doubt this applies even if the interruption has occurred mid-over.<br />

Illustrations of 41.2.5 - A 45 over inning is interrupted after 9.3 overs and reduced to 32 overs. The new<br />

phases are 7+19+6. Therefore the middle phase fielding re-strictions take immediate effect when play<br />

resumes and last for a further 17.3 overs. The final phase begins after 26 overs have been bowled. A 40 over<br />

innings is interrupted after 18.5 overs and reduced to 22 overs. The new phases are 5+13+4. When play<br />

resumes, the final phase fielding restrictions apply for the remaining 3.1 overs.<br />

41.2.6 At the commencement of the middle and final phases of an innings, the umpire shall signal such<br />

commencement to the scorers by rotating his arm in a large circle.<br />

41.2.7 The scoreboard shall indicate the current Powerplay in progress.<br />

41.2.8 In the event of an infringement of any of the above fielding restrictions, the square leg umpire shall call and<br />

signal 'No Ball'.<br />

42. Law 42 - Fair and Unfair Play<br />

42.1 Fair and unfair play - responsibility of captains<br />

Law 42.1 shall apply.<br />

42.2 Fair and unfair play - responsibility of umpires<br />

Law 42.2 shall apply.<br />

42.3 The Match Ball Changing its condition<br />

Law 42.3 shall apply, subject to the following:<br />

Law 42.3 (d) and (e) shall be replaced with the following:<br />

If the umpires together agree that the deterioration of the ball is inconsistent with the use it has received, they shall<br />

consider that there has been a contravention of this Law. They shall then decide together whether they can identify<br />

the player(s) responsible for such conduct.<br />

42.3.1 If it is possible to identify the player(s) responsible:<br />

a) Change the ball forthwith. The batsman at the wicket shall choose the replacement ball from a selection<br />

of six other<br />

b) balls of various degrees of usage (including a new ball) and of the same brand as the ball in use prior to<br />

the contravention. Additionally the bowler's end umpire shall:<br />

b) Award 5 penalty runs to the batting side.<br />

c) Inform the captain of the fielding side of the reason for the action taken.<br />

d) Inform the captain of the batting side as soon as practicable of what has occurred.<br />

e) Together with the other umpire report the incident to the NCU who shall take action as is appropriate<br />

against the player(s) responsible for the conduct under the Code of Conduct.<br />

42.3.2 If it is not possible to identify the player(s) responsible:<br />

a) Change the ball forthwith. The umpires shall choose the replacement ball for one of similar wear and of<br />

the same brand<br />

b) as the ball in use prior to the contravention.<br />

b) The bowler's end umpire shall issue the captain with a first and final warning, and<br />

c) Advise him that should there be any further incident by that team during the remainder of the match or<br />

series, steps 42.3.1 a) to e) above will be adopted, with the captain deemed under e) to be the player<br />

responsible.<br />

42.4 Deliberate attempt to distract striker<br />

Law 42.4 shall apply, subject to the following:<br />

42.4.1 In addition, the umpires shall report the incident to the <strong>Northerns</strong> <strong>Cricket</strong> <strong>Union</strong> under the Rules and Code of<br />

Conduct.<br />

42.5 Deliberate distraction or obstruction of batsman<br />

Law 42.5 shall apply subject to the following:<br />

42.5.1 In addition, the umpire shall report the incident to the <strong>Northerns</strong> <strong>Cricket</strong> <strong>Union</strong> under the Rules and Code of<br />

Conduct.<br />

42.6 The Bowling of Fast Short Pitched Balls<br />

42.6.1 (a) shall be replaced by the following:<br />

a) A bowler shall be limited to two fast short-pitched deliveries per over.<br />

b) A fast short-pitched delivery is defined as a ball which passes or would have passed above the shoulder<br />

height of the striker standing upright at the popping crease.<br />

c) The umpire at the bowlers end shall advise the bowler and the batsman on strike when each fast short<br />

pitched delivery has been bowled.<br />

d) In addition, for the purpose of this regulation and subject to Clause 42.6.1 (f) below, a ball that passes<br />

above head height of the batsman, that prevents him from being able to hit it with his bat by means of a<br />

normal cricket stroke shall be called a wide.<br />

e) For the avoidance of doubt any fast short pitched delivery that is called a wide under this playing<br />

condition shall also count as one of the allowable short pitched deliveries in that over.<br />

f) In the event of a bowler bowling more than two fast short-pitched deliveries in an over as defined in<br />

Clause 42.6.1 (b) above, the umpire at the bowlers end shall call and signal no ball on each occasion.<br />

A differential signal shall be used to signify a fast short pitched delivery. The umpire shall call and signal<br />

'no ball' and then tap the head with the other hand.<br />

g) If a bowler delivers a third fast short pitched ball in an over, the umpire, after the call of no ball and when<br />

the ball is dead, shall caution thebowler, inform the other umpire, the captain of the fielding side and the<br />

batsmen at the wicket of what has occurred. This caution shall apply throughout the innings.<br />

h) If there is a second instance of the bowler being no balled in the innings for bowling more than two fast<br />

short pitched deliveries in an over, the umpire shall advise the bowler that this is his final warning for the<br />

innings.<br />

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i) Should there be any further instance by the same bowler in that innings, the umpire shall call and signal<br />

no ball and when the ball is dead direct the captain to take the bowler off forthwith. If necessary, the over<br />

shall be completed by another bowler, who shall neither have bowled the previous over, or part thereof,<br />

nor be allowed to bowl the next over, or part thereof.<br />

j) The bowler thus taken off shall not be allowed to bowl again in that innings.<br />

k) The umpire will report the occurrence to the other umpire, the batsmen at the wicket and as soon as<br />

possible to the captain of the batting side.<br />

l) The umpires may then report the matter to the <strong>Northerns</strong> union who shall take such action as is<br />

considered appropriate against the captain and the bowler concerned. (Refer also to Law 42.1 Fair and<br />

Unfair Play Responsibility of the Captains.) The above is not a substitute for Clause 42.7 below which<br />

umpires are able to apply at any time.<br />

42.6.2 (b) Bowling of High Full Pitched Balls<br />

Law 42.6 (b) shall be replaced by the following:<br />

(a) Any delivery, regardless of pace, which passes or would have passed on the full above waist height or<br />

shoulder height of the striker standing upright at the crease is deemed unfair, whether or not is it likely to<br />

inflict physical injury on the strike.<br />

(b) In the event of a bowler bowling a high full pitched ball as defined in Clause 42.4.2 (a) above (i.e. A<br />

beamer), the umpire at the bowler's end shall, in the first instance, call and signal no ball. If, in the<br />

opinion of the umpire, such a delivery is considered likely to inflict physical injury on the batsman, the<br />

umpire at the bowler's end shall, in addition to calling and signalling no ball, when the ball is dead,<br />

caution the bowler and issue a first and final warning. The umpire shall inform the other umpire, the<br />

captain of the fielding side and the batsmen at the wicket of what has occurred.<br />

(c) Should there be any further instance (where a high full pitched ball is bowled and is considered likely to<br />

inflict physical injury on the batsman) by the same bowler in that innings, the umpire shall, in addition to<br />

calling and signalling no ball, when the ball is dead, direct the captain to take the bowler off forthwith.<br />

If necessary, the over shall be completed by another bowler, who shall neither have bowled the previous<br />

over, or part thereof, nor be allowed to bowl the next over, or part thereof.<br />

(d) The bowler thus taken off shall not be allowed to bowl again in that innings.<br />

(e) The umpire will report the occurrence to the other umpire, the batsman at the wicket and as soon as<br />

possible to the captain of the batting side.<br />

(f) The umpires will report the matter to the <strong>Northerns</strong> <strong>Cricket</strong> <strong>Union</strong> who shall take such action as is<br />

considered appropriate against the captain and the bowler concerned. (Refer also to Law 42.1 - Fair and<br />

Unfair Play Responsibility of the Captains.)<br />

42.7 Dangerous and Unfair Bowling - Action by the umpire<br />

Law 42.7 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

Regardless of any action taken by the umpire as a result of a breach of Clauses 42.6.1, 42.6.2 and 42.8 the following<br />

shall apply at any time during the match:<br />

42.7.1 The bowling of fast short pitched balls is unfair if in the opinion of the umpire at the bowler's end he considers<br />

that by their repetition and taking into account their length, height and direction, they are likely to inflict<br />

physical injury on the striker, irrespective of the protective clothing and equipment he may be wearing.<br />

The relative skill of the striker shall also be taken into consideration.<br />

42.7.2 In the event of such unfair bowling, the umpire at the bowler's end shall adopt the following procedure:<br />

a) In the first instance the umpire shall call and signal no ball, caution the bowler and inform the other<br />

umpire, the captain of the fielding side and the batsmen of what has occurred.<br />

b) If this caution is ineffective, he shall repeat the above procedure and indicate to the bowler that this is a<br />

final warning.<br />

c) Both the above caution and final warning shall continue to apply even though the bowler may later<br />

change ends.<br />

d) Should there be any further instance by the same bowler in that innings, the umpire shall call and signal<br />

no ball and when the ball is dead direct the captain to take the bowler off forthwith. If necessary, the over<br />

shall be completed by another bowler, who shall neither have bowled the previous over, or part thereof,<br />

nor be allowed to bowl the next over, or part thereof. See Law 22.8. (Bowler Incapacitated or Suspended<br />

during an Over).<br />

e) The bowler thus taken off shall not be able to bowl again in that innings.<br />

f) The umpire will report the occurrence to the other umpire, the batsmen at the wicket and as soon as<br />

possible to the captain of the batting side.<br />

g) The umpires may then report the matter to the <strong>Northerns</strong> <strong>Union</strong> who shall take such action as is considered<br />

appropriate against the captain and the bowler concerned. (Refer also to Law 42.1 Fair and Unfair Play -<br />

Responsibility of the Captains.) Should the umpires initiate the caution and warning procedures set out in<br />

Clauses 42.6.1, 42.6.2, and 42.7 such cautions and warnings are not to be cumulative.<br />

42.8 Deliberate bowling of High Full Pitched Balls<br />

Law 42.8 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

If the umpire considers that a high full pitch delivery which is deemed unfair as defined in Clause 42.6.2 was<br />

deliberately bowled, then the caution and warning process shall be dispensed with.<br />

The umpire at the bowler's end shall:<br />

42.8.1 Call and signal no ball.<br />

42.8.2 When the ball is dead, direct the captain to take the bowler off forthwith.<br />

42.8.3 Not allow the bowler to bowl again in that innings.<br />

42.8.4 Ensure that the over is completed by another bowler, provided that the bowler does not bowl two overs or part<br />

thereof consecutively.<br />

42.8.5 Report the occurrence to the other umpire, to the captain of the batting side and the Northers <strong>Union</strong> who<br />

shall take such action as is considered appropriate against the captain and the bowler concerned. (Refer also<br />

to Law 42.1 Fair and Unfair Play Responsibility of the Captains).<br />

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42.9 Time Wasting by the Fielding Side<br />

Law 42.9 shall apply subject to Law 42.9 (c) being replaced by the following:<br />

If there is any further waste of time in that innings, by any member of the fielding side the umpire shall:<br />

42.9.1 Call and signal dead ball if necessary, and;<br />

42.9.2 Award 5 penalty runs to the batting side<br />

(see Law 42.17).<br />

42.9.3 Inform the other umpire, the batsmen at the wicket and as soon as possible the captain of the batting side of<br />

what has occurred.<br />

42.9.4 Report the occurrence to the <strong>Northerns</strong> <strong>Cricket</strong> <strong>Union</strong> who shall take such action as is considered<br />

appropriate against the captain and the team concerned under the ICC Code of Conduct.<br />

42.10 Batsman Wasting Time<br />

Law 42.10 shall apply, subject to the following:<br />

If the incoming batsman is not in position to take guard or his partner not ready to receive the next ball within 2 minutes<br />

of the fall of the previous wicket, the action should be regarded by the umpires as time wasting and the provisions of<br />

Law 42.10 shall apply. In addition, the umpires will report the incident to the Norherns <strong>Cricket</strong> <strong>Union</strong> who shall<br />

take such action as is considered appropriate against the captain and the team concerned.<br />

42.11 Damaging the pitch area to be protected<br />

Law 42.11 shall apply.<br />

42.12 Bowler running on protected area after delivering the ball<br />

Law 42.12 shall apply, subject to 42.12 (d) (iv) being replaced by the following:<br />

In addition, the umpires may report the incident to the <strong>Northerns</strong> <strong>Cricket</strong> <strong>Union</strong> under the Code of Conduct.<br />

42.13 Fieldsman damaging the pitch<br />

Law 42.13 shall apply.<br />

In addition, the umpires shall report the incident to the <strong>Northerns</strong> <strong>Cricket</strong> <strong>Union</strong> under the Code of Conduct.<br />

42.14 Batsman damaging the pitch<br />

Law 42.14 shall apply. In addition, the umpires shall report the incident to the <strong>Northerns</strong> <strong>Cricket</strong> <strong>Union</strong> under the Code<br />

of Conduct. See also clause 37 above.<br />

42.15 Bowler attempting to run out non-striker before delivery<br />

Law 42.15 shall be replaced by the following: The bowler is permitted, before releasing the ball and provided he has not<br />

completed his usual delivery swing, to deliberately attempt to run out the non-striker. Whether the attempt is successful<br />

or not, the ball shall not count as one of the over. If the bowler fails in an attempt to run out the non-striker, the umpire<br />

shall call and signal Dead ball as soon possible.<br />

42.16 Batsman stealing a run<br />

Law 42.16 shall apply, subject to 42.16(vi) being replaced by the following:<br />

In addition, the umpires may report the incident to the <strong>Northerns</strong> <strong>Cricket</strong> <strong>Union</strong> under the Code of Conduct.<br />

42.17 Penalty runs<br />

Law 42.17 shall apply.<br />

42.18 Players' conduct<br />

Law 42.18 shall apply, subject to 42.18(iii) being replaced by the following:<br />

In addition, the umpires shall report the incident to the <strong>Northerns</strong> <strong>Cricket</strong> <strong>Union</strong> under the Code of Conduct.<br />

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CLUB TWENTY20 COMPETITION<br />

PLAYING CONDITIONS AND SUPER OVER<br />

1. LAW 1 - THE PLAYERS<br />

1.1 Number of Players<br />

Law 1.1 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

A match is played between two sides.<br />

Each side shall consist of 11 players, one of whom shall be captain.<br />

1.2 Law 1.2 - Nomination of Players<br />

Law 1.2 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

1.2.1 Each captain shall nominate 11 players in writing to one of the umpires before the toss. No player (member of<br />

the playing eleven) may be changed after the nomination without the consent of the opposing captain. If the<br />

late withdrawal of a player nominated to participate in a Sunfoil Series, Momentum One Day Cup or Twenty20<br />

match necessitates the promotion of a player nominated to a CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge match, such<br />

player shall by right, be permitted a replacement after the nomination. (Refer to Clause 2.2 - Law 2.3<br />

Restrictions on the role of substitutes, as modified).<br />

1.3 Captain<br />

The following shall apply in addition to Law 1.3:<br />

1.3.1 If at any time the captain is not available, a deputy shall act for him.<br />

The deputy must be one of the nominated members of the playing eleven.<br />

2. LAW 2 - SUBSTITUTES AND RUNNERS, BATSMAN OR FIELDER LEAVING THE FIELD, BATSMAN RETIRING,<br />

BATSMAN COMMENCING INNINGS<br />

Law 2 shall apply subject to the following:<br />

2.1 Substitutes and Runners<br />

Law 2.1 (a) (ii), 2.7 and 2.8 shall not apply. A runner for a batsman when batting is not permitted.<br />

Law 2.1 (b) shall be amended as follows: The umpires shall have discretion to allow, for other wholly acceptable<br />

reasons, a substitute fielder to act for a nominated player, at the start of the match, or at any subsequent time.<br />

2.2 Law 2.5 - Fielder absent or leaving the field<br />

Law 2.5 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

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<br />

session of play, the umpire shall be informed of the reason for his absence, and he shall not thereafter come on to the<br />

field during a session of play without the consent of the umpire. (See Law 2.6 as modified). The umpire shall give such<br />

consent as soon as practicable. If the player is absent from the field for longer than 8 minutes:<br />

2.2.1 The player shall not be permitted to bowl in the match until he has either been able to field, or his team has<br />

subsequently been batting, for the total length of playing time for which he was absent (hereafter referred to as<br />

penalty time), subject to a maximum cumulative penalty time of 40 minutes. If any unexpired penalty time<br />

remains at the end of the first innings, it is carried forward to the second innings of the match.<br />

2.2.2 The player shall not be permitted to bat in the match until his team's batting innings has been in progress for the<br />

length of playing time that is equal to the unexpired penalty time carried forward from the previous innings,<br />

subject to a maximum cumulative penalty time of 40 minutes. However, once his side has lost five wickets in its<br />

batting innings, he may bat immediately.<br />

2.2.3 Substitute fielders shall only be permitted in cases of injury, illness or other wholly acceptable reasons. 'Wholly<br />

acceptable reasons' should be limited to extreme circumstances and should not include what is commonly<br />

referred to as a 'comfort break'.<br />

3. LAW 3 - THE UMPIRES<br />

3.1 Appointment and attendance<br />

Law 3.1 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

The following rules for the selection and appointment of umpires shall be followed as far as it is practicable to do so:<br />

3.1.1 The umpires shall control the game as required by the Laws (as read with these playing conditions), with<br />

absolute impartiality and shall be present at the ground at least 45 minutes before the scheduled start of play.<br />

3.1.2 The <strong>Northerns</strong> <strong>Cricket</strong> Umpires Association will be responsible for allocating umpires for all fixtures.<br />

3.1.3 Two Umpires will be appointed to all matches<br />

3.1.4 Neither team will have a right of objection to an umpire's appointment.<br />

3.2 Change of Umpire<br />

Law 3.2 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

An umpire shall not be changed during the match, other than in exceptional circumstances, unless he is injured or ill.<br />

3.3 Fitness for play and Law 3.9 - Suspension of play in dangerous or unreasonable conditions<br />

3.3.1 The umpires shall be the final judges of the fitness of the ground, weather and light for play.<br />

Law 7.2 (Fitness of the pitch for play).<br />

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3.3.1 Suspension of play for adverse conditions of ground, weather or light<br />

a) All references to ground include the pitch. See Law 7.1 (Area of pitch).<br />

b) If at the umpires together agree, that the conditions of ground, weather or light are so bad that there is<br />

obvious and foreseeable risk to the safety of any player or umpire, so that it would be unreasonable or<br />

dangerous for play to take place, then they shall immediately suspend play, or not allow play to commence<br />

or to restart. The decision as to whether conditions are so bad as to warrant such action is one for the<br />

umpires alone to make. The fact that the grass and the ball are wet and slippery does not warrant the<br />

ground conditions being regarded as unreasonable or dangerous. If the umpires consider the ground is so<br />

wet or slippery as to deprive the bowler of a reasonable foothold, the fielders of the power of free<br />

movement, or the batsmen of the ability to play their strokes or to run between the wickets, then these<br />

conditions shall be regarded as so bad that it would be unreasonable for play to take place.<br />

c) When there is a suspension of play it is the responsibility of the umpires to monitor the conditions.<br />

They shall make inspections as often as appropriate. Immediately the umpires together agree that<br />

conditions are suitable for play they shall call upon the players to resume the game.<br />

d) If play is in progress up to the start of an agreed interval then it will resume after the interval unless the<br />

umpires together agree that the conditions of ground, weather or light are so bad that there is obvious and<br />

foreseeable risk to the safety of any player or umpire, so that it would be unreasonable or dangerous for<br />

play to take place.<br />

4. LAW 4 - THE SCORERS<br />

Law 4 shall apply.<br />

5. LAW 5 - THE BALL<br />

5.1 Approval and control of balls<br />

Law 5.2 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

5.1.1. Match balls as approved by the <strong>Northerns</strong> <strong>Cricket</strong> <strong>Union</strong> shall be used in all matches. Used balls of the same<br />

make and type as the new ball shall be used as replacement balls, should the ball become unfit for play.<br />

5.1.2. Each fielding team shall have one new ball for its innings.<br />

5.1.3. The umpires shall retain possession of the match ball throughout the duration of the match when play is not<br />

actually taking place. During play the umpires shall periodically and irregularly inspect the condition of the ball<br />

and shall retain possession of it at the fall of a wicket, a drinks interval, or any other disruption in play<br />

5.2 Ball lost or becoming unfit for play<br />

Law 5.5 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

5.2.1 In the event of a ball during play being lost or in the opinion of the umpires, being unfit for play through Normal<br />

use, the umpires shall allow it to be replaced by one that in their opinion has had a similar amount of wear.<br />

5.2.2 In the event of the ball becoming wet and soggy as a result of play continuing in inclement weather or it being<br />

affected by dew, and in the opinion of the umpires being unfit for play, the ball may be replaced for a ball that has<br />

similar amount of wear, even though it has not gone out of shape.<br />

5.2.3 If the ball is to be replaced, the umpire shall inform the batsmen and the fielding captain. Either batsman or bowler<br />

may raise the matter with the umpires and the umpires' decision as to a replacement or otherwise will be final.<br />

6. LAW 6 - THE BAT<br />

The following shall apply in addition to Law 6: Only Type A bats shall be used in matches.<br />

7. LAW 7 - THE PITCH<br />

7.1 Selection and preparation<br />

The following will apply in addition to Law 7.3:<br />

7.1.1. Captains, umpires and grounds men shall co-operate to ensure that, prior to the start of any day's play, no one<br />

bounces a ball on the pitch or strikes it with a bat to assess its condition or for any other reason, or causes<br />

damage to the pitch in any other way.<br />

7.1.2. Prior to the start of play, only the captain and team coach may walk on the pitch to assess its condition. Spiked<br />

footwear is not permitted.<br />

7.1.3 A ball must not be bounced on the pitch.<br />

7.1.4 A key or knife may only be inserted in the pitch in the area between the popping and bowling creases.<br />

7.2 Changing the pitch<br />

Law 7.4 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

7.2.1 If, in the opinion of the umpires, a pitch is considered too dangerous for play or unfit to continue, they shall stop<br />

play immediately and consult with both captains.<br />

7.2.2 If the captains agree to continue, play shall resume.<br />

7.2.3 If the decision is not to resume play, the umpires together with the captains shall consider whether the existing<br />

pitch can be repaired and the match resumed from the point it was stopped.<br />

7.2.4 If, an alternate pitch is available at the same venue the match shall be re-started on that alternate pitch.<br />

7.3 Non-turf pitches<br />

Law 7.5 shall not apply.<br />

All matches shall be played on natural turf pitches. The use of PVA and other adhesives in the preparation of pitches is<br />

not permitted.<br />

8. LAW 8 - THE WICKETS<br />

Law 8 shall apply.<br />

9. LAW 9 - THE BOWLING, POPPING AND RETURN CREASES<br />

9.1 The Popping Crease<br />

Law 9.3 shall apply.<br />

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9.2 Additional Crease Markings<br />

The following shall apply in addition to Law 9:<br />

As a guideline to the umpires for the calling of wides on the offside the crease markings detailed in Appendix 3 shall be<br />

marked in white at each end of the pitch.<br />

10. LAW 10 - PREPARATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE PLAYING AREA<br />

10.1 Rolling<br />

The following shall apply in addition to Law 10.1:<br />

10.1.1 Prior to tossing for choice of innings the artificial drying of the pitch and outfield shall be at the discretion of the<br />

ground curator. Thereafter and throughout the match the drying of the outfield may be undertaken at any time<br />

by the ground curator, but the drying of the affected area of the pitch shall be carried out only on the<br />

instructions and under the supervision of the umpires. The umpires shall be empowered to have the pitch<br />

dried without reference to the captains at any time they are of the opinion that it is unfit for play.<br />

10.1.2 The umpires may instruct the ground curator to use any available equipment, including any roller for the<br />

purpose of drying the pitch and making it fit for play.<br />

10.1.3 An absorbent roller may be used to remove water from the covers including the cover on the match pitch.<br />

10.2 Maintenance of foot holes<br />

The following shall apply in addition to Law 10.6:<br />

The umpires shall see that wherever possible and whenever it is considered necessary, action is taken during all<br />

intervals in play to do whatever is practicable to improve the bowler's foot holes.<br />

10.3 Protection and preparation of adjacent pitches during matches<br />

The protection (by way of an appropriate cover) and preparation of pitches which are adjacent to the match pitch will<br />

be permitted during the match subject to the following:<br />

10.3.1 Such measures will only be possible if requested by the ground curator and approved by the umpires before<br />

the start of the match.<br />

10.3.2 Approval should only be granted where such measures are unavoidable and will not compromise the safety of<br />

the players or their ability to execute their actions with complete freedom.<br />

10.3.3 The preparation work shall be carried out under the supervision of the umpire.<br />

10.3.4 Any necessary watering shall be carried out only to the extent necessary for such preparations and shall not<br />

be permitted in circumstances which may in any way affect the match pitch.<br />

10.3.5 The consent of the captains is not required but the umpires shall advise both captains.<br />

11. LAW 11 - COVERING THE PITCH<br />

11.1 Before the match<br />

The following shall apply in addition to Law 11.1:<br />

The pitch shall be entirely protected against rain up to commencement of play.<br />

11.2 During the match<br />

Law 11.2 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

The pitch shall be entirely protected against rain up to the commencement of play and for the duration of the period of<br />

the match. The covers must totally protect the pitch and also the pitch surroundings, a minimum 5 meters either side of<br />

the pitch and any worn or soft areas in the outfield.<br />

11.3 Removal of covers<br />

Law 11.4 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

All covers (including “hessian” or “scrim” covers used to protect the pitch against the sun) shall be removed not later<br />

than 21/2 hours before the scheduled start of play provided it is not raining at the time, but the pitch will be covered<br />

again if rain falls prior to the commencement of play.<br />

12. LAW 12 - INNINGS<br />

Law 12 shall apply subject to the following<br />

(see also clauses 15 and 16 below):<br />

12.1 Number of innings<br />

Law 12.1 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

All matches will consist of one innings per side, each innings being limited to a maximum of 20 overs. All matches shall<br />

be of one day's scheduled duration.<br />

12.2 Law 12.2 - Alternate innings<br />

Law 12.2 shall not apply.<br />

12.3 Law 12.3 - Completed innings<br />

Laws 12.3 (c), (d) and (e) (iii) shall not apply.<br />

12.4 Length of Innings<br />

12.4.1 Uninterrupted Matches.<br />

a) Each team shall bat for 20 overs unless all out earlier.<br />

b) If the team fielding first fails to bowl the required number of over's by the scheduled time for cessation of<br />

the first innings, play shall continue until the required number of over's has been bowled. The interval shall<br />

not be extended and the second session shall commence at the schedule time.<br />

The team batting second shall receive its full quota of 20 overs irrespective of the number of over's it<br />

bowled in the scheduled time for the cessation of the first innings.<br />

c) If the team batting first is dismissed in less than 20 overs, the team batting second shall be entitled to bat<br />

for 20 overs.<br />

d) If the team fielding second fails to bowl 20 overs by the scheduled cessation time, the hours of play shall be<br />

extended until the required number of overs has been bowled or a result is achieved.<br />

e) Penalties shall apply for slow over rates.<br />

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12.4.2 Delayed or Interrupted Matches<br />

a) Delay or Interruption to the Innings of the Team Batting First:<br />

i) When playing time has been lost the revised number of over's to be bowled in the match shall be<br />

based on a rate of 14.11 over's per hour in the total remaining time available for play.<br />

ii) The revision of the number of over's should ensure, whenever possible, that both teams have the<br />

opportunity of batting for the same number of over's. The team batting second shall not bat for a<br />

greater number of over's than the first team unless the latter completed its innings in less than its<br />

allocated over's. To constitute a match, a minimum of 5 over's have to be bowled to the side batting<br />

second, subject to a result not being achieved earlier.<br />

iii) As soon as the total minutes of playing time remaining is less than the completed over's faced by Team<br />

1 multiplied by 4.25, then the first innings is terminated and the provisions of 12.4.2 b) below take effect.<br />

iv) A fixed time will be specified for the commencement of the interval, and also the close of play for the<br />

match, by applying a rate of 14.11 overs per hour. When calculating the length of playing time<br />

available for the match, or the length of either innings, the timing and duration of all relative delays,<br />

extensions in playing hours, interruptions in play, and the interval will be taken into consideration. This<br />

calculation must not cause the match to finish earlier than the original or rescheduled time for<br />

cessation of play on the final scheduled day for play. If required the original time shall be extended to<br />

allow for one extra over for each team.<br />

v) If the team fielding first fails to bowl the revised number of over's by the specified time, play shall<br />

continue until the required number of over's have been bowled or the innings is completed.<br />

vi) Penalties shall apply for slow over rates<br />

b) Delay or Interruption to the innings of the Team Batting Second<br />

i) When playing time has been lost and, as a result, it is not possible for the team batting second to have<br />

the opportunity of receiving its allocated, or revised allocation of over's in the playing time available,<br />

the number of over's shall be reduced at a rate of 14.11 over's per hour in respect of the lost playing<br />

time. Should the calculations result in a fraction of an over the fraction shall be ignored.<br />

ii) In addition, should the innings of the team batting first have been completed prior to the scheduled, or<br />

re-scheduled time for the commencement of the interval, then any calculation relating to the revision<br />

of overs shall not be effective until an amount of time equivalent to that by which the second innings<br />

started early has elapsed.<br />

iii) To constitute a match, a minimum of 5 over's have to be bowled to the team batting second subject to a<br />

result not being achieved earlier.<br />

iv) The team batting second shall not bat for a greater number of over's than the first team unless the<br />

latter completed its innings in less than its allocated over's.<br />

v) A fixed time will be specified for the close of play by applying a rate of 14.11 overs per hour. The timing<br />

and duration of all relative delays, extensions in playing hours and interruptions in play, will be taken<br />

into consideration in specifying this time.<br />

vi) If the team fielding second fails to bowl the revised over's by the scheduled or re-scheduled close of<br />

play, the hours of play shall be extended until the over's have been bowled or a result achieved.<br />

vii) Penalties shall apply for slow over rates .<br />

12.5 Extra Time<br />

Where the start of play is delayed or play is suspended, the scheduled hours of play shall be extended up to a<br />

maximum of 30 minutes.<br />

12.6 Number of Over's per Bowler<br />

No bowler shall bowl more than 4 overs in an innings. In a delayed or interrupted match where the over's are reduced<br />

for both teams or for the team bowling second, no bowler may bowl more than one-fifth of the total over's allowed.<br />

Where the total over's is not divisible by 5, one additional over shall be allowed to the maximum number per bowler<br />

necessary to make up the balance. In the event of a bowler breaking down and being unable to complete an over, the<br />

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<br />

bowler's limit is concerned.<br />

12.7 The toss<br />

Law 12.4 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

The captains shall toss for the choice of innings, on the field of play and in the presence of the umpires. The toss shall<br />

take place not earlier than 30 minutes, nor later than 15 minutes before the scheduled or any re-scheduled time for the<br />

match to start. Note, however, the provisions of Law 1.3 (Captain).<br />

Note: Law 12.5 requiring the captain of the side winning the toss to notify the opposing captain as soon as the toss is<br />

completed of his decision to bat or to field first shall apply.<br />

13. LAW 13 - THE FOLLOW-ON<br />

Law 13 shall not apply.<br />

14. LAW 14 - DECLARATION AND FORFEITURE<br />

Law 14 shall not apply.<br />

15. LAW 15 - INTERVALS<br />

Law 15 shall apply subject to the following:<br />

15.1 Changing agreed times for intervals - Interval between Innings<br />

If the innings of the team batting first is completed prior to the scheduled time for the interval, the interval shall take<br />

place immediately and the innings of the team batting second will commence correspondingly earlier. In<br />

circumstances where the side bowling first has not completed the allotted number of overs by the scheduled or re<br />

scheduled cessation time for the first innings, the umpires shall reduce the length of the interval by the amount of time<br />

that the first innings over-ran. The minimum time for the interval will be 10 minutes.<br />

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15.1 Changing agreed times for intervals - Interval between Innings<br />

Such discretion should only be exercised after determining the adjusted overs per side based on a 20 minute interval.<br />

If having exercised this discretion, the rescheduled finishing time for the match is earlier than the latest possible<br />

finishing time, then these minutes should be deducted from the length of any interruption during the second innings<br />

before determining the over's remaining.<br />

15.2 Intervals for drinks<br />

No drinks intervals shall be permitted.<br />

An individual player may be given a drink either on the boundary edge or at the fall of a wicket, on the field, provided<br />

that no playing time is wasted. No other drinks shall be taken onto the field without the permission of the umpires.<br />

Any player taking drinks onto the field shall be dressed in proper cricket attire.<br />

16. LAW 16 - START OF PLAY; CESSATION OF PLAY<br />

Law 16 shall apply subject to the following<br />

(See also clauses 15 and 12.4):<br />

16.1 Start and Cessation Times<br />

2 sessions of 1 hour 25 minutes each, separated by a 20 minute interval between innings.<br />

16.2 Minimum Over Rates<br />

The minimum over rate to be achieved in a T20I match will be 14.11 overs per hour. The actual over rate will be<br />

calculated at the end of the match by the umpires. In calculating the actual over rate for the match, allowances will be<br />

given for the actual time lost as a result of any of the following:<br />

a) treatment given to a player by an medical personnel on the field of play;<br />

b) a player being required to leave the field as a result of a serious injury;<br />

c) all umpire consultations;<br />

d) time wasting by the batting side; and<br />

e) all other circumstances that are beyond the control of the fielding side.<br />

In the event of any time allowances being granted to the fielding team under 16.2 (d) above (time wasting by batting<br />

team), then such time shall be de-ducted from the allowances granted to such batting team in the determination of its<br />

over rate. In addition to the allowances as provided for above, In the case of an innings that has been reduced due to<br />

any delay or interruption in play, an additional allowance of 1 minute for every full 3 overs by which the innings is<br />

reduced will be granted, an additional allowance of 1 minute will be given for each of the 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th wickets<br />

taken during an innings. If a side is bowled out within the time determined for that innings pursuant to these playing<br />

conditions (taking into account all of the time allowances set out above), the fielding side will be deemed to have<br />

complied with the required minimum over rate.<br />

17. LAW 17 - PRACTICE ON THE FIELD<br />

Law 17 shall apply subject to the following:<br />

17.1 Practice on the pitch or the rest of the square<br />

Law 17.1 shall apply<br />

17.2 Practice on the outfield between the call of play and the call of time<br />

Law 17.3 shall apply:<br />

18. LAW 18 - SCORING RUNS<br />

Law 18 shall apply.<br />

19. LAW 19 - BOUNDARIES<br />

Law 19 shall apply subject to the following:<br />

19.1 The boundaries of the field of play<br />

Law 19.1 will apply<br />

19.2 Defining the boundary - boundary marking<br />

Law 19.2 will apply<br />

19.3 Scoring a boundary<br />

The following shall apply in addition to Law 19.3: If an unauthorized person enters the playing arena and handles the<br />

ball, the umpire at the bowler's end shall be the sole judge of whether the boundary allowance should be scored or the<br />

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<br />

handling the ball.<br />

See also Law 19.1 (c).<br />

20. LAW 20 - LOST BALL<br />

Law 20 shall apply.<br />

21. LAW 21 - THE RESULT<br />

Law 21 shall apply subject to the following:<br />

21.1 A win - two innings match<br />

Law 21.1 shall not apply.<br />

21.2 A win - one innings match<br />

Law 21.2 shall apply in addition to the following:<br />

21.2.1 Save for circumstances where a match is awarded to a team as a consequence of the opposing team's refusal<br />

to play (Law 21.3), a result can be achieved only if both teams have had the opportunity of batting for at least 5<br />

overs, unless one team has been all out in less than 5 over's or unless the team batting second scores enough<br />

runs to win in less than 5 over's.<br />

21.2.2 Save for circumstances where a match is awarded to a team as a consequence of the opposing team's refusal<br />

to play (Law 21.3), all matches in which both teams have not had an opportunity of batting for a minimum of 5<br />

overs, shall be declared no result.<br />

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21.3 Umpire awarding a match<br />

Law 21.3 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

a) A match shall be lost by a side which either<br />

i) concedes defeat or<br />

ii) in the opinion of the umpire refuses to play and the umpire shall award the match to the other side.<br />

b) If an umpire considers that an action by any player or players might constitute a refusal by either side to play<br />

then the umpires together shall inform the NCU of this fact.<br />

c) If action as in (b) above takes place after play has started and does not constitute a refusal to play the delay or<br />

interruption in play shall be dealt with in the same manner as provided for in clauses 12.4.2 and 15.1 above.<br />

* N/B In addition to the consequences of any refusal to play prescribed under this clause, any such refusal,<br />

whether temporary or final, may result in disciplinary action being taken against the captain and team responsible<br />

under the Code of Conduct<br />

21.4 Matches in which there is an agreement under Law 12.1 (b)<br />

Law 21.4 shall not apply.<br />

21.5 Law 21.5 (a) - A Tie<br />

The following shall apply in addition to Law 21.5 (a): In the pool stages no Super over will be played if the scores are<br />

equal the result will be a tie. In the knockout stages if the scores are equal, no account shall be taken of the number of<br />

wickets which have fallen. In the event of a tied match the teams shall compete in a Super Over.<br />

21.6 (b) - A Draw Law 21.5 (b) shall not apply.<br />

21.7 Interrupted or Prematurely Terminated Matches - Calculation of the Target Score<br />

21.7.1 Interrupted Matches - Calculation of the Target Score<br />

If, due to suspension of play after the start of the match, the number of over's in the innings of either team has<br />

to be revised to a lesser number than originally allotted (minimum of 5 over's), then a revised target score (to<br />

win) should be set for the number of over's which the team batting second will have the opportunity of facing.<br />

This revised target is to be calculated using the current Duckworth/Lewis/Stern method. The target set will<br />

always be a whole number and one run less will constitute a Tie. (Refer Duckworth/Lewis/Stern Regulations).<br />

21.7.2 Prematurely Terminated Matches<br />

If the innings of the side batting second is suspended (with at least 5 over's bowled) and it is not possible for<br />

the match to be resumed, the match will be decided by comparison with the DLS 'Par Score' determined at the<br />

instant of the suspension by the Duckworth/Lewis/Stern method (Refer - Duck-worth/Lewis/Stern<br />

Regulations). If the score is equal to the par score, the match is a Tie. Otherwise the result is a victory, or<br />

defeat, by the margin of runs by which the score exceeds, or falls short of, the Par Score.<br />

21.8 Correctness of result<br />

Any query on the result of the match as defined in Laws 21.2, 21.3, 21.5, 21.8 and 21.10 (as modified by these<br />

regulations) shall be resolved as soon as possible and a final decision made by the umpires at close of play.<br />

22. LAW 22 - THE OVER<br />

Law 22 shall apply subject to the addition of the following to Law 22.5:<br />

22.1 Umpire miscounting<br />

Whenever possible the umpire shall liaise with the scorers and if possible be informed the over has been miscounted.<br />

23. LAW 23 - DEAD BALL<br />

Law 23 shall apply<br />

23.1 Umpire calling and signaling 'Dead Ball' Law 23.4 will apply<br />

24. LAW 24 - NO BALL<br />

Law 24 shall apply subject to the following:<br />

24.1 (b) Mode of delivery<br />

Law 24.1 (b) shall be replaced by the following: The bowler may not deliver the ball underarm. If a bowler bowls a ball<br />

underarm the umpire shall call and signal no ball, and the ball is to be re-bowled over arm.<br />

24.2 Free Hit<br />

TAKE NOTE: If no NCU Umpires is appointed to the match: FREE HITS WILL NOT BE APPLICABLE, and only<br />

the one run penalty for the no ball will stand.<br />

In addition to the above, the delivery following a no ball called (all modes of no ball) shall be a free hit for whichever<br />

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<br />

next delivery will become a free hit for whichever batsman is facing it. For any free hit, the striker can be dismissed<br />

only under the circumstances that apply for a no ball, even if the delivery for the free hit is called wide ball.<br />

Field changes are not permitted for free hit deliveries unless:<br />

a) There is a change of striker (the provisions of clause 41.2 shall apply), or<br />

b) The No Ball was the result of a fielding restriction breach, in which case the field may be changed to the extent of<br />

correcting the breach. The umpires will signal a free hit by (after the normal No Ball signal) extending one arm<br />

straight upwards and moving it in a circular motion.<br />

24.3 Fair Delivery - the feet<br />

Law 24.5 shall apply, subject to the final paragraph being replaced by the following:<br />

If the bowler's end umpire is satisfied that any of these three conditions have not been met, he shall call and signal No ball<br />

25. LAW 25 - WIDE BALL<br />

25.1 Law 25.1 - Judging a Wide<br />

Law 25 shall apply with the following addition to Law 25.1: Umpires are instructed to apply very strict and consistent<br />

interpretation in regard to this Law in order to prevent negative bowling wide of the wicket. Any offside or leg side<br />

delivery which in the opinion of the umpire does not give the batsman a reasonable opportunity to score shall be called<br />

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<br />

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.<br />

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26. LAW 26 - BYE AND LEG BYE<br />

Law 26 shall apply.<br />

27. LAW 27 - APPEALS<br />

Law 27 shall apply.<br />

28. LAW 28 - THE WICKET IS DOWN<br />

Law 28 shall apply.<br />

29. LAW 29 - BATSMAN OUT OF HIS GROUND<br />

Law 29 shall apply.<br />

30. LAW 30 - BOWLED<br />

Law 30 shall apply.<br />

31. LAW 31 - TIMED OUT<br />

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<br />

the next ball within 1 minute 30 seconds of the fall of the previous wicket. The incoming batsman is expected to be ready to<br />

make his way to the wicket immediately a wicket falls.<br />

32. LAW 32 - CAUGHT<br />

Law 32 shall apply.<br />

33. LAW 33 - HANDLED THE BALL<br />

Law 33 shall apply.<br />

34. LAW 34 - HIT THE BALL TWICE<br />

Law 34 shall apply.<br />

35. LAW 35 - HIT WICKET<br />

Law 35 shall apply.<br />

36. LAW 36 - LEG BEFORE WICKET<br />

Law 36 shall apply.<br />

37. LAW 37 - OBSTRUCTING THE FIELD<br />

Law 37 shall apply.<br />

For the avoidance of doubt, if an umpire feels that a batsman, in running between the wickets, has significantly changed his<br />

direction without probable cause and thereby obstructed a fielder's attempt to affect a run out, the batsman should, on<br />

appeal, be given out, obstructing the field. It shall not be relevant whether a run out would have occurred or not. If the change<br />

of direction involves the batsman crossing the pitch, Law 42.14 shall also apply.<br />

38. LAW 38 - RUN OUT<br />

Law 38 shall apply.<br />

39. LAW 39 - STUMPED<br />

Law 39 shall apply.<br />

40. LAW 40 - THE WICKET-KEEPER<br />

Law 40.4 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

After the ball comes into play and before it reaches the striker, it is unfair if the wicket-keeper significantly alters his position in<br />

relation to the striker's wicket, except for the following:<br />

(i) movement of a few paces forward for a slower delivery, unless in doing so it brings him within reach of the wicket.<br />

(ii) lateral movement in response to the direction in which the ball has been delivered.<br />

(ii) movement in response to the stroke that the striker Is playing or that his actions suggest he intends to play, however for<br />

the provisions of Law 40.3 (Position of the wicket-keeper) shall apply. In the event of unfair movement by the wicket<br />

keeper, either umpire shall call and signal Dead ball.<br />

41. LAW 41 - THE FIELDER<br />

Law 41 shall apply subject to the following:<br />

41.1 Protective equipment<br />

The following shall apply in addition to Law 41.1:<br />

The exchanging of protective equipment between members of the fielding side on the field shall be permitted provided<br />

that the umpires do not consider that it constitutes a waste of playing time.<br />

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41.2 Restrictions on the placement of fieldsmen<br />

41.2.1 At the instant of delivery, there may not be more than 5 fieldsmen on the leg side.<br />

41.2.2 In addition to the restriction contained in clause 41.2.1 above, further fielding restrictions shall apply to certain<br />

over's in each innings. The nature of such fielding restrictions and the over's during which they shall apply<br />

(hereinafter referred to as the Power play over's) are set out in the following paragraphs.<br />

a) Subject to 41.2.3 below these additional fielding restrictions shall apply to the first 6 overs of each innings<br />

(Power play over's).<br />

b) Two semi-circles shall be drawn on the field of play. The semi-circles shall have as their center the middle<br />

stump at either end of the pitch. The radius of each of the semi-circles shall be 30 yards (27.43 meters).<br />

The semi-circles shall be linked by two parallel straight lines drawn on the field. (Refer attached Appendix<br />

4). These fielding restriction areas should be marked by continuous painted white lines or 'dots' at 5 yard<br />

(4.57 meters) intervals, each 'dot' to be covered by a white plastic or rubber (but not metal) disc<br />

measuring 7 inches (18 cm) in diameter.<br />

c) During the Power play over's only two fieldsmen shall be permitted outside this fielding restriction area at<br />

the instant of delivery.<br />

d) During the non-Power play over's, no more than 5 fieldsmen shall be permitted outside the fielding<br />

restriction area referred to in clause 41.2.2 (b) above.<br />

41.2.3 In circumstances when the number of over's of the batting team is reduced, the number of Power play over's<br />

shall be reduced in accordance with the table below. For the sake of clarity, it should be noted that the table<br />

shall apply to both the 1st and 2nd innings of the match.<br />

41.2.4 If an innings is interrupted during an over and if on the resumption of play, due to the reduced number of overs<br />

of the batting team, the required number of Power play overs have already been bowled, the remaining<br />

deliveries in the over to be completed shall not be subject to the fielding restrictions.<br />

41.2.5 In the event of an infringement of any of the above fielding restrictions, the square leg umpire shall call and<br />

signal 'No Ball'.<br />

41.3 Movement by fielders and Law 41.8 Definition of significant movement shall be replaced by the following:<br />

Movement by any fielder other than the wicket keeper. Any movement by any fielder, excluding the wicket keeper,<br />

after the ball comes into play and before the ball reaches the striker, is unfair except for the following:<br />

(i) minor adjustments to stance or position in relation to the striker's wicket.<br />

(ii) movement by any fielder in the outfield towards the striker or the striker's wicket that does not significantly alter<br />

the fielder's position.<br />

(iii) movement by any fielder in response to the stroke that the striker is playing or that his actions suggest he intends<br />

to play.<br />

Notwithstanding (iii) above, in all circumstances Law 41.5 (Limitation of on side fielders) shall apply. In the event of<br />

such unfair movement, either umpire shall call and signal Dead ball as soon as possible after the delivery of the ball.<br />

Note also the provisions of Law 42.4 (Deliberate attempt to distract the striker).<br />

Refer also to clause 40 - Law 40.4 (Movement by the wicket-keeper).<br />

42. LAW 42 - FAIR AND UNFAIR PLAY<br />

42.1 Fair and unfair play - responsibility of captains<br />

Law 42.1 shall apply.<br />

42.2 Fair and unfair play - responsibility of umpires<br />

Law 42.2 shall apply.<br />

42.3 The Match Ball - changing its condition<br />

Law 42.3 shall apply, subject to the following:<br />

Law 42.3 (d) and (e) shall be replaced with the following: If the umpires together agree that the deterioration of the ball<br />

is inconsistent with the use it has received, they shall consider that there has been a contravention of this Law. They<br />

shall then decide together whether they can identify the player(s) responsible for such conduct.<br />

42.3.1 If it is possible to identify the player(s) responsible:<br />

a) Change the ball forthwith. The batsman at the wicket shall choose the replacement ball from a selection<br />

of six other balls of various degrees of usage (including a new ball) and of the same brand as the ball in<br />

use prior to the contravention. Additionally, the bowler's end umpire shall:<br />

b) Award 5 penalty runs to the batting side.<br />

c) Inform the captain of the fielding side of the reason for the action taken.<br />

d) Inform the captain of the batting side as soon as practicable of what has occurred.<br />

e) Together with the other umpire report the incident to the NCU who shall take action as is appropriate<br />

against the player(s) responsible for the conduct under the Code of Conduct.<br />

42.3.2 If it is not possible to identify the player(s) responsible:<br />

a) Change the ball forthwith. The umpires shall choose the replacement ball for one of similar wear and of<br />

the same brand as the ball in use prior to the contravention.<br />

b) The bowler's end umpire shall issue the captain with a first and final warning, and<br />

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c) Advise him that should there be any further incident by that team during the remainder of the match or<br />

series, steps 42.3.1 a) to e) above will be adopted, with the captain deemed under e) to be the player<br />

responsible.<br />

42.4 Deliberate attempt to distract striker<br />

Law 42.4 shall apply subject to the following<br />

In addition, the umpires shall report the incident to the NCU under the Code of Conduct.<br />

42.5 Deliberate distraction or obstruction of batsman<br />

Law 42.5 shall apply subject to the following:<br />

In addition, the umpire shall report the incident to the NCU under the Code of Conduct.<br />

42.6 Dangerous and Unfair Bowling<br />

42.6.1 Law 42.6 (a) - The Bowling of Fast Short Pitched Balls<br />

Law 42.6 (a) shall be replaced by the following:<br />

a) A bowler shall be limited to one fast short-pitched deliveries per over.<br />

b) A fast short-pitched delivery is defined as a ball which passes or would have passed above the shoulder<br />

height of the striker standing upright at the popping crease.<br />

c) The umpire at the bowlers end shall advise the bowler and the batsman on strike when each fast short<br />

pitched delivery has been bowled.<br />

d) In addition, for the purpose of this regulation and subject to Clause 42.6.1 (f) below, a ball that passes<br />

above head height of the batsman, that prevents him from being able to hit it with his bat by means of a<br />

normal cricket stroke shall be called a wide.<br />

e) For the avoidance of doubt any fast short pitched delivery that is called a wide under this playing condition<br />

shall also count as one of the allowable short pitched deliveries in that over.<br />

f) In the event of a bowler bowling more than two fast short-pitched deliveries in an over as defined in Clause<br />

42.6.1 (b) above, the umpire at the bowlers end shall call and signal no ball on each occasion.<br />

A differential signal shall be used to signify a fast short pitched delivery. The umpire shall<br />

call and signal 'no ball' and then tap the head with the other hand.<br />

g) If a bowler delivers a third fast short pitched ball in an over, the umpire, after the call of no ball and when<br />

the ball is dead, shall caution the bowler, inform the other umpire, the captain of the fielding side and the<br />

batsmen at the wicket of what has occurred. This caution shall apply throughout the innings.<br />

h) If there is a second instance of the bowler being no balled in the innings for bowling more than two fast short<br />

pitched deliveries in an over, the umpire shall advise the bowler that this is his final warning for the innings.<br />

i) Should there be any further instance by the same bowler in that innings, the umpire shall call and signal<br />

no ball and when the ball is dead direct the captain to take the bowler off forthwith. If necessary, the over<br />

shall be completed by another bowler, who shall neither have bowled the previous over, or part thereof,<br />

nor be allowed to bowl the next over, or part thereof.<br />

j) The bowler thus taken off shall not be allowed to bowl again in that innings.<br />

k) The umpire will report the occurrence to the other umpire, the batsmen at the wicket and as soon as<br />

possible to the captain of the batting side.<br />

l) The umpires may then report the matter to the NCU who shall take such action as is considered<br />

appropriate against the captain and the bowler concerned. (Refer also to Law 42.1 Fair and Unfair Play -<br />

Responsibility of the Captains.) The above is not a substitute for Clause 42.7 below which umpires are<br />

able to apply at any time.<br />

42.6.2 Law 42.6 (b) Bowling of High Full Pitched Balls<br />

Law 42.6 (b) shall be replaced by the following:<br />

a) Any delivery, which passes or would have passed on the full above waist height of the striker standing<br />

upright at the popping crease is deemed unfair, whether or not it is likely to inflict physical injury on the<br />

striker.<br />

b) In the event of a bowler bowling a high full pitched ball as defined in Clause 42.6.2 (a) above, the umpire<br />

at the bowler's end shall call and signal no ball. If, in the opinion of the umpire, such a delivery is<br />

considered likely to inflict physical injury on the batsman, the umpire at the bowler's end shall, in addition<br />

to calling and signaling no ball, when the ball is dead, caution the bowler and issue a first and final<br />

warning. The umpire shall inform the other umpire, the captain of the fielding side and the batsmen at the<br />

wicket of what has occurred.<br />

c) Should there be any further instance (where a high full pitched ball is bowled and is considered likely to<br />

inflict physical injury on the batsman) by the same bowler in that innings, the umpire shall in addition to<br />

calling and signaling no ball, when the ball is dead, direct the captain to take the bowler off forthwith. If<br />

necessary, the over shall be completed by another bowler, who shall neither have bowled the previous<br />

over, or part thereof, nor be allowed to bowl the next over, or part thereof.<br />

d) The bowler thus taken off shall not be allowed to bowl again in that innings.<br />

e) The umpire will report the occurrence to the other umpire, the batsman at the wicket and as soon as<br />

possible to the captain of the batting side.<br />

f) The umpires may then report the matter to the NCU who shall take such action as is considered<br />

appropriate against the captain and the bowler concerned. (Refer also to Law 42.1 Fair and Unfair Play<br />

Responsibility of the Captains.)<br />

42.7 Dangerous and Unfair Bowling - Action by the umpire<br />

Law 42.7 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

Regardless of any action taken by the umpire as a result of a breach of Clauses 42.6.1, 42.6.2 and 42.8 the following<br />

shall apply at any time during the match:<br />

42.7.1 The bowling of fast short pitched balls is unfair if in the opinion of the umpire at the bowler's end he considers<br />

that by their repetition and taking into account their length, height and direction, they are likely to inflict<br />

physical injury on the striker, irrespective of the protective clothing and equipment he may be wearing.<br />

The relative skill of the striker shall also be taken into consideration.<br />

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42.7.2 In the event of such unfair bowling, the umpire at the bowler's end shall adopt the following procedure:<br />

a) In the first instance the umpire shall call and signal no ball, caution the bowler and inform the other<br />

umpire, the captain of the fielding side and the batsmen of what has occurred.<br />

b) If this caution is ineffective, he shall repeat the above procedure and indicate to the bowler that this is a<br />

final warning.<br />

c) Both the above caution and final warning shall continue to apply even though the bowler may later<br />

change ends.<br />

d) Should there be any further instance by the same bowler in that innings, the umpire shall call and signal<br />

no ball and when the ball is dead direct the captain to take the bowler off forthwith. If necessary, the over<br />

shall be completed by another bowler, who shall neither have bowled the previous over, or part thereof,<br />

nor be allowed to bowl the next over, or part thereof. See Law 22.8. (Bowler Incapacitated or Suspended<br />

during an Over).<br />

e) The bowler thus taken off shall not be able to bowl again in that innings.<br />

f) The umpire will report the occurrence to the other umpire, the batsmen at the wicket and as soon as<br />

possible to the captain of the batting side.<br />

g) The umpires may then report the matter to the NCU who shall take such action as is considered<br />

appropriate against the captain and the bowler concerned.<br />

(Refer also to Law 42.1 - Fair and Unfair Play Responsibility of the Captains.)<br />

Should the umpires initiate the caution and warning procedures set out in Clauses 42.6.1, 42.6.2, and<br />

42.7 such cautions and warnings are not to be cumulative.<br />

42.8 Deliberate bowling of High Full Pitched Balls<br />

Law 42.8 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

If the umpire considers that a high full pitch delivery which is deemed unfair as defined in Clause 42.6.2 was<br />

deliberately bowled, then the caution and warning process shall be dispensed with.<br />

The umpire at the bowler's end shall:<br />

42.8.1 Call and signal no ball.<br />

42.8.2 When the ball is dead, direct the captain to take the bowler off forthwith.<br />

42.8.3 Not allow the bowler to bowl again in that innings.<br />

42.8.4 Ensure that the over is completed by another bowler, provided that the bowler does not bowl two overs or<br />

part thereof consecutively.<br />

42.8.5 Report the occurrence to the other umpire, to the captain of the batting side and the NCU who shall take<br />

such action as is considered appropriate against the captain and the bowler concerned.<br />

(Refer also to Law 42.1- Fair and Unfair Play Responsibility of the Captains).<br />

42.9 Time Wasting by the Fielding Side<br />

Law 42.9 shall apply subject to Law 42.9 (c) being replaced by the following:<br />

If there is any further waste of time in that innings, by any member of the fielding side the umpire shall:<br />

42.9.1 Call and signal dead ball if necessary, and;<br />

42.9.2 Award 5 penalty runs to the batting side<br />

(see Law 42.17).<br />

42.9.3 Inform the other umpire, the batsmen at the wicket and as soon as possible the captain of the batting side of<br />

what has occurred.<br />

42.9.4 Report the occurrence to the NCU who shall take such action as is considered appropriate against the<br />

captain and the team concerned under the Code of Conduct.<br />

42.10 Batsman Wasting Time<br />

Law 42.10 shall apply, subject to the following: If the incoming batsman is not in position to take guard or his partner<br />

not ready to receive the next ball within 2 minutes of the fall of the previous wicket, the action should be regarded by<br />

the umpires as time wasting and the provisions of Law 42.10 shall apply.<br />

In addition, the umpires shall report the incident to the NCU under the Code of Conduct.<br />

42.11 Damaging the pitch area to be protected<br />

Law 42.11 shall apply.<br />

42.12 Bowler running on protected area after delivering the ball<br />

Law 42.12 shall apply, subject to 42.12 (d) (iv) being replaced by the following:<br />

In addition, the umpires may report the incident to the NCU under the Code of Conduct.<br />

42.13 Fieldsman damaging the pitch<br />

Law 42.13 shall apply. In addition, the umpires shall report the incident to the NCU under the Code of Conduct.<br />

42.14 Batsman damaging the pitch<br />

Law 42.14 shall apply.<br />

In addition, the umpires shall report the incident to the NCU under the Code of Conduct.<br />

See also clause 37 above.<br />

42.15 Bowler attempting to run out non-striker before delivery<br />

Law 42.15 shall be replaced by the following: The bowler is permitted, before releasing the ball and provided he has not<br />

completed his usual delivery swing, to deliberately attempt to run out the non-striker. Whether the attempt is successful<br />

or not, the ball shall not count as one of the over. If the bowler fails in an attempt to run out the non-striker, the umpire<br />

shall call and signal Dead ball as soon possible.<br />

42.16 Batsman stealing a run<br />

Law 42.16 shall apply, subject to 42.16(vi) being replaced by the following:<br />

In addition, the umpires may report the incident to the NCU under the Code of Conduct.<br />

42.17 Penalty runs<br />

Law 42.17 shall apply.<br />

42.18 Players' conduct<br />

Law 42.18 shall apply, subject to 42.18(iii) being replaced by the following:<br />

In addition, the umpires shall report the incident to the NCU under the Code of Conduct.<br />

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Procedure for the Super Over<br />

The following procedure will apply should the provision for a Super Over be adopted in any match.<br />

1. Subject to weather conditions the Super Over will take place on the scheduled day of the match at a time to be determined<br />

by the umpires. In normal circumstances it shall commence 10 minutes after the conclusion of the match.<br />

2. The amount of extra time allocated to the Super Over is the greater of (a) the extra time allocated to the original match less<br />

the amount of extra time actually utilized and (b) the gap between the actual end of the match and the time the original match<br />

would have been scheduled to finish had the whole of the extra time pro-vision been utilized. Should play be delayed prior to<br />

or during the Super Over once the playing time lost exceeds the extra time allocated, the Super Over shall be abandoned.<br />

See clause 15.<br />

3. The Super Over will take place on the pitch allocated for the match (the designated pitch) unless otherwise determined by<br />

the umpires in consultation with the ground authority and the NCU.<br />

4. The umpires shall stand at the same end as that in which they finished the match.<br />

5. In both innings of the Super Over, the fielding side shall choose from which end to bowl.<br />

6. Only nominated players in the main match may participate in the Super Over. Should any player (including the batsmen and<br />

bowler) be unable to continue to participate in the Super Over due to injury, illness or other wholly acceptable reasons, the<br />

relevant Laws and Playing Conditions as they apply in the main match shall al-so apply in the Super Over.<br />

7. Any penance time being served in the main match shall be carried forward to the Super Over.<br />

8. Each team's over is played with the same fielding restrictions as apply for the last over in a normal T20.<br />

9. The team batting second in the match will bat first in the Super Over.<br />

10. The fielding captain or his nominee shall select the ball with which he wishes to bowl his over in the Super Over from the box of<br />

spare balls provided by the umpires. Such box to include the balls used in the main match, but no new balls. The team fielding<br />

first in the Super Over shall have first choice of ball. The team fielding second may choose to use the same ball as chosen by<br />

the team bowling first. If the ball needs to be changed, then playing conditions as stated for the main match shall apply.<br />

11. The loss of two wickets in the over ends the team's one over innings.<br />

12. In the event of the teams having the same score after the Super Over has been completed, if the original match was a tie<br />

under the D/L method, clause 14 immediately applies. Otherwise, the team whose batsmen hit the most number of<br />

boundaries combined from its two innings in both the main match and the Super Over shall be the winner.<br />

13. If the number of boundaries hit by both teams is equal, the team whose batsmen scored more boundaries during its innings<br />

in the main match (ignoring the Super Over) shall be the winner.<br />

14. If still equal, a count-back from the final ball of the Super Over shall be conducted. The team with the higher scoring delivery<br />

shall be the winner. If a team loses two wickets during its over, then any unbowled deliveries will be counted as dot balls.<br />

Note that for this purpose, the runs scored from a delivery is defined as the total team runs scored since the completion of the<br />

previous legitimate ball, i.e. including any runs resulting from wides, no ball or penalty runs.<br />

Example:<br />

RUNS SCORED FROM: TEAM 1 TEAM 2<br />

Ball 6 1 1<br />

Ball 5 4 4<br />

Ball 4 2 1<br />

Ball 3 6 2<br />

Ball 2 0 1<br />

Ball 1 2 6<br />

In this example both teams scored an equal number of runs from the 6th and 5th ball of their innings. However team 1 scored<br />

2 runs from its 4th ball while team 2 scored a single so team 1 is the winner. 15 Clause 2 examples: Scheduled finish 5.00,<br />

30 minutes extra time available, so scheduled finish time if the whole of the extra time provision is utilized is 5.30.<br />

a) No extra time is utilized in the original match which overruns ten minutes and finishes at 5.10. The Super Over is<br />

scheduled to start at 5.20 with 30 minutes extra time available. It starts on time but is interrupted at 5.25. Play must<br />

resume by 5.55 otherwise the Super Over is abandoned.<br />

b) 20 minutes of extra time was utilized, with the match scheduled to finish at 5.20, but it actually finishes at 5.10. Therefore<br />

the extra time allocated to the Super Over is the greater of a) 10 minutes (30 minutes extra time less 20 already utilized)<br />

and b) 20 minutes (the gap from the actual finish time of 5.10 and the scheduled finish had the full extra time been<br />

utilized of 5.30). The Super Over was due to start at 5.20, but is delayed by rain. It must therefore start by 5.40 or the<br />

Super Over is abandoned.<br />

c) The match finishes at 5.40 (having started 30 minutes late and overrun by 10 minutes). There is no extra time allocated<br />

to the Super Over which should start at 5.50. Any delay or interruption after 5.50 means the Super Over is abandoned.<br />

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2 DAY COMPETITION<br />

2016/<strong>2017</strong><br />

1. The winning team of the competition will be determined in the following order of priority at the conclusion of the competition:<br />

The team with the highest number of points; if still equal then<br />

The team with the highest number of outright wins; if still equal the<br />

The team with the highest number of cumulative bonus points; if still equal then<br />

The team with the highest number of batting bonus points; if still equal then<br />

The team with the highest number of bowling bonus points; if still equal then<br />

The team with the highest runs to wicket ratio; if still equal then<br />

The team with the lowest wickets to run ratio; if still equal<br />

The team that hosted the higher percentage of their matches at their main venue.<br />

2. Points Scoring:<br />

Points will be allocated for each preliminary round match in accordance with the system described below:<br />

2.1 For an outright win: 10 points<br />

2.2 For a tie on a double innings: 6 points<br />

2.3 No Match 5 points each<br />

2.4 First innings points: Awarded only for batting and bowling performances in the first innings and retained irrespective of<br />

the match result.<br />

2.4.1 Batting bonus points: 1 point awarded on attaining 150 runs, and 0,02 of a point for each run scored thereafter.<br />

2.4.2 Bowling bonus points: A maximum of 4 points to be awarded, one each at the fall of the 3rd, 5th, 7th and 9th wicket.<br />

2.5 If play starts when less than 10 hours playing time remains, a one innings match will be played but no bonus points will<br />

be scored. The side winning on the one innings to score 6 points.<br />

1. LAW 1 - THE PLAYERS<br />

1.1 Law 1.2 Nomination of players<br />

The following shall apply in place of Clause 1.1:<br />

If the late withdrawal of a player nominated to participate in a Sunfoil Series 4-Day, Momentum 1-Day Cup, Ram Slam<br />

T20 Challenge match necessitates the promotion of a player nominated to a CSA Provincial 3-Day Challenge match,<br />

such player shall by right, be permitted a replacement after the nomination.<br />

(Refer to Clause 2.2 Law 2.3 Restrictions on the role of substitutes, as modified). Subject to the provisions of Clause<br />

1.1, the replacement player shall by right be entitled to bat, bowl or keep wicket. If the promoted player is batting at the<br />

time and he is required to leave the match, he shall retire “not out” and his substitute will be permitted to bat later in the<br />

innings at the fall of a wicket, unless nine wickets have already fallen, in which case he shall be allowed to bat<br />

immediately if available.<br />

2. LAW 2 - SUBSTITUTES AND RUNNERS<br />

2.1 Law 2.1 (a) (ii), 2.7 and 2.8 shall not apply.<br />

A runner for a batsman when batting is not permitted.<br />

Law 2.1 (b) shall be amended as follows:<br />

The umpires shall have discretion to allow, for other wholly acceptable reasons, a substitute fielder to act for a<br />

nominated player, at the start of the match, or at any subsequent time.<br />

2.2 Fielder absent or leaving the field<br />

If the player is absent from the field for longer than 8 minutes, the following restrictions shall apply to their future<br />

participation in the match:<br />

2.2.1 The player shall not be permitted to bowl in the match until he has either been able to field, or his team has<br />

subsequently been batting, for the total length of playing time for which he was absent (hereafter referred to as<br />

penance time), subject to a maximum cumulative penance time of 120 minutes. If any unexpired penance time<br />

remains at the end of an innings, it is carried forward to the next and subsequent innings of the match.<br />

2.2.2 The player shall not be permitted to bat in the match until his team's batting innings has been in progress for the<br />

length of playing time that is equal to the unexpired penance time carried forward from the previous innings,<br />

subject to a maximum cumulative penance time of 120 minutes. However, once his side has lost five wickets in its<br />

batting innings, he may bat immediately. If any unexpired penance time remains at the end of that batting innings,<br />

it is carried forward to the next and subsequent innings of the match. For the purposes of 2.2.1 and 2.2.2, playing<br />

time shall comprise the time play is in progress excluding lunch and tea intervals, intervals be-tween innings and<br />

official drinks intervals. For clarity, a player's penance time will continue to expire after he is dismissed, for the<br />

remainder of his team's batting innings. However, in the event of a batsman or a fieldsman already being off the<br />

field at the commencement of an interruption in play through ground, weather or light conditions or for other<br />

exceptional circumstances, he shall be allowed to count any such stoppage time as playing time, provided that he<br />

personally informs the umpires when he is fit enough to take the field had play been in progress. Similarly, if at the<br />

commencement of an interruption in play through ground, weather or light conditions or for other exceptional<br />

circum-stances, a player is on the field but still has some unexpired penalty time remaining from a previous<br />

absence, he shall automatically be al-lowed to count any such stoppage time as playing time, provided he returns<br />

to the field of play immediately after the interruption. The restriction in clauses 2.2.1 and 2.2.2 above shall not<br />

apply if the player has suffered an external blow (as opposed to an internal injury such as a pulled muscle) whilst<br />

participating earlier in the match and consequently been forced to leave the field. Nor shall it apply if the player<br />

has been absent for very exceptional and wholly acceptable reasons (other than injury or illness).<br />

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2.2.3 Substitute fielders shall only be permitted in cases of injury, illness or other wholly acceptable reasons. 'Wholly<br />

acceptable reasons' should be limited to extreme circumstances and should not include what is commonly<br />

referred to as a 'comfort break'.(ex: writing of exams will be considered as wholly acceptable reason and<br />

the player don't have to serve penance time)<br />

Note: Squad members of the fielding or batting team who are not playing in the match and who are not acting as<br />

substitute fielders shall be required to wear a team training bib whilst on the playing area (including the area<br />

between the boundary and the perimeter fencing).<br />

Notes on defining injuries<br />

(Playing Condition 2.2.2 and 2.2.3)<br />

An external blow is defined as when a player is hit by something or hits something. It must be noted that this<br />

definition does not include blisters. Examples of an internal injury are pulled muscles or blisters. The medical<br />

committee has ruled that players with cramp are entitled to a substitute as cramp should be considered an injury<br />

or illness. This is no longer an issue for batsmen as they are no longer allowed runners. In order to speed up<br />

play, fielders are permitted and indeed encouraged to leave the field to either put on or take off protective<br />

equipment such as internal leg guards for spinners just prior to or just after their spells. This should be done just<br />

outside the field of play and under the sight of the umpires. This includes broken equipment.<br />

3. LAW 3 - THE UMPIRES<br />

3.1 Law 3.1 - Appointment and attendance<br />

3.1.1 The NCU'A shall appoint all umpires.<br />

3.1.2 Neither team will have a right of objection to an umpire appointment.<br />

3.2 Law 3.8 - Fitness for play and Law 3.9 - Suspension of play in dangerous or unreasonable conditions.<br />

3.2.1 The safety of all persons within the ground is of paramount importance. In the event that any threatening<br />

circumstance, whether actual or perceived, comes to the attention of any umpire, then the players and officials<br />

should immediately be asked to leave the field of play: Laws 3.8 & 3.9 shall be replaced by:<br />

3.2.2 The umpires shall be the final judges of the fitness of the ground, weather and light for play.<br />

See clause 3.2.3 below and Law 7.2 (Fitness of the pitch for play).<br />

3.2.3 Suspension of play for adverse conditions of ground, weather or light.<br />

All references to ground include the pitch.<br />

See Law 7.1 (Area of pitch).<br />

a) If at any time the umpires together agree, that the conditions of ground, weather or light are so bad that there is<br />

obvious and foreseeable risk to the safety of any player or umpire, so that it would be unreasonable or<br />

dangerous for play to take place, then they shall immediately suspend play, or not allow play to commence or<br />

to restart. The decision as to whether conditions are so bad as to warrant such action is one for the umpires<br />

alone to make. The fact that the grass and the ball are wet and slippery does not warrant the ground<br />

conditions being regarded as unreasonable or dangerous. If the umpires consider the ground is so wet or<br />

slippery as to deprive the bowler of a reasonable foothold, the fielders of the power of free movement, or the<br />

batsmen of the ability to play their strokes or to run between the wickets, then these conditions shall be<br />

regarded as so bad that it would be unreasonable for play to take place. If circumstances are warranted,<br />

the umpires shall stop play and instruct the ground staff to take whatever action they can and use<br />

whatever equipment is necessary to remove as much dew as possible from the outfield when<br />

conditions become unreasonable or dangerous. The umpires may also instruct the ground staff to<br />

take such action during scheduled and unscheduled breaks in play. The umpires shall disregard any<br />

shadow on the pitch from the stadium or from any permanent object on the ground.<br />

b) When there is a suspension of play it is the responsibility of the umpires to monitor the conditions. They shall<br />

make inspections as often as appropriate. Immediately the umpires together agree that conditions are<br />

suitable for play they shall call upon the players to resume the game.<br />

c) If play is in progress up to the start of an agreed interval then it will resume after the interval unless the umpires<br />

together agree that the conditions of ground, weather or light are so bad that there is obvious and foreseeable<br />

Risk to the safety of any player or umpire, so that it would be unreasonable or dangerous for play to take place.<br />

4. LAW 4 - THE SCORERS<br />

4.1 Scorers shall be appointed by NCU scorers association to record all runs scored, all wickets taken and, where<br />

appropriate, number of over's bowled.<br />

5. LAW 5 - THE BALL<br />

5.1 Law 5.2 - Approval and control of balls<br />

Law 5.2 shall be replaced by the following: NCU shall provide cricket balls of an approved standard for the competition.<br />

Each Club must provide at least 6 spare used balls for changing during a match, which shall also be of the same brand.<br />

The umpires shall retain possession of the match ball(s) throughout the duration of the match when play is not actually<br />

taking place. During play umpires shall periodically and irregularly inspect the condition of the ball and shall retain<br />

possession of it at the fall of a wicket, a drinks interval, or any other disruption in play.<br />

5.2 Law 5.4 - New ball in a match of more than one day's duration<br />

The following shall apply in addition to Law 5.4: The prescribed number of over's shall be 60. The umpire shall<br />

inform the other umpire and indicate to the batsmen and the scorers whenever a new ball is taken into play.<br />

5.3 Law 5.5 - Ball lost or becoming unfit for play<br />

The following shall apply in addition to Law 5.5: However, if the ball needs to be replaced after 110 over's for any of the<br />

reasons above, it shall be replaced by a new ball. If the ball is to be replaced, the umpire shall inform the batsmen and<br />

the fielding captain.<br />

6. LAW 6 - THE BAT<br />

The following shall apply in addition to Law 6: Striker using back of bat deliberately to hit the ball - It is legal for a striker to use<br />

the back of his bat deliberately to hit the ball when playing a shot.<br />

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7. LAW 7 - THE PITCH<br />

7.1 Law 7.3 - Selection and preparation<br />

7.1.1 The umpires shall ensure that, prior to the start of play and during any intervals, only authorized personnel,<br />

players, team coaches shall be allowed access to the pitch area. Such access shall be subject to the following<br />

limitations:<br />

a) Only captains and team coaches may walk on the actual playing surface of the pitch area (outside of the<br />

crease markings).<br />

b) No spiked footwear shall be permitted.<br />

c) No one shall be permitted to bounce a ball on the pitch, strike it with a bat or cause damage to the pitch in<br />

any other way.<br />

d) Access shall not interfere with pitch preparation.<br />

7.2 Law 7.4 - Changing the pitch<br />

Law 7.4 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

7.2.1 In the event of a pitch being considered too dangerous for play to continue in the estimation of the on-field<br />

umpires, they shall stop play and immediately.<br />

7.2.2 The umpires shall consult with both captains.<br />

7.2.3 If the captains agree to continue, play shall resume.<br />

7.2.4 If the decision is not to resume play, umpires together shall consider whether the existing pitch can be repaired<br />

and the match resumed from the point it was stopped. In considering whether to authorize such repairs, it must<br />

be consider whether this would place either side at an unfair advantage, given the play that had already taken<br />

place on the dangerous pitch.<br />

7.2.5 If the decision is that the existing pitch cannot be repaired then the match is to be abandoned as a draw.<br />

7.2.6 If the decision is to abandon the match, the umpires shall advise the NCU of this decision. Where a match has<br />

been abandoned as a result of dangerous or unfit ground conditions, the umpires jointly, and both captains<br />

shall submit a report to NCU of the reasons for the abandonment of the match.<br />

8. LAW 8 - THE WICKETS<br />

Law 8 shall apply<br />

This additional regulation does not allow the stumps to be any higher or wider than the laws of cricket allow. The only<br />

difference with these wider stumps would be in the gaps. The overall width of the set of wickets must remain at 9 inches.<br />

If play is continuing in strong winds umpires can agree to dispense with bails. The umpires can as an alternative use heavy<br />

bails, if there are available. This decision is for the umpires alone to decide and if bails are to be dispensed with, it should be<br />

at both ends, as stated in the Laws.<br />

9. LAW 9 - THE BOWLING, POPPING AND RETURN CREASES<br />

Law 9 shall apply<br />

The extended popping crease marking is for the benefit of the TV Umpire when called upon to adjudicate on a line decision<br />

with the batsman running wide of the pitch. It is also acceptable practice for the umpire at square leg to stand off the popping<br />

crease line so as to not block the broadcaster's side-on camera for stumping decisions.<br />

10. LAW 10 PREPARATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE PLAYING AREA<br />

10.1 Law 10.1 - Rolling<br />

The following shall apply in addition to Law 10.1:<br />

10.1.1 Prior to tossing for choice of innings the artificial drying of the pitch and outfield shall be at the discretion of the<br />

ground staff. Thereafter and throughout the match the drying of the outfield may be undertaken at any time by<br />

the ground staff, but the drying of the affected area of the pitch shall be carried out only on the instructions and<br />

under the supervision of the umpires. The umpires shall be empowered to have the pitch dried without<br />

reference to the captains at any time they are of the opinion that it is unfit for play.<br />

10.1.2 The umpires may instruct the ground staff to use any available equipment, including any roller for the purpose<br />

of drying the pitch and making it fit for play.<br />

10.1.3 An absorbent roller may be used to remove water from the covers including the cover on the match pitch.<br />

10.2 Law 10.6 - Maintenance of foot holes<br />

The following shall apply in addition to Law 10.6:<br />

The umpires shall see that wherever possible and whenever it is considered necessary, action is taken during all<br />

intervals in play to do whatever is practicable to improve the bowler's foot holes. As soon as possible after the<br />

conclusion of each day's play, bowler's foot holes will be repaired.<br />

10.3 Watering the outfield<br />

The watering of the outfield will be permitted during the match subject to the following:<br />

10.3.1 Such watering shall only be possible if the request is approved by the umpires before the match has started.<br />

Once the match has started, any such request will not be considered.<br />

10.3.2 The consent of the captains is not required but the umpires shall advise both captains on what has been agreed.<br />

10.3.3 The watering shall occur as soon as possible after the conclusion of the day's play.<br />

10.3.4 The watering shall only be carried out to the extent that it is necessary to retain the good condition of the outfield.<br />

10.3.5 The square and bowlers' run ups will be adequately covered prior to any watering taking place.<br />

10.3.6 All ongoing matters of interpretation and implementation of watering requirements and regulations shall be<br />

resolved between the umpires and ground staff, but with the umpires retaining ultimate discretion over<br />

whether to approve any watering.<br />

10.4 Protection and preparation of adjacent pitches during matches<br />

The protection (by way of an appropriate cover) and preparation of pitches which are adjacent to the match pitch will<br />

be permitted during the match subject to the following:<br />

10.4.1 Such measures will only be possible if requested by the ground staff and approved by the umpires.<br />

10.4.2 Approval should only be granted where such measures are unavoidable and will not compromise the safety of<br />

the players or their ability to execute their actions with complete freedom.<br />

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10.4.3 The preparation work shall be carried out under the supervision of the umpires.<br />

10.4.4 Any necessary watering shall be carried out only to the extent necessary for such preparations and shall not<br />

be permitted in circumstances which may in any way affect the match pitch.<br />

10.4.5 The consent of the captains is not required but the umpires shall advise both captains on what has been agreed.<br />

11. LAW 11 - COVERING THE PITCH<br />

11.1 Law 11.1 - Before the match<br />

The following shall apply in addition to Law 11.1:<br />

The pitch shall be entirely protected against rain up to the commencement of play.<br />

11.2 Law 11.2 - During the match<br />

Law 11.2 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

The pitch shall be entirely protected against rain up to the commencement of play and for the duration of the period of<br />

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the match. It shall be wholly covered at the termination of each 1 day's play or providing the weather is fine, within a<br />

period of two hours thereafter. Note: the covers must totally protect the pitch and also the pitch surroundings, a<br />

minimum 5 meters either side of the pitch and any worn or soft areas in the outfield.<br />

11.3 Law 11.4 - Removal of covers<br />

Law 11.4 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

All covers (including “hessian” or “scrim” covers used to protect the pitch against the sun) shall be removed not later<br />

than 2 1/2 hours before the scheduled start of play provided it is not raining at the time, but the pitch will be covered<br />

again if rain falls prior to the commencement of play.<br />

12. LAW 12 - INNINGS<br />

12.1 Law 12.1 - Number of innings<br />

Law 12 shall apply subject to the following:<br />

12.1.1 Law 12.1 (a) shall be replaced by the following:<br />

A match shall be two innings per side subject to the provisions of Law 13.1.<br />

12.1.2 Law 12.1 (b) and 12.3 (e) shall not apply. Matches shall be of Two (2) days scheduled duration.<br />

12.1.3 If play starts when less than 10 hours playing time remains, a one innings match will be played.<br />

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12.1.4 1 batting innings of each team: Forced declaration at the end of the 80 over.<br />

12.2 Law 12.4 - The toss<br />

Law 12.4 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

The captains shall toss for the choice of innings, on the field of play and in the presence of the Umpires, who shall<br />

supervise the toss. The toss shall take place not earlier than 30 minutes, nor later than 15 minutes before the<br />

scheduled or any rescheduled time for the match to start. Note, however, the provisions of Law 1.3 (Captain).<br />

Note: Law 12.5 requiring the captain of the side winning the toss to notify the opposing captain as soon as the toss is<br />

completed of his decision to bat or to field shall apply.<br />

13. LAW 13 - THE FOLLOW-ON<br />

13.1 Lead on first innings<br />

In a two innings match of 2 days, the side which bats first and leads by at least 100 runs shall have the option of<br />

requiring the other side to follow their innings.<br />

13.2 Law 13.3 - First day's play lost<br />

If the provisions of clause 16.1.3 (b) are applied, the additional time is regarded as part of that day's play, i.e. it is the<br />

number of days remaining, and not the total number of hours available. Even though the Playing Conditions allow for<br />

additional time to be made up on the current day and subsequent days this clause reinforces the application of Law<br />

13. The application of the follow on target is based on days remaining in the match (if at least the entire first day's play<br />

is lost) and not based on total time or hours left in the match.<br />

14. LAW 14 - DECLARATION AND FORFEITURE<br />

Law 14 shall apply<br />

15. LAW 15 INTERVALS<br />

15.1 Law 15.3 - Duration of intervals<br />

15.1.1 Lunch Interval: The interval shall be of 30 minutes duration.<br />

15.1.2 Tea Interval: The interval shall be of 15 minutes duration.<br />

15.1.3 Drinks Intervals: One per session of 2 hours or more of 4 min duration.<br />

15.2 Law 15.8 - Tea interval - 9 wickets down. Law 15.8 shall apply.<br />

In addition, the provisions of Law 15.8 as applicable to the tea interval shall also apply to the lunch interval.<br />

NOTE: This is a significant change from the Laws lunch can be delayed by up to a maximum of 30 minutes if<br />

9 wickets are down at the time for lunch.<br />

15.3 Law 15.9 - Intervals for Drinks<br />

The provisions of Law 15.9 shall be strictly observed except that under conditions of extreme heat the umpires may<br />

permit extra intervals for drinks. An individual player may be given a drink either on the boundary edge or at the fall of<br />

a wicket, on the field, provided that no playing time is wasted. No other drinks shall be taken onto the field without the<br />

permission of the umpires. Any player taking drinks onto the field shall be dressed in proper cricket attire. (subject to<br />

the wearing of bibs refer to the note in clause 2.2.3). Umpires are also to be mindful of extra drinks being taken out to<br />

the batsmen in the middle. In order to reduce the amount of delays and stoppages, there should be no drinks of glove<br />

changes permitted by the umpires within 10 minutes of a scheduled drinks interval. Drinks Break - Last Hour -<br />

according to the playing conditions, the last hour starts when the minimum over's have been bowled or time reached<br />

(whichever happens last). Therefore, if the fielding team bowls more than the minimum over's leading up to 5pm<br />

(example of starting time for the last hour), you must keep playing until 5pm (finish over in progress) and take the<br />

drinks break at the end of the over in progress at 5pm and start the last hour after the completion of the drinks break.<br />

Then bowl a minimum of 16 over's from that point with the last hour starting at 5.07pm for example.<br />

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16. LAW 16 - START OF PLAY; CESSATION OF PLAY<br />

Law 16 shall apply subject to the following:<br />

16.1 Start and Cessation Times:<br />

Each day shall be scheduled for 7½ hours play as listed below:<br />

First Session: 09h45 to 12h15<br />

Second Session: 12h45 to 15h15<br />

Third Session: 15h30 to 18h00<br />

16.1.1 Minimum Over's in the Day<br />

Subject to clause 16.1.2 below:<br />

(a) On day other than the last day, play shall continue until the completion of a minimum target of 120 over's<br />

(or a minimum of 16 over's per hour) or the completion of the scheduled or rescheduled cessation time,<br />

whichever is the later but provided that play shall not continue for more than 30 minutes beyond the<br />

scheduled or rescheduled close of play time (permitted overtime). For the sake of clarity, if any of the<br />

minimum target number of over's have not been bowled at the completion of the permitted overtime, play<br />

shall cease upon completion of the over in progress. The over's not bowled shall not be made up on the<br />

second day.<br />

(b) On the last day, a minimum of 104 over's (or a minimum of 16 over's per hour) shall be bowled during the<br />

playing time other than the last hour of the match where clause 16.1.6 below shall apply. If any of the<br />

minimum of 104 over's or as recalculated, have not been bowled when one hour of the scheduled playing<br />

time remains, the last hour of the match for the purposes of clause 16.1.6 shall be the hour immediately<br />

following the completion of these over's<br />

16.1.2 Reduction in minimum over's<br />

Except in the last hour of the match, for which clause 16.1.6 makes provision, if play is suspended due to<br />

adverse weather or light or any other reason (other than normal intervals) for more than 30 minutes, the<br />

minimum number of over's shall be reduced by 1 over for each full 3.75 minutes of the aggregate playing time<br />

lost. For the avoidance of doubt, the aggregate times as depicted above shall be inclusive of any time that may<br />

have been brought forward from previous day due to playing time lost on such previous day under clause 16.1.3<br />

(b) below.<br />

16.1.3 Making Up Lost Time<br />

(a) On The Day<br />

Subject to weather and light, except in the last hour of the match, in the event of play being suspended for<br />

any reason other than normal intervals, the playing time on that day shall be extended by the amount of<br />

time lost up to a maximum of 30 minutes. For the avoidance of doubt, the maximum of 30 minutes shall be<br />

inclusive of any time that may have been added to the scheduled playing time due to playing time having<br />

been lost on previous day under clause 16.1.3 (b) below.<br />

(b) On Subsequent Day<br />

If any time is lost and cannot be made up under clause 16.1.3 (a) above, additional time of up to a<br />

maximum of 30 minutes per day shall be added to the scheduled playing hours for the next day, and<br />

subsequent day(s) as required (to make up as much lost time as possible). Where appropriate this<br />

additional time shall be added prior to the scheduled start of the first session. In circumstances where it is<br />

not possible to add this additional time prior to the scheduled start of the first session, the additional time<br />

may be added to the second and/or the third sessions (see also 16.1.4). When such additional time is<br />

added, the minimum over's for that day shall be increased by one over for each 3.75 minutes of additional<br />

time or part thereof.<br />

(c) On the Last Day only<br />

Clause 16.1.3 (a) applies. However, for the purposes of this clause, the definition of playing time shall be<br />

the time up to the most recently scheduled time for the start of the last hour. Should an interruption in play<br />

commence prior to the most recently scheduled time for the last hour and continue past this time:<br />

(i) Only the playing time lost prior to this last hour start time will be made up (subject to the maximum<br />

times described in (a) above) with the start time for the last hour being rescheduled accordingly.<br />

(ii) The period of time between the scheduled last hour start time at the start of the interruption and the<br />

time of the resumption of play will not be made up. The minimum number of over's to be bowled prior<br />

to the last hour at the start of the interruption will therefore be reduced by one for each full 3.75<br />

minutes of aggregate time lost<br />

(As described in clause 16.1.2)<br />

(iii) the start time for the last hour will thus be the later of the rescheduled time as defined at the end of (i)<br />

above and the time at which the minimum over's prior to the last hour have been completed or<br />

reduced to zero by application of the formula in (ii) above.<br />

(iv) No time is made up in respect of any interruptions that commence after the start of the last hour.<br />

16.1.4 Change of Intervals<br />

(a) If play has been suspended for any reason other than normal intervals for 30 minutes or more prior to the<br />

commencement of the scheduled or rescheduled tea interval on that day, the tea interval shall be delayed<br />

for ½ hour.<br />

(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of clause (a) above, the timings of intervals can be altered under Law 15.5<br />

at any time on any day if playing time has been lost irrespective of whether the time has been lost on that<br />

day or previous day.<br />

16.1.5 Change of Innings<br />

Where there is a change of innings during a day's play (except where the change of innings occurs at lunch or<br />

tea or when play is suspended for any reason) 2 over's will be deducted from the minimum number of over's<br />

to be bowled. The over in progress at the end of an inn Should an interruption in play commence prior to the<br />

most recently scheduled time for the last hour and continue past this time is regarded as a completed over for<br />

the purposes of determining the minimum number of remaining over's to be bowled in the day.<br />

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16.1.6 Last Hour<br />

Law 11.6, 11.7 and 11.8 will apply except that a minimum of 16 over's shall be bowled in the last hour and all<br />

calculations with regard to suspensions of play or the start of a new innings shall be based on 1 over for each<br />

full 3.75 minutes<br />

(refer clause 16.1.9 below).<br />

16.1.7 Notwithstanding any other provision, there shall be no further play on any day, other than the last day, if a<br />

wicket falls or a batsman retires or if the players have occasion to leave the field during the last minimum over<br />

within 2 minutes of the scheduled cessation time or thereafter. This shall also apply to the additional time<br />

permitted in order to complete the minimum over requirement for the day. If an other is interrupted in these<br />

circumstances stumps shall be drawn for the day and the over shall be completed on the resumption of play.<br />

16.1.8 An over completed on resumption of a new day's play shall be disregarded in calculating minimum over's for<br />

that day.<br />

16.1.9 Stumps Drawn<br />

16.1.9.1 Except on the final day:<br />

(a) In the event of play being suspended for any reason at or after the most recently scheduled<br />

or rescheduled cessation time, stumps shall be drawn upon play being suspended.<br />

(b) In the event of the players already being off the field for a suspension of play at the most<br />

recently rescheduled cessation time, then stumps will be drawn at that time.<br />

16.1.9.2 On the final day:<br />

If both captains and coaches agree that there is no prospect of either side achieving a victory, they<br />

may approach the match officials and request that the match be finished at:<br />

(a) During the interval prior to the commencement of the last session; or<br />

(b) The time for the commencement for the last session; or<br />

(c) At any time after the commencement of the last session.<br />

16.1.10 The scoreboard shall show:<br />

(a) the total number of overs bowled with the ball currently in use: and;<br />

(b) the minimum number of overs remaining to be bowled in a day.<br />

16.1.11 Penalties shall apply for slow over rates<br />

(refer Clause 16.3 Minimum over rates).<br />

16.2 Extra Time<br />

The umpires may decide to play 30 minutes (a minimum of eight over's) extra time at the scheduled lunch or tea<br />

interval of any day if requested by either captain if, in the umpires opinion, it would bring about a definite result in that<br />

session. If the umpires do not believe a result can be achieved no extra time shall be allowed. If it is decided to play<br />

such extra time, the whole period shall be played out even though the possibility of finishing the match may have<br />

disappeared before the full period has expired. Only the actual amount of playing time up to the maximum 30 minutes<br />

extra time by which play is extended on any day shall be deducted from the total number of hours of play remaining,<br />

and the following session of play shall be reduced by the amount of time by which play was previously extended under<br />

this clause. For the avoidance of doubt this clause shall not apply when Law 10.8, as amended by Clause 10.2, is<br />

applied, ie. the total extra time remains at 30 minutes.<br />

16.3 Minimum over rates:<br />

16.3.1 The minimum over rate to be achieved by the fielding team shall be 16 over's per hour.<br />

16.3.2 In calculating the actual over rate for the match, allowances will be given as follows:<br />

(a) The time lost as a result of treatment given to a player by an authorized medical personnel on the field of<br />

play;<br />

(b) The time lost as a result of a player being required to leave the field as a result of a serious injury;<br />

(c) The time lost as a result of time wasting by the batting side; and<br />

(d) The time lost due to all other circumstances that are beyond the control of the fielding side.<br />

(e) 2 minutes per wicket taken, provided that such wicket results in the subsequent batsmen immediately<br />

commencing his innings. For the avoidance of any doubt, no time allowance will be given for the final<br />

wicket of an innings or where a wicket falls immediately prior to any interval;<br />

(f) 4 minutes per drinks break taken (one per session).<br />

In the event of any time allowances being granted to the fielding team under 16.3.2 (d) above (time wasting<br />

by batting team), then such time shall be deducted from the allowances granted to such batting team in the<br />

determination of its over rate. If a side is bowled out in 3 ½ hours or less (taking into account all of the time<br />

allowances set out above) in any particular innings, no account will be taken of the actual over rate in that<br />

innings when calculating the actual over rate at the end of the match.<br />

16.3.3 The over rate will be calculated at the end of the match by the umpires and scores. If the over rate is<br />

calculated as being under the minimum over rate of 16 over's to the hour, the following shall apply:<br />

(a) As soon as reasonably practicable the umpires shall inform the team captain of the relevant fielding<br />

team and that he will be reported at the NCU.<br />

(b) If the umpires, is of the opinion that the minimum over rate was not achieved by the fielding team by<br />

reason of events beyond its control, including (but not limited to) time wasting by the batting team, the<br />

Umpires shall be entitled to amend the over rate calculation as they deems appropriate.<br />

(c) In the event of the umpires being of the opinion that the conduct of the batting team has prevented the<br />

fielding team from bowling the minimum over rate, the umpires is entitled to report the batting team, at<br />

the NCU.<br />

16.3.4 Sanction<br />

For the purpose of calculating the over rate for the match, in the event of the batting team being bowled out in<br />

3 hours and 30 minutes or less in any particular innings, no account shall be taken of the over rate in that<br />

innings (the length of the innings is calculated as being actual playing time less any allowances granted<br />

under Clause 16.3.2). In the event of the umpires having determined the over rate being below that required,<br />

the NCU shall impose the following sanctions:<br />

(a) For each over short of the minimum over's required one point forfeiture.<br />

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(b) If the over rate is more than 5 over's short of the minimum overs required, the captain will in addition to the<br />

sanctions imposed in Clause 16.3.4 (a) above, be charged under the Rules and Code of Conduct of NCU Level 2,<br />

conduct contrary to the spirit of the game, on the basis of time wasting.<br />

17. LAW 17 - PRACTICE ON THE FIELD<br />

17.1 Law 17.1 - Practice on the pitch or the rest of the square<br />

Law 17.1 shall apply subject to the following:<br />

a) The use of the square for practice on any day of any match will be restricted to any netted practice area or<br />

bowling strips specifically prepared on the edge of the square for that purpose.<br />

b) Bowling practice on the bowling strips referred to in (a) above shall also be permitted during the interval (and<br />

change of innings if not the interval) unless the umpires consider that, in the prevailing conditions of ground and<br />

weather, it will be detrimental to the surface of the square. It has been customary for the bowling strips and<br />

outfield to be used by bowlers and fieldsman (no batting practice on the strips past toss time) to keep warming<br />

up until just before 5mins before the start of play.<br />

17.2 Law 17.3 - Practice on the outfield between the call of play and the call of time<br />

Law 17.3 shall apply save that Law 17.3 (c) shall be replaced with the following:<br />

c) There shall be no bowling or batting practice on the outfield. Bowling a ball, using a short run up to a player in the<br />

outfield is not to be regarded as bowling practice but shall be subject to the law.<br />

18. LAW 18 - SCORING RUNS<br />

Law 18 shall apply.<br />

19. LAW 19 - BOUNDARIES<br />

19.1 Law 19.3 - Scoring a boundary<br />

The following shall be added to Law 19.3: If an unauthorized person enters the playing arena and handles the ball,<br />

the umpire at the bowler's end shall be the sole judge of whether the boundary allowance should be scored or the ball<br />

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<br />

handling the ball.<br />

See also Law 19.1 (c).<br />

20. LAW 20 - LOST BALL<br />

Law 20 shall apply.<br />

21. LAW 21 - THE RESULT<br />

Law 21 shall apply subject to the following:<br />

21.1 Law 21.2 A win-one innings match<br />

Law 21.2 shall apply subject to the provisions of Clause 2.5<br />

21.2 Law 21.3 Umpire awarding a match<br />

Law 21.3 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

a) A match shall be lost by a side which either<br />

i) concedes defeat or<br />

ii) in the opinion of the umpires refuses to play and the umpires shall award the match to the other side.<br />

b) If an umpire considers that an action by any player or players might constitute a refusal by either side to play<br />

then the umpires shall inform the NCU of this fact. The umpires shall together ascertain the cause of the action.<br />

If the umpires, after due consultation , decides that this action does constitute a refusal to play by one side, he<br />

shall so inform the captain of that side. If the captain persists in the action the umpires shall award the match in<br />

accordance with (a)(ii) above.<br />

c) If action as in (b) above takes place after play has started and does not constitute a refusal to play:<br />

i) playing time lost shall be counted from the start of the action until play recommences, subject to Law 15.5<br />

(Changing agreed times for intervals).<br />

ii) the time for close of play on that day shall be extended by this length of time, subject to Law (Suspension of<br />

play in dangerous and unreasonable conditions)<br />

iii) if applicable, no over's shall be deducted during the last hour of the match solely on account of this time.<br />

*N/B In addition to the consequences of any refusal to play prescribed under this clause, any such refusal,<br />

whether temporary or final, may result in disciplinary action being taken against the captain and team<br />

responsible under the NCU Code of Conduct.<br />

21.3 Law 21.4 Matches in which there is an agreement under Law 12.1(b)<br />

Law 21.4 shall not apply.<br />

21.4 Law 21.8 - Correctness of result<br />

Any query on the result of the match as defined in Laws 21.1, 21.3, 21.5, 21.8 and 21.10 shall be resolved as soon as<br />

possible and a final decision made by the umpires at close of play.<br />

22. LAW 22 - THE OVER<br />

Law 22.5 - Umpire miscounting<br />

Whenever possible the umpires shall liaise with the scorers if the over has been miscounted.<br />

23. LAW 23 - DEAD BALL<br />

Law 23.4 Umpire calling and signaling 'Dead Ball'<br />

Towel falling from the bowler's trouser during run up / delivery stride -<br />

Umpires to have a proactive discussion with the bowler and warn them that if the batsman complains after the towel has<br />

fallen, the ball may be called dead and any dismissal not allowed.<br />

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24. LAW 24 - NO BALL<br />

24.1 Law 24.1 - Mode of delivery<br />

Law 24.1 (b) shall be replaced by the following:<br />

The bowler may not deliver the ball underarm. If a bowler bowls a ball underarm the umpire shall call and signal no ball,<br />

and the ball is to be re-bowled over arm<br />

24.2 Fair Delivery - the feet<br />

Law 24.5 shall apply, subject to the final paragraph being replaced by the following:<br />

If the bowler's end umpire is satisfied that any of these three conditions have not been met, he shall call and signal No ball<br />

24.2.1 Playing Condition (P/C) 24.2 The ICC Playing Conditions relating to “Fair Delivery the feet” is different to the<br />

MCC Law. The Playing Condition says “If the bowler's end umpire is satisfied that any of these conditions<br />

have not been met, he shall call and signal No ball.” This means that if the bowler's end umpire cannot be<br />

satisfied that the placement of feet has breached the Law, then the umpire gives the benefit of doubt to<br />

the bowler. There must be clear and conclusive evidence that…<br />

a) No part of the front foot is grounded or raised behind the popping crease on landing (first contact), or<br />

b) The back foot did not land within and not touching the return crease, or<br />

c) The front foot did not land with some part on the same side as the imaginary line joining the two middle<br />

stumps . … in order to rule and signal a No ball.<br />

24.2.2 Foot Fault No Ball (Definition of “Landing”)<br />

a) Front foot first contact for grounding only for any part of the foot and not applicable for to any raised part<br />

of foot. For a fast bowler this is generally the moment when the heel touches the ground.<br />

b) Back foot MCC interpretation. First poin t of contact is the point where the foot touches the ground first.<br />

Delivery is fair even if part of foot is in the air and subsequently touches or slides across return crease.<br />

25. LAW 25 - WIDE BALL<br />

25.1 Law 25.1 - Judging a Wide<br />

Law 25 shall apply with the following addition to Law 25.1 (Judging a wide):<br />

25.1.1 For bowlers attempting to utilize the rough outside a batsman's leg stump, not necessarily as a negative<br />

tactic, the strict limited over wide interpretation shall be applied. For bowlers attempting to use the rough<br />

outside the batsman's leg stump (not necessarily as a negative tactic)… the umpire will be alerted by the field<br />

setting in the first instance, he shall have a proactive word with the bowler (before he bowls his first ball) and<br />

call wide down the leg side if applicable (limited over's wide application / interpretation) straight away.<br />

25.1.2 For bowlers whom umpires consider to be bowling down the leg side as a negative tactic, the strict limited<br />

over wide interpretation shall be applied<br />

25.1.3 The purpose of the second part of this clause is to discourage and penalize negative bowling.<br />

Law 25 still applies as written, however this playing condition clause should be applied when a bowler<br />

repeatedly bowls down the leg side or repeatedly lands the ball into the rough outside the leg stump.<br />

Note: Criteria to be considered:<br />

a) The nature and state of the game.<br />

b) Positioning of the fielders and thus the intention of the bowler.<br />

c) The pace of the ball.<br />

d) Repetition<br />

i) It is recommended that before taking action under this playing condition that the bowler should be<br />

informed by the umpire at the bowler's end that if he were to persist in bowling that line then a wide<br />

ball would be called. This does not mean that they have to be consecutive deliveries however.<br />

ii) The above criteria shall be used to help the umpire at the bowler's end trying to read the intent of the<br />

bowler. The same criteria should be applied to the spin bowler who might be using the rough outside<br />

the striker's leg stump as a negative tactic. The Umpire does not have to be convinced such bowling<br />

is being used as a negative tactic the Umpire should speak with the bowler and the fielding Captain if<br />

he is considering invoking this clause as a form of proactive umpiring. The key for consideration here<br />

is repetition which can be a sequence of deliveries in an over (3 balls in an over for example) or<br />

deliveries in a sequence of over's (the last delivery of the over, 3 over's in a row). There would also be<br />

other clues in the way that the captain and bowler have set the field. An attacking field with the bowler<br />

bowling a leg stump line is not necessarily negative bowling. Should this occur and the warning by the<br />

Umpire be ignored, then the strictness and consistency of wide ball calling as per the limited over<br />

regulation should be adopted.<br />

iii) Since the alteration of the laws in 2000, care needs to be taken to apply a consistent and strict<br />

interpretation of this Law for balls passing down the offside of the striker. The striker has to be able to<br />

play a 'normal cricket stroke' at the ball; otherwise it shall be called a wide ball. This places the<br />

emphasis on the actions and reach of the striker rather than using the return crease markings as the<br />

guide. A good description of a 'normal cricket stroke' is contained in the MCC Open Learning Manual<br />

which states: By a 'normal cricket stroke', it does not mean a recognized cricket stroke such<br />

as an off drive, hook or a sweep. Even less does it mean that the striker has to be able to hit the<br />

ball in such a way that he could score runs off it. It means that he must be able to reach it with<br />

arms naturally flexed, not at full stretch, and well within the blade of the bat, not just with the<br />

toe of the bat. Further, the path of the ball must enable him to play it without looking as though<br />

he is wielding a tennis racquet rather than a cricket bat.<br />

26. LAW 26 - BYE AND LEG BYE<br />

Law 26 shall apply.<br />

27. LAW 27 - APPEALS<br />

Law 27 shall apply.<br />

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28. LAW 28 - THE WICKET IS DOWN<br />

Law 28 shall apply.<br />

29. LAW 29 - BATSMAN OUT OF HIS GROUND<br />

Law 29 shall apply.<br />

30. LAW 30 - BOWLED<br />

Law 30 shall apply.<br />

31. LAW 31 - TIMED OUT<br />

Law 31 shall apply.<br />

32. LAW 32 - CAUGHT<br />

Law 32 shall apply.<br />

33. LAW 33 - HANDLED THE BALL<br />

Law 33 shall apply.<br />

34. LAW 34 - HIT THE BALL TWICE<br />

Law 34 shall apply.<br />

35. LAW 35 - HIT WICKET<br />

Law 35 shall apply.<br />

36. LAW 36 - LEG BEFORE WICKET<br />

Law 36 shall apply.<br />

37. LAW 37 - OBSTRUCTING THE FIELD<br />

Law 37 shall apply. For the avoidance of doubt, if an umpire feels that a batsman, in running between the wickets, has<br />

significantly changed his direction without probable cause and thereby obstructed a fielder's attempt to effect a run out, the<br />

batsman should,on appeal, be given out, obstructing the field. It shall not be relevant whether a run out would have occurred<br />

or not. Note: Law 37 This playing condition confirms that on appeal from the fielding team, if the umpire feels that a batsman,<br />

whilst running between the wickets, has significantly changed his direction without probable cause thereby obstructing a<br />

fielder's attempt to run him out, the batsman should be given out obstructing the field. In applying this playing condition,<br />

umpires should note that:<br />

a) It shall not be relevant whether a run out would have been affected or not.<br />

b) In the absence of any other “probable cause” for the change in running direction, the umpires are entitled to assume<br />

that such significant change in direction is indicative of the intent to obstruct the field.<br />

c) The umpire shall be entitled to consult in determining whether the batsman has changed his direction of running or<br />

not. As part of such consultation, the umpires should not only consider whether there was a change in running direction<br />

but also whether there are any other factors which may indicate a “probable cause” for such change in direction other<br />

than the intent to obstruct the field e.g. avoiding the bowler. Following such consultation, umpires shall make and give<br />

the final decision.<br />

d) NB: The playing condition enhances Law 37 and does not replace it. The circumstances described in the playing<br />

condition (i.e. a batsman significantly changing his direction of running without probable cause) are only one<br />

example of an action which will qualify as willfully obstructing the field. Accordingly, it is still possible for a batsman to<br />

be given out obstructing the field in circumstances where he has not significantly changed his direction of running<br />

provided that the umpire feels that by some other actions it is clear that the batsman had intended to obstruct the field.<br />

This will depend on the circumstances of each case. Some examples which may indicate such intent are the batsman<br />

watching the fielder throw the ball or watching the ball rather than watching where he had to make his ground or<br />

sticking his bat in the way of the throw etc. If the change of direction involves the batsman crossing the pitch, Law 42.14<br />

shall also apply.<br />

38. LAW 38 - RUN OUT<br />

Law 38.1<br />

In the case where appeals are made for run out after a collision between a fielder and a batsmen it is protocol that the<br />

umpires clarifies the appeal with the fielding captain before making a decision<br />

39. LAW 39 - STUMPED<br />

Law 39 shall apply.<br />

40. LAW 40 - THE WICKET-KEEPER<br />

40.1 Law 40.3 Position of Wicket Keeper and keeping gloves<br />

If a wicket keeper walks back to the 30 yard circle or stands in a position where it is felt he is not acting as the wicket<br />

keeper, then the umpires will step in and move him to a normal wicket keeper position (possible dead ball call if that was<br />

during the delivery). The keeper does not have to wear keeping glove(s), but if they are not worn, they must be put in the<br />

back of their trouser or on the ground where a helmet would be normally kept. Should the ball hit the glove(s) not worn,<br />

then a dead ball and 5 penalty runs will be awarded. (Note, ball does not count as one in the over under illegal fielding).<br />

a) One glove, no gloves and/or no pads is acceptable, but the keeper needs to be mindful of where he places the<br />

glove/s or pads.<br />

b) When the keeper discards his apparel he needs to be mindful of time wasting. During an over the keeper cannot<br />

run on and off retrieving or giving his gloves/pads to his support team. This should be done at the end of the over.<br />

c) He must place the gloves within a helmet if there is one or send it off once so as not to waste time.<br />

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d) If the ball hits the glove, it will be called dead ball, as it is illegal fielding and will cost the team a 5 run penalty, and<br />

the ball will not be counted in the over.<br />

40.2 Movement by wicket-keeper<br />

Note: The ICC has adopted the new MCC Law Clause and it is consistent with that that applies for a normal fielder.<br />

The keeper is permitted to move in response to a shot that that the striker is about to play before the ball actually<br />

reaches the striker. After the ball comes into play and before it reaches the striker, it is unfair if the wicket-keeper<br />

significantly alters his position in relation to the striker's wicket, except for the following:<br />

a) Movement of a few paces forward for a slower delivery, unless in so doing it brings him within reach of the wicket.<br />

b) Lateral movement in response to the direction in which the ball has been delivered.<br />

c) Movement in response to the stroke that the striker is playing or that his actions suggest he intends to play.<br />

However, the provisions of Law 40.3 (Position of wicketkeeper) shall apply. In the event of unfair movement by the<br />

wicket-keeper, either umpire shall call and signal Dead ball.<br />

MCC Guidance notes on the change …<br />

The existing Law was designed to prevent the wicket-keeper stealthily moving up to the stumps from a standing<br />

back position, after the ball comes into play and before the ball reaches the striker, in order to effect a 'surprise’<br />

stumping; there was a concession of a few paces in adjusting to a slower delivery. The aim of the redraft is to<br />

continue the thrust of the existing Law, but also to tackle three additional situations:<br />

a) It was felt unfair for a wicket-keeper who was standing back within say 5 yards of the stumps, who in moving<br />

forwards for a slower delivery, came within reach of the stumps to effect a 'surprise' stumping with the ball in his<br />

gloves. Hence the redrafted Law does not allow the wicket-keeper to move forward for a slower delivery if by<br />

doing so it brings him within reach of the stumps.<br />

b) It was felt unfair for a wicket-keeper who initially takes his position on the off side to be able to move to the on side<br />

before the ball is delivered to effect a 'surprise' stumping (having agreed with the bowler to bowl a ball outside leg<br />

stump). It was felt that this tactic falls into the same category as significant fielder movement and deceives the striker.<br />

c) Hence the wicket-keeper should be allowed to move laterally in response to the direction of the ball once it has<br />

been delivered, but not before. The exception to this being clause<br />

d) A wicket-keeper may start by standing on the leg-side, if he so wishes, but may not then move towards the off side<br />

until the ball has been released.<br />

e) It was felt that the wicket-keeper should have the same concessions concerning movement before the ball<br />

reaches the striker as a fielder, provided that he does not contravene Law 40.3 (Position of wicket-keeper), which<br />

restricts him to remaining wholly behind the wicket whilst the ball is in play until the ball misses the stumps, unless<br />

it has hit the striker's bat or person, or the striker attempts a run. As in the existing Law, either umpire will call and<br />

signal Dead ball immediately if the wicket-keeper transgresses this Law, since the 'illegal' movement is likely to<br />

occur before the bowler has released the ball. He will call No ball as soon as applicable after the delivery of the ball<br />

if the wicket-keeper transgresses Law 40.3.<br />

41. LAW 41 - THE FIELDER<br />

41.1 Law 41.1 - Protective equipment<br />

In addition to Law 41.1:<br />

Note: The exchanging of protective equipment between members of the fielding side on the field shall be permitted<br />

provided that the umpires do not consider that it constitutes a waste of playing time. This clause is not targeted<br />

towards fielders calling for helmets and other protective equipment from the boundary / dressing room.<br />

This clause deals with the wicket keeper and other on field fieldsman changing (those around the bat) position and<br />

corresponding protective equipment and wasting time. Should a wicket keeper need to be substituted then the<br />

protective equipment should be exchanged as quickly as possible. The main occurrence where this clause may need<br />

to be considered is where close in fielders swap or move positions and do so likewise with “internal” shin guards,<br />

boxes and helmets.<br />

The Umpires are to be proactive in this area and 4 such exchanging of equipment to take place between overs or at<br />

drinks breaks. In order to speed up play, fielders are expected to leave the field to either put on or take off protective<br />

equipment such as internal leg guards for spinners just prior to or just after their spells.<br />

This should be done just outside the field of play and under the sight of the umpires. This includes broken equipment.<br />

41.2 Fielding the ball<br />

Law 41.2<br />

Mock fielding is feigning possession and/or disposal of the ball with the intent to deceive the batsmen.<br />

In most cases, this deception is intended to prevent an additional run being taken. The practice has been discussed by<br />

both the ICC Technical Committee and the MCC's Laws sub-committee. Both came to the conclusion that such<br />

practice was undesirable. This directive shall apply to circumstances where, in the opinion of the umpires, in the act of<br />

fielding the ball, the fielder has feigned possession and/or disposal of the ball with the clear intent to deceive the<br />

batsmen ('mock fielding'). It is irrelevant whether the act of deception actually succeeded in deceiving the batsmen or<br />

not. The umpires only need to determine that the act was intended to deceive rather than a fielding error or intended as<br />

a spur of the moment humorous act. On the first occurrence of any incident of 'mock fielding' in an innings, the umpires<br />

shall warn the fielder (and his captain) that such action is considered unfair and that any repeat of such action by any<br />

fielder in that innings will result in the strict application of Law 42.2 with the fielder responsible being reported under<br />

the Code of Conduct. If, as a result of the “mock throw”, a run out looks like a possibility (irrespective of whether it is a<br />

first or repeat occurrence) or in the case of a repeat of such action in the same innings, the umpire shall immediately<br />

apply Law 42.2 and shall: Intervene and call dead ball. The call and signal of dead ball shall be delayed for as long as<br />

possible to see which team will benefit from the outcome.<br />

For example, if the mock fielding does not prevent the batsman taking the additional run and it is clear that they will<br />

make good their ground without risk of being run out, the call of Dead ball should be delayed until after they have<br />

completed the runs. It would be wrong to deprive them of runs due to an unfair act of the fielding side.<br />

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41.2 Fielding the ball<br />

If, however, a run out looks a possibility, then Dead ball should be called before any such run out attempt is made.<br />

Once the ball is dead, the umpire should tell the captain of the fielding side of the reason for the call, explaining that it<br />

was an unfair act. If the action is a repeat in that innings, in addition to the action taken as set out above, a charge under<br />

the Code of Conduct should be laid against the fielder responsible. For the sake of clarity, should "dead ball" be called<br />

and signaled, the delivery is NOT to be re-bowled as it is not part of the Law 42.2 process.<br />

41.3 Law 41.7 Movement by fielders other than the wicket-keeper<br />

Any movement by any fielder, excluding the wicket-keeper, after the ball comes into play and before the ball reaches<br />

the striker, is unfair except for the following:<br />

a) Minor adjustments to stance or position in relation to the striker's wicket.<br />

b) Movement by any fielder, other than a close fielder, towards the striker or the striker's wicket that does not<br />

significantly alter the position of the fielder.<br />

c) Movement by any fielder in response to the stroke that the striker is playing or that his actions suggest he intends<br />

to play. Notwithstanding (iii) above, in all circumstances Law 41.5 (Limitation of on side fielders) shall apply.<br />

In the event of such unfair movement, either umpire shall call and signal Dead ball. Note: also the provisions of<br />

Law 42.4 (Deliberate attempt to distract striker). See also Law 40.4 (Movement by wicket-keeper).<br />

MCC Guidance notes on the change…<br />

The purpose of the existing Law was to prevent a fielder significantly altering his position as the ball comes into<br />

play, until the ball reaches the striker (e.g. running back from square leg to deep square leg as the bowler runs in);<br />

this being seen as deception and/or distraction of the striker. Close fielders were only allowed minor adjustments<br />

to stance or position, whereas outfielders were permitted to 'walk in' normally towards the striker or the striker's<br />

wicket; anything other than slight movement off line or away from the striker was disallowed. The intention of the<br />

redrafted Law is to retain all of the thrust of the existing Law, but to allow a fielder to move significantly, before the<br />

ball has reached the striker, if it is in response to the stroke the striker is playing or that his actions suggest he is<br />

intending to play. It is felt that such movement is 'intelligent fielding' in response to a stroke, and should therefore<br />

be allowed Fielders (e.g. cover or short-leg) have altered their position in response to strokes being played as long<br />

as cricket has been played, so to an extent, the Law change is acknowledging existing practice. However,<br />

'deceptive movement' which is intended to distract or deceive the striker should not be allowed mid-on running<br />

back towards long-on as the bowler is running in, for example. It is also felt that the principle that the striker should<br />

be protected from significant movement by a fielder is correct, up to the moment that he moves in preparation for<br />

his stroke; thereafter the fielders should be allowed to move in reaction to how the striker is shaping to play.<br />

In particular, if the striker sets up a position for a 'switch-hit' or 'reverse sweep' before the bowler has released the<br />

ball, then the fielding side may move in response. However, it was felt that the above principle should not override<br />

the restriction of no more than two fielders, other than the wicket-keeper, behind the popping crease on the on side<br />

at the instant of delivery (Law 41.5), since otherwise the fielding side might try to move fielders into close-catching<br />

positions for bouncers, potentially leading to them being bowled more frequently. After the ball has been released,<br />

however, a fielder may move to this position if it is in reaction to the batsman's intended shot. As in the existing<br />

Law, either umpire will call and signal Dead ball immediately he detects 'illegal' movement, since it will most<br />

frequently occur before the bowler has released the ball.<br />

42. LAW 42 - FAIR AND UN-FAIR PLAY<br />

42.1 Law 42.1 Fair and unfair play - responsibility of captains<br />

Law 42.1 shall apply.<br />

42.2 Law 42.2 Fair and unfair play - responsibility of umpires<br />

Law 42.2 shall apply.<br />

42.3 Law 42.3 - The match ball - changing its condition<br />

Law 42.3 shall apply, subject to the following:<br />

Law 42.3 (d) and (e) shall be replaced with the following:<br />

If the umpires together agree that the deterioration of the ball is greater than is inconsistent with the use it has received,<br />

they shall consider that there has been a contravention of this Law. They shall then decide together whether they can<br />

identify the player(s) responsible for such conduct.<br />

42.3.1 If it is possible to do identify the player(s) responsible:<br />

a) Change the ball forthwith. The batsman at the wicket shall choose the replacement ball from a selection<br />

of six other balls of various degrees of usage (including a new ball) and of the same brand as the ball in<br />

use prior to the contravention.<br />

Additionally the bowler's end umpire shall:<br />

a) Award 5 penalty runs to the batting side.<br />

b) Inform the captain of the fielding side of the reason for the action taken.<br />

c) Inform the captain of the batting side as soon as practicable of what has occurred.<br />

d) Together with the other umpire report the incident to NCU<br />

If it is not possible to do identify the player(s) responsible:<br />

a) Change the ball forthwith. The umpires shall choose the replacement ball for one of similar wear and of<br />

the same brand as the ball in use prior to the contravention.<br />

b) The bowler's end umpire shall issue the captain with a first and final warning, and<br />

c) Advise him that should there be any further incident by that team during the remainder of the match,<br />

steps 42.1.1 a to d) above will be adopted, with the captain deemed under e) to be the player responsible<br />

should the umpires be unable to identify other player(s) responsible.<br />

Note: The following actions will not be permitted: The deliberate throwing of the ball into the ground on<br />

the square or immediate surrounding area when the ball is not in play. Returning the ball on the bounce<br />

from the outfield will be allowed. Once the ball is dead, bouncing the ball back through the field to the<br />

bowler with the motive of scuffing the ball or to speed up the deterioration of the condition of the ball is not<br />

allowed. As a guide, a throw from a distance of 30 meters or more will constitute a “bounce throw”.<br />

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c) Throwing the ball on the bounce in any legitimate attempt for a dismissal is allowed. The “loading” of the<br />

ball with sweat or saliva on one side or to the quarter-seam. Loading is defined as applying sweat or<br />

saliva to one side of the ball only thus changing its condition. The application of sweat or saliva to the ball,<br />

followed by immediate polishing is allowed. Such polishing must not waste time. The rubbing of the<br />

ball against any rough surface (sand, rocks, zips) is to be taken as an intentional attempt to change the<br />

condition of the ball, whether the action is successful in changing the condition of the ball or not. Umpires<br />

will make frequent and irregular inspections of the ball as provided for in the Law. The provisions of this<br />

clause will be applied if the umpires decide any of the above actions have taken place, i.e. the batsmen<br />

shall choose a replacement ball from a selection of six balls, including a new one. Five penalty runs will<br />

be awarded and the matter will be reported to the NCU.<br />

42.4 Law 42.4 - Deliberate attempt to distract striker<br />

Law 42.4 shall apply subject to the following: In addition, the umpires shall report the incident to the NCU.<br />

42.5 Law 42.5 - Deliberate distraction or obstruction of batsman<br />

Law 42.5 shall apply subject to the following:<br />

In addition, the umpires shall report the incident to the NCU the NCU Code of Conduct.<br />

42.6 Law 42.6 - Dangerous and Unfair Bowling<br />

Law 42.6 (a) - The Bowling of Fast Short Pitched Balls.<br />

Law 42.6 (a) shall be replaced by the following:<br />

a) A bowler shall be limited to two fast short-pitched deliveries per over.<br />

b) A fast short-pitched delivery is defined as a ball, which passes or would have passed above the shoulder height of<br />

the striker standing upright at the popping crease.<br />

c) The umpire at the bowler's end shall advise the bowler and the batsman on strike when each fast short pitched<br />

delivery has been bowled. In addition, for the purpose of this regulation and subject to clause 42.4.1 (f) below, a<br />

ball that passes above head height of the batsman, that prevents him from being able to hit it with his bat by means<br />

of a normal cricket stroke shall be called a wide. For the avoidance of doubt any fast short pitched delivery that is<br />

called a wide under this playing condition shall also count as one of the allowable short pitched deliveries in that<br />

over. In the event of a bowler bowling more than two fast short-pitched deliveries in an over as defined in clause<br />

42.4.1 (b) above, the umpire at the bowler's end shall call and signal no ball on each occasion. A differential signal<br />

shall be used to signify a fast short pitched delivery. The umpire shall call and signal 'no ball' and then tap the head<br />

with the other hand. If a bowler delivers a third fast short pitched ball in an over, the umpire, after the call of no ball<br />

and when the ball is dead, shall caution the bowler, inform the other umpire, the captain of the fielding side and the<br />

batsmen at the wicket of what has occurred. This caution shall apply throughout the innings. If there is a second<br />

instance of the bowler being no balled in the innings for bowling more than two fast short pitched deliveries in an<br />

over, the umpire shall advise the bowler that this is his final warning for the innings. Should there be any further<br />

instance by the same bowler in that innings, the umpire shall call and signal no ball and when the ball is dead direct<br />

the captain to take the bowler off forthwith. If necessary, the over shall be completed by another bowler, who shall<br />

neither have bowled the previous over, or part thereof, nor be allowed to bowl the next over, or part thereof.<br />

The bowler thus taken off shall not be allowed to bowl again in that innings. The umpire will report the occurrence<br />

to the other umpire, the batsmen at the wicket and as soon as possible to the captain of the batting side.<br />

The umpires may then report the matter to the NCU who shall take such action as is considered appropriate<br />

against the captain and the bowler concerned. (Refer also to Law 42.1 Fair and Unfair Play - Responsibility of the<br />

Captains.) The above is not a substitute for clause 42.7 below which umpires are able to apply at any time.<br />

Note: The agreed directive that the umpires call the marginal wide deliveries in favour of the batsman still applies.<br />

Laws 42.6 and 42.7 have been replaced totally with this playing condition. It is imperative that a consistent<br />

interpretation of short pitched bowling is applied by both on field umpires and it is expected that both on field<br />

umpires will work closely as a team to apply this restriction. It must be remembered that this not only applies to<br />

deliveries that pass beyond the striker but also deliveries that would have passed over shoulder height standing<br />

up, had the batsman not hit it. Once it has been decided that a short pitched ball has been delivered in the over, a<br />

clear signal should be given once the ball is dead thus enabling the batsmen, bowler and spectators to be aware<br />

of what has happened. It is good practice to ensure that the bowler is aware of the call by looking for an<br />

acknowledgement. Should the fast short pitched delivery pass over the head of the striker, standing upright at the<br />

crease, the ball will be called a wide ball immediately. The regulations also make it clear that any no balls or wide<br />

balls which are fast short pitched deliveries must be counted as part of the allocation for that over, despite the ball<br />

not counting as one of the over. The interpretation of this should be applied not only to a ball passing over a<br />

batsman's head but also to those that would have passed over a batsman's head. The effect of this will be that a<br />

no ball can still be called even though the batsman has struck the ball with his bat.<br />

If a bowler exceeds the permitted number of fast short pitched deliveries in an over then the disciplinary procedure<br />

is clearly laid out in the regulation and should be applied immediately. A differential signal has been assigned in<br />

order to inform the scorer of the reason for the no ball call.<br />

Please note that this offence is dealt with independent of any other instances of dangerous and unfair bowling<br />

unlike the Laws of cricket. Law 42.6 (b) Bowling of High Full Pitched Balls. Law 42.6 (b) shall be replaced by the<br />

following: Any delivery, which passes or would have passed on the full above waist<br />

height of the striker standing upright at the popping crease is deemed unfair, whether or not it is likely to inflict<br />

physical injury on the striker. In the event of a bowler bowling a high full pitched ball as defined in clause 42.4.2 (a)<br />

above, the umpire at the bowler's end shall call and signal no ball. If, in the opinion of the umpire, such a delivery is<br />

considered likely to inflict physical injury on the batsman, the umpire at the bowler's end shall, in addition to calling<br />

and signaling no ball, when the ball is dead, caution the bowler and issue a first and final warning. The umpire shall<br />

inform the other umpire, the captain of the fielding side and the batsmen at the wicket of what has occurred.<br />

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c) Should there be any further instance (where a high full pitched ball is bowled and is considered likely to inflict<br />

physical injury on the batsman) by the same bowler in that innings, the umpire shall, in addition to calling and<br />

signaling no ball, when the ball is dead, direct the captain to take the bowler off forthwith. If necessary, the over<br />

shall be completed by another bowler, who shall neither have bowled the previous over, or part thereof, nor be<br />

allowed to bowl the next over, or part thereof. The bowler thus taken off shall not be allowed to bowl again in that<br />

innings. The umpire will report the occurrence to the other umpire, the batsman at the wicket and as soon as<br />

possible to the captain of the batting side. The umpires may then report the matter to the NCU who shall take such<br />

action as is considered appropriate against the captain and the bowler concerned. (Refer also to Law 42.1 Fair<br />

and Unfair Play - Responsibility of the Captains.)<br />

42.7 Law 42.7 - Dangerous and Unfair Bowling - Action by the umpire<br />

Law 42.7 shall be replaced by the following: Regardless of any action taken by the umpire as a result of a breach of<br />

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<br />

pitched balls is unfair if in the opinion of the umpire at the bowler's end he considers that by their repetition<br />

and taking into account their length, height and direction, they are likely to inflict physical injury on the<br />

striker, irrespective of the protective clothing and equipment he may be wearing. The relative skill of the<br />

striker shall also be taken into consideration. In the event of such unfair bowling, the umpire at the bowler's<br />

end shall adopt the following procedure:<br />

a) In the first instance the umpire shall call and signal no ball, caution the bowler and inform the other umpire, the<br />

captain of the fielding side and the batsmen of what has occurred.<br />

b) If this caution is ineffective, he shall repeat the above procedure and indicate to the bowler that this is a final warning.<br />

c) Both the above caution and final warning shall continue to apply even though the bowler may later change ends.<br />

Should there be any further instance by the same bowler in that innings, the umpire shall call and signal no ball<br />

and when the ball is dead direct the captain to take the bowler off forthwith. If necessary, the over shall be<br />

completed by another bowler, who shall neither have bowled the previous over, or part thereof, nor be allowed to<br />

bowl the next over, or part thereof. See Law 22.8. (Bowler Incapacitated or Suspended during an Over).<br />

The bowler thus taken off shall not be able to bowl again in that innings. The umpire will report the occurrence to<br />

the other umpire, the batsmen at the wicket and as soon as possible to the captain of the batting side. The umpires<br />

may then report the matter to the NCU who shall take such action as is considered appropriate against the captain<br />

and the bowler concerned.<br />

(Refer also to Law 42.1 Fair and Unfair Play - Responsibility of the Captains.)<br />

Note: Should the umpires initiate the caution and warning procedures set out in Clauses 42.6.1, 42.6.2,<br />

and 42.7 such cautions and warnings are not to be cumulative. This clause is different from the Law as the<br />

bowler has to infringe with “unintentional beamers” only twice in order to be removed from the attack. Under the<br />

clause of bowling high full tosses (beamers), the bowler gets only one warning as a final caution this applies even<br />

if the act was an accident and the ball slips. The only warning and caution under this playing condition is to be<br />

treated as separate to any other warning under clause 42.4 Dangerous and Unfair Bowling.<br />

42.9 Law 42.9 - Time Wasting by the Fielding Side<br />

Law 42.9 shall apply subject to Law 42.9 (c) being replaced by the following: If either umpire considers that there is any<br />

further waste of time in that innings, by any member of the fielding side the umpire concerned shall:<br />

a) Call and signal dead ball if necessary, and;<br />

b) Award 5 penalty runs to the batting side (see Law 42.17).<br />

c) Inform the other umpire, the batsmen at the wicket and as soon as possible the captain of the batting side of what<br />

has occurred.<br />

d) Together with the other umpire, report the occurrence to the NCU who shall take such action as is considered<br />

appropriate against the captain and the team concerned under the NCU Code of Conduct.<br />

Note: The difference between this clause and Law 42.9 lies in the penalty applicable for a second infringement.<br />

This Playing Condition clause only has one type of penalty regardless of at what stage of play the second<br />

infringement occurs a 5 run penalty. There is no provision for the bowler being removed from the attack for the<br />

second time a member of the fielding side wastes time.<br />

Pace of Play:<br />

Areas to improve pace of play:<br />

Teams to be ready to start play exactly on schedule at commencement of day's play/after lunch/tea breaks/end of<br />

innings etc. Batsmen to cross on the field of play. Batsmen to be ready when bowler is at top of his mark improve<br />

turn-around time at end of each over - especially when bowler starts a new spell Change of gloves/helmet etc.<br />

should only be taken between over's without causing any delay in play.<br />

Absolutely no change of gloves/bat/helmet, unless the equipment is broken or damaged within 10 minutes of<br />

scheduled break. Drinks break to be no more than 4 minutes each. Substitutes entering play should be done<br />

without any delay. Fielders to be in position and ready to bowl when new batsmen takes guard after fall of wicket<br />

Save in exceptionally hot conditions where the umpires shall have discretion to allow drinks to be<br />

brought onto the field at the umpire's discretion between over's. No drinks may be brought onto the field<br />

save at the official drinks breaks and at the fall of a wicket Any delays in play caused by the batting team's<br />

failure to adhere to these provisions shall be deducted from the allowances granted to that team in the<br />

calculation of its over rate. The above, shall not detract from the right of the umpires to take action under<br />

Law 42 and to lay charges against the offending players under the Code of Conduct for time wasting. After<br />

the fall of a wicket, fielders to be in position and the bowler ready to bowl as soon as the new batsmen has taken<br />

guard. To avoid unnecessary delays in play due to sightscreen issues: There is to be a “no-go” area in front of the<br />

sightscreen (where possible). The umpires should be especially vigilant in the monitoring of batsmen who waste<br />

time by taking too long to settle into their guard. Teams have a responsibility to maintain a reasonable over rate<br />

throughout the match, irrespective of whether the team is well ahead of the required over rate. If after an unofficial<br />

warning the practice of intentionally slowing down the over rate continues, the captain should receive an official<br />

warning and then be charged for time wasting if necessary.<br />

See interpretation in Clause 16.4.<br />

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Pace of Play:<br />

Umpires should document and record the time it takes individual bowlers who are known to bowl their over's<br />

slowly. This information should be constructively passed on to the captain. If the above actions required by the<br />

players are not adhered to, umpires should exercise their authority under the Laws and playing conditions in a firm<br />

but non officious manner. If after a friendly warning to the captain of the fielding team or the batsmen at the wicket, as<br />

the case may be, the time wasting actions are continued or repeated, the captain or batsmen at the wicket should be<br />

given a first and final caution, which caution shall apply to the team for the remainder of the innings. The next step is<br />

to award penalty runs and lay a COC charge on the grounds of time wasting.<br />

42.10 Law 42.10 - Batsman Wasting Time<br />

Law 42.10 shall apply, subject to the following: If the incoming batsman is not in position to take guard or his partner not<br />

ready to receive the next ball within 2 minutes of the fall of the previous wicket, the action should be regarded by the<br />

umpires as time wasting and the provisions of Law 42.10 shall apply. In addition, the umpires shall report the incident to<br />

the NCU under the NCU Code of Conduct. Note: The umpires should be especially vigilant in the monitoring of<br />

batsmen who waste time by taking time to settle into their guard or generally.<br />

Switch Hit<br />

The batsman's grip and stance should be the same from the start of the bowler's run up until the beginning of the<br />

bowler's delivery stride. The batsman can utilize any grip, as long as he does not change it while the bowler is running in<br />

to bowl From the beginning of the delivery stride (defined as the moment that the bowler's back foot lands in the delivery<br />

stride), the batsman, if he chooses, may start to play the switch-hit stroke. If the bowler sees the batsman alter his grip<br />

or stance before he enters his delivery stride, he is not compelled to deliver the ball. If the bowler does not deliver the<br />

ball, in this instance, the umpire shall give the striker an informal warning. The second time this happens, the striker<br />

should be formally warned that he is wasting time under Law 42.10 (Batsman wasting time). This shall constitute a first<br />

and final warning, and be applicable to any batsman in that innings. Any subsequent instances shall result in 5 penalty<br />

runs being awarded to the fielding side.The bowler, having seen the batsman change his grip and/or stance, may<br />

decide to bowl at the batsman, and is entitled to do so. The umpires should allow that option. In short, the batsman is<br />

still entitled to play the switch-hit stroke but he is only allowed to alter from one stance or grip to another once<br />

the bowler has entered his delivery stride.<br />

42.11 Law 42.11 - Damaging the pitch area to be protected<br />

Law 42.11 shall apply.<br />

42.12 Law 42.12 - Bowler running on protected area after delivering the ball<br />

Law 42.12 shall apply, subject to 42.12 (d) (iv) being replaced by the following:<br />

In addition, the umpires may report the incident to the NCU under the NCU Code of Conduct.<br />

42.13 Law 42.13 - Fieldsman damaging the pitch<br />

Law 42.13 shall apply. In addition, the umpires may report the incident to the NCU under the NCU Code of Conduct.<br />

42.14 Law 42.14 - Batsman damaging the pitch<br />

Law 42.14 shall apply. In addition, the umpires shall report the incident to the NCU under the NCU Code of Conduct.<br />

Note: Striker taking guard / stance inside the “protected area”<br />

Bowler is not allowed the play the game in the protected area and neither is the batsman<br />

a) The striker is not allowed to stand / take guard in the protected area<br />

b) The striker can play his shot, finishing the shot inside the protected area but he must move off immediately after<br />

completing his stroke. Umpires will be strict on this and warn the batsman when appropriate.<br />

42.15 Law 42.15 - Bowler attempting to run out non-striker before delivery<br />

Law 42.15 shall be replaced by the following: The bowler is permitted, before releasing the ball and provided he has not<br />

completed his usual delivery swing, to deliberately attempt to run out the non-striker. Whether the attempt is<br />

successful or not, the ball shall not count as one of the over. If the bowler fails in an attempt to run out the non-striker, the<br />

umpire shall call and signal Dead ball as soon as possible.<br />

Note: Previously, the bowler could only run out a non-striker backing up if he did so before he entered his delivery<br />

stride. This meant that as the bowler's back foot landed, the non-striker could move down the wicket a considerable way<br />

before the bowler actually delivered the ball. This was considered unfair. The new playing condition addresses this<br />

point. The new playing condition provides that the bowler is permitted to run out the striker at any point before he<br />

releases the ball provided he has not completed his delivery swing. Please note: If the bowler breaks the wicket in<br />

delivering the ball, and the non-striker is out of his ground when the wicket is broken, the umpire shall not view<br />

this as having been an attempt to run out the non striker and play shall continue with Law 24.6 applying.<br />

The umpires should note the following points in interpreting the new playing condition: A bowler should be deemed to<br />

have completed his delivery swing once his arm passes the normal point of ball release. The normal point of ball release<br />

should be interpreted as the moment when the delivery arm is at its highest point. The new guideline for the umpire<br />

protocol when a bowler attempts to run out the non-striker before delivery is as follows:<br />

a) The umpire at the non-strikers end must respond to the appeal in the normal way; signal out or not out.<br />

b) If he is uncertain as to whether a run out was correctly effected, he is to consult with Other umpire on all accounts<br />

including whether the wicket was broken correctly, the batsman was out of his ground and the bowler effected the<br />

run out prior to him releasing the ball. i.e. before the moment of his normal delivery release.<br />

c) There is to be no communication with the fielding captain, regarding the initial appeal: The fielding captain<br />

is able to voluntarily withdraw the appeal if he so wishes, before the batsman has left the field of play, as<br />

per Law 27.8.<br />

Please note: If any member of the fielding side appeals, the on field umpire will be duty bound to make a decision or<br />

commence a referral. Umpires may warn a non-striker if he is seen to be taking unfair advantage by moving too early<br />

down the pitch, similar to the warning a bowler might receive from the on field umpire should his front foot be creeping<br />

close to a no ball. Also note the reference to Law 42.2 “Umpires are the sole judges of fair and unfair play”.<br />

42.16 Law 42.16 Batsman stealing a run - Law 42.16 shall apply, subject to 42.16(vi) being replaced by the following:<br />

In addition, the umpires may report the incident to NCU under the NCU Code of Conduct.<br />

42.17 Law 42.17 Penalty runs - Law 42.17 shall apply.<br />

42.18 Law 42.18 Players' conduct - Law 42.18 shall apply, subject to 42.18(iii) being replaced by the following:<br />

In addition, the umpires shall report the incident to the NCU under the NCU Code of Conduct.<br />

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Junior Club<br />

Bye Laws, Code of Behavior, Code of Ethics &<br />

General Playing Conditions, as per Senior Clubs<br />

1. GENERAL:<br />

1.1 Matches will be played as follows:<br />

U/9 24 overs<br />

U/11 P & G 30 overs<br />

U/11 S 24 overs<br />

U/13 P & G 40 overs<br />

U/13 30 overs<br />

U/15 40 overs<br />

1.2 Overs per bowler:<br />

U/9 4 overs per bowler<br />

U/11 P & G 6 overs per bowler<br />

U/11 S 4 overs per bowler<br />

U/13 P & G 8 overs per bowler<br />

U/13 S 6 overs per bowler<br />

U/15 8 overs per bowler<br />

1.3 Spinners to bowl as follows:<br />

U/9 4 overs<br />

U/11 P & G 6 overs<br />

U/11 S 4 overs<br />

U/13 P & G 8 overs<br />

U/13 S 6 overs<br />

U/15 8 overs<br />

1.4 Match duration:<br />

U/9 & U/11 - team must bowl their 24 overs in 90 minutes<br />

U/11 P & G - team must bowl their 30 overs in 120 minutes<br />

U/13 P & G - team must bowl their 40 overs in 160 minutes<br />

U/13 S - team must bowl their 30 overs in 120 minutes<br />

U/15 - team must bowl their 40 overs in 160 minutes<br />

NB: A minimum of 20 overs per team shall constitute a match.<br />

1.5 Dress code:<br />

Players are to be correctly kitted out.<br />

Sections<br />

P = Platinum<br />

G = Gold<br />

S = Silver<br />

Helmets - all players to wear helmets at all times while batting (Compulsory). Wicket Keeper standing up as<br />

well as close fielders in the inner ring (within 5m from the bat) to wear their helmets.<br />

1.6 Break between innings:<br />

1.6.1 A maximum of 10 minutes break between innings.<br />

1.6.2 Home team to provide cold drinks during change of innings.<br />

1.7 Balls per over:<br />

A maximum of 9 balls per over will be allowed for ages U/9.<br />

For higher age groups, a maximum of 8 balls per over will be allowed.<br />

1.8 Wide ball:<br />

A wide ball will be called when the ball passes the line of the striker's wicket wider than 0,75 meters on either side of the<br />

striker's off-stump. The necessary markings should be made on the crease in order to assist the umpire in calling a<br />

wide ball.<br />

1.9 Kit:<br />

1.9.1 Home team to supply stumps and bails.<br />

1.9.2 Each team to provide their own cricket kit and balls.<br />

1.9.3 New balls to be used in all matches.<br />

1.10 Match control:<br />

Each team to provide team manager / parent to be responsible for:<br />

1.10.1 Umpiring<br />

1.10.2 Control scoring<br />

1.10.3 Control player behavior on and off the field and collection of children after completion of the game.<br />

1.11 Postponement / Cancellation:<br />

Should a team not be available for a match, the team manager must notify the opponents before 12h00, on the<br />

Thursday, before the scheduled match.<br />

1.12 Hours to play:<br />

Saturdays: 24 overs 08h00<br />

30 overs 08h00<br />

40 overs 08h00 (or where indicated on the fixtures - 13h00)<br />

Sundays: 40 overs 12h30<br />

NB: Any junior club match being played where a senior club fixture has been scheduled to commence at<br />

12H00, such a match will have to be completed by 11H30. This means that each team will have to forfeit<br />

a minimum of 4 overs or more before the commencement depending on the amount of overs for that league.<br />

1.13 Late arrival:<br />

Teams arriving late forfeit one over for every 4 minutes after scheduled starting time.<br />

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1.14 Results:<br />

There will be league winners for all sections. Winners will be determined on a points system.<br />

Points will be awarded to clubs after the result sheets have been handed in.<br />

The cut-off date for the handing in of result sheets, will be the following Thursdays at 12h00, after the<br />

scheduled match.<br />

1.15 Points:<br />

Win: 4<br />

Tie: 3<br />

No result: 2<br />

Loss: 1<br />

Failure to pitch or submit score card: 0<br />

1.16 Fields:<br />

The clubs will be allowed to enter 4 teams per available field in the different age groups, i.e. one each U/9, U/11, U/13<br />

and U/15 group.<br />

2. AGE GROUPING:<br />

Age will be determined in line with school policy,<br />

i.e. the age group in which a child will play, will be determined by the age he turns in that school year.<br />

U9: born on or after the year 2007 (all players participating must be of 9 yrs or under before the 31 December 2016)<br />

U11: born on or after the year 2005 (all players participating must be of 11 yrs or under before the 31 December 2016)<br />

U13: born on or after the year 2003 (all players participating must be of 13 yrs or under before the 31 December 2016)<br />

U15: born on or after the year 2001 (all players participating must be of 15 yrs or under before the 31 December 2016)<br />

NB: Remember that from the 1st of January - all age groups changes by a year to cater for players having their<br />

birthday earlier in the year (Part of one cricketing season).<br />

3. ENTRY FEE:<br />

A team levy of R75-00 per team is to be paid to the <strong>Northerns</strong> <strong>Cricket</strong> <strong>Union</strong> before the start of the season.<br />

Transgressing teams may be suspended or expelled for the rest of the season.<br />

4. PENALTIES:<br />

A fine will be imposed on Clubs as per the <strong>Union</strong>'s bye-laws for non attendance of meetings or absenteeism due to<br />

unacceptable apologies.<br />

5. DISCIPLINARY:<br />

The NCU disciplinary code applies to all clubs and matches.<br />

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General Conditions of Play<br />

2016/<strong>2017</strong> (lower leagues)<br />

(Subject to any variations set out hereunder the MCC Laws of <strong>Cricket</strong> 2000<br />

Code 4th Edition 2010 shall apply)<br />

1. THE BALL:<br />

Only 2 or 4-piece balls approved and issued by the <strong>Northerns</strong> <strong>Cricket</strong> <strong>Union</strong> prior to the start of the season, shall be used.<br />

2. THE OVER - LAW 22:<br />

There shall be six (6) balls to the over.<br />

3. OVER RATE ADJUSTMENTS:<br />

In the computation of the time occupied in an innings by the fielding side, lost time shall be deducted from the total time in the<br />

following instances:<br />

(a) Lost ball (time spent in retrieving the ball)<br />

(b) Any injury on the field, to a player taking part in the match.<br />

The time occupied in an innings by the fielding side shall not include time lost through stoppages caused by ground,<br />

weather or light conditions. Any unfinished over at the end of an innings, or otherwise will be counted as a completed over.<br />

4. THE BOWLER:<br />

There is no limitation on the bowler's run-up.<br />

5. BOWLER BREAKING DOWN:<br />

In the event of the bowler breaking down or being unable to complete an over, another bowler will bowl the remaining balls,<br />

subject to Law 22(8) of the Laws of <strong>Cricket</strong>.<br />

6. DECLARATION:<br />

A team shall not be permitted to declare its innings closed.<br />

7. INTERVAL BETWEEN INNINGS:<br />

The innings of the team batting second shall not commence before the scheduled time for commencement of the second<br />

session unless the team batting first has completed its innings at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled interval, in which case<br />

a 10 minute break will occur and the team batting second will commence its innings and the interval will occur as scheduled.<br />

8. INTERVALS FOR DRINKS:<br />

One drinks break per session is permitted.<br />

The provisions of Law 15.9 shall be strictly observed except that under conditions of extreme heat the Umpires may permit<br />

an extra interval for drinks.<br />

NB: On the field of play<br />

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<br />

playing time is wasted. No other drinks shall be taken onto the field without the permission of the Umpires. Any player taking<br />

drinks onto the field shall be dressed in proper cricket attire.<br />

9. EXTRA TIME:<br />

In a match where the start is delayed or play is suspended, the hours of play may be extended beyond the scheduled close,<br />

weather and light permitting.<br />

10. APPOINTMENT OF UMPIRES:<br />

The Executive of the <strong>Northerns</strong> <strong>Cricket</strong> Umpires Association will appoint official umpires for all fixtures.<br />

If official umpires are not available captains, or players nominated by them, will deputize.<br />

11. WIDE BALL:<br />

While Law 25 of the Laws of <strong>Cricket</strong> will be applicable, the Umpire will furthermore call and signal “wide ball” if a ball bowled<br />

by the bowler passes the line of the striker's wicket wider than 0.75 meters (2ft 6 inches) of the striker's off-stump.The Umpire<br />

shall furthermore call “wide ball” if a ball bowled by the bowler passes the line of the striker's wicket on the striker's leg-side<br />

wider than 0.3 meters (1 ft) of the striker's heels, whilst standing in a normal guard position.<br />

NB! Umpires are instructed to apply a very strict and consistent interpretation of this Law in order to prevent negative bowling<br />

wide of the wicket. Any offside or leg side delivery that, in the opinion of the Umpire does not give the batsman a reasonable<br />

opportunity to score shall be called a wide. As a guide, on the leg side a ball landing clearly outside the leg stump going<br />

further away shall be called a wide. In addition, for the purpose of this regulation and subject to Clause 42.4.1 (f)below,<br />

a ball that passes above head height of the batsman, that prevents him from being able to hit it with his bat by<br />

means of a normal cricket stroke shall be called a wide.<br />

12. NO BALL:<br />

Law 42.6 (b)Bowling of Short Pitched Balls<br />

(a) A bowler shall be allowed to bowl one fast short- pitched delivery in an over.<br />

(b) A fast short -pitched delivery is defined as a ball that passes or would have passed above shoulder height of the<br />

batsman standing upright at the crease.<br />

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(c) In the event of the bowler bowling more than one fast short pitched delivery in an over, either Umpire shall call and<br />

signal no ball on each occasion only in cases where the batsman has not made contact with the ball, with either his bat<br />

or hand holding the bat. A penalty of one run for a fast short pitched no ball shall be scored plus any runs scored from<br />

the delivery. A fast short pitched no ball shall be reckoned as one of the over.<br />

(d) In the event of the bowler bowling more than one fast short pitched delivery in an over, the Umpire shall not call no ball in<br />

cases where the batsman has made contact with the ball with his bat or hand holding the bat, and whatever runs result,<br />

shall be added to his score. The above regulation is not a substitute for Law 42.8 which umpires are able to apply at any time.<br />

NOTE: The provision of one allowable fast short- pitched delivery per over shall be superseded by clause 10 “Wide<br />

Bowling”, in cases where a delivery passes outside the reach of the striker.<br />

Law 42.6 (b)Bowling of High Full Pitched Balls<br />

Law 42.6 (b) shall be replaced by the following:<br />

(a) Any delivery, which passes or would have passed on the full above waist height or shoulder height of the striker<br />

standing upright at the crease is deemed unfair, whether or not is it likely to inflict physical injury on the striker.<br />

(b) In the event of a bowler bowling a high full pitched ball as defined in Clause 42.4.2 (a) above (i.e. a beamer), the<br />

umpire at the bowler's end shall, in the first instance, call and signal no ball. In the event of a bowler bowling a high<br />

full pitched ball as defined in Clause 42.4.2 (a) above, the umpire at the bowler's end shall call and signal no<br />

ball. If, in the opinion of the umpire, such a delivery is considered likely to inflict physical injury on the<br />

batsman, the umpire at the bowler's end shall, in addition to calling and signaling no ball, when the ball is<br />

dead, caution the bowler and issue a first and final warning. The umpire shall inform the other umpire, the<br />

captain of the fielding side and the batsmen at the wicket of what has occurred.<br />

(c) Should there be any further instance (where a high full pitched ball is bowled and is considered likely to inflict<br />

physical injury on the batsman) by the same bowler in that innings, the umpire shall, in addition to calling and<br />

signaling no ball, when the ball is dead, direct the captain to take the bowler off forthwith. If necessary, the over shall<br />

be completed by another bowler, who shall neither have bowled the previous over, or part thereof, nor be allowed to<br />

bowl the next over, or part thereof.<br />

(d) The bowler thus taken off shall not be allowed to bowl again in that innings.<br />

(e) The umpire will report the occurrence to the other umpire, the batsman at the wicket and as soon as possible to the<br />

captain of the batting side.<br />

13. BOUNDARIES:<br />

The boundaries of all grounds shall be circular, if possible, and marked at a minimum radius of 68,5 meters (75 yards) from a<br />

point situated in the centre of the table. In the absence of any marked boundaries, the Captains of the two opposing sides<br />

and the official Umpire(s) shall, at the commencement of the game, decide on the boundaries. If no official Umpire(s) is<br />

present the Captains of the two opposing sides shall, prior to commencement of the game, decide upon the boundaries.<br />

Sightscreens must be outside the boundary.<br />

14. MARKINGS:<br />

The home club shall provide the necessary equipment (brush' white-wash/paint etc.) and manpower, to re-mark the creases<br />

during all breaks in play. Note: The "danger area" shall be marked 1,52 meters (5 ft) from the popping crease<br />

15. FITNESS OF THE GROUND, WEATHER AND LIGHT:<br />

The Umpires will only suspend play for bad light when they consider that there is a risk of serious physical injury to the<br />

batsmen. Amongst the facts to be considered are background, sightscreens and the type of bowling. Before deciding to<br />

suspend play, or not to resume play after an interval on account of bad light (but for no other reason) the Umpire shall<br />

establish whether the captain of the batting team (the batsmen at the wicket may deputize for their captain) wishes to<br />

continue in unfit conditions, if so, his wishes shall be met.<br />

Note: Irrespective of any regulation above or Laws in the 2000 Code, the Umpires may call off play where and when they<br />

believe that it is completely unreasonable or too dangerous to continue. Law 3, paragraphs 8, 9 of the Laws of <strong>Cricket</strong> shall<br />

apply but, in addition, if no official Umpire(s) is/are officiating in the match, the fitness of the ground, weather and light shall<br />

rest in the hands of the participating captains. Particular regard is to be had to the Code of Ethics. If no official ground<br />

authority is available not later than half an hour prior to the scheduled commencement of a match, the ground shall be<br />

considered to have been automatically handed over to the Umpire(s)/Captains as from that time. If an officially appointed<br />

Umpire(s) arrives at the ground later than 15 minutes from the scheduled commencement of the match, the decision<br />

regarding the fitness of the ground for play before commencement of the match on the first day shall rest in the hands of the<br />

participating captains. In order to facilitate play at the earliest possible moment after rain, the Umpires shall see that all<br />

necessary steps are taken to improve the playing area, other than the pitch, by instructing the curator to use every<br />

practicable means to remove water from the covers on the pitch and any other water surrounding the pitch or elsewhere on<br />

the playing area. Any means may be employed to dry the pitch, provided that it is not damaged thereby. The pitch may be<br />

rolled with Hessian to dry it if, after rain has fallen during the progress of a match it is wet but NOT damaged by play on it, on<br />

condition that the decision is at the discretion of the Umpires. Before instructing that the pitch be dried artificially as above,<br />

the Umpires must be satisfied that a reasonable prospect of play exists.<br />

16. HELMET AND OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:<br />

16.1 The fielding side may use more than one helmet. Protective helmets, when not in use by members of the fielding side,<br />

shall only be placed on the ground behind the wicketkeeper. In the event of the ball, when in play, striking against a<br />

helmet whilst in this position, five penalty runs shall be awarded, as laid down in Law 41.3<br />

16.2 A batsman's helmet will not be held by the Umpires. A batsman who chooses to use a helmet must wear or carry it<br />

personally all the time while play is in progress. While he may call for a helmet to be brought out to him during any<br />

break in play, including the end of an over or a fall of a wicket, he may only have the helmet taken off the field at the fall<br />

of a wicket or at the next interval, i.e. not at the end of an over. A batsman may only change an item of protective<br />

equipment other than a helmet, e.g. batting gloves, etc. at the fall of a wicket or at the next interval, i.e. not at the end of<br />

an over, unless the equipment is clearly damaged or unserviceable and then only with the approval of the Umpires.<br />

Gloves, which become so wet and unserviceable, may be changed only with the approval of the Umpires.<br />

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16.3 If, having been played by the batsman, or having come off his person, the ball then rebounds directly from a<br />

fieldsman's helmet onto the stumps with either batsman out of his ground, the batsman shall be "not out".<br />

17. NON STRIKER RUNNING PREMATURELY<br />

17.1 The practice whereby a non-striker embarks on a run by leaving his ground before the bowler's front foot h as<br />

landed in the delivery stride shall be considered as unfair play.<br />

17.2 If either on-field umpire considers the non-striker has acted in this way, then once the ball is dead, if any ru ns<br />

have been scored from that delivery under Law 18.1(a) (i.e. other than runs scored from penalties (Law 1 8 . 6 )<br />

or from boundaries (Law 18.7)), they shall:<br />

(a) disallow the first run completed from that delivery<br />

(b) signal short run<br />

(c) instruct the batsmen to change ends for the next delivery<br />

(d) warn the non-striker that the practice is unfair and that any further breaches in that innings may be the<br />

subject of a report to the Tournament Director.<br />

18. A TEAM:<br />

A minimum of 7 players in a Team is required to commence a game.<br />

19. SUBSTITUTES:<br />

In normal circumstances a substitute shall be allowed to field only for a player who satisfies the Umpire that he has been<br />

injured or become ill during the match. However, in very exceptional circumstances, the umpires may use their discretion to<br />

allow a substitute for a player who has to leave the field or does not take the field for other wholly acceptable reasons, subject<br />

to consent being given by the opposing captain. If a player wishes to change his shirt, boots, etc. he may leave the field to do<br />

so (no changing on the field) but no substitute will be allowed.<br />

20. THE RESULT:<br />

If no official Umpire(s) are officiating in a match, any decision regarding the correctness of the score shall be the<br />

responsibility of the captains. The captains shall act in terms of Law 21.8 of the Laws of <strong>Cricket</strong> 2000 Code. If the captains<br />

cannot reach agreement regarding the correctness of the scores, such captains shall refer the matter to the <strong>Northerns</strong><br />

<strong>Cricket</strong> <strong>Union</strong> for final decision. Please note Law 21 paragraph 6 when the final runs are scored.<br />

21. RULINGS:<br />

Any ruling on the interpretation and application of any one of the playing conditions contained herein shall be addressed to<br />

the Manager of Amateur <strong>Cricket</strong> of the <strong>Union</strong> in writing, who will then give a ruling.<br />

The Executive Committee will hear any appeal against such ruling.<br />

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30 OVERS COMPETITION<br />

PLAYING CONDITIONS 2016/<strong>2017</strong><br />

th<br />

Except as varied hereunder the Laws of <strong>Cricket</strong> (2000 Code 6 Edition - 2015) shall apply.<br />

1. Law 1 - The Players<br />

1.1 Number of Players<br />

Law 1.1 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

A match is played between two sides.<br />

Each side shall consist of 11 players, one of whom shall be captain.<br />

1.2. Nomination of Players:<br />

Law 1.2 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

1.1.1. Each captain shall provide a list of the names of the 11 players in writing to the Umpires before the toss.<br />

No player may be changed after the nomination without the consent of the opposing captain.<br />

1.3 Captain<br />

The following shall apply in addition to Law 1.3 (a):<br />

The deputy must be one of the 11 nominated starting players.<br />

2. Law 2 - Substitutes and Runners; Batsman or Fielders Leaving the Field; Batsman Retiring; Batsman Commencing<br />

Innings<br />

Law 2 shall apply subject to the following:<br />

2.1 Substitutes and Runners<br />

Law 2.1 (a) (ii), 2.7 and 2.8 shall not apply. A runner for a batsman when batting is not permitted.<br />

Law 2.1 (b) shall be amended as follows:<br />

The umpires shall have discretion to allow, for other wholly acceptable reasons, a substitute fielder to act for<br />

nominated player at the start of the match, or at any subsequent time.<br />

2.2 Fielder absent or leaving the field<br />

Law 2.5 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

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<br />

session of play, the umpire shall be informed of the reason for his absence, and he shall not thereafter come on to the<br />

field during a session of play without the consent of the umpire. (See Law 2.6 as modified).<br />

The umpire shall give such consent as soon as practicable. If the player is absent from the field for longer than<br />

8 minutes:<br />

2.2.1 The player shall not be permitted to bowl in the match until he has either been able to field, or his team has<br />

subsequently been batting, for the total length of playing time for which he was absent (hereafter referred to as<br />

penance time), subject to a maximum cumulative penance time of 120 minutes. If any unexpired penance time<br />

remains at the end of the first innings, it is carried forward to the second innings of the match.<br />

2.2.2. The player shall not be permitted to bat in the match until his team's batting innings has been in progress for the<br />

length of playing time that is equal to the unexpired penance time carried forward from the previous innings,<br />

subject to a maximum cumulative penance time of 120 minutes. However, once his side has lost five wickets in<br />

its batting innings, he may bat immediately. For the purposes of 2.2.1 and 2.2.2, playing time shall comprise the<br />

time play is in progress excluding lunch and tea intervals, intervals between innings and official drinks intervals.<br />

However, in the event of a batsman or a fieldsman already being off the field at the commencement of an<br />

interruption in play through ground, weather or light conditions or for other exceptional circumstances, he shall<br />

be allowed to count any such stoppage time as playing time, provided that he personally informs the umpires<br />

when he is fit enough to take the field had play been in progress. Similarly, if at the commencement of an<br />

interruption in play through ground, weather or light conditions or for other exceptional circumstances, a player<br />

is on the field but still has some unexpired penalty time remaining from a previous absence, he shall<br />

automatically be allowed to count any such stop-page time as playing time, provided he returns to the field of<br />

play immediately after the interruption. The restriction in Clauses 2.2.1 and 2.2.2 above shall not apply if the<br />

player has suffered an external blow (as opposed to an internal injury such as a pulled muscle) whilst<br />

participating earlier in the match and consequently been forced to leave the field. Nor shall it apply if the player<br />

has been absent for very exceptional and wholly acceptable reasons (other than injury or illness).<br />

2.2.3 Substitute fielders shall only be permitted in cases of injury, illness or other wholly acceptable reasons.<br />

'Wholly acceptable reasons' should be limited to extreme circumstances and should not include what is<br />

commonly referred to as a 'comfort break'.<br />

3. Law 3 - The Umpires<br />

3.1 Appointment and attendance<br />

The following shall apply in place of Law 3.1:<br />

The <strong>Northerns</strong> <strong>Cricket</strong> Umpires Association shall where possible be responsible for allocating umpires for all fixtures.<br />

If no official NCU umpires are allocated or present at the ground at the start of the match, the batting team shall provide<br />

two player umpires to perform umpiring duties.<br />

The umpires shall be present at the ground at least 45 minutes before the scheduled start of play.<br />

Neither team will have a right of objection to an umpire's appointment.<br />

4. Law 4 - The Scorers<br />

Law 4 shall apply<br />

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5. Law 5 - The Ball<br />

Law 5 shall apply subject to the following:<br />

5.1 Approval and control of balls<br />

Law 5.2 shall be replaced by the following: Match balls as approved by the <strong>Northerns</strong> <strong>Cricket</strong> <strong>Union</strong> shall be used in all<br />

matches. Used balls of the same make and type as the new ball shall be used as replacement balls, should the ball<br />

become unfit for play. Each fielding team shall have one new ball for its innings. The umpires shall retain possession of<br />

the match ball throughout the duration of the match when play is not actually taking place. During play the umpires shall<br />

periodically and irregularly inspect the condition of the ball and shall retain possession of it at the fall of a wicket, a drinks<br />

interval, or any other disruption in play.<br />

5.2 Ball lost or becoming unfit for play<br />

Law 5.5 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

5.2.1 In the event of a ball during play being lost or in the opinion of the umpires, being unfit for play through normal<br />

use, the umpires shall allow it to be replaced by one that in their opinion has had a similar amount of wear.<br />

5.2.2 In the event of the ball becoming wet and soggy as a result of play continuing in inclement weather or it being<br />

affected by dew, and in the opinion of the umpires being unfit for play, the ball may be replaced for a ball that<br />

has similar amount of wear, even though it has not gone out of shape.<br />

5.2.3 If the ball is to be replaced, the umpire shall inform the batsmen and the fielding captain. Either batsman or<br />

bowler may raise the matter with the umpires and the umpires' decision as to a replacement or otherwise will<br />

be final.<br />

6. Law 6 - The Bat<br />

6.1 Width and length<br />

The following shall apply in addition to Law 6.1:<br />

The blade of the bat shall have a conventional "flat" face.<br />

7. Law 7 - The Pitch<br />

Law 7 shall apply subject to the following:<br />

7.1 Selection and preparation<br />

The following will apply in addition to Law 7.3:<br />

Captains, umpires and grounds men shall co-operate to ensure that, prior to the start of any day's play, no one<br />

bounces a ball on the pitch or strikes it with a bat to assess its condition or for any other reason, or causes damage to<br />

the pitch in any other way. Prior to the start of play, only the captain and team coach may walk on the pitch to assess its<br />

condition. Spiked footwear is not permitted.<br />

7.1.1 A ball must not be bounced on the pitch.<br />

7.1.2 A key or knife may only be inserted in the pitch in the area between the popping and bowling creases.<br />

7.2 Changing the pitch<br />

Law 7.4 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

7.2.1 If, in the opinion of the umpires, a pitch is considered too dangerous for play or unfit to continue, they shall stop<br />

play immediately and consult with both captains.<br />

7.2.2 If the captains agree to continue, play shall resume.<br />

7.2.3 If the decision is not to resume play, the umpires together with the captains shall consider whether the existing<br />

pitch can be repaired and the match resumed from the point it was stopped.<br />

7.2.4 If, an alternate pitch is available at the same venue the match shall be re-started on that alternate pitch.<br />

7.3 Law 7.5 - Non-turf pitches<br />

Law 7.5 shall not apply.<br />

8. Law 8 - The Wickets<br />

Law 8 shall apply.<br />

9. Law 9 - The Bowling, Popping and Return Creases<br />

Law 10 shall apply.<br />

10. Law 10 - Preparation and Maintenance of the Playing Area<br />

10.1 Rolling<br />

The following shall apply in addition to Law 10.1:<br />

10.1.1 Prior to tossing for choice of innings the artificial drying of the pitch and outfield shall be at the discretion of the<br />

groundsman. Thereafter and throughout the match the drying of the outfield may be undertaken at any time by<br />

the groundsman, but the drying of the affected area of the pitch shall be carried out only on the instructions and<br />

under the supervision of the umpires. The umpires shall be empowered to have the pitch dried without<br />

reference to the captains at any time they are of the opinion that it is unfit for play.<br />

10.1.2 The umpires may instruct the groundsman to use any available equipment, including any roller for the purpose<br />

of drying the pitch and making it fit for play.<br />

10.1.3 An absorbent roller may be used to remove water from the covers including the cover on the match pitch.<br />

10.2 Maintenance of foot holes<br />

The following will apply in addition to Law 10.6:<br />

The umpires shall see that wherever possible and whenever it is considered necessary, action is taken during all<br />

intervals in play to do whatever is practicable to improve the bowler's foot holes.<br />

11. Law 11 - Covering The Pitch<br />

11.1 Before the match<br />

The following shall apply in addition to Law 11.1:<br />

The pitch shall be entirely protected against rain up to commencement of play.<br />

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11.2 During the match<br />

Law 11.2 shall be replaced by the following: The pitch shall be entirely protected against rain up to the commencement<br />

of play and for the duration of the period of the match. The covers must as far as possible totally protect the pitch and<br />

also the pitch surroundings, on either side of the pitch and if possible any worn or soft areas in the outfield.<br />

12. Law 12 - Innings<br />

Law 12 shall apply subject to the following<br />

(See also clauses 15 and 16 below):<br />

12.1 Number of innings<br />

Law 12.1 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

All matches will consist of one innings per side, each innings being limited to a maximum of 30 overs.<br />

12.4 Length of Innings<br />

12.4.1 Uninterrupted Matches.<br />

(a) Each team shall bat for 30 overs unless all out earlier or a result achieved.<br />

(b) If the team fielding first fails to bowl the required number of overs by the scheduled cessation time for the<br />

first innings, play shall continue until the required number of overs have been bowled or the innings is<br />

completed. In addition if the team fielding first fails to bowl the required number of overs by the<br />

scheduled cessation for the first innings, 12 penalty runs will be awarded to the side batting<br />

second, for every over not bowled. The over in progress when the scheduled cessation time for<br />

the first innings is reached, will be completed and count as a completed over. For the sake of<br />

clarity only overs not bowled after the completion of the over in progress at the scheduled<br />

Cessation time for the first innings shall be scored as penalty runs. Such penalty runs will be<br />

scored as penalty extras.<br />

(c) The interval shall be reduced to enable the second innings to commence at the scheduled time, subject to<br />

there being a minimum interval of 10 minutes. The team batting second shall receive its full quota of<br />

30 overs irrespective of the number of overs it bowled by the scheduled cessation time for the first innings<br />

(d) If the team fielding second fails to bowl the required number of over's by the scheduled cessation time for<br />

the second innings, the hours of play shall be extended until the required number of over's have been<br />

bowled or a result is achieved. In addition if the team fielding second fails to bowl the required<br />

number of overs by the scheduled cessation time for the second innings, the side batting second<br />

has the option to either accept 12 penalty runs for every over not bowled, or to continue batting.<br />

The over in progress when the scheduled cessation time is reached, will be completed and count<br />

as a completed over. For the sake of clarity only full overs not bowled after the completion of the<br />

over in progress at the scheduled cessation time shall be scored as penalty runs. Once this<br />

decision has been taken it is irreversible. Such penalty runs will be scored as penalty extras.<br />

(e) If the team batting first is dismissed in less than 30 overs, the team batting second shall be entitled to bat<br />

for 30 overs.<br />

(f) In determining the time at which the required number of overs have to be completed, the umpires<br />

shall allow time for the medical treatment given to a player on the field of play, the actual time<br />

taken for a player to leave the field of play in the case of a serious injury and the actual time lost<br />

due to other circumstances beyond the control of the players<br />

(g) In addition to the penalties in (b) and (d) above, the captain may be charged under the Code of Conduct,<br />

conduct contrary to the spirit of the game, on the basis of time wasting.<br />

12.4.2 Delayed or Interrupted Matches<br />

a. Delay or Interruption to the Innings of the Team Batting First<br />

(i) When playing time has been lost the revised number of over's to be bowled in the match shall be<br />

based on a rate of 16 overs per hour, which is exclusive of the provision of the drinks interval, in the<br />

total remaining time available for play. When determining the time available for play, the total number<br />

of minutes remaining until the scheduled close of play shall be determined. Once the remaining<br />

number of minutes have been determined, an allowance of 7 minutes for drinks breaks in each<br />

innings (a total of 14 minutes) and an allowance of 15 minutes for the change of innings interval shall<br />

be made. In calculating the remaining number of over's a rate of 3.75 minutes per over shall be<br />

applied. If such calculations result in a fraction of an over, the over shall be rounded up in order to<br />

allow for a full over to be bowled. For example 25.4 over's shall become 26 over's.<br />

Example of calculations:<br />

Start of play is delayed until 14h30<br />

Number of minutes remaining: 195 minutes<br />

Allow 14 minutes for two drinks breaks<br />

Allow 15 minutes for change of innings interval<br />

Playing time remaining: 166 minutes<br />

166 minutes divided by 3.75 = 44.26 over's<br />

44.26 rounded up = 45<br />

One over is added to make it an even number<br />

Each side shall receive a maximum of 23 over's<br />

Rescheduled time for the interval: 16:04 (23 x 3.75minutes = 86.25 becomes 87 plus 7 minutes for<br />

drinks) Total of 94 minutes The second innings will commence at 16:19<br />

Rescheduled time for completion of the second innings: 17:53<br />

2 bowlers may bowl a maximum of 4 overs and 3 bowlers may bowl 5 over's<br />

(ii) The revision of the number of over's should ensure, whenever possible, that both teams have the<br />

opportunity of batting for the same number of over's. The team batting second shall not bat for a<br />

greater number of over's than the first team unless the latter completed its innings in less than its<br />

allocated over's. To constitute a match, a minimum of 20 over's have to be bowled to the side batting<br />

second, subject to a result not being achieved earlier.<br />

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(iii) If the drinks break already occurred at the time of the interruption, the 7 minute allowance for such<br />

drinks break shall not be made in determining the time remaining in the match. No drinks breaks<br />

shall be scheduled for innings' of 20 over's or less duration.<br />

(iv) As soon as the total minutes of playing time remaining is less than the completed over's faced by<br />

Team 1 multiplied by 3.75, then the first innings is terminated and the provisions of (12.4.2b) below<br />

take effect.<br />

(v) A fixed time will be specified for the commencement of the interval, and also the close of play for the<br />

match, by applying a rate of 16 overs per hour. When calculating the length of playing time available<br />

for the match, or the length of either innings, the timing and duration of all relative delays, extensions<br />

in playing hours, interruptions in play, and intervals, including those for drinks, will be taken into<br />

consideration. This calculation must not cause the match to finish earlier than the latest<br />

possible rescheduled time for cessation of play.<br />

(vi) The same penalties as stipulated in 12.4.1.b and 12.4.1.d above shall apply for teams not having<br />

bowled the minimum required number of over's by the rescheduled cessation times for the first and<br />

second innings.<br />

(vii) In determining the time at which the required number of over's have to be completed, the<br />

umpires shall allow time for the medical treatment given to a player on the field of play, the<br />

actual time taken for a player to leave the field of play in the case of a serious injury and the<br />

actual time lost due to other circumstances beyond the control of the players<br />

(viii) The team batting second shall receive its full quota of overs irrespective of the number of over's it<br />

bowled by the rescheduled cessation time for the first innings.<br />

(ix) In cases where the team bowling first did not bowl the required number of overs by the<br />

rescheduled cessation time for the innings, the interval shall be reduced to enable the second<br />

innings to commence at the rescheduled time, subject to there being a minimum interval of 10 minutes<br />

(x) In addition to the penalties in (12.4.2.a.v) above, the captain may be charged under the Code of<br />

Conduct, conduct contrary to the spirit of the game, on the basis of time wasting.<br />

(b) Delay or Interruption to the innings of the Team Batting Second<br />

(i) When playing time has been lost and, as a result, it is not possible for the team batting second to<br />

have the opportunity of receiving its allocated, or revised allocation of over's in the playing time<br />

available, the revised number of over's to be bowled in the match shall be based on a rate of 16 overs<br />

per hour, which is exclusive of the provision of the drinks interval, in the total remaining time<br />

available for play. When determining the time available for play, the total number of minutes<br />

remaining until the scheduled close of play shall be determined. Once the remaining number of<br />

minutes have been determined, an allowance of 7 minutes for a drinks break shall be made.<br />

In calculating the remaining number of over's a rate of 3.75 minutes per over shall be applied.<br />

If such calculations result in a fraction of an over, the over shall be rounded up in order to allow for a<br />

full over to be bowled. For example 27.1 over's shall become 28 over's.<br />

Example of calculations:<br />

The start of the second innings is delayed until16h20<br />

Number of minutes remaining: 85 minutes<br />

Allow 7 minutes for a drinks break<br />

Playing time remaining: 78 minutes<br />

78 minutes divided by 3.75 = 20.8 over's<br />

20.8 over's are rounded up to 21 over's<br />

The side batting second shall receive a maximum of 21 over's<br />

Rescheduled time for the second inning to be completed: 17h46<br />

4 bowlers may bowl a maximum of 4 overs and 1 bowler may bowl 5 over's<br />

(ii) The team batting second shall not bat for a greater number of over's than the first team unless the<br />

latter completed its innings in less than its allocated over's. To constitute a match, a minimum of 20<br />

over's have to be bowled to the side batting second, subject to a result not being achieved earlier.<br />

(iii) If the drinks break already occurred at the time of the interruption, the 7 minute allowance for such<br />

drinks break shall not be made in determining the time remaining in the match. No drinks breaks<br />

shall be scheduled for innings' of 20 over's or less duration.<br />

(iv) A fixed time will be specified for the close of play by applying a rate of 16 overs per hour. When<br />

calculating the length of playing time available for the match, or the length of either innings, the<br />

timing and duration of all relative delays, extensions in playing hours, interruptions in play, and<br />

intervals, including those for drinks, will be taken into consideration when specifying this time.<br />

This calculation must not cause the match to finish earlier than the latest possible<br />

rescheduled time for cessation of play<br />

(v) In addition, should the innings of the team batting first have been completed prior to the scheduled,<br />

or re-scheduled time for the commencement of the interval, then any calculation relating to the<br />

revision of overs shall not be effective until an amount of time equivalent to that by which the second<br />

innings started early has elapsed.<br />

(vi) If the team fielding second fails to bowl the revised over's by the re-scheduled close of play, the<br />

hours of play shall be extended until the over's have been bowled or a result achieved.<br />

(vii) The same penalties as stipulated in 12.4.1.b and 12.4.1.d above shall apply for teams not having<br />

bowled the minimum required number of over's by the rescheduled cessation time for the innings.<br />

(viii) In determining the time at which the required number of over's have to be completed, the<br />

umpires shall allow time for the medical treatment given to a player on the field of play, the<br />

actual time taken for a player to leave the field of play in the case of a serious injury and the<br />

actual time lost due to other circumstances beyond the control of the players<br />

(ix) In addition to the penalties in (vi) above, the captain may be charged under the Code of Conduct,<br />

conduct contrary to the spirit of the game, on the basis of time wasting.<br />

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12.5 Extra Time<br />

No extra time is permitted where the start of play is delayed or play is suspended.<br />

12.6 Number of Overs per Bowler<br />

No bowler shall bowl more than 6 overs in an innings.<br />

In a delayed or interrupted match where the over's are reduced for both teams or for the team bowling second, no<br />

bowler may bowl more than one-fifth of the total over's allowed. Where the total over's not divisible by 5, one additional<br />

over shall be allowed to the maximum number per bowler necessary to make up the balance. In the event of a bowler<br />

breaking down and being unable to complete an over, the remaining balls will be allowed by another bowler. Such part<br />

of an over will count as a full over only in so far as each bowler's limit is concerned.<br />

12.7 Minimum number of overs required to be bowled<br />

12.7.1 The minimum number of overs to be bowled by the fielding team shall be 16 overs per hour.<br />

12.7.2 In calculating the minimum number of overs required to be bowled, the following time allowances shall be made:<br />

(a) the actual time taken where treatment is given by authorised medical personnel to a player on the field of play;<br />

(b) the actual time taken for a player to leave the field of play in the event of a serious injury;<br />

(c) the actual time lost due to any other circumstances beyond the control of the players.<br />

13. Law 13 - The Follow On<br />

Law 13 shall not apply.<br />

14. Law 14 - Declaration and Forfeiture<br />

Law 14 shall not apply.<br />

15. Law 15 - Intervals<br />

Law 15 shall apply subject to the following:<br />

15.1 Changing agreed times for intervals - Interval between Innings<br />

15.1.1 If the innings of the team batting first is completed earlier than the scheduled or rescheduled cessation time<br />

for the first innings, the interval shall occur immediately and the innings of the team batting second shall<br />

commence correspondingly earlier. Notwithstanding the above, the interval shall in all cases be a minimum of<br />

10 minutes.<br />

15.2 Intervals for drinks<br />

One drinks break of 7 minutes duration per innings is permitted. The drinks break shall occur after 15 overs have been<br />

completed in the innings. If a wicket falls within 5 minutes of the drinks break, the drinks break shall be taken at the fall<br />

of that wicket. In an innings of scheduled duration of less than 30 overs, drinks shall be taken once half of the allotted<br />

number of over's have been bowled. All drinks to be taken shall be of non alcoholic nature. An individual player may be<br />

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.<br />

No other drinks shall be taken onto the field without the permission of the umpires. Any player taking drinks onto the<br />

field shall be dressed in proper cricket attire.<br />

16. Law 16 - Start of Play; Cessation of Play<br />

Law 16 shall apply subject to the following:<br />

16.1 Start and Cessation Times<br />

There will be 2 innings of 2 hours, each separated by a 15 minute interval between innings.<br />

First Innings<br />

13h30 - 15h30<br />

Interval<br />

15h30 - 15h45<br />

Second Innings<br />

15h45 - 17h45<br />

17. Law 17 - Practice on the Field<br />

Law 17.1 shall apply<br />

18. Law 18 - Scoring Runs<br />

Law 18 shall apply.<br />

19. Law 19 - Boundaries<br />

19.3 Scoring a boundary<br />

The following shall be added to Law 19.3:<br />

If an unauthorized person enters the playing area and handles the ball, the umpire at the bowler's end shall be the sole<br />

judge of whether the boundary allowance should be scored or the ball be treated as still in play or called dead ball if a<br />

batsman is liable to be out as a result of the unauthorized person handling the ball. See also Law 19.1 (c).<br />

20. Law 20 - Lost Ball<br />

Law 20 shall apply.<br />

21. Law 21 - The Result<br />

Law 21 shall apply subject to the following:<br />

21.1 A win Two Innings Match<br />

Law 21.1 shall not apply.<br />

Law 21.2 shall apply in addition to the following:<br />

21.2.1 A result can be achieved only if both teams have had the opportunity of batting for at least 20 over's, unless<br />

one team has been all out in less than 20 overs or unless the team batting second scores enough runs to win<br />

in less than 20 overs. All matches, in which both teams have not had an opportunity of batting for a minimum<br />

of 20 overs, shall be declared no result.<br />

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21.3 A Tie<br />

Law 21.4 shall apply in addition to the following:<br />

21.3.1 If the scores are equal, the result shall be a tie and no account shall be taken of the number of wickets, which<br />

have fallen.<br />

21.5 Delayed or Interrupted Matches calculation of the Target Score<br />

The score of the team batting first shall be recorded at the end of each over. If owing to suspension of play during the<br />

innings of the team batting second, it is not possible for that team to have the opportunity of batting for the same<br />

number of over's as the team batting first, then the team batting second will bat for a number of over's to be calculated<br />

as in 12.4.2 (b) above. In this instance the result will be based on the score achieved by the side batting second in<br />

comparison to that of the side have batted first after the same number of over's.<br />

Points<br />

The points system is as follows:<br />

Win 4<br />

Tie 3<br />

No Result 2<br />

Loss 1<br />

. 21.6 Correctness of result<br />

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<br />

regulations) shall be resolved as soon as possible and a final decision made by the umpires at close of play.<br />

21.7.4 FINAL LOG POSITIONS<br />

In the event of teams finishing on an equal number of points in the section log, the position on the log shall be<br />

decided in the following order of priority:<br />

(i) The team having the greater number of wins.<br />

(ii) If still equal, the team with the highest number of bonus points (promotion league).<br />

22. Law 22 - The Over<br />

Law 22 shall apply<br />

23. Law 23 - Dead Ball<br />

Law 23 shall apply.<br />

24. Law 24 - No Ball<br />

Law 24 shall apply subject to the following:<br />

24.1 (b) Mode of delivery<br />

Law 24.1 (b) shall be replaced by the following: The bowler may not deliver the ball underarm. If a bowler bowls a ball<br />

underarm the umpire shall call and signal no ball, and the ball is to be re-bowled over arm.<br />

24.2 Free Hit<br />

TAKE NOTE: If no NCU Umpires is appointed to the match: FREE HITS WILL NOT BE APPLICABLE, and only<br />

the one run penalty for the no ball will stand.<br />

In addition to the above, the delivery following a no ball called (all modes of no ball) shall be a free hit for whichever<br />

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<br />

next delivery will become a free hit for whichever batsman is facing it. For any free hit, the striker can be dismissed only<br />

under the circumstances that apply for a no ball, even if the delivery for the free hit is called wide ball.<br />

Field changes are not permitted for free hit deliveries unless:<br />

a) There is a change of striker (the provisions of clause 41.2 shall apply), or<br />

b) The No Ball was the result of a fielding restriction breach, in which case the field may be changed to the extent of<br />

correcting the breach. The umpires will signal a free hit by (after the normal No Ball signal) extending one arm<br />

straight upwards and moving it in a circular motion.<br />

24.3 Fair Delivery The feet<br />

Law 24.5 shall apply, subject to the final paragraph being replaced by the following: If the bowler's end umpire is<br />

satisfied that any of these three conditions have not been met, he shall call and signal No ball<br />

25. Law 25 - Wide Ball<br />

25.1 Judging a Wide<br />

Law 25 shall apply with the following addition to Law 25.1: Umpires are instructed to apply very strict and consistent<br />

interpretation in regard to this Law in order to prevent negative bowling wide of the wicket. Any offside or leg side<br />

delivery which in the opinion of the umpire does not give the batsman a reasonable opportunity to score shall be called<br />

a wide.<br />

26. Law 26 - Bye and Leg Bye<br />

Law 26 shall apply.<br />

27. Law 27 - Appeals<br />

Law 27 shall apply.<br />

28. Law 28 - The Wicket is Down<br />

Law 28 shall apply.<br />

29. Law 29 - Batsman Out of His Ground<br />

The following shall apply in addition to Law 29: If the running batsman has grounded any part of his foot behind the popping<br />

crease, then any subsequent loss of contact with the ground of his person or bat, during his continuing forward momentum,<br />

should not be interpreted as being 'out of his ground'.<br />

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30. Law 30 - Bowled<br />

Law 30 shall apply.<br />

31. Law 31 - Timed Out<br />

Law 31 shall apply.<br />

32. Law 32 - Caught<br />

Law 32 shall apply.<br />

33. Law 33 - Handled The Ball<br />

Law 33 shall apply.<br />

34. Law 34 - Hit The Ball Twice<br />

Law 34 shall apply.<br />

35. Law 35 - Hit Wicket<br />

Law 35 shall apply.<br />

36. Law 36 - Leg Before Wicket<br />

Law 36 shall apply.<br />

37. Law 37 - Obstructing The Field<br />

Law 37 shall apply. For the avoidance of doubt, if an umpire feels that a batsman, in running between the wickets, has<br />

significantly changed his direction without probable cause and thereby obstructed a fielder's attempt to effect a run out, the<br />

batsman should, on appeal, be given out, obstructing the field. It shall not be relevant whether a run out would have<br />

occurred or not. If the change of direction involves the batsman crossing the pitch, Law 42.14 shall also apply.<br />

38. Law 38 - Run Out<br />

Law 38 shall apply.<br />

39. Law 39 - Stumped<br />

Law 39 shall apply.<br />

40. Law 40 - The Wicket Keeper<br />

Law 40.4 shall be replaced by the following: After the ball comes into play and before it reaches the striker, it is unfair if the<br />

wicket-keeper significantly alters his position in relation to the striker's wicket, except for the following:<br />

(i) Movement of a few paces forward for a slower delivery, unless in doing so it brings him within reach of the wicket.<br />

(ii) Lateral movement in response to the direction in which the ball has been delivered.<br />

(ii) Movement in response to the stroke that the striker Is playing or that his actions suggest he intends to play, however<br />

for the provisions of Law 40.3 (Position of the wicket-keeper) shall apply. In the event of unfair movement by the wicket<br />

keeper, either umpire shall call and signal Dead ball.<br />

41. Law 41 - The Fielder<br />

Law 41 shall apply subject to the following:<br />

41.1 Protective equipment<br />

The following shall apply in addition to Law 41.1: The exchanging of protective equipment between members of the<br />

fielding side on the field shall be permitted provided that the umpires do not consider that it constitutes a waste of<br />

playing time.<br />

41.5 Restrictions on the placement of fieldsmen<br />

Law 41.5 shall apply. Not more than 5 fielders shall be on the leg side of whom not more than 2 (two) (apart from the<br />

bowler and wicketkeeper) may be behind the popping crease at the instance of the bowler's delivery.<br />

42. Law 42 - Fair and Unfair Play<br />

42.1 Fair and unfair play - responsibility of captains<br />

Law 42.1 shall apply.<br />

42.2 Fair and unfair play - responsibility of umpires<br />

Law 42.2 shall apply.<br />

42.3 The Match Ball Changing its condition<br />

Law 42.3 shall apply, subject to the following:<br />

Law 42.3 (d) and (e) shall be replaced with the following: If the umpires together agree that the deterioration of the ball<br />

is inconsistent with the use it has received, they shall consider that there has been a contravention of this Law. They<br />

shall then decide together whether they can identify the player(s) responsible for such conduct.<br />

42.3.1 If it is possible to identify the player(s) responsible:<br />

a) Change the ball forthwith. The batsman at the wicket shall choose the replacement ball from a selection of<br />

six other<br />

b) balls of various degrees of usage (including a new ball) and of the same brand as the ball in use prior to<br />

the contravention.<br />

Additionally the bowler's end umpire shall:<br />

b) Award 5 penalty runs to the batting side.<br />

c) Inform the captain of the fielding side of the reason for the action taken.<br />

d) Inform the captain of the batting side as soon as practicable of what has occurred.<br />

e) Together with the other umpire report the incident to the NCU who shall take action as is appropriate<br />

against the player(s) responsible for the conduct under the Code of Conduct.<br />

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42.3.2 If it is not possible to identify the player(s) responsible:<br />

a) Change the ball forthwith.<br />

The umpires shall choose the replacement ball for one of similar wear and of the same brand<br />

b) as the ball in use prior to the contravention.<br />

b) The bowler's end umpire shall issue the captain with a first and final warning, and<br />

c) Advise him that should there be any further incident by that team during the remainder of the match or<br />

series, steps<br />

42.3.1 a) to e) above will be adopted, with the captain deemed under e) to be the player responsible.<br />

42.4 Deliberate attempt to distract striker<br />

Law 42.4 shall apply, subject to the following:<br />

42.4.1 In addition, the umpires shall report the incident to the <strong>Northerns</strong> <strong>Cricket</strong> <strong>Union</strong> under the Rules and Code of<br />

Conduct<br />

42.5 Deliberate distraction or obstruction of batsman<br />

Law 42.5 shall apply subject to the following:<br />

42.5.1 In addition, the umpire shall report the incident to the <strong>Northerns</strong> <strong>Cricket</strong> <strong>Union</strong> under the Rules and Code of<br />

Conduct.<br />

42.6 The Bowling of Fast Short Pitched Balls<br />

42.6.1 (a) shall be replaced by the following:<br />

a) A bowler shall be limited to two fast short-pitched deliveries per over.<br />

b) A fast short-pitched delivery is defined as a ball which passes or would have passed above the shoulder<br />

height of the striker standing upright at the popping crease.<br />

c) The umpire at the bowlers end shall advise the bowler and the batsman on strike when each fast short<br />

pitched delivery has been bowled.<br />

d) In addition, for the purpose of this regulation and subject to Clause 42.6.1 (f) below, a ball that passes<br />

above head height of the batsman, that prevents him from being able to hit it with his bat by means of a<br />

normal cricket stroke shall be called a wide.<br />

e) For the avoidance of doubt any fast short pitched delivery that is called a wide under this playing condition<br />

shall also count as one of the allowable short pitched deliveries in that over.<br />

f) In the event of a bowler bowling more than two fast short-pitched deliveries in an over as defined in Clause<br />

42.6.1 (b) above, the umpire at the bowlers end shall call and signal no ball on each occasion.<br />

A differential signal shall be used to signify a fast short pitched delivery.<br />

The umpire shall call and signal 'no ball' and then tap the head with the other hand.<br />

g) If a bowler delivers a third fast short pitched ball in an over, the umpire, after the call of no ball and when the<br />

ball is dead, shall caution the bowler, inform the other umpire, the captain of the fielding side and the<br />

batsmen at the wicket of what has occurred.<br />

This caution shall apply throughout the innings.<br />

h) If there is a second instance of the bowler being no balled in the innings for bowling more than two fast short<br />

pitched deliveries in an over, the umpire shall advise the bowler that this is his final warning for the innings.<br />

i) Should there be any further instance by the same bowler in that innings, the umpire shall call and signal no<br />

ball and when the ball is dead direct the captain to take the bowler off forthwith. If necessary, the over shall<br />

be completed by another bowler, who shall neither have bowled the previous over, or part thereof, nor be<br />

allowed to bowl the next over, or part thereof.<br />

j) The bowler thus taken off shall not be allowed to bowl again in that innings.<br />

k) The umpire will report the occurrence to the other umpire, the batsmen at the wicket and as soon as<br />

possible to the captain of the batting side.<br />

l) The umpires may then report the matter to the <strong>Northerns</strong> union who shall take such action as is<br />

considered appropriate against the captain and the bowler concerned. (Refer also to Law 42.1 Fair and<br />

Unfair Play Responsibility of the Captains.)<br />

The above is not a substitute for Clause 42.7 below which umpires are able to apply at any time.<br />

42.6.2 (b) Bowling of High Full Pitched Balls<br />

Law 42.6 (b) shall be replaced by the following:<br />

(a) Any delivery, regardless of pace, which passes or would have passed on the full above waist height or<br />

shoulder height of the striker standing upright at the crease is deemed unfair, whether or not is it likely to<br />

inflict physical injury on the strike.<br />

(b) In the event of a bowler bowling a high full pitched ball as defined in Clause 42.4.2 (a) above (i.e. A<br />

beamer), the umpire at the bowler's end shall, in the first instance, call and signal no ball. If, in the<br />

opinion of the umpire, such a delivery is considered likely to inflict physical injury on the batsman, the<br />

umpire at the bowler's end shall, in addition to calling and signalling no ball, when the ball is dead,<br />

caution the bowler and issue a first and final warning. The umpire shall inform the other umpire, the<br />

captain of the fielding side and the batsmen at the wicket of what has occurred.<br />

(c) Should there be any further instance (where a high full pitched ball is bowled and is considered likely to<br />

inflict physical injury on the batsman) by the same bowler in that innings, the umpire shall, in addition to<br />

calling and signalling no ball, when the ball is dead, direct the captain to take the bowler off forthwith.<br />

If necessary, the over shall be completed by another bowler, who shall neither have bowled the previous<br />

over, or part thereof, nor be allowed to bowl the next over, or part thereof.<br />

(d) The bowler thus taken off shall not be allowed to bowl again in that innings.<br />

(e) The umpire will report the occurrence to the other umpire, the batsman at the wicket and as soon as<br />

possible to the captain of the batting side.<br />

(f) The umpires will report the matter to the <strong>Northerns</strong> <strong>Cricket</strong> <strong>Union</strong> who shall take such action as is<br />

considered appropriate against the captain and the bowler concerned.<br />

(Refer also to Law 42.1 - Fair and Unfair Play Responsibility of the Captains.)<br />

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42.7 Dangerous and Unfair Bowling - Action by the umpire<br />

Law 42.7 shall be replaced by the following: Regardless of any action taken by the umpire as a result of a breach of<br />

Clauses 42.6.1, 42.6.2 and 42.8 the following shall apply at any time during the match:<br />

42.7.1 The bowling of fast short pitched balls is unfair if in the opinion of the umpire at the bowler's end he considers that<br />

by their repetition and taking into account their length, height and direction, they are likely to inflict physical injury<br />

on the striker, irrespective of the protective clothing and equipment he may be wearing. The relative skill of the<br />

striker shall also be taken into consideration.<br />

42.7.2 In the event of such unfair bowling, the umpire at the bowler's end shall adopt the following procedure:<br />

a) In the first instance the umpire shall call and signal no ball, caution the bowler and inform the other umpire,<br />

the captain of the fielding side and the batsmen of what has occurred.<br />

b) If this caution is ineffective, he shall repeat the above procedure and indicate to the bowler that this is a<br />

final warning.<br />

c) Both the above caution and final warning shall continue to apply even though the bowler may later change<br />

ends<br />

d) Should there be any further instance by the same bowler in that innings, the umpire shall call and signal no<br />

ball and when the ball is dead direct the captain to take the bowler off forthwith. If necessary, the over shall be<br />

completed by another bowler, who shall neither have bowled the previous over, or part thereof, nor be<br />

allowed to bowl the next over, or part thereof. See Law 22.8. (Bowler Incapacitated or Suspended during<br />

an Over).<br />

e) The bowler thus taken off shall not be able to bowl again in that innings.<br />

f) The umpire will report the occurrence to the other umpire, the batsmen at the wicket and as soon as possible<br />

to the captain of the batting side.<br />

g) The umpires may then report the matter to the <strong>Northerns</strong> <strong>Union</strong> who shall take such action as is considered<br />

appropriate against the captain and the bowler concerned. (Refer also to Law 42.1 Fair and Unfair Play<br />

Responsibility of the Captains.) Should the umpires initiate the caution and warning procedures set out in<br />

Clauses 42.6.1, 42.6.2, and 42.7 such cautions and warnings are not to be cumulative.<br />

42.8 Deliberate bowling of High Full Pitched Balls<br />

Law 42.8 shall be replaced by the following: If the umpire considers that a high full pitch delivery which is deemed unfair<br />

as defined in Clause 42.6.2 was deliberately bowled, then the caution and warning process shall be dispensed with.<br />

The umpire at the bowler's end shall:<br />

42.8.1 Call and signal no ball.<br />

42.8.2 When the ball is dead, direct the captain to take the bowler off forthwith.<br />

42.8.3 Not allow the bowler to bowl again in that innings.<br />

42.8.4 Ensure that the over is completed by another bowler, provided that the bowler does not bowl two overs or part<br />

thereof consecutively.<br />

42.8.5 Report the occurrence to the other umpire, to the captain of the batting side and the Northers <strong>Union</strong> who shall<br />

take such action as is considered appropriate against the captain and the bowler concerned. (Refer also to<br />

Law 42.1 Fair and Unfair Play Responsibility of the Captains).<br />

42.9 Time Wasting by the Fielding Side - Law 42.9 shall apply subject to Law 42.9 (c) being replaced by the following:<br />

If there is any further waste of time in that innings, by any member of the fielding side the umpire shall:<br />

42.9.1 Call and signal dead ball if necessary, and;<br />

42.9.2 Award 5 penalty runs to the batting side (see Law 42.17).<br />

42.9.3 Inform the other umpire, the batsmen at the wicket and as soon as possible the captain of the batting side of what<br />

has occurred.<br />

42.9.4 Report the occurrence to the <strong>Northerns</strong> <strong>Cricket</strong> <strong>Union</strong> who shall take such action as is considered appropriate<br />

against the captain and the team concerned under the ICC Code of Conduct.<br />

42.10 Batsman Wasting Time<br />

Law 42.10 shall apply, subject to the following: If the incoming batsman is not in position to take guard or his partner<br />

not ready to receive the next ball within 2 minutes of the fall of the previous wicket, the action should be regarded by the<br />

umpires as time wasting and the provisions of Law 42.10 shall apply. In addition, the umpires will report the incident<br />

to the Norherns <strong>Cricket</strong> <strong>Union</strong> who shall take such action as is considered appropriate against the captain and the<br />

team concerned.<br />

42.11 Damaging the pitch - area to be protected<br />

Law 42.11 shall apply.<br />

42.12 Bowler running on protected area after delivering the ball<br />

Law 42.12 shall apply, subject to 42.12 (d) (iv) being replaced by the following:<br />

In addition, the umpires may report the incident to the <strong>Northerns</strong> <strong>Cricket</strong> <strong>Union</strong> under the Code of Conduct.<br />

42.13 Fieldsman damaging the pitch<br />

Law 42.13 shall apply.<br />

In addition, the umpires shall report the incident to the <strong>Northerns</strong> <strong>Cricket</strong> <strong>Union</strong> under the Code of Conduct.<br />

42.14 Batsman damaging the pitch - Law 42.14 shall apply.<br />

In addition, the umpires shall report the incident to the <strong>Northerns</strong> <strong>Cricket</strong> <strong>Union</strong> under the Code of Conduct.<br />

See also clause 37 above.<br />

42.15 Bowler attempting to run out non-striker before delivery<br />

Law 42.15 shall be replaced by the following: The bowler is permitted, before releasing the ball and provided he has not<br />

completed his usual delivery swing, to deliberately attempt to run out the non-striker. Whether the attempt is successful<br />

or not, the ball shall not count as one of the over. If the bowler fails in an attempt to run out the non-striker, the umpire shall<br />

call and signal Dead ball as soon possible<br />

42.16 Batsman stealing a run<br />

Law 42.16 shall apply, subject to 42.16(vi) being replaced by the following:<br />

In addition, the umpires may report the incident to the <strong>Northerns</strong> <strong>Cricket</strong> <strong>Union</strong> under the Code of Conduct.<br />

42.17 Penalty runs - Law 42.17 shall apply.<br />

42.18 Players' conduct<br />

Law 42.18 shall apply, subject to 42.18(iii) being replaced by the following:<br />

In addition, the umpires shall report the incident to the <strong>Northerns</strong> <strong>Cricket</strong> <strong>Union</strong> under the Code of Conduct.<br />

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WOMENS 35 OVER LEAGUE COMPETITION<br />

PLAYING CONDITIONS<br />

th<br />

Except as varied hereunder the Laws of <strong>Cricket</strong> (2000 Code 4 Edition - 2013 5th July 2015 Version) shall apply.<br />

1. Law 1 - The Players<br />

1.1 Number of Players<br />

Law 1.1 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

A match is played between two sides. Each side shall consist of 11 players, one of whom shall be captain.<br />

1.2. Nomination of Players:<br />

Law 1.2 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

1.1.1. Each captain shall provide a list of the names of the 11 players in writing to the Umpires before the toss.<br />

No player may be changed after the nomination without the consent of the opposing captain. If the late<br />

withdrawal of a player nominated to participate in any CSA Woman's competitions match, such player shall by<br />

right, be permitted a replacement after the nomination. (Refer to Clause 2.2 - Law 2.3 Restrictions on the role<br />

of substitutes, as modified).<br />

1.3 Captain<br />

The following shall apply in addition to Law 1.3 (a): The deputy must be one of the 11 nominated starting players.<br />

2. Law 2 - Substitutes and Runners; Batsman or Fielders Leaving the Field; Batsman Retiring; Batsman<br />

Commencing Innings<br />

Law 2 shall apply subject to the following:<br />

2.1 Substitutes and Runners<br />

Law 2.1 (a) (ii), 2.7 and 2.8 shall not apply. A runner for a batsman when batting is not permitted.<br />

Law 2.1 (b) shall be amended as follows: The umpires shall have discretion to allow, for other wholly<br />

acceptable reasons, a substitute fielder to act for a nominated player at the start of the match, or at any<br />

subsequent time.<br />

2.2 Fielder absent or leaving the field<br />

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<br />

any later time, or leaves the field during a session of play, the umpire shall be informed of the reason for his absence,<br />

and he shall not thereafter come on to the field during a session of play without the consent of the umpire. (See Law<br />

2.6 as modified). The umpire shall give such consent as soon as practicable. If the player is absent from the field for<br />

longer than 8 minutes:<br />

2.2.1 The player shall not be permitted to bowl in the match until he has either been able to field, or his team has<br />

subsequently been batting, for the total length of playing time for which he was absent (hereafter referred to as<br />

penance time), subject to a maximum cumulative penance time of 120 minutes. If any unexpired penance<br />

time remains at the end of the first innings, it is carried forward to the second innings of the match.<br />

2.2.2. The player shall not be permitted to bat in the match until his team's batting innings has been in progress for<br />

the length of playing time that is equal to the unexpired penance time carried forward from the previous<br />

innings, subject to a maximum cumulative penance time of 120 minutes. However, once his side has lost five<br />

wickets in its batting innings, he may bat immediately. For the purposes of 2.2.1 and 2.2.2, playing time shall<br />

comprise the time play is in progress excluding lunch and tea intervals, intervals between innings and official<br />

drinks intervals. However, in the event of a batsman or a fieldsman already being off the field at the<br />

commencement of an interruption in play through ground, weather or light conditions or for other exceptional<br />

circumstances, he shall be allowed to count any such stoppage time as playing time, provided that he<br />

personally informs the umpires when he is fit enough to take the field had play been in progress. Similarly, if at<br />

the commencement of an interruption in play through ground, weather or light conditions or for other<br />

exceptional circumstances, a player is on the field but still has some unexpired penalty time remaining from a<br />

previous absence, he shall automatically be allowed to count any such stop-page time as playing time,<br />

provided he returns to the field of play immediately after the interruption. The restriction in Clauses 2.2.1 and<br />

2.2.2 above shall not apply if the player has suffered an external blow (as opposed to an internal injury such as<br />

a pulled muscle) whilst participating earlier in the match and consequently been forced to leave the field. Nor<br />

shall it apply if the player has been absent for very exceptional and wholly acceptable reasons (other than<br />

injury or illness).<br />

2.2.3 Substitute fielders shall only be permitted in cases of injury, illness or other wholly acceptable<br />

reasons. 'Wholly acceptable reasons' should be limited to extreme circumstances and should not<br />

include what is commonly referred to as a 'comfort break'.<br />

3. Law 3 - The Umpires<br />

3.1 Appointment and attendance<br />

The following shall apply in place of Law 3.1: The <strong>Northerns</strong> <strong>Cricket</strong> Umpires Association shall where possible be<br />

responsible for allocating umpires for all fixtures. If no official NCU umpires are allocated or present at the ground at<br />

the start of the match, the batting team shall provide two player umpires to perform umpiring duties. The umpires shall<br />

be present at the ground at least 45 minutes before th scheduled start of play. Neither team will have a right of<br />

objection to an umpire's appointment.<br />

4. Law 4 - The Scorers<br />

Law 4 shall apply<br />

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5. Law 5 - The Ball<br />

Law 5 shall apply subject to the following:<br />

5.1 Approval and control of balls<br />

Law 5.2 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

Match balls as approved by the <strong>Northerns</strong> <strong>Cricket</strong> <strong>Union</strong> shall be used in all matches. Used balls of the same make<br />

and type as the new ball shall be used as replacement balls, should the ball become unfit for play. Each fielding team<br />

shall have one new ball for its innings. The umpires shall retain possession of the match ball throughout the duration<br />

of the match when play is not actually taking place. During play the umpires shall periodically and irregularly inspect<br />

the condition of the ball and shall retain possession of it at the fall of a wicket, a drinks interval, or any other disruption<br />

in play.<br />

5.2 Ball lost or becoming unfit for play<br />

Law 5.5 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

5.2.1 In the event of a ball during play being lost or in the opinion of the umpires, being unfit for play through normal<br />

use, the umpires shall allow it to be replaced by one that in their opinion has had a similar amount of wear.<br />

5.2.2 In the event of the ball becoming wet and soggy as a result of play continuing in inclement weather or it being<br />

affected by dew, and in the opinion of the umpires being unfit for play, the ball may be replaced for a ball that<br />

has similar amount of wear, even though it has not gone out of shape.<br />

5.2.3 If the ball is to be replaced, the umpire shall inform the batsmen and the fielding captain. Either batsman or<br />

bowler may raise the matter with the umpires and the umpires' decision as to a replacement or otherwise<br />

be final.<br />

6. Law 6 - The Bat<br />

6.1 Width and length<br />

The following shall apply in addition to Law 6.1:<br />

The blade of the bat shall have a conventional "flat" face.<br />

7. Law 7 - The Pitch<br />

Law 7 shall apply subject to the following:<br />

7.1 Selection and preparation<br />

The following will apply in addition to Law 7.3: Captains, umpires and grounds men shall co-operate to ensure that,<br />

prior to the start of any day's play, no one bounces a ball on the pitch or strikes it with a bat to assess its condition or for<br />

any other reason, or causes damage to the pitch in any other way. Prior to the start of play, only the captain and team<br />

coach may walk on the pitch to assess its condition. Spiked footwear is not permitted.<br />

7.1.1 A ball must not be bounced on the pitch.<br />

7.1.2 A key or knife may only be inserted in the pitch in the area between the popping and bowling creases.<br />

7.2 Changing the pitch<br />

Law 7.4 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

7.2.1 If, in the opinion of the umpires, a pitch is considered too dangerous for play or unfit to continue, they shall<br />

stop play immediately and consult with both captains.<br />

7.2.2 If the captains agree to continue, play shall resume.<br />

7.2.3 If the decision is not to resume play, the umpires together with the captains shall consider whether the<br />

existing pitch can be repaired and the match resumed from the point it was stopped.<br />

7.2.4 If, an alternate pitch is available at the same venue the match shall be re-started on that alternate pitch.<br />

7.3 Law 7.5 Non-turf pitches<br />

Law 7.5 shall not apply.<br />

8. Law 8 - The Wickets<br />

Law 8 shall apply.<br />

9. Law 9 - The Bowling, Popping and Return Creases<br />

Law 10 shall apply.<br />

10. Law 10 - Preparation and Maintenance of the Playing Area<br />

10.1 Rolling<br />

The following shall apply in addition to Law 10.1:<br />

10.1.1 Prior to tossing for choice of innings the artificial drying of the pitch and outfield shall be at the discretion of the<br />

groundsman. Thereafter and throughout the match the drying of the outfield may be undertaken at any time<br />

by the groundsman, but the drying of the affected area of the pitch shall be carried out only on the instructions<br />

and under the supervision of the umpires. The umpires shall be empowered to have the pitch dried without<br />

reference to the captains at any time they are of the opinion that it is unfit for play.<br />

10.1.2 The umpires may instruct the groundsman to use any available equipment, including any roller for the<br />

purpose of drying the pitch and making it fit for play.<br />

10.1.3 An absorbent roller may be used to remove water from the covers including the cover on the match pitch.<br />

10.2 Maintenance of foot holes<br />

The following will apply in addition to Law 10.6: The umpires shall see that wherever possible and whenever it is<br />

considered necessary, action is taken during all intervals in play to do whatever is practicable to improve the bowler's<br />

foot holes.<br />

11. Law 11 - Covering The Pitch<br />

11.1 Before the match<br />

The following shall apply in addition to Law 11.1:<br />

The pitch shall be entirely protected against rain up to commencement of play.<br />

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11.2 During the match<br />

Law 11.2 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

The pitch shall be entirely protected against rain up to the commencement of play and for the duration of the period of<br />

the match. The covers must as far as possible totally protect the pitch and also the pitch surroundings, on either side<br />

of the pitch and if possible any worn or soft areas in the outfield.<br />

12. Law 12 - Innings<br />

Law 12 shall apply subject to the following (see also clauses 15 and 16 below):<br />

12.1 Number of innings<br />

Law 12.1 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

All matches will consist of one innings per side, each innings being limited to a maximum of 35 overs.<br />

12.4 Length of Innings<br />

12.4.1 Uninterrupted Matches.<br />

(a) Each team shall bat for 35 overs unless all out earlier or a result achieved.<br />

(b) If the team fielding first fails to bowl the required number of overs by the scheduled cessation time for the<br />

first innings, play shall continue until the required number of overs have been bowled or the innings is<br />

completed. In addition if the team fielding first fails to bowl the required number of overs by the<br />

scheduled cessation for the first innings, 12 penalty runs will be awarded to the side batting<br />

second, for every over not bowled. The over in progress when the scheduled cessation time for<br />

the first innings is reached, will be completed and count as a completed over. For the sake of<br />

clarity only overs not bowled after the completion of the over in progress at the scheduled<br />

cessation time for the first innings shall be scored as penalty runs. Such penalty runs will be<br />

scored as penalty extras.<br />

(c) The interval shall be reduced to enable the second innings to commence at the scheduled time, subject<br />

to there being a minimum interval of 10 minutes. The team batting second shall receive its full quota of 35<br />

overs irrespective of the number of overs it bowled by the scheduled cessation time for the first innings.<br />

(d) If the team fielding second fails to bowl the required number of over's by the scheduled cessation time for<br />

the second innings, the hours of play shall be extended until the required number of over's have been<br />

bowled or a result is achieved. In addition if the team fielding second fails to bowl the required<br />

number of overs by the scheduled cessation time for the second innings, the side batting second<br />

has the option to either accept 12 penalty runs for every over not bowled, or to continue batting.<br />

The over in progress when the scheduled cessation time is reached, will be completed and count<br />

as a completed over. For the sake of clarity only full overs not bowled after the completion of the<br />

over in progress at the scheduled cessation time shall be scored as penalty runs. Once this<br />

decision has been taken it is irreversible. Such penalty runs will be scored as penalty extras.<br />

(e) If the team batting first is dismissed in less than 35 overs, the team batting second shall be entitled to bat<br />

for 35 overs.<br />

(f) In determining the time at which the required number of overs have to be completed, the umpires<br />

shall allow time for the medical treatment given to a player on the field of play, the actual time<br />

taken for a player to leave the field of play in the case of a serious injury and the actual time lost<br />

due to other circumstances beyond the control of the players<br />

(g) In addition to the penalties in (b) and (d) above, the captain may be charged under the Code of Conduct,<br />

conduct contrary to the spirit of the game, on the basis of time wasting.<br />

12.4.2 Delayed or Interrupted Matches<br />

(a) Delay or Interruption to the Innings of the Team Batting First<br />

(i) When playing time has been lost the revised number of over's to be bowled in the match shall be<br />

based on a rate of 16 overs per hour, which is exclusive of the provision of the drinks interval, in the<br />

total remaining time available for play. When determining the time available for play, the total number<br />

of minutes remaining until the scheduled close of play shall be determined. Once the remaining<br />

number of minutes have been determined, an allowance of 5 minutes for 1 drinks breaks in each<br />

innings and an allowance of 15minutes for the change of innings interval shall be made.<br />

In calculating the remaining number of over's a rate of 3.75 minutes per over shall be applied. If such<br />

calculations result in a fraction of an over, the over shall be rounded up in order to allow for a full over<br />

to be bowled. For example 34.4 over's shall become 35 over's<br />

(ii) The revision of the number of over's should ensure, whenever possible, that both teams have the<br />

opportunity of batting for the same number of over's. The team batting second shall not bat for a<br />

greater number of over's than the first team unless the latter completed its innings in less than its<br />

allocated over's. To constitute a match, a minimum of 20 over's have to be bowled to the side batting<br />

second, subject to a result not being achieved earlier.<br />

(iii) No drinks breaks shall be scheduled for innings' of 20 over's or less duration.<br />

(iv) As soon as the total minutes of playing time remaining is less than the completed over's faced by<br />

Team 1 multiplied by 3.75, then the first innings is terminated and the provisions of (12.4.2b) below<br />

take effect.<br />

(v) A fixed time will be specified for the commencement of the interval, and also the close of play for the<br />

match, by applying a rate of 16 overs per hour. When calculating the length of playing time available<br />

for the match, or the length of either innings, the timing and duration of all relative delays, extensions<br />

in playing hours, interruptions in play, and intervals, including those for drinks, will be taken into<br />

consideration. This calculation must not cause the match to finish earlier than the latest<br />

possible rescheduled time for cessation of play.<br />

(vi) The same penalties as stipulated in 12.4.1.b and 12.4.1.d above shall apply for teams not having<br />

bowled the minimum required number of over's by the rescheduled cessation times for the first and<br />

second innings.<br />

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(vii) In determining the time at which the required number of over's have to be completed, the<br />

Umpires shall allow time for the medical treatment given to a player on the field of play, the<br />

actual time taken for a player to leave the field of play in the case of a serious injury and the<br />

actual time lost due to other circumstances beyond the control of the players<br />

(viii) The team batting second shall receive its full quota of overs irrespective of the number of over's it<br />

bowled by the rescheduled cessation time for the first innings.<br />

(ix) In cases where the team bowling first did not bowl the required number of overs by the<br />

rescheduled cessation time for the innings, the interval shall be reduced to enable the second<br />

innings to commence at the rescheduled time, subject to there being a minimum interval of 10minutes<br />

(x) In addition to the penalties in (12.4.2.a.v) above, the captain may be charged under the Code of<br />

Conduct, conduct contrary to the spirit of the game, on the basis of time wasting.<br />

(b) Delay or Interruption to the innings of the Team Batting Second<br />

(i) When playing time has been lost and, as a result, it is not possible for the team batting second to<br />

have the opportunity of receiving its allocated, or revised allocation of over's in the playing time<br />

available, the revised number of over's to be bowled in the match shall be based on a rate of 16<br />

overs per hour, which is exclusive of the provision of the drinks interval, in the total remaining time<br />

available for play. When determining the time available for play, the total number of minutes<br />

remaining until the scheduled close of play shall be determined. Once the remaining number of<br />

minutes has been determined, an allowance of 5 minutes for a drinks break shall be made.<br />

In calculating the remaining number of over's a rate of 3.75 minutes per over shall be applied.<br />

If such calculations result in a fraction of an over, the over shall be rounded up in order to allow for a<br />

full over to be bowled. For example 27.1 over's shall become 28 over's.<br />

(ii) The team batting second shall not bat for a greater number of over's than the first team unless the<br />

latter completed its innings in less than its allocated over's. To constitute a match, a minimum of 20<br />

over has to be bowled to the side batting second, subject to a result not being achieved earlier.<br />

(iii) If the drinks break already occurred at the time of the interruption, the 5 minute allowance for such<br />

drinks break shall not be made in determining the time remaining in the match. No drinks breaks<br />

shall be scheduled for innings' of 20 over's or less duration.<br />

(iv) A fixed time will be specified for the close of play by applying a rate of 16 overs per hour. When<br />

calculating the length of playing time available for the match, or the length of either innings, the<br />

timing and duration of all relative delays, extensions in playing hours, interruptions in play, and<br />

intervals, including those for drinks, will be taken into consideration when specifying this time. This<br />

calculation must not cause the match to finish earlier than the latest possible rescheduled<br />

time for cessation of play<br />

(v) In addition, should the innings of the team batting first have been completed prior to the scheduled,<br />

or re-scheduled time for the commencement of the interval, then any calculation relating to the<br />

revision of overs shall not be effective until an amount of time equivalent to that by which the second<br />

innings started early has elapsed.<br />

(vi) If the team fielding second fails to bowl the revised over's by the re-scheduled close of play, the<br />

hours of play shall be extended until the over's have been bowled or a result achieved.<br />

(vii) The same penalties as stipulated in 12.4.1.b and 12.4.1.d above shall apply for teams not having<br />

bowled the minimum required number of over's by the rescheduled cessation time for the innings.<br />

(viii) In determining the time at which the required number of over's have to be completed, the<br />

umpires shall allow time for the medical treatment given to a player on the field of play, the<br />

actual time taken for a player to leave the field of play in the case of a serious injury and the<br />

actual time lost due to other circumstances beyond the control of the players<br />

(ix) In addition to the penalties in (vi) above, the captain may be charged under the Code of Conduct,<br />

conduct contrary to the spirit of the game, on the basis of time wasting.<br />

12.5 Extra Time<br />

30 minutes of extra time will be allowed.<br />

12.6 Number of Overs per Bowler<br />

No bowler shall bowl more than 7 overs in an innings.<br />

In a delayed or interrupted match where the over's are reduced for both teams or for the team bowling second, no<br />

bowler may bowl more than one-fifth of the total over's allowed.<br />

Where the total over's is not divisible by 5, one additional over shall be allowed to the maximum number per bowler<br />

necessary to make up the balance. In the event of a bowler breaking down and being unable to complete an over, the<br />

remaining balls will be allowed by another bowler.<br />

Such part of an over will count as a full over only in so far as each bowler's limit is concerned.<br />

12.7 Minimum number of overs required to be bowled<br />

12.7.1 The minimum number of overs to be bowled by the fielding team shall be 16 overs per hour.<br />

12.7.2 In calculating the minimum number of overs required to be bowled, the following time allowances shall be made<br />

(a) the actual time taken where treatment is given by authorised medical personnel to a player on the field of<br />

play;<br />

(b) the actual time taken for a player to leave the field of play in the event of a serious injury;<br />

(c) the actual time lost due to any other circumstances beyond the control of the players.<br />

13. Law 13 - The Follow On<br />

Law 13 shall not apply.<br />

14. Law 14 - Declaration and Forfeiture<br />

Law 14 shall not apply.<br />

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15. Law 15 - Intervals<br />

Law 15 shall apply subject to the following:<br />

15.1 Changing agreed times for intervals - Interval between Innings<br />

15.1.1 If the innings of the team batting first is completed earlier than the scheduled or rescheduled cessation time<br />

for the first innings, the interval shall occur immediately and the innings of the team batting second shall<br />

commence correspondingly earlier. Notwithstanding the above, the interval shall in all cases be a minimum<br />

of 10 minutes.<br />

15.2 Intervals for drinks<br />

One drinks break of 5 minutes duration per innings is permitted. The drink break shall occur after 17 overs have been<br />

completed in the innings. If a wicket falls within 5 minutes of the drinks break, the drinks break shall be taken at the fall<br />

of that wicket. In an innings of scheduled duration of less than 20 overs, no drinks shall be taken. All drinks to be taken<br />

shall be of non alcoholic nature. No smoking will be allowed on the field of play either at a drinks break or during play.<br />

An individual player may be given a drink either on the boundary edge or at the fall of a wicket, on the field, provided<br />

that no playing time is wasted. No other drinks shall be taken onto the field without the permission of the umpires.<br />

Any player taking drinks onto the field shall be dressed in proper cricket attire.<br />

16. Law 16 - Start of Play; Cessation of Play<br />

Law 16 shall apply subject to the following:<br />

16.1 Start and Cessation Times<br />

First session<br />

13h00 - 15h15<br />

Interval<br />

15h15 - 15h30<br />

Second session<br />

15h30 - 17h45<br />

Matches shall commence at the times as set out above with an interval of 15 minutes, which will be between innings.<br />

17. Law 17 - Practice on the Field<br />

Law 17.1 shall apply<br />

18. Law 18 - Scoring Runs<br />

Law 18 shall apply.<br />

19. Law 19 - Boundaries<br />

19.3 Scoring a boundary<br />

The following shall be added to Law 19.3:<br />

If an unauthorized person enters the playing area and handles the ball, the umpire at the bowler's end shall be the<br />

sole judge of whether the boundary allowance should be scored or the ball be treated as still in play or called dead ball<br />

if a batsman is liable to be out as a result of the unauthorized person handling the ball.<br />

See also Law 19.1 (c).<br />

20. Law 20 - Lost Ball<br />

Law 20 shall apply.<br />

21. Law 21 - The Result<br />

Law 21 shall apply subject to the following:<br />

21.1 A win Two Innings Match<br />

Law 21.1 shall not apply. Law 21.2 shall apply in addition to the following:<br />

21.2.1 A result can be achieved only if both teams have had the opportunity of batting for at least 20 over's, unless<br />

one team has been all out in less than 20 overs or unless the team batting second scores enough runs to win<br />

in less than 20 overs. All matches in which both teams have not had an opportunity of batting for a minimum<br />

of 20 overs, shall be declared no result.<br />

21.3 A Tie<br />

Law 21.4 shall apply in addition to the following:<br />

21.3.1 If the scores are equal, the result shall be a tie and no account shall be taken of the number of wickets, which<br />

have fallen.<br />

21.5 Delayed or Interrupted Matches - calculation of the Target Score (All other leagues)<br />

The score of the team batting first shall be recorded at the end of each over. If owing to suspension of play during the<br />

innings of the team batting second, it is not possible for that team to have the opportunity of batting for the same<br />

number of over's as the team batting first, then the team batting second will bat for a number of over's to be calculated<br />

as in 12.4.2 (b) above. In this instance the result will be based on the score achieved by the side batting second in<br />

comparison to that of the side have batted first after the same number of over's.<br />

Points<br />

The points system is as follows:<br />

Win 4<br />

Tie 3<br />

No Result 2<br />

Loss 1<br />

21.6 Correctness of result<br />

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<br />

regulations) shall be resolved as soon as possible and a final decision made by the umpires at close of play.<br />

21.7.4 FINAL LOG POSITIONS<br />

In the event of teams finishing on an equal number of points in the section log, the position on the log shall be<br />

decided in the following order of priority:<br />

(i) The team having the greater number of wins.<br />

(ii) If still equal, the team with the highest number of bonus points (promotion league).<br />

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22. Law 22 - The Over<br />

Law 22 shall apply<br />

23. Law 23 - Dead Ball<br />

Law 23 shall apply.<br />

24. Law 24 - No Ball<br />

Law 24 shall apply subject to the following:<br />

24.1 (b) Mode of delivery<br />

Law 24.1 (b) shall be replaced by the following: The bowler may not deliver the ball underarm. If a bowler bowls a ball<br />

underarm the umpire shall call and signal no ball and the ball is to be re-bowled over arm.<br />

24.2 Free Hit<br />

In addition to the above, the delivery following a no ball called (all modes of no ball) shall be a free hit for whichever<br />

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<br />

next delivery will become a free hit for whichever batsman is facing it. For any free hit, the striker can be dismissed<br />

only under the circumstances that apply for a no ball, even if the delivery for the free hit is called wide ball.<br />

Field changes are not permitted for free hit deliveries unless:<br />

a) There is a change of striker (the provisions of clause 41.2 shall apply), or<br />

b) The No Ball was the result of a fielding restriction breach, in which case the field may be changed to the extent of<br />

correcting the breach. The umpires will signal a free hit by (after the normal No Ball signal) extending one arm<br />

straight upwards and moving it in a circular motion.<br />

24.3 Fair Delivery the feet<br />

Law 24.5 shall apply, subject to the final paragraph being replaced by the following: If the bowler's end umpire is<br />

satisfied that any of these three conditions have not been met, he shall call and signal No ball<br />

25. Law 25 - Wide Ball<br />

25.1 Judging a Wide<br />

Law 25 shall apply with the following addition to Law 25.1: Umpires are instructed to apply very strict and consistent<br />

interpretation in regard to this Law in order to prevent negative bowling wide of the wicket. Any offside or leg side<br />

delivery which in the opinion of the umpire does not give the batsman a reasonable opportunity to score shall be<br />

called a wide.<br />

26. Law 26 - Bye and Leg Bye<br />

Law 26 shall apply.<br />

27. Law 27 - Appeals<br />

Law 27 shall apply.<br />

28. Law 28 - The Wicket is Down<br />

Law 28 shall apply.<br />

29. Law 29 - Batsman Out of His Ground<br />

The following shall apply in addition to Law 29: If the running batsman has grounded any part of his foot behind the popping<br />

crease, then any subsequent loss of contact with the ground of his person or bat, during his continuing forward momentum,<br />

should not be interpreted as being 'out of his ground'.<br />

30. Law 30 - Bowled<br />

Law 30 shall apply.<br />

31. Law 31 - Timed Out<br />

Law 31 shall apply.<br />

32. Law 32 - Caught<br />

Law 32 shall apply.<br />

33. Law 33 - Handled The Ball<br />

Law 33 shall apply.<br />

34. Law 34 - Hit The Ball Twice<br />

Law 34 shall apply.<br />

35. Law 35 - Hit Wicket<br />

Law 35 shall apply.<br />

36. Law 36 - Leg Before Wicket<br />

Law 36 shall apply.<br />

37. Law 37 - Obstructing The Field<br />

Law 37 shall apply.<br />

For the avoidance of doubt, if an umpire feels that a batsman, in running between the wickets, has significantly changed<br />

his direction without probable cause and thereby obstructed a fielder's attempt to effect a run out, the batsman should, on<br />

appeal, be given out, obstructing the field. It shall not be relevant whether a run out would have occurred or not. If the<br />

change of direction involves the batsman crossing the pitch, Law 42.14 shall also apply.<br />

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38. Law 38 - Run Out<br />

Law 38 shall apply.<br />

39. Law 39 - Stumped<br />

Law 39 shall apply.<br />

40. Law 40 - The Wicket Keeper<br />

Law 40.4 shall be replaced by the following: After the ball comes into play and before it reaches the striker, it is unfair if the<br />

wicket-keeper significantly alters his position in relation to the striker's wicket, except for the following:<br />

(i) Movement of a few paces forward for a slower delivery, unless in doing so it brings him within reach of the wicket.<br />

(ii) Lateral movement in response to the direction in which the ball has been delivered.<br />

(ii) Movement in response to the stroke that the striker Is playing or that his actions suggest he intends to play, however for<br />

the provisions of Law 40.3 (Position of the wicket-keeper) shall apply. In the event of unfair movement by the wicket<br />

keeper, either umpire shall call and signal Dead ball.<br />

41. Law 41 - The Fielder<br />

Law 41 shall apply subject to the following:<br />

41.1 Protective equipment<br />

The following shall apply in addition to Law 41.1:<br />

The exchanging of protective equipment between members of the fielding side on the field shall be permitted<br />

provided that the umpires do not consider that it constitutes a waste of playing time.<br />

41.2 Restrictions on the placement of fieldsmen<br />

41.2.1 At the instant of delivery, there may not be more than 5 fieldsmen on the leg side of whom not more than 2<br />

(two) (apart from the bowler and wicketkeeper) may be behind the popping crease at the instance of the<br />

bowler's delivery.<br />

42. Law 42 - Fair and Unfair Play<br />

42.1 Fair and unfair play - responsibility of captains<br />

Law 42.1 shall apply.<br />

42.2 Fair and unfair play - responsibility of umpires<br />

Law 42.2 shall apply.<br />

42.3 The Match Ball Changing its condition<br />

Law 42.3 shall apply, subject to the following:<br />

Law 42.3 (d) and (e) shall be replaced with the following: If the umpires together agree that the deterioration of the ball<br />

is inconsistent with the use it has received, they shall consider that there has been a contravention of this Law. They<br />

shall then decide together whether they can identify the player(s) responsible for such conduct.<br />

42.3.1 If it is possible to identify the player(s) responsible:<br />

a) Change the ball forthwith. The batsman at the wicket shall choose the replacement ball from a selection<br />

of six other<br />

b) balls of various degrees of usage (including a new ball) and of the same brand as the ball in use prior to<br />

the contravention. Additionally the bowler's end umpire shall:<br />

b) Award 5 penalty runs to the batting side.<br />

c) Inform the captain of the fielding side of the reason for the action taken.<br />

d) Inform the captain of the batting side as soon as practicable of what has occurred.<br />

e) Together with the other umpire report the incident to the NCU who shall take action as is appropriate<br />

against the player(s) responsible for the conduct under the Code of Conduct.<br />

42.3.2 If it is not possible to identify the player(s) responsible:<br />

a) Change the ball forthwith. The umpires shall choose the replacement ball for one of similar wear and of<br />

the same brand<br />

b) as the ball in use prior to the contravention.<br />

b) The bowler's end umpire shall issue the captain with a first and final warning, and<br />

c) Advise him that should there be any further incident by that team during the remainder of the match or<br />

series, steps 42.3.1 a) to e) above will be adopted, with the captain deemed under e) to be the player<br />

responsible.<br />

42.4 Deliberate attempt to distract striker<br />

Law 42.4 shall apply, subject to the following:<br />

42.4.1 In addition, the umpires shall report the incident to the <strong>Northerns</strong> <strong>Cricket</strong> <strong>Union</strong> under the Rules and Code of<br />

Conduct.<br />

42.5 Deliberate distraction or obstruction of batsman<br />

Law 42.5 shall apply subject to the following:<br />

42.5.1 In addition, the umpire shall report the incident to the <strong>Northerns</strong> <strong>Cricket</strong> <strong>Union</strong> under the Rules and Code of<br />

Conduct.<br />

42.6 The Bowling of Fast Short Pitched Balls<br />

42.6.1 (a) shall be replaced by the following:<br />

a) A bowler shall be limited to two fast short-pitched deliveries per over.<br />

b) A fast short-pitched delivery is defined as a ball which passes or would have passed above the shoulder height of<br />

The striker standing upright at the popping crease.<br />

c) The umpire at the bowlers end shall advise the bowler and the batsman on strike when each fast short pitched<br />

delivery has been bowled.<br />

d) In addition, for the purpose of this regulation and subject to Clause 42.6.1 (f) below, a ball that passes above head<br />

height of the batsman, that prevents him from being able to hit it with his bat by means of a normal cricket stroke<br />

shall be called a wide.<br />

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e) For the avoidance of doubt any fast short pitched delivery that is called a wide under this playing condition shall<br />

also count as one of the allowable short pitched deliveries in that over.<br />

f) In the event of a bowler bowling more than two fast short-pitched deliveries in an over as defined in Clause 42.6.1<br />

(b) above, the umpire at the bowlers end shall call and signal no ball on each occasion. A differential signal shall<br />

be used to signify a fast short pitched delivery. The umpire shall call and signal 'no ball' and then tap the head<br />

with the other hand.<br />

g) If a bowler delivers a third fast short pitched ball in an over, the umpire, after the call of no ball and when the ball is<br />

dead, shall caution the bowler, inform the other umpire, the captain of the fielding side and the batsmen at the<br />

wicket of what has occurred. This caution shall apply throughout the innings.<br />

h) If there is a second instance of the bowler being no balled in the innings for bowling more than two fast short<br />

pitched deliveries in an over, the umpire shall advise the bowler that this is his final warning for the innings.<br />

i) Should there be any further instance by the same bowler in that innings, the umpire shall call and signal no ball<br />

and when the ball is dead direct the captain to take the bowler off forthwith. If necessary, the over shall be<br />

completed by another bowler, who shall neither have bowled the previous over, or part thereof, nor be allowed to<br />

bowl the next over, or part thereof.<br />

j) The bowler thus taken off shall not be allowed to bowl again in that innings.<br />

k) The umpire will report the occurrence to the other umpire, the batsmen at the wicket and as soon as possible to<br />

the captain of the batting side.<br />

l) The umpires may then report the matter to the <strong>Northerns</strong> union who shall take such action as is considered<br />

appropriate against the captain and the bowler concerned. (Refer also to Law 42.1 Fair and Unfair Play<br />

Responsibility of the Captains.)<br />

The above is not a substitute for Clause 42.7 below which umpires are able to apply at any time.<br />

42.6.2 (b) Bowling of High Full Pitched Balls<br />

Law 42.6 (b) shall be replaced by the following:<br />

(a) Any delivery, regardless of pace, which passes or would have passed on the full above waist height or<br />

shoulder height of the striker standing upright at the crease is deemed unfair, whether or not is it likely to<br />

inflict physical injury on the strike.<br />

(b) In the event of a bowler bowling a high full pitched ball as defined in Clause 42.4.2 (a) above (i.e. A<br />

beamer), the umpire at the bowler's end shall, in the first instance, call and signal no ball. If, in the opinion of<br />

the umpire, such a delivery is considered likely to inflict physical injury on the batsman, the umpire at the<br />

bowler's end shall, in addition to calling and signalling no ball, when the ball is dead, caution the bowler and<br />

issue a first and final warning. The umpire shall inform the other umpire, the captain of the fielding side and<br />

the batsmen at the wicket of what has occurred.<br />

(c) Should there be any further instance (where a high full pitched ball is bowled and is considered likely to<br />

inflict physical injury on the batsman) by the same bowler in that innings, the umpire shall, in addition to<br />

calling and signalling no ball, when the ball is dead, direct the captain to take the bowler off forthwith.<br />

If necessary, the over shall be completed by another bowler, who shall neither have bowled the previous<br />

over, or part thereof, nor be allowed to bowl the next over, or part thereof.<br />

(d) The bowler thus taken off shall not be allowed to bowl again in that innings.<br />

(e) The umpire will report the occurrence to the other umpire, the batsman at the wicket and as soon as possible<br />

to the captain of the batting side.<br />

(e) The umpires will report the matter to the <strong>Northerns</strong> <strong>Cricket</strong> <strong>Union</strong> who shall take such action as is considered<br />

appropriate against the captain and the bowler concerned. (Refer also to Law 42.1 Fair and Unfair Play<br />

Responsibility of the Captains.)<br />

42.7 Dangerous and Unfair Bowling - Action by the umpire<br />

Law 42.7 shall be replaced by the following: Regardless of any action taken by the umpire as a result of a breach of<br />

Clauses 42.6.1, 42.6.2 and 42.8 the following shall apply at any time during the match:<br />

42.7.1 The bowling of fast short pitched balls is unfair if in the opinion of the umpire at the bowler's end he considers<br />

that by their repetition and taking into account their length, height and direction, they are likely to inflict<br />

physical injury on the striker, irrespective of the protective clothing and equipment he may be wearing.<br />

The relative skill of the striker shall also be taken into consideration.<br />

42.7.2 In the event of such unfair bowling, the umpire at the bowler's end shall adopt the following procedure:<br />

a) In the first instance the umpire shall call and signal no ball, caution the bowler and inform the other<br />

umpire, the captain of the fielding side and the batsmen of what has occurred.<br />

b) If this caution is ineffective, he shall repeat the above procedure and indicate to the bowler that this is a<br />

final warning.<br />

c) Both the above caution and final warning shall continue to apply even though the bowler may later<br />

change ends.<br />

d) Should there be any further instance by the same bowler in that innings, the umpire shall call and signal<br />

no ball and when the ball is dead direct the captain to take the bowler off forthwith. If necessary, the over<br />

shall be completed by another bowler, who shall neither have bowled the previous over, or part thereof,<br />

nor be allowed to bowl the next over, or part thereof.<br />

See Law 22.8. (Bowler Incapacitated or Suspended during an Over).<br />

e) The bowler thus taken off shall not be able to bowl again in that innings.<br />

f) The umpire will report the occurrence to the other umpire, the batsmen at the wicket and as soon as<br />

possible to the captain of the batting side.<br />

g) The umpires may then report the matter to the <strong>Northerns</strong> <strong>Union</strong> who shall take such action as is considered<br />

appropriate against the captain and the bowler concerned.<br />

(Refer also to Law 42.1 - Fair and Unfair Play Responsibility of the Captains.)<br />

Should the umpires initiate the caution and warning procedures set out in Clauses 42.6.1, 42.6.2, and 42.7<br />

such cautions and warnings are not to be cumulative.<br />

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42.8 Deliberate bowling of High Full Pitched Balls<br />

Law 42.8 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

If the umpire considers that a high full pitch delivery which is deemed unfair as defined in Clause 42.6.2 was<br />

deliberately bowled, then the caution and warning process shall be dispensed with.<br />

The umpire at the bowler's end shall:<br />

42.8.1 Call and signal no ball.<br />

42.8.2 When the ball is dead, direct the captain to take the bowler off forthwith.<br />

42.8.3 Not allow the bowler to bowl again in that innings.<br />

42.8.4 Ensure that the over is completed by another bowler, provided that the bowler does not bowl two overs or<br />

part thereof consecutively.<br />

42.8.5 Report the occurrence to the other umpire, to the captain of the batting side and the Northers <strong>Union</strong> who<br />

shall take such action as is considered appropriate against the captain and the bowler concerned. (Refer<br />

also to Law 42.1 Fair and Unfair Play Responsibility of the Captains).<br />

42.9 Time Wasting by the Fielding Side<br />

Law 42.9 shall apply subject to Law 42.9 (c) being replaced by the following:<br />

If there is any further waste of time in that innings, by any member of the fielding side the umpire shall:<br />

42.9.1 Call and signal dead ball if necessary, and;<br />

42.9.2 Award 5 penalty runs to the batting side (see Law 42.17).<br />

42.9.3 Inform the other umpire, the batsmen at the wicket and as soon as possible the captain of the batting side of<br />

what has occurred.<br />

42.9.4 Report the occurrence to the <strong>Northerns</strong> <strong>Cricket</strong> <strong>Union</strong> who shall take such action as is considered<br />

appropriate against the captain and the team concerned under the ICC Code of Conduct.<br />

42.10 Batsman Wasting Time<br />

Law 42.10 shall apply, subject to the following: If the incoming batsman is not in position to take guard or his<br />

partner not ready to receive the next ball within 2 minutes of the fall of the previous wicket, the action should be<br />

regarded by the umpires as time wasting and the provisions of Law 42.10 shall apply. In addition, the umpires will<br />

report the incident to the Norherns <strong>Cricket</strong> <strong>Union</strong> who shall take such action as is considered appropriate against<br />

the captain and the team concerned.<br />

42.11 Damaging the pitch area to be protected<br />

Law 42.11 shall apply.<br />

42.12 Bowler running on protected area after delivering the ball<br />

Law 42.12 shall apply, subject to 42.12 (d) (iv) being replaced by the following:<br />

In addition, the umpires may report the incident to the <strong>Northerns</strong> <strong>Cricket</strong> <strong>Union</strong> under the Code of Conduct.<br />

42.13 Fieldsman damaging the pitch<br />

Law 42.13 shall apply.<br />

In addition, the umpires shall report the incident to the <strong>Northerns</strong> <strong>Cricket</strong> <strong>Union</strong> under the Code of Conduct.<br />

42.14 Batsman damaging the pitch<br />

Law 42.14 shall apply. In addition, the umpires shall report the incident to the <strong>Northerns</strong> <strong>Cricket</strong> <strong>Union</strong> under the<br />

Code of Conduct. See also clause 37 above.<br />

42.15 Bowler attempting to run out non-striker before delivery<br />

Law 42.15 shall be replaced by the following: The bowler is permitted, before releasing the ball and provided he has<br />

not completed his usual delivery swing, to deliberately attempt to run out the non-striker. Whether the attempt is<br />

successful or not, the ball shall not count as one of the over. If the bowler fails in an attempt to run out the non-striker,<br />

the umpire shall call and signal Dead ball as soon possible.<br />

42.16 Batsman stealing a run<br />

Law 42.16 shall apply, subject to 42.16(vi) being replaced by the following:<br />

In addition, the umpires may report the incident to the <strong>Northerns</strong> <strong>Cricket</strong> <strong>Union</strong> under the Code of Conduct.<br />

42.17 Penalty runs<br />

Law 42.17 shall apply.<br />

42.18 Players' conduct<br />

Law 42.18 shall apply, subject to 42.18(iii) being replaced by the following:<br />

In addition, the umpires shall report the incident to the <strong>Northerns</strong> <strong>Cricket</strong> <strong>Union</strong> under the Code of Conduct.<br />

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WOMENS CLUB TWENTY20 COMPETITION<br />

PLAYING CONDITIONS AND SUPER OVER<br />

1. LAW 1 - THE PLAYERS<br />

1.1 Number of Players<br />

Law 1.1 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

A match is played between two sides. Each side shall consist of 11 players, one of whom shall be captain.<br />

1.2 Law 1.2 - Nomination of Players. Law 1.2 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

1.1.1.1 Each captain shall nominate 11 players in writing to one of the umpires before the toss. No player (member<br />

of the playing eleven) may be changed after the nomination without the consent of the opposing captain.<br />

If the late withdrawal of a player nominated to participate in any CSA Woman's competitions match, such<br />

player shall by right, be permitted a replacement after the nomination.(Refer to Clause 2.2 - Law 2.3<br />

Restrictions on the role of substitutes, as modified).<br />

1.3 Captain<br />

The following shall apply in addition to Law 1.3:<br />

1.3.1 If at any time the captain is not available, a deputy shall act for him.<br />

The deputy must be one of the nominated members of the playing eleven.<br />

2. LAW 2 - SUBSTITUTES AND RUNNERS, BATSMAN OR FIELDER LEAVING THE FIELD, BATSMAN RETIRING,<br />

BATSMAN COMMENCING INNINGS<br />

Law 2 shall apply subject to the following:<br />

2.1 Substitutes and Runners<br />

Law 2.1 (a) (ii), 2.7 and 2.8 shall not apply. A runner for a batsman when batting is not permitted.<br />

Law 2.1 (b) shall be amended as follows: The umpires shall have discretion to allow, for other wholly acceptable<br />

reasons, a substitute fielder to act for a nominated player, at the start of the match, or at any subsequent time.<br />

2.2 Law 2.5 - Fielder absent or leaving the field<br />

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<br />

any later time, or leaves the field during a session of play, the umpire shall be informed of the reason for his absence,<br />

and he shall not thereafter come on to the field during a session of play without the consent of the umpire. (See Law<br />

2.6 as modified). The umpire shall give such consent as soon as practicable. If the player is absent from the field for<br />

longer than 8 minutes:<br />

2.2.1 The player shall not be permitted to bowl in the match until he has either been able to field, or his team has<br />

subsequently been batting, for the total length of playing time for which he was absent (hereafter referred to<br />

as penalty time), subject to a maximum cumulative penalty time of 40 minutes. If any unexpired penalty time<br />

remains at the end of the first innings, it is carried forward to the second innings of the match.<br />

2.2.2 The player shall not be permitted to bat in the match until his team's batting innings has been in progress for<br />

the length of playing time that is equal to the unexpired penalty time carried forward from the previous<br />

innings, subject to a maximum cumulative penalty time of 40 minutes. However, once his side has lost five<br />

wickets in its batting innings, he may bat immediately.The restriction in Clauses 2.2.1 and 2.2.2 above shall<br />

not apply if the player has suffered an external blow (as opposed to an internal injury such as a pulled<br />

muscle) whilst participating earlier in the match and consequently been forced to leave the field. Nor shall it<br />

apply if the player has been absent for very exceptional and wholly acceptable reasons (other than injury or<br />

illness). In the event of a batsman or a fieldsman already being off the field at the commencement of an<br />

interruption in play through ground, weather or light conditions or for other exceptional circumstances, he<br />

shall be allowed to count any such stoppage time as playing time, provided that he personally in-forms the<br />

umpires when he is fit enough to take the field had play been in progress. Similarly, if at the commencement<br />

of an interruption in play through ground, weather or light conditions or for other exceptional circumstances,<br />

a player is on the field but still has some unexpired penalty time remaining from a previous absence, he shall<br />

automatically be allowed to count any such stoppage time as playing time.<br />

2.2.3 Substitute fielders shall only be permitted in cases of injury, illness or other wholly acceptable reasons.<br />

'Wholly acceptable reasons' should be limited to extreme circumstances and should not include what is<br />

commonly referred to as a 'comfort break'.<br />

3. LAW 3 - THE UMPIRES<br />

3.1 Appointment and attendance. Law 3.1 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

The following rules for the selection and appointment of umpires shall be followed as far as it is practicable to do so:<br />

3.1.1 The umpires shall control the game as required by the Laws (as read with these playing conditions), with<br />

absolute impartiality and shall be present at the ground at least 45 minutes before the scheduled start of<br />

play.<br />

3.1.2 The <strong>Northerns</strong> <strong>Cricket</strong> Umpires Association will be responsible for allocating umpires for all fixtures.<br />

3.1.3 Two Umpires will be appointed to all matches<br />

3.1.4 Neither team will have a right of objection to an umpire's appointment.<br />

3.2 Change of Umpire<br />

Law 3.2 shall be replaced by the following: An umpire shall not be changed during the match, other than in<br />

exceptional circumstances, unless he is injured or ill.<br />

3.3 Fitness for play and Law 3.9 - Suspension of play in dangerous or unreasonable conditions<br />

3.3.1 The umpires shall be the final judges of the fitness of the ground, weather and light for play. Law 7.2 (Fitness<br />

of the pitch for play). 3.3.1 Suspension of play for adverse conditions of ground, weather or light<br />

a) All references to ground include the pitch. See Law 7.1 (Area of pitch).<br />

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4. LAW 4 - THE SCORERS<br />

Law 4 shall apply.<br />

b) If at the umpires together agree, that the conditions of ground, weather or light are so bad that there is<br />

obvious and foreseeable risk to the safety of any player or umpire, so that it would be unreasonable or<br />

dangerous for play to take place, then they shall immediately suspend play, or not allow play to<br />

commence or to restart. The decision as to whether conditions are so bad as to warrant such action is<br />

one for the umpires alone to make. The fact that the grass and the ball are wet and slippery does not<br />

warrant the ground conditions being regarded as unreasonable or dangerous. If the umpires consider<br />

the ground is so wet or slippery as to deprive the bowler of a reasonable foothold, the fielders of the<br />

power of free movement, or the batsmen of the ability to play their strokes or to run between the wickets,<br />

then these conditions shall be regarded as so bad that it would be unreasonable for play to take place.<br />

c) When there is a suspension of play it is the responsibility of the umpires to monitor the conditions. They<br />

shall make inspections as often as appropriate. Immediately the umpires together agree that conditions<br />

are suitable for play they shall call upon the players to resume the game.<br />

d) If play is in progress up to the start of an agreed interval then it will resume after the interval unless the<br />

umpires together agree that the conditions of ground, weather or light are so bad that there is obvious<br />

and foreseeable risk to the safety of any player or umpire, so that it would be unreasonable or dangerous<br />

for play to take place.<br />

5. LAW 5 - THE BALL<br />

5.1 Approval and control of balls<br />

Law 5.2 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

5.1.1. Match balls as approved by the <strong>Northerns</strong> <strong>Cricket</strong> <strong>Union</strong> shall be used in all matches. Used balls of the same<br />

make and type as the new ball shall be used as replacement balls, should the ball become unfit for play.<br />

5.1.2. Each fielding team shall have one new ball for its innings.<br />

5.1.3. The umpires shall retain possession of the match ball throughout the duration of the match when play is not<br />

actually taking place. During play the umpires shall periodically and irregularly inspect the condition of the<br />

ball and shall retain possession of it at the fall of a wicket, a drinks interval, or any other disruption in play<br />

5.2 Ball lost or becoming unfit for play<br />

Law 5.5 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

5.2.1 In the event of a ball during play being lost or in the opinion of the umpires, being unfit for play through normal<br />

use, the umpires shall allow it to be replaced by one that in their opinion has had a similar amount of wear.<br />

5.2.2 In the event of the ball becoming wet and soggy as a result of play continuing in inclement weather or it being<br />

affected by dew, and in the opinion of the umpires being unfit for play, the ball may be replaced for a ball that<br />

has similar amount of wear, even though it has not gone out of shape.<br />

5.2.3 If the ball is to be replaced, the umpire shall inform the batsmen and the fielding captain. Either batsman or<br />

bowler may raise the matter with the umpires and the umpires' decision as to a replacement or otherwise will<br />

be final.<br />

6. LAW 6 - THE BAT<br />

The following shall apply in addition to Law 6:<br />

Only Type A bats shall be used in matches.<br />

7. LAW 7 - THE PITCH<br />

7.1 Selection and preparation<br />

The following will apply in addition to Law 7.3:<br />

7.1.1. Captains, umpires and grounds men shall co-operate to ensure that, prior to the start of any day's play,<br />

no one bounces a ball on the pitch or strikes it with a bat to assess its condition or for any other reason, or<br />

causes damage to the pitch in any other way.<br />

7.1.2. Prior to the start of play, only the captain and team coach may walk on the pitch to assess its condition.<br />

Spiked footwear is not permitted.<br />

7.1.3 A ball must not be bounced on the pitch.<br />

7.1.4 A key or knife may only be inserted in the pitch in the area between the popping and bowling creases.<br />

7.2 Changing the pitch<br />

Law 7.4 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

7.2.1 If, in the opinion of the umpires, a pitch is considered too dangerous for play or unfit to continue, they shall<br />

stop play immediately and consult with both captains.<br />

7.2.2 If the captains agree to continue, play shall resume.<br />

7.2.3 If the decision is not to resume play, the umpires together with the captains shall consider whether the<br />

existing pitch can be repaired and the match resumed from the point it was stopped.<br />

7.2.4 If, an alternate pitch is available at the same venue the match shall be re-started on that alternate pitch.<br />

7.3 Non-turf pitches<br />

Law 7.5 shall not apply.<br />

All matches shall be played on natural turf pitches. The use of PVA and other adhesives in the preparation of pitches<br />

is not permitted.<br />

8. LAW 8 - THE WICKETS<br />

Law 8 shall apply.<br />

9. LAW 9 - THE BOWLING, POPPING AND RETURN CREASES<br />

9.1 The Popping Crease<br />

Law 9.3 shall apply.<br />

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9.2 Additional Crease Markings<br />

The following shall apply in addition to Law 9: As a guideline to the umpires for the calling of wides on the offside the<br />

crease markings detailed in Appendix 3 shall be marked in white at each end of the pitch.<br />

10. LAW 10 - PREPARATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE PLAYING AREA<br />

10.1 Rolling<br />

The following shall apply in addition to Law 10.1:<br />

10.1.1 Prior to tossing for choice of innings the artificial drying of the pitch and outfield shall be at the discretion of<br />

the ground curator. Thereafter and throughout the match the drying of the outfield may be undertaken at any<br />

time by the ground curator, but the drying of the affected area of the pitch shall be carried out only on the<br />

instructions and under the supervision of the umpires. The umpires shall be empowered to have the pitch<br />

dried without reference to the captains at any time they are of the opinion that it is unfit for play.<br />

10.1.2 The umpires may instruct the ground curator to use any available equipment, including any roller for the<br />

purpose of drying the pitch and making it fit for play.<br />

10.1.3 An absorbent roller may be used to remove water from the covers including the cover on the match pitch.<br />

10.2 Maintenance of foot holes<br />

The following shall apply in addition to Law 10.6: The umpires shall see that wherever possible and whenever it is<br />

considered necessary, action is taken during all intervals in play to do whatever is practicable to improve the bowler's<br />

foot holes.<br />

10.3 Protection and preparation of adjacent pitches during matches<br />

The protection (by way of an appropriate cover) and preparation of pitches which are adjacent to the match pitch will<br />

be permitted during the match subject to the following:<br />

10.3.1 Such measures will only be possible if requested by the ground curator and approved by the umpires before<br />

the start of the match.<br />

10.3.2 Approval should only be granted where such measures are unavoidable and will not compromise the safety<br />

of the players or their ability to execute their actions with complete freedom.<br />

10.3.3 The preparation work shall be carried out under the supervision of the umpire.<br />

10.3.4 Any necessary watering shall be carried out only to the extent necessary for such preparations and shall not<br />

be permitted in circumstances which may in any way affect the match pitch.<br />

10.3.5 The consent of the captains is not required but the umpires shall advise both captains.<br />

11. LAW 11 - COVERING THE PITCH<br />

11.1 Before the match<br />

The following shall apply in addition to Law 11.1:<br />

The pitch shall be entirely protected against rain up to commencement of play.<br />

11.2 During the match<br />

Law 11.2 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

The pitch shall be entirely protected against rain up to the commencement of play and for the duration of the period of<br />

the match. The covers must totally protect the pitch and also the pitch surroundings, a minimum 5 metres either side<br />

of the pitch and any worn or soft areas in the outfield.<br />

11.3 Removal of covers<br />

Law 11.4 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

All covers (including “hessian” or “scrim” covers used to protect the pitch against the sun) shall be removed not later<br />

than 21/2 hours before the scheduled start of play provided it is not raining at the time, but the pitch will be covered<br />

again if rain falls prior to the commencement of play.<br />

12. LAW 12 - INNINGS<br />

Law 12 shall apply subject to the following (see also clauses 15 and 16 below):<br />

12.1 Number of innings<br />

Law 12.1 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

All matches will consist of one innings per side, each innings being limited to a maximum of 20 over's. All matches<br />

shall be of one day's scheduled duration.<br />

12.2 Law 12.2 - Alternate innings<br />

Law 12.2 shall not apply.<br />

12.3 Law 12.3 - Completed innings<br />

Laws 12.3 (c), (d) and (e) (iii) shall not apply.<br />

12.4 Length of Innings<br />

12.4.1 Uninterrupted Matches.<br />

a) Each team shall bat for 20 overs unless all out earlier.<br />

b) If the team fielding first fails to bowl the required number of overs by the scheduled time for cessation of<br />

the first innings, play shall continue until the required number of overs has been bowled. The interval<br />

shall not be extended and the second session shall commence at the schedule time. The team batting<br />

second shall receive its full quota of 20 overs irrespective of the number of over's it bowled in the<br />

scheduled time for the cessation of the first innings.<br />

c) If the team batting first is dismissed in less than 20 overs, the team batting second shall be entitled to<br />

bat for 20 overs.<br />

d) If the team fielding second fails to bowl 20 overs by the scheduled cessation time, the hours of play shall<br />

be extended until the required number of overs has been bowled or a result is achieved.<br />

e) Penalties shall apply for slow over rates.<br />

12.4.2 Delayed or Interrupted Matches<br />

a) Delay or Interruption to the Innings of the Team Batting First:<br />

i) When playing time has been lost the revised number of over's to be bowled in the match shall be<br />

based on a rate of 16 overs per hour in the total remaining time available for play.<br />

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ii) The revision of the number of overs should ensure, whenever possible, that both teams have the<br />

opportunity of batting for the same number of over's. The team batting second shall not bat for a<br />

greater number of over's than the first team unless the latter completed its innings in less than its<br />

allocated over's. To constitute a match, a minimum of 5 over's have to be bowled to the side batting<br />

second, subject to a result not being achieved earlier.<br />

iii) As soon as the total minutes of playing time remaining is less than the completed over's faced by<br />

Team 1 multiplied by 3.75, then the first innings is terminated and the provisions of 12.4.2 b)<br />

below take effect.<br />

iv) A fixed time will be specified for the commencement of the interval, and also the close of play for<br />

the match, by applying a rate of 16 overs per hour. When calculating the length of playing time<br />

available for the match, or the length of either innings, the timing and duration of all relative<br />

delays, extensions in playing hours, interruptions in play, and the interval will be taken into<br />

consideration. This calculation must not cause the match to finish earlier than the original or<br />

rescheduled time for cessation of play on the final scheduled day for play. If required, the original<br />

time shall be extended to allow for one extra over for each team.<br />

v) If the team fielding first fails to bowl the revised number of overs by the specified time, play shall<br />

continue until the required number of over's have been bowled or the innings is completed.<br />

vi) Penalties shall apply for slow over rates<br />

b) Delay or Interruption to the innings of the Team Batting Second<br />

i) When playing time has been lost and, as a result, it is not possible for the team batting second to<br />

have the opportunity of receiving its allocated, or revised allocation of over's in the playing time<br />

available, the number of overs shall be reduced at a rate of 16 overs per hour in respect of the lost<br />

playing time. Should the calculations result in a fraction of an over the fraction shall be ignored.<br />

ii) In addition, should the innings of the team batting first have been completed prior to the scheduled,<br />

or re-scheduled time for the commencement of the interval, then any calculation relating to the<br />

revision of overs shall not be effective until an amount of time equivalent to that by which the second<br />

innings started early has elapsed.<br />

iii) To constitute a match, a minimum of 5 over's have to be bowled to the team batting second subject to<br />

a result not being achieved earlier.<br />

iv) The team batting second shall not bat for a greater number of over's than the first team unless the<br />

latter completed its innings in less than its allocated over's.<br />

v) A fixed time will be specified for the close of play by applying a rate of 16 overs per hour. The timing<br />

and duration of all relative delays, extensions in playing hours and interruptions in play, will be taken<br />

into consideration in specifying this time.<br />

vi) If the team fielding second fails to bowl the revised overs by the scheduled or re-scheduled close of<br />

play, the hours of play shall be extended until the over's have been bowled or a result achieved.<br />

vii) Penalties shall apply for slow over rates.<br />

12.5 Extra Time<br />

Where the start of play is delayed or play is suspended, the scheduled hours of play shall be extended up to a<br />

maximum of 30 minutes.<br />

12.6 Number of Over's per Bowler<br />

No bowler shall bowl more than 4 overs in an innings.<br />

In a delayed or interrupted match where the over's are reduced for both teams or for the team bowling second, no<br />

bowler may bowl more than one-fifth of the total over's allowed. Where the total over's not divisible by 5, one<br />

additional over shall be allowed to the maximum number per bowler necessary to make up the balance. In the event<br />

of a bowler breaking down and being unable to complete an over, the remaining balls will be allowed by another<br />

bowler. Such part of an over will count as a full over only in so far as each bowler's limit is concerned.<br />

12.7 The toss<br />

Law 12.4 shall be replaced by the following: The captains shall toss for the choice of innings, on the field of play and<br />

in the presence of the umpires. The toss shall take place not earlier than 30 minutes, nor later than 15 minutes before<br />

the scheduled or any re-scheduled time for the match to start. Note, however, the provisions of Law 1.3 (Captain).<br />

Note: Law 12.5 requiring the captain of the side winning the toss to notify the opposing captain as soon as the toss is<br />

completed of his decision to bat or to field first shall apply.<br />

13. LAW 13 - THE FOLLOW-ON<br />

Law 13 shall not apply.<br />

14. LAW 14 - DECLARATION AND FORFEITURE<br />

Law 14 shall not apply.<br />

15. LAW 15 - INTERVALS<br />

Law 15 shall apply subject to the following:<br />

15.1 Changing agreed times for intervals - Interval between Innings<br />

If the innings of the team batting first is completed prior to the scheduled time for the interval, the interval shall take place<br />

immediately and the innings of the team batting second will commence correspondingly earlier. In circumstances where<br />

the side bowling first has not completed the allotted number of overs by the scheduled or re scheduled cessation time<br />

for the first innings, the umpires shall reduce the length of the interval by the amount of time that the first innings over<br />

ran. The minimum time for the interval will be 10 minutes. However, following a lengthy delay or interruption prior to the<br />

completion of the innings of the team batting first, the umpires may, at their discretion, reduce the interval between<br />

innings from 20 minutes to not less than 10 minutes. Such discretion should only be exercised after determining the<br />

adjusted overs per side based on a 20 minute interval. If having exercised this discretion, the rescheduled finishing time<br />

for the match is earlier than the latest possible finishing time, then these minutes should be deducted from the length of<br />

any interruption during the second innings before determining the over's remaining.<br />

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15.2 Intervals for drinks<br />

No drinks intervals shall be permitted.<br />

An individual player may be given a drink either on the boundary edge or at the fall of a wicket, on the field, provided<br />

that no playing time is wasted. No other drinks shall be taken onto the field without the permission of the umpires.<br />

Any player taking drinks onto the field shall be dressed in proper cricket attire.<br />

16. LAW 16 - START OF PLAY; CESSATION OF PLAY<br />

Law 16 shall apply subject to the following<br />

(see also clauses 15 and 12.4):<br />

16.1 Start and Cessation Times<br />

2 sessions of 1 hour 15 minutes each, separated by a 20 minute interval between innings.<br />

16.2 Minimum Over Rates<br />

The minimum over rate to be achieved in a match will be 16 overs per hour.<br />

The actual over rate will be calculated at the end of the match by the umpires.<br />

In calculating the actual over rate for the match, allowances will be given for the actual time lost as a result of any of<br />

the following:<br />

a) treatment given to a player by an medical personnel on the field of play;<br />

b) a player being required to leave the field as a result of a serious injury;<br />

c) all umpire consultations;<br />

d) time wasting by the batting side; and<br />

e) all other circumstances that are beyond the control of the fielding side.<br />

In the event of any time allowances being granted to the fielding team under 16.2 (d) above (time wasting by batting<br />

team), then such time shall be de-ducted from the allowances granted to such batting team in the determination of its<br />

over rate. In addition to the allowances as provided for above, in the case of an innings that has been reduced due to<br />

any delay or interruption in play, an additional allowance of 1 minute for every full 3 overs by which the innings is<br />

reduced will be granted. an additional allowance of 1 minute will be given for each of the 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th wickets<br />

taken during an innings. If a side is bowled out within the time determined for that innings pursuant to these playing<br />

conditions (taking into account all of the time allowances set out above), the fielding side will be deemed to have<br />

complied with the required minimum over rate.<br />

17. LAW 17 - PRACTICE ON THE FIELD<br />

Law 17 shall apply subject to the following:<br />

17.1 Practice on the pitch or the rest of the square<br />

Law 17.1 shall apply<br />

17.2 Practice on the outfield between the call of play and the call of time<br />

Law 17.3 shall apply:<br />

18. LAW 18 - SCORING RUNS<br />

Law 18 shall apply.<br />

19. LAW 19 - BOUNDARIES<br />

Law 19 shall apply subject to the following:<br />

19.1 The boundaries of the field of play<br />

Law 19.1 will apply<br />

19.2 Defining the boundary - boundary marking<br />

Law 19.2 will apply<br />

19.3 Scoring a boundary<br />

The following shall apply in addition to Law 19.3: If an unauthorized person enters the playing arena and handles the<br />

ball, the umpire at the bowler's end shall be the sole judge of whether the boundary allowance should be scored or the<br />

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<br />

handling the ball. See also Law 19.1 (c).<br />

20. LAW 20 - LOST BALL<br />

Law 20 shall apply.<br />

21. LAW 21 - THE RESULT<br />

Law 21 shall apply subject to the following:<br />

21.1 A win - two innings match<br />

Law 21.1 shall not apply.<br />

21.2 A win - one innings match<br />

Law 21.2 shall apply in addition to the following:<br />

21.2.1 Save for circumstances where a match is awarded to a team as a consequence of the opposing team's<br />

refusal to play (Law 21.3), a result can be achieved only if both teams have had the opportunity of batting for<br />

at least 5 overs, unless one team has been all out in less than 5 over's or unless the team batting second<br />

scores enough runs to win in less than 5 overs.<br />

21.2.2 Save for circumstances where a match is awarded to a team as a consequence of the opposing team's<br />

refusal to play (Law 21.3), all matches in which both teams have not had an opportunity of batting for a<br />

minimum of 5 overs, shall be declared no result.<br />

21.3 Umpire awarding a match<br />

Law 21.3 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

a) A match shall be lost by a side which either<br />

i) concedes defeat or<br />

ii) in the opinion of the umpire refuses to play and the umpire shall award the match to the other side.<br />

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) If an umpire considers that an action by any player or players might constitute a refusal by either side to play then<br />

the umpires together shall inform the NCU of this fact.<br />

c) If action as in (b) above takes place after play has started and does not constitute a refusal to play the delay or<br />

interruption in play shall be dealt with in the same manner as provided for in clauses 12.4.2 and 15.1 above.<br />

* NB in addition to the consequences of any refusal to play prescribed under this clause, any such refusal,<br />

whether temporary or final, may result in disciplinary action being taken against the captain and team<br />

responsible under the Code of Conduct<br />

21.4 Matches in which there is an agreement under Law 12.1 (b)<br />

Law 21.4 shall not apply.<br />

21.5 Law 21.5 (a) - A Tie<br />

The following shall apply in addition to Law 21.5 (a): In the pool stages no Super over will be played if the scores are<br />

equal the result will be a tie. In the knockout stages if the scores are equal, no account shall be taken of the number of<br />

wickets which have fallen. In the event of a tied match the teams shall compete in a Super Over.<br />

21.6 (b) - A Draw<br />

Law 21.5 (b) shall not apply.<br />

21.7 Interrupted or Prematurely Terminated Matches - Calculation of the Target Score<br />

21.7.1 Interrupted Matches - Calculation of the Target Score<br />

If, due to suspension of play after the start of the match, the number of over's in the innings of either team<br />

has to be revised to a lesser number than originally allotted (minimum of 5 over's), then a revised target<br />

score (to win) should be set for the number of over's which the team batting second will have the opportunity<br />

of facing. This revised target is to be calculated using the current Duckworth/Lewis/Stern method.<br />

The target set will always be a whole number and one run less will constitute a Tie.<br />

(Refer Duckworth/Lewis/Stern Regulations).<br />

21.7.2 Prematurely Terminated Matches<br />

If the innings of the side batting second is suspended (with at least 5 over's bowled) and it is not possible for<br />

the match to be resumed, the match will be decided by comparison with the DLS 'Par Score' determined at<br />

the instant of the suspension by the Duckworth/Lewis/Stern method (Refer Duck-worth/Lewis/Stern<br />

Regulations). If the score is equal to the par score, the match is a Tie. Otherwise the result is a victory, or<br />

defeat, by the margin of runs by which the score exceeds, or falls short of, the Par Score.<br />

21.8 Correctness of result<br />

Any query on the result of the match as defined in Laws 21.2, 21.3, 21.5, 21.8 and 21.10 (as modified by these<br />

regulations) shall be resolved as soon as possible and a final decision made by the umpires at close of play.<br />

22. LAW 22 - THE OVER<br />

Law 22 shall apply subject to the addition of the following to Law 22.5:<br />

22.1 Umpire miscounting<br />

Whenever possible the umpire shall liaise with the scorers and if possible be informed the over has been miscounted<br />

23. LAW 23 - DEAD BALL<br />

Law 23 shall apply<br />

23.1 Umpire calling and signaling 'Dead Ball’<br />

Law 23.4 will apply<br />

24. LAW 24 - NO BALL<br />

Law 24 shall apply subject to the following:<br />

24.1 (b) Mode of delivery<br />

Law 24.1 (b) shall be replaced by the following: The bowler may not deliver the ball underarm. If a bowler bowls a ball<br />

underarm the umpire shall call and signal no ball, and the ball is to be re-bowled over arm.<br />

24.2 Free Hit<br />

TAKE NOTE: If no NCU Umpires is appointed to the match: FREE HITS WILL NOT BE APPLICABLE, and only<br />

the one run penalty for the no ball will stand.<br />

In addition to the above, the delivery following a no ball called (all modes of no ball) shall be a free hit for whichever<br />

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<br />

next delivery will become a free hit for whichever batsman is facing it. For any free hit, the striker can be dismissed<br />

only under the circumstances that apply for a no ball, even if the delivery for the free hit is called wide ball.<br />

Field changes are not permitted for free hit deliveries unless:<br />

a) There is a change of striker (the provisions of clause 41.2 shall apply), or<br />

b) The No Ball was the result of a fielding restriction breach, in which case the field may be changed to the extent of<br />

correcting the breach. The umpires will signal a free hit by (after the normal No Ball signal) extending one arm<br />

straight upwards and moving it in a circular motion.<br />

24.3 Fair Delivery - the feet<br />

Law 24.5 shall apply, subject to the final paragraph being replaced by the following:<br />

If the bowler's end umpire is satisfied that any of these three conditions have not been met, he shall call and signal<br />

No ball.<br />

25. LAW 25 - WIDE BALL<br />

25.1 Law 25.1 - Judging a Wide<br />

Law 25 shall apply with the following addition to Law 25.1:<br />

Umpires are instructed to apply very strict and consistent interpretation in regard to this Law in order to prevent<br />

negative bowling wide of the wicket. Any offside or leg side delivery which in the opinion of the umpire does not give<br />

the batsman a reasonable opportunity to score shall be called a wide. A penalty of one run for a wide shall be scored.<br />

This penalty shall stand in addition to any other runs which are scored or awarded. All runs, which are run or result<br />

from a wide ball, which is not a no ball, shall be scored wide balls.<br />

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26. LAW 26 - BYE AND LEG BYE<br />

Law 26 shall apply.<br />

27. LAW 27 - APPEALS<br />

Law 27 shall apply.<br />

28. LAW 28 - THE WICKET IS DOWN<br />

Law 28 shall apply.<br />

29. LAW 29 - BATSMAN OUT OF HIS GROUND<br />

Law 29 shall apply.<br />

30. LAW 30 - BOWLED<br />

Law 30 shall apply.<br />

31. LAW 31 - TIMED OUT<br />

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<br />

the next ball within 1 minute 30 seconds of the fall of the previous wicket.<br />

The incoming batsman is expected to be ready to make his way to the wicket immediately a wicket falls.<br />

32. LAW 32 - CAUGHT<br />

Law 32 shall apply.<br />

33. LAW 33 - HANDLED THE BALL<br />

Law 33 shall apply.<br />

34. LAW 34 - HIT THE BALL TWICE<br />

Law 34 shall apply.<br />

35. LAW 35 - HIT WICKET<br />

Law 35 shall apply.<br />

36. LAW 36 - LEG BEFORE WICKET<br />

Law 36 shall apply.<br />

37. LAW 37 - OBSTRUCTING THE FIELD<br />

Law 37 shall apply.<br />

For the avoidance of doubt, if an umpire feels that a batsman, in running between the wickets, has significantly changed his<br />

direction without probable cause and thereby obstructed a fielder's attempt to affect a run out, the batsman should, on<br />

appeal, be given out, obstructing the field. It shall not be relevant whether a run out would have occurred or not.<br />

If the change of direction involves the batsman crossing the pitch, Law 42.14 shall also apply.<br />

38. LAW 38 - RUN OUT<br />

Law 38 shall apply.<br />

39. LAW 39 - STUMPED<br />

Law 39 shall apply.<br />

40. LAW 40 - THE WICKET-KEEPER<br />

Law 40.4 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

After the ball comes into play and before it reaches the striker, it is unfair if the wicket-keeper significantly alters his position<br />

in relation to the striker's wicket, except for the following:<br />

(i) movement of a few paces forward for a slower delivery, unless in doing so it brings him within reach of the wicket.<br />

(ii) lateral movement in response to the direction in which the ball has been delivered.<br />

(ii) movement in response to the stroke that the striker Is playing or that his actions suggest he intends to play, however for<br />

the provisions of Law 40.3 (Position of the wicket-keeper) shall apply. In the event of unfair movement by the wicket<br />

keeper, either umpire shall call and signal Dead ball.<br />

41. LAW 41 - THE FIELDER<br />

Law 41 shall apply subject to the following:<br />

41.1 Protective equipment<br />

The following shall apply in addition to Law 41.1:<br />

The exchanging of protective equipment between members of the fielding side on the field shall be permitted<br />

provided that the umpires do not consider that it constitutes a waste of playing time.<br />

41.2 Restrictions on the placement of fieldsmen<br />

41.2.1 At the instant of delivery, there may not be more than 5 fieldsmen on the leg side.<br />

41.2.2 In addition to the restriction contained in clause 41.2.1 above, further fielding restrictions shall apply to<br />

certain over's in each innings.<br />

The nature of such fielding restrictions and the over's during which they shall apply (hereinafter referred to<br />

as the Power play over's) are set out in the following paragraphs.<br />

a) Subject to 41.2.3 below these additional fielding restrictions shall apply to the first 6 overs of each<br />

innings(Power play over's).<br />

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) Two semi-circles shall be drawn on the field of play. The semi-circles shall have as their centre the<br />

middle stump at either end of the pitch. The radius of each of the semi-circles shall be 30 yards (27.43<br />

meters). The semi-circles shall be linked by two parallel straight lines drawn on the field. (Refer attached<br />

Appendix 4). These fielding restriction areas should be marked by continuous painted white lines or<br />

'dots' at 5 yard (4.57 meters) intervals, each 'dot' to be covered by a white plastic or rubber (but not<br />

metal) disc measuring 7 inches (18 cm) in diameter.<br />

c) During the Power play over's only two fieldsmen shall be permitted outside this fielding restriction area at<br />

the instant of delivery.<br />

d) During the non Power play over's, no more than 5 fieldsmen shall be permitted outside the fielding<br />

restriction area referred to in clause 41.2.2 (b) above.<br />

41.2.3 In circumstances when the number of overs of the batting team is reduced, the number of Power play overs<br />

shall be reduced in accordance with the table below. For the sake of clarity, it should be noted that the table<br />

shall apply to both the 1st and 2nd innings of the match.<br />

41.2.4 If an innings is interrupted during an over and if on the resumption of play, due to the reduced number of<br />

over's of the batting team, the required number of Power play over's have already been bowled, the<br />

remaining deliveries in the over to be completed shall not be subject to the fielding restrictions.<br />

41.2.5 In the event of an infringement of any of the above fielding restrictions, the square leg umpire shall call and<br />

signal 'No Ball'.<br />

41.3 Movement by fielders and Law 41.8 - Definition of significant movement shall be replaced by the following:<br />

Movement by any fielder other than the wicket keeper. Any movement by any fielder, excluding the wicket keeper,<br />

after the ball comes into play and before the ball reaches the striker, is unfair except for the following:<br />

(i) minor adjustments to stance or position in relation to the striker's wicket.<br />

(ii) movement by any fielder in the outfield towards the striker or the striker's wicket that does not significantly alter<br />

the fielder's position.<br />

(iii) movement by any fielder in response to the stroke that the striker is playing or that his actions suggest he<br />

intends to play. Notwithstanding (iii) above, in all circumstances Law 41.5 (Limitation of on side fielders) shall<br />

apply. In the event of such unfair movement, either umpire shall call and signal Dead ball as soon as possible<br />

after the delivery of the ball. Note also the provisions of Law 42.4 (Deliberate attempt to distract the striker).<br />

Refer also to clause 40 - Law 40.4 (Movement by the wicket-keeper).<br />

42. LAW 42 - FAIR AND UNFAIR PLAY<br />

42.1 Fair and unfair play - responsibility of captains<br />

Law 42.1 shall apply.<br />

42.2 Fair and unfair play - responsibility of umpires<br />

Law 42.2 shall apply.<br />

42.3 The Match Ball - changing its condition<br />

Law 42.3 shall apply, subject to the following:<br />

Law 42.3 (d) and (e) shall be replaced with the following: If the umpires together agree that the deterioration of the<br />

ball is inconsistent with the use it has received, they shall consider that there has been a contravention of this Law.<br />

They shall then decide together whether they can identify the player(s) responsible for such conduct.<br />

42.3.1 If it is possible to identify the player(s) responsible:<br />

a) Change the ball forthwith. The batsman at the wicket shall choose the replacement ball from a selection<br />

of six other balls of various degrees of usage (including a new ball) and of the same brand as the ball in<br />

use prior to the contravention. Additionally, the bowler's end umpire shall:<br />

b) Award 5 penalty runs to the batting side.<br />

c) Inform the captain of the fielding side of the reason for the action taken.<br />

d) Inform the captain of the batting side as soon as practicable of what has occurred.<br />

e) Together with the other umpire report the incident to the NCU who shall take action as is appropriate<br />

against the player(s) responsible for the conduct under the Code of Conduct.<br />

42.3.2 If it is not possible to identify the player(s) responsible:<br />

a) Change the ball forthwith. The umpires shall choose the replacement ball for one of similar wear and of<br />

the same brand as the ball in use prior to the contravention.<br />

b) The bowler's end umpire shall issue the captain with a first and final warning, and<br />

c) Advise him that should there be any further incident by that team during the remainder of the match or<br />

series, steps 42.3.1 a) to e) above will be adopted, with the captain deemed under e) to be the player<br />

responsible.<br />

42.4 Deliberate attempt to distract striker<br />

Law 42.4 shall apply subject to the following<br />

In addition, the umpires shall report the incident to the NCU under the Code of Conduct.<br />

42.5 Deliberate distraction or obstruction of batsman<br />

Law 42.5 shall apply subject to the following:<br />

In addition, the umpire shall report the incident to the NCU under the Code of Conduct.<br />

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42.6 Dangerous and Unfair Bowling<br />

42.6.1 Law 42.6 (a) - The Bowling of Fast Short Pitched Balls<br />

Law 42.6 (a) shall be replaced by the following:<br />

a) A bowler shall be limited to one fast short-pitched deliveries per over.<br />

b) A fast short-pitched delivery is defined as a ball which passes or would have passed above the shoulder height<br />

of the striker standing upright at the popping crease.<br />

c) The umpire at the bowlers end shall advise the bowler and the batsman on strike when each fast short<br />

pitched delivery has been bowled.<br />

d) In addition, for the purpose of this regulation and subject to Clause 42.6.1 (f) below, a ball that passes above<br />

head height of the batsman, that prevents him from being able to hit it with his bat by means of a normal cricket<br />

stroke shall be called a wide.<br />

e) For the avoidance of doubt any fast short pitched delivery that is called a wide under this playing condition shall<br />

also count as one of the allowable short pitched deliveries in that over.<br />

f) In the event of a bowler bowling more than two fast short-pitched deliveries in an over as defined in Clause<br />

42.6.1 (b) above, the umpire at the bowlers end shall call and signal no ball on each occasion. A differential<br />

signal shall be used to signify a fast short pitched delivery. The umpire shall call and signal 'no ball' and then<br />

tap the head with the other hand.<br />

g) If a bowler delivers a third fast short pitched ball in an over, the umpire, after the call of no ball and when<br />

the ball is dead, shall caution the bowler, inform the other umpire, the captain of the fielding side and the<br />

batsmen at the wicket of what has occurred. This caution shall apply throughout the innings.<br />

h) If there is a second instance of the bowler being no balled in the innings for bowling more than two fast short<br />

pitched deliveries in an over, the umpire shall advise the bowler that this is his final warning for the innings.<br />

i) Should there be any further instance by the same bowler in that innings, the umpire shall call and signal no ball<br />

and when the ball is dead direct the captain to take the bowler off forthwith. If necessary, the over shall be<br />

completed by another bowler, who shall neither have bowled the previous over, or part thereof, nor be allowed to<br />

bowl the next over, or part thereof.<br />

j) The bowler thus taken off shall not be allowed to bowl again in that innings.<br />

k) The umpire will report the occurrence to the other umpire, the batsmen at the wicket and as soon as possible to<br />

the captain of the batting side.<br />

l) The umpires may then report the matter to the NCU who shall take such action as is considered appropriate<br />

against the captain and the bowler concerned. (Refer also to Law 42.1 Fair and Unfair Play - Responsibility of<br />

the Captains.) The above is not a substitute for Clause 42.7 below which umpires are able to apply at any time.<br />

42.6.2 Law 42.6 (b) Bowling of High Full Pitched Balls<br />

Law 42.6 (b) shall be replaced by the following:<br />

a) Any delivery, which passes or would have passed on the full above waist height of the striker standing upright at<br />

the popping crease is deemed unfair, whether or not it is likely to inflict physical injury on the striker.<br />

b) In the event of a bowler bowling a high full pitched ball as defined in Clause 42.6.2 (a) above, the umpire at the<br />

bowler's end shall call and signal no ball. If, in the opinion of the umpire, such a delivery is considered likely to<br />

inflict physical injury on the batsman, the umpire at the bowler's end shall, in addition to calling and signaling no<br />

ball, when the ball is dead, caution the bowler and issue a first and final warning. The umpire shall inform the<br />

other umpire, the captain of the fielding side and the batsmen at the wicket of what has occurred.<br />

c) Should there be any further instance (where a high full pitched ball is bowled and is considered likely to inflict<br />

physical injury on the batsman) by the same bowler in that innings, the umpire shall in addition to calling and<br />

signaling no ball, when the ball is dead, direct the captain to take the bowler off forthwith. If necessary, the over<br />

shall be completed by another bowler, who shall neither have bowled the previous over, or part thereof, nor be<br />

allowed to bowl the next over, or part thereof.<br />

d) The bowler thus taken off shall not be allowed to bowl again in that innings.<br />

e) The umpire will report the occurrence to the other umpire, the batsman at the wicket and as soon as possible to<br />

the captain of the batting side.<br />

f) The umpires may then report the matter to the NCU who shall take such action as is considered appropriate<br />

against the captain and the bowler concerned. (Refer also to Law 42.1 Fair and Unfair Play Responsibility of the<br />

Captains.)<br />

42.7 Dangerous and Unfair Bowling - Action by the umpire<br />

Law 42.7 shall be replaced by the following:<br />

Regardless of any action taken by the umpire as a result of a breach of Clauses 42.6.1, 42.6.2 and 42.8 the following<br />

shall apply at any time during the match:<br />

42.7.1 The bowling of fast short pitched balls is unfair if in the opinion of the umpire at the bowler's end he considers<br />

That by their repetition and taking into account their length, height and direction, they are likely to inflict<br />

physical injury on the striker, irrespective of the protective clothing and equipment he may be wearing.<br />

The relative skill of the striker shall also be taken into consideration.<br />

42.7.2 In the event of such unfair bowling, the umpire at the bowler's end shall adopt the following procedure:<br />

a) In the first instance the umpire shall call and signal no ball, caution the bowler and inform the other<br />

umpire, the captain of the fielding side and the batsmen of what has occurred.<br />

b) If this caution is ineffective, he shall repeat the above procedure and indicate to the bowler that this is a<br />

final warning.<br />

c) Both the above caution and final warning shall continue to apply even though the bowler may later<br />

change ends.<br />

d) Should there be any further instance by the same bowler in that innings, the umpire shall call and signal<br />

no ball and when the ball is dead direct the captain to take the bowler off forthwith. If necessary, the over<br />

shall be completed by another bowler, who shall neither have bowled the previous over, or part thereof,<br />

nor be allowed to bowl the next over, or part thereof. See Law 22.8. (Bowler Incapacitated or Suspended<br />

during an Over).<br />

e) The bowler thus taken off shall not be able to bowl again in that innings.<br />

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f) The umpire will report the occurrence to the other umpire, the batsmen at the wicket and as soon as<br />

possible to the captain of the batting side.<br />

g) The umpires may then report the matter to the NCU who shall take such action as is considered<br />

appropriate against the captain and the bowler concerned. (Refer also to Law 42.1 Fair and Unfair Play<br />

Responsibility of the Captains.) Should the umpires initiate the caution and warning procedures set out<br />

in Clauses 42.6.1, 42.6.2, and 42.7 such cautions and warnings are not to be cumulative.<br />

42.8 Deliberate bowling of High Full Pitched Balls<br />

Law 42.8 shall be replaced by the following: If the umpire considers that a high full pitch delivery which is deemed unfair<br />

as defined in Clause 42.6.2 was deliberately bowled, then the caution and warning process shall be dispensed with.<br />

The umpire at the bowler's end shall:<br />

42.8.1 Call and signal no ball.<br />

42.8.2 When the ball is dead, direct the captain to take the bowler off forthwith.<br />

42.8.3 Not allow the bowler to bowl again in that innings.<br />

42.8.4 Ensure that the over is completed by another bowler, provided that the bowler does not bowl two overs or<br />

part thereof consecutively.<br />

42.8.5 Report the occurrence to the other umpire, to the captain of the batting side and the NCU who shall take<br />

such action as is considered appropriate against the captain and the bowler concerned. (Refer also to Law<br />

42.1 Fair and Unfair Play Responsibility of the Captains).<br />

42.9 Time Wasting by the Fielding Side<br />

Law 42.9 shall apply subject to Law 42.9 (c) being replaced by the following:<br />

If there is any further waste of time in that innings, by any member of the fielding side the umpire shall:<br />

42.9.1 Call and signal dead ball if necessary, and;<br />

42.9.2 Award 5 penalty runs to the batting side (see Law 42.17).<br />

42.9.3 Inform the other umpire, the batsmen at the wicket and as soon as possible the captain of the batting side of<br />

what has occurred.<br />

42.9.4 Report the occurrence to the NCU who shall take such action as is considered appropriate against the<br />

captain and the team concerned under the Code of Conduct.<br />

42.10 Batsman Wasting Time<br />

Law 42.10 shall apply, subject to the following: If the incoming batsman is not in position to take guard or his partner<br />

not ready to receive the next ball within 2 minutes of the fall of the previous wicket, the action should be regarded by<br />

the umpires as time wasting and the provisions of Law 42.10 shall apply. In addition, the umpires shall report the<br />

incident to the NCU under the Code of Conduct.<br />

42.11 Damaging the pitch area to be protected<br />

Law 42.11 shall apply.<br />

42.12 Bowler running on protected area after delivering the ball<br />

Law 42.12 shall apply, subject to 42.12 (d) (iv) being replaced by the following:<br />

In addition, the umpires may report the incident to the NCU under the Code of Conduct.<br />

42.13 Fieldsman damaging the pitch<br />

Law 42.13 shall apply.<br />

In addition, the umpires shall report the incident to the NCU under the Code of Conduct.<br />

42.14 Batsman damaging the pitch<br />

Law 42.14 shall apply.<br />

In addition, the umpires shall report the incident to the NCU under the Code of Conduct.<br />

See also clause 37 above.<br />

42.15 Bowler attempting to run out non-striker before delivery<br />

Law 42.15 shall be replaced by the following: The bowler is permitted, before releasing the ball and provided he has<br />

not completed his usual delivery swing, to deliberately attempt to run out the non-striker. Whether the attempt is<br />

successful or not, the ball shall not count as one of the over. If the bowler fails in an attempt to run out the non-striker,<br />

the umpire shall call and signal Dead ball as soon possible.<br />

42.16 Batsman stealing a run<br />

Law 42.16 shall apply, subject to 42.16(vi) being replaced by the following:<br />

In addition, the umpires may report the incident to the NCU under the Code of Conduct.<br />

42.17 Penalty runs<br />

Law 42.17 shall apply.<br />

42.18 Players' conduct<br />

Law 42.18 shall apply, subject to 42.18(iii) being replaced by the following:<br />

In addition, the umpires shall report the incident to the NCU under the Code of Conduct.<br />

Procedure for the Super Over<br />

The following procedure will apply should the provision for a Super Over be adopted in any match.<br />

1. Subject to weather conditions the Super Over will take place on the scheduled day of the match at a time to be determined by<br />

the umpires. In normal circumstances it shall commence 10 minutes after the conclusion of the match.<br />

2. The amount of extra time allocated to the Super Over is the greater of (a) the extra time allocated to the original match less<br />

the amount of extra time actually utilized and (b) the gap between the actual end of the match and the time the original match<br />

would have been scheduled to finish had the whole of the extra time pro-vision been utilized. Should play be delayed prior to<br />

or during the Super Over once the playing time lost exceeds the extra time allocated, the Super Over shall be abandoned.<br />

See clause 15.<br />

3. The Super Over will take place on the pitch allocated for the match (the designated pitch) unless otherwise determined by<br />

the umpires in consultation with the ground authority and the NCU.<br />

4. The umpires shall stand at the same end as that in which they finished the match.<br />

5. In both innings of the Super Over, the fielding side shall choose from which end to bowl.<br />

6. Only nominated players in the main match may participate in the Super Over. Should any player (including the batsmen and<br />

bowler) be unable to continue to participate in the Super Over due to injury, illness or other wholly acceptable reasons, the<br />

relevant Laws and Playing Conditions as they apply in the main match shall al-so apply in the Super Over.<br />

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7. Any penance time being served in the main match shall be carried forward to the Super Over.<br />

8. Each team's over is played with the same fielding restrictions as apply for the last over in a normal T20.<br />

9. The team batting second in the match will bat first in the Super Over.<br />

10. The fielding captain or his nominee shall select the ball with which he wishes to bowl his over in the Super Over from the box of<br />

spare balls provided by the umpires. Such box to include the balls used in the main match, but no new balls. The team fielding<br />

first in the Super Over shall have first choice of ball. The team fielding second may choose to use the same ball as chosen by<br />

the team bowling first. If the ball needs to be changed, then playing conditions as stated for the main match shall apply.<br />

11. The loss of two wickets in the over ends the team's one over innings.<br />

12. In the event of the teams having the same score after the Super Over has been completed, if the original match was a tie<br />

under the D/L method, clause 14 immediately applies. Otherwise, the team whose batsmen hit the most number of<br />

boundaries combined from its two innings in both the main match and the Super Over shall be the winner.<br />

13. If the number of boundaries hit by both teams is equal, the team whose batsmen scored more boundaries during its innings<br />

in the main match (ignoring the Super Over) shall be the winner.<br />

14. If still equal, a count-back from the final ball of the Super Over shall be conducted. The team with the higher scoring delivery<br />

shall be the winner. If a team loses two wickets during its over, then any unbowled deliveries will be counted as dot balls.<br />

Note that for this purpose, the runs scored from a delivery is defined as the total team runs scored since the completion of the<br />

previous legitimate ball, i.e. including any runs resulting from wides, no ball or penalty runs.<br />

Example:<br />

RUNS SCORED FROM: TEAM 1 TEAM 2<br />

Ball 6 1 1<br />

Ball 5 4 4<br />

Ball 4 2 1<br />

Ball 3 6 2<br />

Ball 2 0 1<br />

Ball 1 2 6<br />

In this example both teams scored an equal number of runs from the 6th and 5th ball of their innings. However, team 1<br />

scored 2 runs from its 4th ball while team 2 scored a single so team 1 is the winner. 15 Clause 2 examples: Scheduled finish<br />

5.00, 30 minutes extra time available, so scheduled finish time if the whole of the extra time provision is utilized is 5.30.<br />

a) No extra time is utilized in the original match who overruns ten minutes and finishes at 5.10. The Super Over is<br />

scheduled to start at 5.20 with 30 minutes extra time available. It starts on time but is interrupted at 5.25. Play must<br />

resume by 5.55 otherwise the Super Over is abandoned.<br />

b) 20 minutes of extra time was utilized, with the match scheduled to finish at 5.20, but it actually finishes at 5.10. Therefore,<br />

the extra time allocated to the Super Over is the greater of a) 10 minutes (30 minutes extra time less 20 already utilized)<br />

and b) 20 minutes (the gap from the actual finish time of 5.10 and the scheduled finish had the full extra time been utilized<br />

of 5.30). The Super Over was due to start at 5.20, but is delayed by rain. It must therefore start by 5.40 or the Super Over<br />

is abandoned.<br />

c) The match finishes at 5.40 (having started 30 minutes late and overrun by 10 minutes). There is no extra time allocated<br />

to the Super Over which should start at 5.50. Any delay or interruption after 5.50 means the Super Over is abandoned.<br />

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BYE-LAWS<br />

(Amended: September 2016)<br />

1. APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF CRICKET:<br />

The Bye-Laws, Rules and Laws of <strong>Cricket</strong> under which all league cricket is to be played shall, in order of precedence be:<br />

1.1 Bye-laws and General Conditions of Play of this <strong>Union</strong><br />

th<br />

1.2 The MCC Laws of <strong>Cricket</strong> - 2000 Code 6 Edition 2013 - as recognized by <strong>Cricket</strong> South Africa.<br />

The <strong>Northerns</strong> <strong>Cricket</strong> <strong>Union</strong> requests ALL CLUB COMMITTEE MEMBERS, CAPTAINS AND PLAYERS to<br />

peruse the bye-laws and addenda contained herein and to acquaint themselves with the General Conditions<br />

of Play under which the various competitions are conducted.<br />

2. ENTRY OF TEAMS:<br />

The Board is empowered to determine the entry of any team to any competition organized by the Board.<br />

3. FIXTURES:<br />

Before the commencement of each season, the Manager of <strong>Cricket</strong> Operations of the <strong>Northerns</strong> <strong>Cricket</strong> <strong>Union</strong> shall arrange<br />

the fixtures in the various competitions that shall be approved by the Board of the <strong>Northerns</strong> <strong>Cricket</strong> <strong>Union</strong>. Dates and venues<br />

fixed shall not be altered. If any match takes place at any time or venue, other than that published in the list, both participating<br />

teams shall forfeit all points to which they would be entitled.<br />

4. POSTPONEMENT OF MATCHES:<br />

No club shall be entitled to claim a postponement of any published fixture.<br />

No match shall be played on any date other than set down in the approved list of fixtures unless consent of the<br />

Manager of <strong>Cricket</strong> Operations has been obtained. The club requesting such change shall be responsible for<br />

negotiating an alternative date with their opponents. The agreed date must be prior to the scheduled date and<br />

written confirmation must be in possession of the Manager of <strong>Cricket</strong> Operations, 24 hours before the scheduled date.<br />

5. WITHDRAWAL OF SIDES AND NON-FULFILLMENT OF FIXTURES:<br />

Any club having teams entered in leagues may only withdraw a team and thereby not fulfill a fixture on any particular<br />

occasion, if such team is the lowest team, which such club has entered in the leagues, provided further:<br />

5.1 The administrator of the opposing club is given notice of such withdrawal at least 24 hours prior to the commencement<br />

of the match<br />

5.2 That the <strong>Union</strong> is given notice of such withdrawal not later than 24 hours prior to the scheduled commencement of the<br />

match. The club withdrawing a side is not absolved from completing a result card on which it is clearly stated that such<br />

team was withdrawn from a match in accordance with the Bye-laws. Clubs withdrawing teams from any competition<br />

shall be levied with the following fines (as applicable):<br />

5.3 A fine of R450,00 in respect of each team defaulting/non fulfillment of fixture in spite of the club having complied with<br />

5.1 and 5.2 above.<br />

5.4 A further fine of R1000.00 in the event of non-compliance with 5.1 above.<br />

5.5 A further fine of R1000.00 in the event of non-compliance with 5.2 above.<br />

5.6 Teams withdrawing from a league must return all the balls received for the season or pay an amount of R225-00 per<br />

ball not returned to the <strong>Union</strong>.<br />

5.7 Match points will be awarded to the non-defaulting team.<br />

5.8 The Executive Committee shall consider the suspension of a club/team that does not abide by the above.<br />

5.9 A further penalty will apply, in that no points will be awarded to all teams of the relevant offending club competing in<br />

lower leagues on the relevant date.<br />

6. REGISTRATION OF PLAYERS:<br />

No individual shall be allowed to play for any club without first being registered with <strong>Northerns</strong> <strong>Cricket</strong> <strong>Union</strong>.<br />

No individual shall be allowed to play for more than one club during the season, without obtaining the necessary transfer<br />

documents and permission from the Manager of <strong>Cricket</strong> Operations. The number of overseas or foreign players shall<br />

be restricted to a maximum of one per team. A person who does not possess South African citizenship or is not a permanent<br />

resident of South Africa shall for the purpose of these conditions be a foreign player.<br />

An overseas or foreign player qualifies as a "local player" after two years as a permanent resident of South Africa on condition<br />

that such player indicates his intention to participate as a local player and resides in South Africa on a continuous basis for<br />

250 days per annum.<br />

All applications for overseas or foreign players to play in club fixtures of the <strong>Northerns</strong> <strong>Cricket</strong> <strong>Union</strong> must be lodged with the<br />

Board not later than 18 September of that season.<br />

7. TRANSFERS:<br />

All transfers shall be completed a week before commencement of the league in each cricket season.<br />

No exceptions will be entertained. There will be no transfer window period during the season. Players transferring from<br />

different provinces are considered special circumstances and transfer applications should be submitted to the Manager of<br />

<strong>Cricket</strong> Operations for approval provided all clearance certificates have been signed by the respective clubs.<br />

Players attending the Tuks and PHSOB academy are considered special circumstances and their transfer will be<br />

dealt with under the <strong>Cricket</strong> Academy Loan Agreement conditions. Their transfers must be submitted to the<br />

Manager of <strong>Cricket</strong> Operations for approval provided that the transferred player has signed the transfer agreement.<br />

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8. CLEARANCE CERTIFICATES:<br />

No club shall be entitled to admit as a playing member, any person who has previously played for another club in any<br />

competition within the <strong>Union</strong>, without first obtaining from such other club, a certificate stating that the member applying for<br />

admission is not financially indebted to the other club for membership and subscription fees for the immediate past or<br />

previous seasons, which the certificate will not be unreasonably withheld.<br />

9. PARTICIPATION IN REPRESENTATIVE MATCHES:<br />

In the event of a player being selected to play in a provincial match, irrespective of the nature thereof, including the 12th<br />

man, and he being unable to participate in such a match for whatever reason, such player shall be debarred from<br />

participating in any other cricket match for the scheduled duration of the provincial match for which he was selected without<br />

the approval of the Amateur Manager. However, should the said provincial match finish the day before the start of the<br />

scheduled club fixture, the provincial players participating in such a provincial match may participate in their club fixture. Any<br />

transgression of this Bye-law will be regarded in a serious light and the club defaulting in this respect by allowing such a<br />

player to play for such club side, shall forfeit any points to which the side may be entitled.<br />

10. DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE:<br />

10.1 At the commencement of every playing season the <strong>Cricket</strong> Committee/Board shall appoint Disciplinary Committee<br />

members. If two or more persons are appointed to the disciplinary committee, the <strong>Cricket</strong> Committee/Board shall<br />

appoint one of them as chairman of the disciplinary committee.<br />

10.2 The <strong>Cricket</strong> committee/Board or disciplinary committee may, upon finding any club or person guilty of improper or<br />

disgraceful behaviour or misconduct, or any other conduct in breach of these bye-laws, including any addenda<br />

thereto, impose any one or more of the following penalties:<br />

10.2.1 Reprimand or a severe reprimand<br />

10.2.2 Suspension for such period it may deem fit, which suspension may be suspended in whole or in part for such<br />

period and upon such conditions as may be deemed fit<br />

10.2.3 Fine in an amount not exceeding R10 000,00 which may be suspended in whole or in part for such period and<br />

on such conditions as may be deemed fit<br />

10.2.4 Severance of all relationships such club or person may have with the <strong>Union</strong><br />

10.2.5 Other penalties that may be deemed appropriate<br />

10.3 The decision of the <strong>Cricket</strong> Committee/Board or the disciplinary committee shall be final and binding provided that the<br />

<strong>Cricket</strong> Committee/Board may, at its discretion, take any matter decided by the disciplinary committee under review<br />

and consider it afresh.<br />

11. PLAYER CONDUCT:<br />

Players and officials shall abide by the rules as set out in the "Code of Behavior" being an addendum to these bye-laws.<br />

12. DISPUTES BETWEEN CLUBS:<br />

Any dispute between any clubs in any competition shall be referred to the <strong>Cricket</strong> committee/Board, whose decision shall be<br />

final and binding on both clubs. Each protest must be made in writing and sent to the Manager of <strong>Cricket</strong> Operations of the<br />

<strong>Union</strong> accompanied by particulars of the grounds upon which the protest is founded, and the Manager of <strong>Cricket</strong> Operations<br />

of the <strong>Union</strong> shall forward a copy of the protest and particulars to the club protested against. The Manager of <strong>Cricket</strong><br />

Operations shall advise the clubs concerned of the date on which the Disciplinary Committee will consider the dispute,<br />

should such course of action be considered necessary by the <strong>Cricket</strong> committee/Board. Representatives of each club<br />

concerned shall attend the meeting as directed by the <strong>Cricket</strong> committee/Board.<br />

13. RESPONSIBILITY OF CLUBS:<br />

Further to any other rules contained herein or in the General Conditions of Play Clubs are required to adhere to the "Code of<br />

Ethics" being an addendum to these bye-laws.<br />

14. RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CAPTAINS:<br />

The captains are responsible at all times for ensuring that play is conducted within the spirit of the game as well as within the<br />

Laws. In this regard specific reference is made to the Code of Ethics and to the Code of Behavior, both of which are addenda<br />

hereto. The captains shall, before the toss in each match provide one another, in writing, with the names of the respective<br />

eleven players selected to play in the match, and no alteration shall thereafter be made in either side without the consent of<br />

the opposing captain. Captains or their representative shall meet with the official umpires at the completion of the game to<br />

table any comments relating to the game and shall complete the umpires report form. These meetings shall not exceed 15<br />

minutes. Umpires shall sign both result cards and indicate to the captains any intention to report a matter to the <strong>Union</strong>'s offices.<br />

15. SUBMISSION OF RESULTS OF MATCHES:<br />

All clubs taking part in all competitions must ensure that the results of matches, on the prescribed result card/sheet, reach<br />

the <strong>Union</strong> as soon as possible after completion of the matches concerned, but in any event, not later than the WEDNESDAY<br />

following upon the completion of such matches. However Premier and Promotion leagues results need to reach the<br />

<strong>Union</strong> before Monday 09H30 following the completion of the matches concerned, in order to make the newspapers<br />

deadlines. Results may be faxed or email to the <strong>Union</strong> (Fax. 012 663 3517 or charlottes@cricket.co.za) prior to posting.<br />

Result cards/sheets are obtainable from the office of the <strong>Union</strong>:<br />

16. PROMOTION / RELEGATION:<br />

Promotion / relegation shall be determined by the Executive of the <strong>Northerns</strong> <strong>Cricket</strong> <strong>Union</strong>.<br />

The Club <strong>Cricket</strong> Plan approved by the Board and Executive in 2014 will apply.<br />

17. TROPHIES:<br />

All trophies are permanently vested in the <strong>Union</strong>.<br />

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18. JOINT HOLDERS:<br />

Should more than one team in any competition complete their fixtures with an equal number of points, except in the Premier or<br />

Promotion Leagues, the Executive shall, at its discretion, decide whether the clubs concerned shall be joint holders of a trophy.<br />

19. APPOINTMENT OF UMPIRES:<br />

In terms of sub-clause of the Constitution of the <strong>Northerns</strong> <strong>Cricket</strong> <strong>Union</strong> the appointment of Umpires for matches shall be<br />

vested in the <strong>Northerns</strong> <strong>Cricket</strong> Umpires Association. In the event of no Umpires being appointed to a match or should either<br />

or both Umpires fail to attend, the Captains of the opposing teams shall mutually appoint the Umpire or Umpires as the case<br />

may be, i.e. where there is only one official Umpire, the batting captain shall appoint the other umpire and where there are no<br />

official umpires, the captains shall appoint both umpires. In the event of only one official Umpire reporting for duty at any<br />

particular match, neither captain shall have the right to demand that such official Umpire must officiate at both ends from<br />

which the bowlers will be bowling, but should the official Umpire, in response to a request by either captain, consent to<br />

officiate in this particular manner, both captains must, nevertheless, signify acceptance of such action by the Umpire prior to<br />

the commencement of the match. In the event that no <strong>Northerns</strong> <strong>Cricket</strong> Umpire has been appointed to any particular match<br />

the No-Ball FREE HIT will not be applied. Only the no-ball will stand. The captains shall report the absence of the appointed<br />

official Umpire(s) on the card and on receipt of such card the Manager of <strong>Cricket</strong> Operations of the <strong>Union</strong> shall report such<br />

absence to the Executive of the <strong>Northerns</strong> <strong>Cricket</strong> Umpires Association for further action.<br />

20. DUTIES OF THE UMPIRE:<br />

th<br />

The Laws of <strong>Cricket</strong>, 2000 Code 6 Edition - 2013, shall apply.<br />

In addition, the Umpires shall satisfy themselves that the wickets are properly pitched and that the pitch is correctly marked.<br />

If the pitch is incorrectly marked, it shall be at their discretion as to whether or not to instruct the Executive of the ground to re<br />

mark the pitch correctly. Should the Executive of the ground not be present it will be the captain of the home side's<br />

responsibility to ensure that any instructions from the Umpires, in this regard, are carried out to their satisfaction. Each club<br />

shall provide the captain of the home side with 3 (three) usable used balls for the selection of a replacement in the<br />

event of the match ball being lost or becoming unfit for play during a match.<br />

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Code of Ethics<br />

Amended: August 2015<br />

Guidelines for all Clubs under the jurisdiction of the NCU<br />

(Compulsory for 1st and 2nd teams of Premier and Promotion Leagues)<br />

1. CHANGE ROOMS:<br />

1.1 All change rooms must be clean and in a healthy, respectable and neat condition, particularly the toilet areas.<br />

Toilet paper should be provided and soap at least at the washbasins.<br />

1.2 It is also desirable that hot water be available in the shower areas.<br />

1.3 Please note that visiting teams are expected to respect the property of other clubs and not leave the change rooms in a<br />

disorderly or unclean condition.<br />

2. THE PREPARING OF THE PITCH:<br />

2.1 It is imperative that all pitches are prepared in the best interests of the game of cricket and are not doctored in any way.<br />

2.2 All clubs should be in possession of decent covers. The covers should be of an acceptable size to cover the playing<br />

area and at least the bowlers' delivery stride area.<br />

2.3 Suitable equipment or weights should be placed on the covers to prevent the covers from blowing off in the event of a storm<br />

2.4 All pitches should be covered from at least the Wednesday prior to the game to be played over the weekend.<br />

2.5 On the morning of the game (if not raining) the covers should be removed at least 2 hours before the start of play.<br />

2.6 The markings of the creases should be as laid down in the Laws of <strong>Cricket</strong> with the exception of the popping crease and<br />

the side lines which should be extended a minimum of 1,83m on either side for the middle stump and the return crease<br />

shall be marked a minimum of 1,22m from the bowling crease backwards.<br />

2.7 The pitch should be fit for play an hour before the start of play.<br />

2.8 In the event of weather causing a delay in the start of play every effort must be made by the home club to get the pitch<br />

ready for play.<br />

2.9 All clubs should have the necessary equipment on hand, namely:<br />

A suitable roller<br />

Sawdust<br />

Hessian<br />

Brooms<br />

Squeegees<br />

2.10 All markings should be as laid down in the Laws of <strong>Cricket</strong>.<br />

2.11 It is important that the bowlers' danger area be marked just off the pitch.<br />

2.12 All lines should be re-marked at the lunch break and change of innings. All loose gravel and stones should be swept away.<br />

2.13 Should any club deliberately doctor or appear to have blatantly doctored the pitch in any way the opposing club should<br />

make suitable representation to the <strong>Northerns</strong> <strong>Cricket</strong> <strong>Union</strong> who will take the necessary action.<br />

2.14 No excuse whatsoever will be accepted from clubs who have deliberately not prepared a pitch because of the<br />

unavailability of their grounds man.<br />

2.15 In the event of the pitch being wet at the start of play, the decision as to whether the teams play or not must be left in the<br />

hands of the Umpires who should not be "conned" in any way. The Umpire's decision will be final unless the captains of<br />

both teams decide otherwise.<br />

2.16 In the event of rain during a game (where no grounds men are available) the home team should make every effort to get<br />

the covers on as quickly as possible.<br />

3. THE FIELD:<br />

3.1 All boundaries should be clearly marked either by rope, white painted bricks or any type of picket.<br />

3.2 Suitable sightscreens should be available at all grounds, and painted white.<br />

3.3 It is vital that a scoreboard be available and kept in operation for the duration of the game.<br />

3.4 Sides are to provide their own scorers where official scorers are not officiating.<br />

3.5 The outfield should be kept short, i.e. grass should be 25 mm long and cut regularly.<br />

3.6 The boundary fieldsmen should assist the umpire in signaling when the ball crosses the boundary.<br />

4. SECURITY:<br />

4.1 While clubs do not accept responsibility for the loss of valuables, some effort must be made by clubs to ensure the<br />

safety of cricket equipment. It is suggested that the fielding side change room be locked while they are on the field of play.<br />

5. Prohibition of alcoholic beverages:<br />

5.1 The consumption of alcoholic beverages by teams at School Grounds is strictly prohibited.<br />

5.2 The consumption of alcoholic beverages by players during a match is strictly prohibited.<br />

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NORTHERNS CRICKET UNION<br />

RULES AND CODE OF CONDUCT<br />

1. CODE OF CONDUCT<br />

1.1 PARTICIPANTS shall abide by the Laws, the General Playing Conditions, Rules and Regulations, Code of Ethics, Byelaws<br />

and Contracts with and of NORTHERNS CRICKET.<br />

1.2 PLAYERS and TEAM OFFICIALS must at all times accept an UMPIRE'S decision and must not show dissent at an<br />

UMPIRE'S decision.<br />

1.3 PARTICIPANTS shall not verbally abuse, assault, intimidate or attempt to assault or intimidate any other<br />

PARTICIPANT or spectator, nor shall any PARTICIPANT engage in any conduct, act towards or speak to any other<br />

PARTICIPANT or spectator in a manner which ofends, insults, humiliates, intimidates, threatens, disparages or vilifies<br />

that other person on the basis of that other person's race, religion, colour, descent or national or ethnic origin.<br />

1.4 PARTICIPANTS shall not use crude or abusive language nor make offensive gestures to any other PARTICIPANT,<br />

OFFICIAL or spectator.<br />

1.5 PARTICIPANTS shall not engage in<br />

1.5.1 Acts of misconduct, or unruly behaviour or commit any criminal offence whilst participating in or about to or<br />

having participated in a REGULATED MATCH and whilst within the precincts of the ground at which the<br />

REGULATED MATCH is played; or<br />

1.5.2 Unbecoming or detrimental conduct which could bring them, NORTHERNS CRICKET or the game of cricket<br />

into Disrepute.<br />

1.6 PARTICIPANTS shall not disclose or comment publicly or make any public pronouncement or media comment<br />

1.6.1 Which is detrimental to the game of cricket in general; or<br />

1.6.2 Which is detrimental to a particular tournament or match in which they are involved; or<br />

1.6.3 Which is detrimental to relations between the competing teams; or<br />

1.6.4 Which is critical of or detrimental to the selection of any team for any REGULATED MATCH; or<br />

1.6.5 Upon any alleged breach of the CODE or upon any hearing, CODE OF BEHAVIOUR REPORT FORM or<br />

decision arising from such a breach; or<br />

1.6.6 On any decision by an UMPIRE or DISCIPLINARY COMMISSIONER or APPEAL BOARD.<br />

1.7 A PARTICIPANT shall not, directly or indirectly, engage in, or give advice concerning, betting, gambling or any form of<br />

financial speculation on the outcome of any REGULATED MATCH.<br />

1.8 A PARTICIPANT shall not accept any form of inducement which is likely or calculated to affect his/her performance or<br />

the performance of any PARTICIPANT involved in any REGULATED MATCH adversely.<br />

1.9 PARTICIPANTS shall not<br />

1.9.1 Whilst participating in a REGULATED MATCH, wear or use clothing and equipment other than that as is<br />

approved by either NORTHERNS or TITANS CRICKET from time to time;<br />

1.9.2 At any time, wear or use or display commercial logos or other advertising material which is not approved by<br />

either NORTHERNS or TITANS CRICKET.<br />

1.10 A PARTICIPANT shall not be involved in any form of handling, selling or taking of drugs or substances which are<br />

unlawful in terms of South African legislation; and shall abide by the Doping Policy of <strong>Cricket</strong> South Africa (CSA).<br />

1.11 Any PARTICIPANT who attempts to commit any breach of this CODE shall be deemed to have breached the CODE<br />

and shall be liable, on conviction, to the same penalties as are competent for a contravention of the CODE itself.<br />

2. APPLICATION OF THE CODE<br />

2.1 The CODE shall apply to PARTICIPANTS who are participating in REGULATED MATCHES or have participated in<br />

REGULATED MATCHES within the preceding year.<br />

2.2 The CODE, a breach of which may render a PARTICIPANT to disciplinary action, shall be enforced in accordance with<br />

procedures laid down in these RULES.<br />

2.3 All PARTICIPANTS shall acquaint themselves and shall be deemed acquainted with the Constitution, Bye-laws, Code<br />

of Ethics and Rules and Regulations of NORTHERNS CRICKET and this CODE.<br />

3. CAPTAINS<br />

3.1 CAPTAINS are responsible at all times for ensuring that play is conducted within the spirit of the game of cricket as well<br />

as within the LAWS and in accordance with this CODE.<br />

3.2 During the playing of a REGULATED MATCH, if an individual member of a team, who cannot be identified, breaches<br />

the CODE, then the CAPTAIN of that team will be sanctioned.<br />

4. DISCIPLINARY PROCESS<br />

4.1 The CONVENER (Manager: <strong>Cricket</strong> Operations of NORTHERNS CRICKET) shall, and shall have the power to:<br />

4.1.1 investigate any breaches of the CODE;<br />

4.1.2 initiate disciplinary proceedings for any breaches of the CODE.<br />

4.2 DISCIPLINARY COMMISSIONER<br />

The DISCIPLINARY COMMISSIONER shall:<br />

4.2.1 have the power to adjudicate upon and impose penalties for any breaches of the CODE;<br />

4.2.2 be appointed to adjudicate in a particular disciplinary or appeal hearing;<br />

4.2.3 be a fit and proper individual with at least ten (10) years legal experience;<br />

4.2.4 be appointed annually by NORTHERNS CRICKET not later than the first playing day of the new season.<br />

4.3 MEDIA<br />

The DISCIPLINARY COMMISSIONER shall not write for the press or commentate for television and/or radio during or<br />

about any REGULATED MATCH in which he is involved or could be involved and the DISCIPLINARY<br />

COMMISSIONER'S relationship with the media is governed by rule 8 below.<br />

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5. PROCEDURE FOR DEALING WITH DISCIPLINARY MATTERS<br />

5.1 CODE OF BEHAVIOUR REPORT FORMS<br />

5.1.1 The CONVENER (Manager: <strong>Cricket</strong> Operations of NORTHERNS CRICKET) shall always have the right to<br />

investigate any incident, whether or not it is the subject of a CODE OF BEHAVIOUR REPORT FORM.<br />

5.1.2 Eligibility to lodge a CODE OF BEHAVIOUR REPORT FORM.<br />

An alleged breach of the CODE or other offence can be reported by:<br />

5.1.2.1 Any one of the UMPIRES;<br />

5.1.2.2 The MATCH REFEREE (where appointed), other than in respect of Level 1 offences.<br />

5.1.2.3 Either TEAM MANAGER (in his own right or on behalf of any of his PLAYERS);<br />

5.1.2.4 Either one of the CAPTAINS participating in the match in which an alleged breach occurs;<br />

5.1.2.5 The Club's PRESIDENT/CHAIRMAN;<br />

5.1.2.6 Any TITANS CRICKET BOARD member;<br />

5.1.2.7 The Chief Executive of TITANS CRICKET or his nominee.<br />

5.1.3 On Field CODE OF BEHAVIOUR REPORT FORMS<br />

Should any person eligible to do so decide to report a PARTICIPANT for an alleged breach of the CODE or other<br />

offence, he/she must, no later than the Monday following the match (or such further period as the<br />

DISCIPLINARY COMMISSIONER may in due course in his discretion allow), complete a CODE OF<br />

BEHAVIOUR REPORT FORM and send it to the CONVENOR (Manager: <strong>Cricket</strong> Operations of NORTHERNS<br />

CRICKET) who must, if applicable, inform the CAPTAIN or TEAM MANAGER and the reported PARTICIPANT<br />

of receipt of a CODE OF BEHAVIOUR REPORT FORM as soon as possible.<br />

5.1.4 Off Field CODE OF BEHAVIOUR REPORT FORMS<br />

If a MATCH REFEREE (where appointed), an UMPIRE, a Club's PRESIDENT/CHAIRMAN, a TITANS<br />

CRICKET BOARD member, the Chief Executive of TITANS CRICKET or his nominee, or TEAM MANAGER<br />

decides to report a PARTICIPANT for an alleged breach of the CODE, he/she must complete a CODE OF<br />

BEHAVIOUR REPORT FORM and deliver or send it to the CONVENOR (Manager: <strong>Cricket</strong> Operations of<br />

NORTHERNS CRICKET) as soon as possible. If a PLAYER is the subject of such a report, the CONVENOR<br />

must inform his CAPTAIN or TEAM MANAGER of receipt of a CODE OF BEHAVIOUR REPORT FORM as soon<br />

as possible.<br />

5.1.5 In any case, if a CAPTAIN is the reported PLAYER, the Vice-Captain will be responsible for all relevant matters<br />

assigned to the CAPTAIN under these RULES.<br />

5.2 HEARINGS<br />

5.2.1 After a CODE OF BEHAVIOUR REPORT FORM has been received, the CONVENOR shall sent a formal<br />

NOTICE OF CHARGE to each of the PARTICIPANTS reported in the CODE OF BEHAVIOUR REPORT FORM<br />

and the PARTICIPANTS reported must respond to the charges within the time period as determined by the<br />

CONVENOR. If a PARTICIPANT wishes to dispute the proposed sanction or contest the charge as set out in the<br />

NOTICE OF CHARGE, the following procedures must be carried out:<br />

5.2.1.1 The CONVENER must notify the DISCIPLINARY COMMISSIONER concerned and arrange the<br />

hearing as soon as possible and practicable, bearing in mind that, unless there are exceptionable<br />

circumstances, a decision should be made no later than sixty hours after the delivery of the CODE OF<br />

BEHAVIOUR REPORT FORM.<br />

5.2.1.2 The hearing may be attended by the reported PARTICIPANT, his/her chosen representative, who may<br />

be his/her CAPTAIN or TEAM MANAGER (and/or a representative of the South African <strong>Cricket</strong>er's<br />

Association and/or a legal representative, where the charge/penalty in question relates to a Level 2<br />

offence or higher) and the initiator of the CODE OF BEHAVIOUR REPORT FORM, none of whom may<br />

be denied the right to appear at the hearing.<br />

5.2.1.3 The DISCIPLINARY COMMISSIONER may proceed with the hearing if the reported PARTICIPANT,<br />

having received notice of the hearing, fails to attend.<br />

5.2.1.4 If a CAPTAIN is unavailable or is the reported PARTICIPANT, the Vice-Captain will be responsible for<br />

all relevant matters assigned to the CAPTAIN.<br />

5.2.1.5 The DISCIPLINARY COMMISSIONER must hear details of the alleged breach of the CODE and<br />

adjudicate thereon.<br />

5.2.1.6 In any hearing, but subject to the provisions of these RULES, the DISCIPLINARY COMMISSIONER<br />

must adhere to the principles of natural justice.<br />

5.2.1.7 Subject to Rule 5.2.1.3, the DISCIPLINARY COMMISSIONER must allow the reported PARTICIPANT<br />

to give evidence in his/her defense and produce evidence, either orally or in writing and to call and<br />

question witnesses.<br />

5.2.1.8 The DISCIPLINARY COMMISSIONER may also call such witnesses as he may deem necessary or<br />

allow such witnesses evidence to be admitted on affidavit.<br />

5.2.1.9 The DISCIPLINARY COMMISSIONER shall be entitled to adjourn the hearing if he/she considers that<br />

further evidence needs to be obtained, that further time is needed to consider the evidence in advance<br />

of the hearing or for any other reason deemed appropriate.<br />

5.2.1.10 Subject to these RULES, the DISCIPLINARY COMMISSIONER shall, in his sole discretion, determine<br />

the procedure, date, and time for the hearing and shall notify all involved parties accordingly.<br />

5.2.1.11 The DISCIPLINARY COMMISSIONER must not discuss or comment upon the hearing at any time<br />

prior to making his decision.<br />

5.3 RESULT<br />

5.3.1 The DISCIPLINARY COMMISSIONER may make his decision at the end of the hearing or, subject to RULE<br />

5.2.1.1, at any time thereafter.<br />

5.3.2 Subject to Rule 7, the DISCIPLINARY COMMISSIONER'S decision shall be final and binding.<br />

5.3.3 As soon as possible, but no later than 48 hours after the decision and unless there are exceptionable<br />

circumstances, the DISCIPLINARY COMMISSIONER must, after making his decision:<br />

5.3.3.1 Submit all reports, evidence and exhibits to the CONVENOR; and<br />

5.3.3.2 Inform the CONVENOR of his decision; and<br />

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5.3.3.3 If he believes that the decision should not be made public, indicate why the decision should not be<br />

made public.<br />

5.3.4 If the DISCIPLINARY COMMISSIONER has not made his decision known at the end of the hearing, the<br />

CONVENOR shall, inform the reported PARTICIPANT of the decision. In any event the CONVENOR shall transmit<br />

the decision to NORTHERNS CRICKET and the person lodging the CODE OF BEHAVIOUR REPORT FORM.<br />

6. CODE OF CONDUCT OFFENCES AND PENALTIES<br />

6.1 ON-FIELD AND MATCH-RELATED OFFENCES<br />

6.1.1 Subject to the provisions of paragraph 6.2 - 6.5 below, the DISCIPLINARY COMMISSIONER may impose an<br />

appropriate penalty in the form of a reprimand and/a fine and/or a match suspension and may further, in his/her<br />

discretion, suspend the operation of such penalty;<br />

6.1.2 For the purposes of determining an appropriate penalty, the DISCIPLINARY COMMISSIONER may, in his/her<br />

discretion:<br />

i) take into account the PARTICIPANT's previous convictions, if any; and<br />

ii) with reference to paragraphs 6.2 - 6.5 below, regard a repeat of the same offence committed within 12<br />

months of such offence as an offence at the next level above such offence.<br />

iii) In such event the CONVENOR shall give written notice to the PARTICIPANT in advance of the hearing of<br />

his/her intention to invoke the provisions of this rule, in which circumstances the charge against the<br />

PARTICIPANT shall be dealt with as an offence at the next level above such ofence for the purposes of this<br />

code, including the PARTICIPANTS right to representation;<br />

6.1.3 Where this CODE does not specify a penalty for a particular offence, the DISCIPLINARY COMMISSIONER<br />

shall in his/her discretion impose an appropriate penalty for such offence, having due regard to all the relevant<br />

circumstances.<br />

6.2 LEVEL 1<br />

6.2.1 The offences set out below are Level 1 offences, and the penalty for a Level 1 offence shall be an official<br />

reprimand and/or one (1) or two (2) match ban, provided that a fine may be imposed in respect of a Technical<br />

Official who is paid a fee for the match in question:<br />

a) Breach of NORTHERNS and or TITANS CRICKET's rules regulating the use of clothing and equipment,<br />

commercial logo's and advertising material;<br />

b) Abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings;<br />

c) Showing dissent at an umpire's decision;<br />

d) Using language that is obscene, offensive or insulting and/or the making of an obscene gesture;<br />

e) Excessive appealing;<br />

f) Pointing or gesturing towards the pavilion in an aggressive manner by a bowler or other member of the<br />

fielding side upon the dismissal of a batsman;<br />

g) Public criticism of or inappropriate comment on a match-related incident or match official,<br />

h) Where the facts of the alleged incident are not adequately or clearly covered by any of the above offences,<br />

conduct that either: (a) is contrary to the spirit of the game; or (b) brings the game into disrepute,<br />

i) Minor Over Rate Breach (deficit of one or two overs) as determined by the Playing Conditions and match<br />

Officials.<br />

6.3 LEVEL 2<br />

6.3.1 The offences set out below are Level 2 offences, and the penalty for a Level 2 offence shall be a suspension for<br />

two (2) or three (3) matches, provided that a fine may be imposed in respect of a Technical Official who is paid a<br />

fee for the match in question:<br />

a) Repeat of the same Level 1 Offence within 12 months of such offence; [ito Rule 6.1.2(ii) and (iii)]<br />

b) Showing serious dissent at an umpire's decision;<br />

c) Serious public criticism of, or inappropriate comment on a match-related incident or match official;<br />

d) Inappropriate and deliberate physical contact between players in the course of play;<br />

e) Charging or advancing towards the umpire in an aggressive manner when appealing;<br />

f) Throwing the ball at or near a Participant in an inappropriate and/or dangerous manner;<br />

g) Using language/a gesture that is seriously obscene, offensive or insulting to another Participant or a<br />

spectator.<br />

h) Breach of NORTHERNS or TITANS CRICKET Clothing and Equipment Regulations during a match relating<br />

to a 'Commercial Logo' or a 'Player's Bat Logo' as those terms are defined.<br />

i) Deliberate and malicious distraction or obstruction on the field of play during a match.<br />

j) Changing the condition of the ball in breach of Law 42.3 of the Laws of <strong>Cricket</strong>.<br />

k) Any attempt to manipulate a match for inappropriate strategic or tactical reasons.<br />

l) Where the facts of the alleged incident are not adequately or clearly covered by any of the above offences,<br />

conduct that either: (a) is contrary to the spirit of the game; or (b) brings the game into disrepute.<br />

m) Repeat of Minor Over Rate Breach (deficit of more than two overs) as determined by the Playing Conditions<br />

and match officials.<br />

6.4 LEVEL 3<br />

6.4.1 The offences set out below are Level 3 offences, and the penalty for a Level 3 offence shall be a suspension for<br />

the Participant concerned of between four (4) and eight (8) matches, provided that a fine may be imposed in<br />

respect of a Technical Official who is paid a fee for the match in question:<br />

a) Repeat of the same Level 2 Offence within 12 months of such offence; [ito Rule 6.1.2(ii) and (iii)]<br />

b) Intimidation of an umpire or referee whether by language or conduct;<br />

b) Threat of assault on another Participant or spectator;<br />

c) Using language or a gesture that offends, insults, humiliates, intimidates, threatens, disparages, or vilifies<br />

another person on the basis of that person's race, religion, gender, colour, descent or national or ethnic origin;<br />

d) Where the facts of the alleged incident are not adequately or clearly covered by any of the above offences,<br />

conduct that either: (a) is contrary to the spirit of the game; or (b) brings the game into disrepute.<br />

e) Serious Over Rate Breach as determined by the Playing Conditions and match officials.<br />

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6.5 LEVEL 4<br />

6.5.1 The offences set out below are Level 4 offences, and the penalty for a Level 4 offence shall be an immediate<br />

suspension and/or life ban for the Participant concerned, provided that a fine may also be imposed in respect of<br />

a Technical Official who is paid a fee for the match in question:<br />

a) Repeat of the same Level 3 Offence within 12 months of such offence; [ito Rule 6.1.2(ii) and (iii)<br />

b) Physical assault of another Participant or spectator;<br />

c) Any act of violence on the field of play;<br />

d) Threat of assault on an umpire or referee;<br />

e) Using language or gestures that seriously offends, insults, humiliates, intimidates, threatens, disparages<br />

or vilifies another person on the basis of that person's race, religion, gender, colour, descent or national or<br />

ethnic origin.<br />

f) Where the facts of the alleged incident are not adequately or clearly covered by any of the above offences<br />

(such as alcohol consumption, drug abuse, theft or vandalism), conduct that either: (a) is contrary to the<br />

spirit of the game; or (b) brings the game into disrepute.<br />

6.6 OFF-FIELD AND NON MATCH-RELATED OFFENCES<br />

All off-field offences not otherwise provided for in this code will be dealt with as a breach of the Club's Code of Conduct<br />

in accordance with the internal disciplinary processes of the particular Club concerned, alternatively in terms of this Code.<br />

6.7 PAYMENT OF FINES<br />

Any fine imposed on a Technical Official shall be paid to NORTHERNS CRICKET within seven days or as otherwise<br />

agreed between the Technical Official and the CONVENOR. Any failure to meet this requirement will disqualify a<br />

Technical Official to participate in any match or any fixture under the control of NORTHERNS CRICKET.<br />

7. APPEALS<br />

7.1 Any PARTICIPANT found to be in breach of the CODE has the right to appeal against any finding, penalty or decision<br />

made by the DISCIPLINARY COMMISSIONER.<br />

7.2 An appeal shall lie to an APPEAL BOARD and to no other body or person.<br />

7.3 All decisions, penalties, rulings, determinations or findings of an APPEAL BOARD shall be final and binding on the<br />

person or persons concerned.<br />

7.4 An APPEAL BOARD shall not be obliged to provide any person with any proof of their authority to act.<br />

7.5 In an appeal, an appellant and NORTHERNS CRICKET, as respondent, shall be entitled to be legally represented by<br />

only a practising attorney or practising advocate or both.<br />

7.6 An APPEAL BOARD, on hearing an appeal, shall have the powers:<br />

7.6.1 To allow or dismiss the appeal;<br />

7.6.2 To substitute any finding or decision as it deems fit or substitute such penalty as it deems fit, including any<br />

increased penalty;<br />

7.6.3 To make an order to remit the decision to the DISCIPLINARY COMMISSIONER for the hearing of further<br />

evidence or to hear further evidence itself;<br />

7.6.4 To make such rulings as it in its sole discretion shall determine including postponing or adjourning any appeal.<br />

7.6.5 To make an appropriate order as to costs, in the event it concludes that either the appellant or respondent in<br />

prosecuting or opposing an appeal, did so spuriously and/or frivolously.<br />

7.7 PROCEDURE IN APPEALS<br />

7.7.1 Any person who wishes to appeal (“the appellant”) shall give notice in writing of his/her intention to appeal<br />

(“Notice of Intention to Appeal”) to the CONVENOR within 48 hours from the date on which the decision of the<br />

DISCIPLINARY COMMISSIONER was communicated to him/her. Should a Notice of Intention to Appeal not<br />

be lodged within the prescribed time periods the right of appeal shall lapse.<br />

7.7.2 All reports, evidence and exhibits which form part of the record of the decision appealed against, shall be made<br />

available for inspection by the appellant and his/her legal representative/s on a date and at a time and venue<br />

determined by the CONVENOR.<br />

7.7.3 Within 36 hours from the day referred to in rule 7.7.2 the appellant shall lodge with the CONVENOR a Notice of<br />

Appeal which shall set out whether he/she appeals against the conviction, penalty or both, and giving reasons<br />

why such decision and/or penalty ought to be set aside. Should a Notice of Appeal not be lodged within this<br />

time period (or as may be extended under 7.7.5), the appeal shall lapse.<br />

7.7.4 Upon receipt of the Notice of Appeal, the CONVENOR will immediately advise NORTHERNS CRICKET.<br />

7.7.5 The period for lodging a Notice of Appeal may be extended by the CONVENOR at his discretion on receipt of a<br />

written application from the appellant. This application must be lodged within the time period allowed for the<br />

lodging of the Notice of Appeal.<br />

7.7.6 Where an appeal has been lodged, NORTHERNS CRICKET, may within 36 hours after being provided with a<br />

copy of the appellant's Notice of Appeal, lodge a written reply thereto with the CONVENOR. A copy of such<br />

reply (if any), shall be sent to the appellant. Upon receipt of a reply or on the expiration of 36 hours whichever is<br />

the later, the CONVENOR shall arrange for the appointment of an APPEAL BOARD, which shall consist of one<br />

or more members of the Panel and be appointed in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs 4.2 above.<br />

7.7.7 An APPEAL BOARD, when hearing an appeal, shall adopt such procedures as it, in its sole discretion, may<br />

determine and shall determine the place, date and time for the hearing of any appeal and shall notify all<br />

interested parties accordingly. All appeals must be heard as soon as possible.<br />

7.7.8 Should any appellant not appear at the hearing of an appeal, the appeal may be proceeded with in his/their<br />

absence or may be postponed in the APPEAL BOARD'S entire discretion.<br />

7.7.9 Subject to rule 7.6.3, the appellant and NORTHERNS CRICKET (and their respective legal representatives)<br />

shall be bound by and confined to the record of the proceedings before the DISCIPLINARY COMMISSIONER.<br />

7.7.10 Where an appellant or BOARD intend to be legally represented at an appeal, they shall give notice of this to the<br />

CONVENOR at the time of lodging the Notice of Appeal or the reply to the Notice of Appeal.<br />

7.8 The operation of the finding, penalty or decision of the DISCIPLINARY COMMISSIONER concerned shall be suspended<br />

7.8.1 during the period referred to in rule 7.7.1; and/or<br />

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7.8.2 when a Notice of Intention to Appeal has been lodged, pending the final determination of such appeal by an<br />

APPEAL BOARD, or the lapsing or withdrawal of the appeal.<br />

8. MEDIA<br />

8.1 Only the CONVENOR and/or the President of TITANS CRICKET or the Chief Executive of TITANS CRICKET are<br />

authorised to notify the media of the lodgement of a CODE OF BEHAVIOUR REPORT FORM and its outcome.<br />

8.2 Only the CONVENOR and/or the President or the Chief Executive of TITANS CRICKET are authorised to notify the<br />

media of any appeal, and its outcome.<br />

9. RECORDS<br />

The CONVENOR is responsible for<br />

9.1 maintaining a register of all CODE OF BEHAVIOUR REPORT FORMS and actions taken pursuant thereto and<br />

decisions taken by any DISCIPLINARY COMMISSIONER or APPEAL BOARD.<br />

9.2 forwarding copies of CODE OF BEHAVIOUR REPORT FORMS, together with details of action taken, to NORTHERNS<br />

CRICKET and the Chief Executive of TITANS CRICKET.<br />

10. GENERAL PROVISIONS<br />

10.1 No indulgence granted by NORTHERNS CRICKET, the CONVENOR, a DISCIPLINARY COMMISSIONER or<br />

APPEAL BOARD shall constitute a waiver or abandonment of rights under the CODE or these RULES.<br />

10.2 The failure of any person to comply with any procedures laid down in terms of these RULES shall not invalidate any<br />

action or decision taken or made, by such person, nor shall any penalty imposed in terms of the CODE and these<br />

RULES be invalidated as a consequence of any such non-compliance, provided that such failure has not materially<br />

prejudiced any other person concerned.<br />

10.3 No person shall have any claim of any nature whatsoever and howsoever arising (including without limitation legal or<br />

other costs) against NORTHERNS CRICKET, any members of NORTHERNS CRICKET, the CONVENOR or the<br />

DISCIPLINARY COMMISSIONER or employees of NORTHERNS CRICKET, arising, from any act or omission in<br />

connection with the administration, operation or regulation of cricket, whether in terms of the CODE, these RULES or not.<br />

10.4 All acts done in good faith by<br />

10.4.1 NORTHERNS CRICKET, or an APPEAL BOARD shall, notwithstanding that it be afterwards discovered that<br />

there was some defect in the composition, election or appointment of such body, be as valid as if such body had<br />

been duly constituted, elected or appointed;<br />

10.4.2 any members of NORTHERNS CRICKET, the CONVENOR or any DISCIPLINARY COMMISSIONER shall,<br />

notwithstanding that it be afterwards discovered that there was some defect in the election or appointment of<br />

such individual, be as valid as if every such individual had been duly elected or appointed.<br />

10.5 Where in these RULES any power, duty, function or discretion is given or is to be carried out or exercised by the Chief<br />

Executive of TITANS CRICKET, such power, duty, function or discretion may be carried out or exercised by another<br />

person nominated by the Chief Executive.<br />

10.6 Any person shall be deemed to have been given proper notice if a communication in writing be sent by registered post<br />

to his latest address recorded with NORTHERNS CRICKET, and he shall be deemed to have received such notice<br />

within 7 days of dispatch.<br />

10.7 The English version of the CODE and the RULES is the official version. All hearings and appeals shall be conducted in<br />

English, provided that any party or witness in any such hearings or proceedings shall be entitled to the services of a<br />

translator approved by the body concerned.<br />

10.8 If any provision in a definition in clause 11 constitutes a substantive provision conferring rights or imposing obligations<br />

on any person or body, notwithstanding that the provision is only contained in clause 11, effect shall be given to it as if it<br />

were a substantive provision contained in the body of the CODE.<br />

11. DEFINITIONS<br />

In these RULES, unless the context indicates otherwise, words in capital letters listed below have the following meanings<br />

11.1 APPEAL BOARD an appeal board shall consist of one or more persons constituted and appointed by NORTHERNS<br />

CRICKET in their discretion, in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 4.2 of this code.<br />

11.2 BOARD Titans <strong>Cricket</strong> (Pty) Ltd.<br />

11.3 CAPTAIN the captain of a team in a REGULATED MATCH<br />

11.4 CODE the code of conduct set out in paragraph 1 above<br />

11.5 CONVENOR the convenor as appointed by NORTHERNS CRICKET or, should he be unavailable for whatever<br />

reason, any member of NORTHERNS CRICKET<br />

11.6 DISCIPLINARY COMMISSIONER a person or persons, appointed by NORTHERNS CRICKET to perform the duties<br />

and functions, exercise the powers and to hear and to adjudicate upon alleged breaches of the CODE<br />

11.7 CODE OF BEHAVIOUR REPORT FORM the CODE OF BEHAVIOUR REPORT FORM in the form prescribed and<br />

approved by NORTHERNS CRICKET from time to time<br />

11.8 LAWS the Laws of <strong>Cricket</strong> (2000 Code)<br />

11.9 OFFICIALS members and employees of NORTHERNS CRICKET<br />

11.10 PARTICIPANTS PLAYERS, UMPIRES, TEAM OFFICIALS and/or the ground staff at which the REGULATED MATCH<br />

is played<br />

11.11 PLAYER any player who holds himself/herself available for or is participating or about to participate in a REGULATED<br />

MATCH<br />

11.12 REGULATED MATCHES all matches played under the auspices of NORTHERNS CRICKET<br />

11.13 RULES the rules of procedure and related matters made and promulgated by NORTHERNS CRICKET which is set<br />

out in this document<br />

11.14 TEAM MANAGER the team manager of a team participating in a REGULATED MATCH<br />

11.15 TEAM OFFICIALS physiotherapists, coaches and technical assistants and any other person associated with a team<br />

participating in a REGULATED MATCH<br />

11.16 UMPIRE an umpire appointed to officiate in a REGULATED MATCH by NORTHERNS CRICKET<br />

11.17 MATCH REFEREE a match referee appointed by NORTHERNS CRICKET to superintend a REGULATED MATCH<br />

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TWENTY 20 CLUB COMPETITION<br />

DATE HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM VENUE<br />

GROUP A<br />

14-Jan-17 LAUDIUM 1 IRENE VILLAGERS 1 LAUDIUM OVAL<br />

AM DEFENCE 1 PRETORIA 1 DEFENCE OVAL<br />

14-Jan-17 IRENE VILLAGERS 1 PRETORIA 1 IRENE CC<br />

PM LAUDIUM 1 DEFENCE 1 LAUDIUM OVAL<br />

15-Jan-17 PRETORIA 1 LAUDIUM 1 PRETORIA 1<br />

AM IRENE VILLAGERS 1 DEFENCE 1 IRENE CC<br />

GROUP B<br />

14-Jan-17 POLICE 1 PHSOB 1 ALOE PARK<br />

AM CENTURION KAVALIERS 1 ASSUPOL TUKS 2 HS UITSIG A<br />

14-Jan-17 PHSOB 1 ASSUPOL TUKS 2 HOFMEYR PARK<br />

PM POLICE 1 CENTURION KAVALIERS 1 ALOE PARK<br />

15-Jan-17 ASSUPOL TUKS 2 POLICE 1 GROENKLOOF OVAL<br />

AM PHSOB 1 CENTURION KAVALIERS 1 HOFMEYR PARK<br />

GROUP C<br />

14-Jan-17 SINOVILLE 1 HARLEQUINS 1 SINOVICH PARK<br />

AM MOOT 1 ASSUPOL TUKS 1 HS OOS MOOT A<br />

14-Jan-17 HARLEQUINS 1 ASSUPOL TUKS 1 HARLEQUINS OVAL<br />

PM SINOVILLE 1 MOOT 1 SINOVICH PARK<br />

15-Jan-17 ASSUPOL TUKS 1 SINOVILLE 1 TUKS OVAL<br />

AM HARLEQUINS 1 MOOT 1 HARLEQUINS OVAL<br />

GROUP D<br />

14-Jan-17 CBCOB 1 ADELAAR 1 MEMORIAL PARK<br />

AM TUT 1 MAMELODI 1 TUT OVAL<br />

14-Jan-17 ADELAAR 1 MAMELODI 1 ADELAAR OVAL<br />

PM CBCOB 1 TUT 1 MEMORIAL PARK<br />

15-Jan-17 MAMELODI 1 CBCOB 1 MAMELODI OVAL<br />

AM ADELAAR 1 TUT 1 ADELAAR OVAL<br />

KNOCK-OUT FINAL STAGE<br />

29-Jan-16 WINNER GROUP A RUNNER-UP GROUP D TBC - Q1<br />

Quater - Finals WINNER GROUP D RUNNER-UP GROUP A TBC - Q2<br />

WINNER GROUP B RUNNER-UP GROUP C TBC - Q3<br />

WINNER GROUP C RUNNER-UP GROUP B TBC - Q4<br />

18-Feb-18 SEMI FINALS<br />

AM WINNER Q1 WINNER Q4 SuperSport Park<br />

PM WINNER Q2 WINNER Q3 SuperSport Park<br />

19-Feb-17 WINNER SEMI 1 WINNER SEMI 2 SuperSport Park<br />

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PREMIER LEAGUE FIXTURES<br />

DATE HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM VENUE<br />

24-Sep-16 POLICE 1 PHSOB 1 ALOE PARK<br />

LAUDIUM 1 IRENE VILLAGERS 1 LAUDIUM OVAL<br />

ADELAAR 1 HARLEQUINS 1 ADELAAR OVAL<br />

SINOVILLE 1 TUT 1 SINOVICH PARK<br />

CBCOB 1 ASSUPOL TUKS 1 MEMORIAL PARK<br />

01-Oct-16 IRENE VILLAGERS 1 POLICE 1 IRENE CC<br />

HARLEQUINS 1 PHSOB 1 HARLEQUINS OVAL<br />

TUT 1 LAUDIUM 1 TUT OVAL<br />

ADELAAR 1 ASSUPOL TUKS 1 ADELAAR OVAL<br />

PRETORIA 1 SINOVILLE 1 PRETORIA A<br />

CBCOB 1 ASSUPOL TUKS 2 MEMORIAL PARK<br />

08-Oct-16 POLICE 1 HARLEQUINS 1 ALOE PARK<br />

IRENE VILLAGERS 1 TUT 1 IRENE CC<br />

PHSOB 1 ASSUPOL TUKS 1 HOFMEYR PARK<br />

LAUDIUM 1 PRETORIA 1 LAUDIUM OVAL<br />

ADELAAR 1 ASSUPOL TUKS 2 ADELAAR OVAL<br />

SINOVILLE 1 CBCOB 1 SINOVICH PARK<br />

09-Oct-16 ASSUPOL TUKS 2 PRETORIA 1 GROENKLOOF OVAL<br />

15-Oct-16 TUT 1 POLICE 1 TUT OVAL<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS 1 HARLEQUINS 1 TUKS OVAL<br />

PRETORIA 1 IRENE VILLAGERS 1 PRETORIA A<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS 2 PHSOB 1 GROENKLOOF OVAL<br />

CBCOB 1 LAUDIUM 1 MEMORIAL PARK<br />

SINOVILLE 1 ADELAAR 1 SINOVICH PARK<br />

22-Oct-16 POLICE 1 ASSUPOL TUKS 1 ALOE PARK<br />

TUT 1 PRETORIA 1 TUT OVAL<br />

HARLEQUINS 1 ASSUPOL TUKS 2 HARLEQUINS OVAL<br />

IRENE VILLAGERS 1 CBCOB 1 IRENE CC<br />

PHSOB 1 SINOVILLE 1 HOFMEYR PARK<br />

LAUDIUM 1 ADELAAR 1 LAUDIUM OVAL<br />

29-Oct-16 PRETORIA 1 POLICE 1 PRETORIA A<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS 2 ASSUPOL TUKS 1 GROENKLOOF OVAL<br />

CBCOB 1 TUT 1 MEMORIAL PARK<br />

SINOVILLE 1 HARLEQUINS 1 SINOVICH PARK<br />

ADELAAR 1 IRENE VILLAGERS 1 ADELAAR OVAL<br />

LAUDIUM 1 PHSOB 1 LAUDIUM OVAL<br />

30-Oct-16 POLICE 1 ASSUPOL TUKS 2 ALOE PARK<br />

PRETORIA 1 CBCOB 1 PRETORIA A<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS 1 SINOVILLE 1 TUKS OVAL<br />

TUT 1 ADELAAR 1 TUT OVAL<br />

LAUDIUM 1 HARLEQUINS 1 LAUDIUM OVAL<br />

IRENE VILLAGERS 1 PHSOB 1 IRENE CC<br />

05-Nov-16 CBCOB 1 POLICE 1 MEMORIAL PARK<br />

SINOVILLE 1 ASSUPOL TUKS 2 SINOVICH PARK<br />

ADELAAR 1 PRETORIA 1 ADELAAR OVAL<br />

LAUDIUM 1 ASSUPOL TUKS 1 LAUDIUM OVAL<br />

PHSOB 1 TUT 1 HOFMEYR PARK<br />

12-Nov-16 POLICE 1 SINOVILLE 1 ALOE PARK<br />

CBCOB 1 ADELAAR 1 MEMORIAL PARK<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS 2 LAUDIUM 1 GROENKLOOF OVAL<br />

PRETORIA 1 PHSOB 1 PRETORIA A<br />

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PREMIER LEAGUE FIXTURES<br />

DATE HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM VENUE<br />

12-Nov-16 ASSUPOL TUKS 1 IRENE VILLAGERS 1 TUKS OVAL<br />

TUT 1 HARLEQUINS 1 TUT OVAL<br />

13-Nov-16 IRENE VILLAGERS 1 HARLEQUINS 1 IRENE CC<br />

19-Nov-16 ADELAAR 1 POLICE 1 ADELAAR OVAL<br />

LAUDIUM 1 SINOVILLE 1 LAUDIUM OVAL<br />

PHSOB 1 CBCOB 1 HOFMEYR PARK<br />

IRENE VILLAGERS 1 ASSUPOL TUKS 2 IRENE CC<br />

HARLEQUINS 1 PRETORIA 1 HARLEQUINS OVAL<br />

TUT 1 ASSUPOL TUKS 1 TUT OVAL<br />

26-Nov-16 POLICE 1 LAUDIUM 1 ALOE PARK<br />

PHSOB 1 ADELAAR 1 HOFMEYR PARK<br />

SINOVILLE 1 IRENE VILLAGERS 1 SINOVICH PARK<br />

CBCOB 1 HARLEQUINS 1 MEMORIAL PARK<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS 2 TUT 1 GROENKLOOF OVAL<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS 1 PRETORIA 1 TUKS OVAL<br />

21-Jan-17 1 6 TBC<br />

2 5 TBC<br />

4 3 TBC<br />

7 12 TBC<br />

8 11 TBC<br />

9 10 TBC<br />

28-Jan-17 5 1 TBC<br />

4 6 TBC<br />

3 2 TBC<br />

11 7 TBC<br />

10 12 TBC<br />

9 8 TBC<br />

04-Feb-17 1 4 TBC<br />

5 3 TBC<br />

6 2 TBC<br />

7 10 TBC<br />

11 9 TBC<br />

12 8 TBC<br />

05-Feb-17 3 1 TBC<br />

2 4 TBC<br />

6 5 TBC<br />

9 7 TBC<br />

8 10 TBC<br />

12 11 TBC<br />

11-Feb-17 1 2 TBC<br />

3 6 TBC<br />

4 5 TBC<br />

7 8 TBC<br />

9 12 TBC<br />

10 11 TBC<br />

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2 DAY CRICKET FIXTURES<br />

DATE HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM VENUE<br />

25-26 Feb 17 1 3 TBC<br />

2 4 TBC<br />

5 6 TBC<br />

12 7 TBC<br />

11 8 TBC<br />

10 9 TBC<br />

4-5 Mar 17 2 1 TBC<br />

6 3 TBC<br />

5 4 TBC<br />

7 11 TBC<br />

12 10 TBC<br />

8 9 TBC<br />

11-12 Mar 17 4 1 TBC<br />

3 5 TBC<br />

6 2 TBC<br />

10 7 TBC<br />

9 11 TBC<br />

8 12 TBC<br />

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PROMOTION LEAGUE FIXTURES<br />

DATE HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM VENUE<br />

08-Oct-16 DEFENCE 1 SOSHANGUVE 1 DEFENCE OVAL<br />

HAMMANSKRAAL 1 ATTERIDGEVILLE 1 MANDELA OVAL<br />

MAMELODI 1 EERSTERUST 1 MAMELODI OVAL<br />

BRITS 1 MOOT 1 BRITS OVAL<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS 1 BYE BYE<br />

15-Oct-16 CENTURION KAVALIERS 1 DEFENCE 1 H/S UITSIGE A<br />

SOSHANGUVE 1 MAMELODI 1 SOSHANGUVE OVAL<br />

ATTERIDGEVILLE 1 BRITS 1 MASOPHA OVAL<br />

EERSTERUST 1 MOOT 1 EERSTERUST OVAL<br />

HAMMANSKRAAL 1 BYE BYE<br />

22-Oct-16 HAMMANSKRAAL 1 CENTURION KAVALIERS 1 MANDELA OVAL<br />

MAMELODI 1 DEFENCE 1 MAMELODI OVAL<br />

MOOT 1 SOSHANGUVE 1 H/S OOS MOOT A<br />

ATTERIDGEVILLE 1 EERSTERUST 1 MASOPHA OVAL<br />

BRITS 1 BYE BYE<br />

29-Oct-16 CENTURION KAVALIERS 1 MAMELODI 1 H/S UITSIGE A<br />

HAMMANSKRAAL 1 BRITS 1 MANDELA OVAL<br />

DEFENCE 1 MOOT 1 DEFENCE OVAL<br />

SOSHANGUVE 1 ATTERIDGEVILLE 1 SOSHANGUVE OVAL<br />

EERSTERUST 1 BYE BYE<br />

30-Oct-16 BRITS 1 CENTURION KAVALIERS 1 BRITS OVAL<br />

MOOT 1 MAMELODI 1 H/S OOS MOOT A<br />

EERSTERUST 1 HAMMANSKRAAL 1 EERSTERUST OVAL<br />

ATTERIDGEVILLE 1 DEFENCE 1 MASOPHA OVAL<br />

SOSHANGUVE 1 BYE BYE<br />

05-Nov-16 CENTURION KAVALIERS 1 MOOT 1 H/S UITSIGE A<br />

BRITS 1 EERSTERUST 1 BRITS OVAL<br />

MAMELODI 1 ATTERIDGEVILLE 1 MAMELODI OVAL<br />

HAMMANSKRAAL 1 SOSHANGUVE 1 MANDELA OVAL<br />

DEFENCE 1 BYE BYE<br />

12-Nov-16 EERSTERUST 1 CENTURION KAVALIERS 1 EERSTERUST OVAL<br />

ATTERIDGEVILLE 1 MOOT 1 MASOPHA OVAL<br />

SOSHANGUVE 1 BRITS 1 SOSHANGUVE OVAL<br />

DEFENCE 1 HAMMANSKRAAL 1 DEFENCE OVAL<br />

MAMELODI 1 BYE BYE<br />

19-Nov-16 CENTURION KAVALIERS 1 ATTERIDGEVILLE 1 H/S UITSIGE A<br />

EERSTERUST 1 SOSHANGUVE 1 EERSTERUST OVAL<br />

BRITS 1 DEFENCE 1 BRITS OVAL<br />

MAMELODI 1 HAMMANSKRAAL 1 MAMELODI OVAL<br />

MOOT 1 BYE BYE<br />

20-Nov-16 DEFENCE 1 EERSTERUST 1 DEFENCE OVAL<br />

26-Nov-16 SOSHANGUVE 1 CENTURION KAVALIERS 1 SOSHANGUVE OVAL<br />

HAMMANSKRAAL 1 MOOT 1 MANDELA OVAL<br />

MAMELODI 1 BRITS 1 MAMELODI OVAL<br />

ATTERIDGEVILLE 1 BYE BYE<br />

21-Jan-17 SOSHANGUVE 1 DEFENCE 1 SOSHANGUVE OVAL<br />

ATTERIDGEVILLE 1 HAMMANSKRAAL 1 MASOPHA OVAL<br />

EERSTERUST 1 MAMELODI 1 EERSTERUST OVAL<br />

MOOT 1 BRITS 1 H/S OOS MOOT A<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS 1 BYE BYE<br />

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PROMOTION LEAGUE FIXTURES<br />

DATE HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM VENUE<br />

28-Jan-17 DEFENCE 1 CENTURION KAVALIERS 1 DEFENCE OVAL<br />

MAMELODI 1 SOSHANGUVE 1 MAMELODI OVAL<br />

BRITS 1 ATTERIDGEVILLE 1 BRITS OVAL<br />

MOOT 1 EERSTERUST 1 H/S OOS MOOT A<br />

HAMMANSKRAAL 1 BYE BYE<br />

04-Feb-17 CENTURION KAVALIERS 1 HAMMANSKRAAL 1 H/S UITSIGE A<br />

DEFENCE 1 MAMELODI 1 DEFENCE OVAL<br />

SOSHANGUVE 1 MOOT 1 SOSHANGUVE OVAL<br />

EERSTERUST 1 ATTERIDGEVILLE 1 EERSTERUST OVAL<br />

BRITS 1 BYE BYE<br />

11-Feb-17 MAMELODI 1 CENTURION KAVALIERS 1 MAMELODI OVAL<br />

BRITS 1 HAMMANSKRAAL 1 BRITS OVAL<br />

MOOT 1 DEFENCE 1 H/S OOS MOOT A<br />

ATTERIDGEVILLE 1 SOSHANGUVE 1 MASOPHA OVAL<br />

EERSTERUST 1 BYE BYE<br />

18-Feb-17 CENTURION KAVALIERS 1 BRITS 1 H/S UITSIGE A<br />

MAMELODI 1 MOOT 1 MAMELODI OVAL<br />

HAMMANSKRAAL 1 EERSTERUST 1 MANDELA OVAL<br />

DEFENCE 1 ATTERIDGEVILLE 1 DEFENCE OVAL<br />

SOSHANGUVE 1 BYE BYE<br />

25-Feb-17 MOOT 1 CENTURION KAVALIERS 1 H/S OOS MOOT A<br />

EERSTERUST 1 BRITS 1 EERSTERUST OVAL<br />

ATTERIDGEVILLE 1 MAMELODI 1 MASOPHA OVAL<br />

SOSHANGUVE 1 HAMMANSKRAAL 1 SOSHANGUVE OVAL<br />

DEFENCE 1 BYE BYE<br />

04-Mar-17 CENTURION KAVALIERS 1 EERSTERUST 1 H/S UITSIGE A<br />

MOOT 1 ATTERIDGEVILLE 1 H/S OOS MOOT A<br />

BRITS 1 SOSHANGUVE 1 BRITS OVAL<br />

HAMMANSKRAAL 1 DEFENCE 1 MANDELA OVAL<br />

MAMELODI 1 BYE BYE<br />

11-Mar-17 ATTERIDGEVILLE 1 CENTURION KAVALIERS 1 MASOPHA OVAL<br />

SOSHANGUVE 1 EERSTERUST 1 SOSHANGUVE OVAL<br />

DEFENCE 1 BRITS 1 DEFENCE OVAL<br />

HAMMANSKRAAL 1 MAMELODI 1 MANDELA OVAL<br />

MOOT 1 BYE BYE<br />

12-Mar-17 CENTURION KAVALIERS 1 SOSHANGUVE 1 H/S UITSIGE A<br />

EERSTERUST 1 DEFENCE 1 EERSTERUST OVAL<br />

MOOT 1 HAMMANSKRAAL 1 H/S OOS MOOT A<br />

BRITS 1 MAMELODI 1 BRITS OVAL<br />

ATTERIDGEVILLE 1 BYE BYE<br />

NORTHERNS CRICKET UNION FIXTURE HANDBOOK 2016/<strong>2017</strong> SEASON 107


RESERVE LEAGUE FIXTURES<br />

DATE HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM VENUE<br />

24-Sep-16 PHSOB 2 POLICE 2 HOFMEYR PARK<br />

IRENE VILLAGERS 2 LAUDIUM 2 IRENE CC<br />

HARLEQUINS 2 ADELAAR 2 HARLEQUINS OVAL<br />

TUT 2 SINOVILLE 2 TUT OVAL<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS 3 CBCOB 2 TUKS C<br />

PRETORIA 2 ASSUPOL TUKS 4 TUKS B<br />

01-Oct-16 POLICE 2 IRENE VILLAGERS 2 ALOE PARK<br />

PHSOB 2 HARLEQUINS 2 HOFMEYR PARK<br />

LAUDIUM 2 TUT 2 LAUDIUM OVAL<br />

ADELAAR 2 ASSUPOL TUKS 3 H/S SILVERTON<br />

SINOVILLE 2 PRETORIA 2 SINOVICH PARK<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS 4 CBCOB 2 TUKS C<br />

02-Oct-16 HARLEQUINS 2 SINOVILLE 2 HARLEQUINS OVAL<br />

08-Oct-16 HARLEQUINS 2 POLICE 2 HARLEQUINS OVAL<br />

TUT 2 IRENE VILLAGERS 2 TUT OVAL<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS 3 PHSOB 2 TUKS C<br />

PRETORIA 2 LAUDIUM 2 PRETORIA A<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS 4 ADELAAR 2 TUKS B<br />

CBCOB 2 SINOVILLE 2 MEMORIAL PARK<br />

15-Oct-16 POLICE 2 TUT 2 ALOE PARK<br />

HARLEQUINS 2 ASSUPOL TUKS 3 HARLEQUINS OVAL<br />

IRENE VILLAGERS 2 PRETORIA 2 IRENE CC<br />

PHSOB 2 ASSUPOL TUKS 4 HOFMEYR PARK<br />

LAUDIUM 2 CBCOB 2 LAUDIUM OVAL<br />

ADELAAR 2 SINOVILLE 2 H/S SILVERTON<br />

16-Oct-16 HARLEQUINS 2 LAUDIUM 2 HARLEQUINS OVAL<br />

22-Oct-16 ASSUPOL TUKS 3 POLICE 2 TUKS C<br />

PRETORIA 2 TUT 2 PRETORIA A<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS 4 HARLEQUINS 2 TUKS B<br />

CBCOB 2 IRENE VILLAGERS 2 MEMORIAL PARK<br />

SINOVILLE 2 PHSOB 2 SINOVICH PARK<br />

ADELAAR 2 LAUDIUM 2 H/S SILVERTON<br />

29-Oct-16 POLICE 2 PRETORIA 2 ALOE PARK<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS 3 ASSUPOL TUKS 4 TUKS C<br />

TUT 2 CBCOB 2 TUT OVAL<br />

IRENE VILLAGERS 2 ADELAAR 2 IRENE CC<br />

PHSOB 2 LAUDIUM 2 HOFMEYR PARK<br />

30-Oct-16 ASSUPOL TUKS 4 POLICE 2 TUKS B<br />

CBCOB 2 PRETORIA 2 MEMORIAL PARK<br />

SINOVILLE 2 ASSUPOL TUKS 3 SINOVICH PARK<br />

ADELAAR 2 TUT 2 H/S SILVERTON<br />

PHSOB 2 IRENE VILLAGERS 2 HOFMEYR PARK<br />

05-Nov-16 POLICE 2 CBCOB 2 ALOE PARK<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS 4 SINOVILLE 2 TUKS B<br />

PRETORIA 2 ADELAAR 2 PRETORIA A<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS 3 LAUDIUM 2 TUKS C<br />

TUT 2 PHSOB 2 TUT OVAL<br />

12-Nov-16 SINOVILLE 2 POLICE 2 SINOVICH PARK<br />

ADELAAR 2 CBCOB 2 H/S SILVERTON<br />

LAUDIUM 2 ASSUPOL TUKS 4 LAUDIUM OVAL<br />

PHSOB 2 PRETORIA 2 HOFMEYR PARK<br />

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RESERVE LEAGUE FIXTURES<br />

DATE HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM VENUE<br />

12-Nov-16 IRENE VILLAGERS 2 ASSUPOL TUKS 3 IRENE CC<br />

HARLEQUINS 2 TUT 2 HARLEQUINS OVAL<br />

13-Nov-16 HARLEQUINS 2 IRENE VILLAGERS 2 HARLEQUINS OVAL<br />

19-Nov-16 POLICE 2 ADELAAR 2 ALOE PARK<br />

SINOVILLE 2 LAUDIUM 2 SINOVICH PARK<br />

CBCOB 2 PHSOB 2 MEMORIAL PARK<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS 4 IRENE VILLAGERS 2 TUKS B<br />

PRETORIA 2 HARLEQUINS 2 PRETORIA A<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS 3 TUT 2 TUKS C<br />

20-Nov-16 IRENE VILLAGERS 2 SINOVILLE 2 IRENE CC<br />

26-Nov-16 LAUDIUM 2 POLICE 2 LAUDIUM OVAL<br />

ADELAAR 2 PHSOB 2 H/S SILVERTON<br />

TUT 2 ASSUPOL TUKS 4 TUT OVAL<br />

PRETORIA 2 ASSUPOL TUKS 3 PRETORIA A<br />

27-Nov-16 CBCOB 2 HARLEQUINS 2 MEMORIAL PARK<br />

21-Jan-17 6 1 6<br />

5 2 5<br />

4 3 4<br />

12 7 12<br />

11 8 11<br />

10 9 10<br />

28-Jan-17 1 5 1<br />

6 4 6<br />

2 3 2<br />

7 11 7<br />

12 10 12<br />

8 9 8<br />

04-Feb-17 4 1 4<br />

3 5 3<br />

2 6 2<br />

10 7 10<br />

9 11 9<br />

8 12 8<br />

05-Feb-17 1 3 1<br />

4 2 4<br />

5 6 5<br />

7 9 7<br />

10 8 10<br />

11 12 11<br />

11-Feb-17 2 1 2<br />

6 3 6<br />

5 4 5<br />

8 7 8<br />

12 9 12<br />

11 10 11<br />

18-Feb-17 1 6 1<br />

2 5 2<br />

3 4 3<br />

7 12 7<br />

8 11 8<br />

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RESERVE LEAGUE FIXTURES<br />

DATE HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM VENUE<br />

18-Feb-17 9 10 9<br />

25-Feb-17 5 1 5<br />

4 6 4<br />

3 2 3<br />

11 7 11<br />

10 12 10<br />

9 8 9<br />

04-Mar-17 1 4 1<br />

5 3 5<br />

6 2 6<br />

7 10 7<br />

11 9 11<br />

12 8 12<br />

11-Mar-17 3 1 3<br />

2 4 2<br />

6 5 6<br />

9 7 9<br />

8 10 8<br />

12 11 12<br />

18-Mar-17 1 2 1<br />

3 6 3<br />

4 5 4<br />

7 8 7<br />

9 12 9<br />

10 11 10<br />

WELCOME TO THE GODFATHER<br />

The Godfather has a proud tradition of<br />

exceptional food and service. All beef<br />

served at The Godfather is top quality<br />

South African beef. We make a special<br />

effort to procure the very best quality<br />

products for all our menu items. Our beef<br />

is matured for a minimum of 21 days and<br />

then cut on a daily basis to ensure the<br />

finest product for our customers.<br />

www.godfatherrestaurant.co.za<br />

Telephone: 012 663 1859 / 663 3302. We also request that you kindly<br />

make use of our web booking system to make bookings.<br />

YOU CAN FIND US<br />

Shop 2, Biella Centre, Cnr. Heuwel & Mike Crawford Street, Centurion<br />

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PRESIDENT LEAGUE FIXTURES<br />

DATE HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM VENUE<br />

08-Oct-16 SOSHANGUVE 2 DEFENCE 2 SOSHANGUVE OVAL<br />

ATTERIDGEVILLE 2 HAMMANSKRAAL 2 MASOPHA OVAL<br />

EERSTERUST 2 MAMELODI 2 EERSTERUST OVAL<br />

MOOT 2 BRITS 2 H/S OOS MOOT A<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS 2 BYE BYE<br />

15-Oct-16 DEFENCE 2 CENTURION KAVALIERS 2 DEFENCE OVAL<br />

MAMELODI 2 SOSHANGUVE 2 MAMELODI OVAL<br />

BRITS 2 ATTERIDGEVILLE 2 BRITS OVAL<br />

MOOT 2 EERSTERUST 2 H/S OOS MOOT A<br />

HAMMANSKRAAL 2 BYE BYE<br />

22-Oct-16 CENTURION KAVALIERS 2 HAMMANSKRAAL 2 H/S UITSIGE A<br />

DEFENCE 2 MAMELODI 2 DEFENCE OVAL<br />

SOSHANGUVE 2 MOOT 2 SOSHANGUVE OVAL<br />

EERSTERUST 2 ATTERIDGEVILLE 2 EERSTERUST OVAL<br />

BRITS 2 BYE BYE<br />

29-Oct-16 MAMELODI 2 CENTURION KAVALIERS 2 MAMELODI OVAL<br />

BRITS 2 HAMMANSKRAAL 2 BRITS OVAL<br />

MOOT 2 DEFENCE 2 H/S OOS MOOT A<br />

ATTERIDGEVILLE 2 SOSHANGUVE 2 MASOPHA OVAL<br />

EERSTERUST 2 BYE BYE<br />

30-Oct-16 CENTURION KAVALIERS 2 BRITS 2 H/S UITSIGE A<br />

MAMELODI 2 MOOT 2 MAMELODI OVAL<br />

HAMMANSKRAAL 2 EERSTERUST 2 MANDELA OVAL<br />

DEFENCE 2 ATTERIDGEVILLE 2 DEFENCE OVAL<br />

SOSHANGUVE 2 BYE BYE<br />

05-Nov-16 MOOT 2 CENTURION KAVALIERS 2 H/S OOS MOOT A<br />

EERSTERUST 2 BRITS 2 EERSTERUST OVAL<br />

ATTERIDGEVILLE 2 MAMELODI 2 MASOPHA OVAL<br />

SOSHANGUVE 2 HAMMANSKRAAL 2 SOSHANGUVE OVAL<br />

DEFENCE 2 BYE BYE<br />

12-Nov-16 CENTURION KAVALIERS 2 EERSTERUST 2 H/S UITSIGE A<br />

MOOT 2 ATTERIDGEVILLE 2 H/S OOS MOOT A<br />

BRITS 2 SOSHANGUVE 2 BRITS OVAL<br />

HAMMANSKRAAL 2 DEFENCE 2 MANDELA OVAL<br />

MAMELODI 2 BYE BYE<br />

19-Nov-16 ATTERIDGEVILLE 2 CENTURION KAVALIERS 2 MASOPHA OVAL<br />

SOSHANGUVE 2 EERSTERUST 2 SOSHANGUVE OVAL<br />

DEFENCE 2 BRITS 2 DEFENCE OVAL<br />

HAMMANSKRAAL 2 MAMELODI 2 MANDELA OVAL<br />

MOOT 2 BYE BYE<br />

20-Nov-16 EERSTERUST 2 DEFENCE 2 EERSTERUST OVAL<br />

26-Nov-16 CENTURION KAVALIERS 2 SOSHANGUVE 2 H/S UITSIGE A<br />

MOOT 2 HAMMANSKRAAL 2 H/S OOS MOOT A<br />

BRITS 2 MAMELODI 2 BRITS OVAL<br />

ATTERIDGEVILLE 2 BYE BYE<br />

21-Jan-17 DEFENCE 2 SOSHANGUVE 2 DEFENCE OVAL<br />

HAMMANSKRAAL 2 ATTERIDGEVILLE 2 MANDELA OVAL<br />

MAMELODI 2 EERSTERUST 2 MAMELODI OVAL<br />

BRITS 2 MOOT 2 BRITS OVAL<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS 2 BYE BYE<br />

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PRESIDENT LEAGUE FIXTURES<br />

DATE HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM VENUE<br />

28-Jan-17 CENTURION KAVALIERS 2 DEFENCE 2 H/S UITSIGE A<br />

SOSHANGUVE 2 MAMELODI 2 SOSHANGUVE OVAL<br />

ATTERIDGEVILLE 2 BRITS 2 MASOPHA OVAL<br />

EERSTERUST 2 MOOT 2 EERSTERUST OVAL<br />

HAMMANSKRAAL 2 BYE BYE<br />

04-Feb-17 HAMMANSKRAAL 2 CENTURION KAVALIERS 2 MANDELA OVAL<br />

MAMELODI 2 DEFENCE 2 MAMELODI OVAL<br />

MOOT 2 SOSHANGUVE 2 H/S OOS MOOT A<br />

ATTERIDGEVILLE 2 EERSTERUST 2 MASOPHA OVAL<br />

BRITS 2 BYE BYE<br />

11-Feb-17 CENTURION KAVALIERS 2 MAMELODI 2 H/S UITSIGE A<br />

HAMMANSKRAAL 2 BRITS 2 MANDELA OVAL<br />

DEFENCE 2 MOOT 2 DEFENCE OVAL<br />

SOSHANGUVE 2 ATTERIDGEVILLE 2 SOSHANGUVE OVAL<br />

EERSTERUST 2 BYE BYE<br />

18-Feb-17 BRITS 2 CENTURION KAVALIERS 2 BRITS OVAL<br />

MOOT 2 MAMELODI 2 H/S OOS MOOT A<br />

EERSTERUST 2 HAMMANSKRAAL 2 EERSTERUST OVAL<br />

ATTERIDGEVILLE 2 DEFENCE 2 MASOPHA OVAL<br />

SOSHANGUVE 2 BYE BYE<br />

25-Feb-17 CENTURION KAVALIERS 2 MOOT 2 H/S UITSIGE A<br />

BRITS 2 EERSTERUST 2 BRITS OVAL<br />

MAMELODI 2 ATTERIDGEVILLE 2 MAMELODI OVAL<br />

HAMMANSKRAAL 2 SOSHANGUVE 2 MANDELA OVAL<br />

DEFENCE 2 BYE BYE<br />

04-Mar-17 EERSTERUST 2 CENTURION KAVALIERS 2 EERSTERUST OVAL<br />

ATTERIDGEVILLE 2 MOOT 2 MASOPHA OVAL<br />

SOSHANGUVE 2 BRITS 2 SOSHANGUVE OVAL<br />

DEFENCE 2 HAMMANSKRAAL 2 DEFENCE OVAL<br />

MAMELODI 2 BYE BYE<br />

11-Mar-17 CENTURION KAVALIERS 2 ATTERIDGEVILLE 2 H/S UITSIGE A<br />

EERSTERUST 2 SOSHANGUVE 2 EERSTERUST OVAL<br />

BRITS 2 DEFENCE 2 BRITS OVAL<br />

MAMELODI 2 HAMMANSKRAAL 2 MAMELODI OVAL<br />

MOOT 2 BYE BYE<br />

12-Mar-17 SOSHANGUVE 2 CENTURION KAVALIERS 2 SOSHANGUVE OVAL<br />

DEFENCE 2 EERSTERUST 2 DEFENCE OVAL<br />

HAMMANSKRAAL 2 MOOT 2 MANDELA OVAL<br />

MAMELODI 2 BRITS 2 MAMELODI OVAL<br />

ATTERIDGEVILLE 2 BYE BYE<br />

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SECOND LEAGUE FIXTURES<br />

DATE HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM VENUE<br />

01-Oct-16 ASSUPOL TUKS 5 TUT 3 TUKS B<br />

PHSOB 3 SINOVILLE 3 KLIPKOPPIES<br />

IRENE VILLAGERS 3 PHSOB 4 IRENE OVAL<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS 6 IRENE VILLAGERS 4 TUKS D<br />

02-Oct-16 CBCOB 3 PRETORIA 3 MEMORIAL PARK<br />

08-Oct-16 SINOVILLE 3 ASSUPOL TUKS 5 H/S MONTANA<br />

PHSOB 4 TUT 3 KLIPKOPPIES<br />

IRENE VILLAGERS 4 PHSOB 3 SOUTHDOWNS COLLEGE A<br />

PRETORIA 3 IRENE VILLAGERS 3 PRETORIA B<br />

CBCOB 3 ASSUPOL TUKS 6 CBC SCHOOL<br />

15-Oct-16 ASSUPOL TUKS 5 PHSOB 4 TUKS B<br />

SINOVILLE 3 IRENE VILLAGERS 4 H/S MONTANA<br />

TUT 3 PRETORIA 3 TUT B<br />

PHSOB 3 CBCOB 3 KLIPKOPPIES<br />

IRENE VILLAGERS 3 ASSUPOL TUKS 6 IRENE OVAL<br />

22-Oct-16 IRENE VILLAGERS 4 ASSUPOL TUKS 5 SOUTHDOWNS COLLEGE A<br />

PHSOB 4 PRETORIA 3 KLIPKOPPIES<br />

CBCOB 3 SINOVILLE 3 CBC SCHOOL<br />

TUT 3 ASSUPOL TUKS 6 TUT B<br />

IRENE VILLAGERS 3 PHSOB 3 IRENE OVAL<br />

29-Oct-16 ASSUPOL TUKS 5 PRETORIA 3 TUKS B<br />

IRENE VILLAGERS 4 CBCOB 3 SOUTHDOWNS COLLEGE A<br />

PHSOB 4 ASSUPOL TUKS 6 KLIPKOPPIES<br />

SINOVILLE 3 IRENE VILLAGERS 3 H/S MONTANA<br />

TUT 3 PHSOB 3 TUT B<br />

05-Nov-16 CBCOB 3 ASSUPOL TUKS 5 CBC SCHOOL<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS 6 PRETORIA 3 TUKS D<br />

IRENE VILLAGERS 3 IRENE VILLAGERS 4 IRENE OVAL<br />

PHSOB 3 PHSOB 4 KLIPKOPPIES<br />

TUT 3 SINOVILLE 3 TUT B<br />

12-Nov-16 ASSUPOL TUKS 5 ASSUPOL TUKS 6 TUKS B<br />

IRENE VILLAGERS 3 CBCOB 3 IRENE OVAL<br />

PRETORIA 3 PHSOB 3 PRETORIA B<br />

IRENE VILLAGERS 4 TUT 3 SOUTHDOWNS COLLEGE A<br />

PHSOB 4 SINOVILLE 3 KLIPKOPPIES<br />

19-Nov-16 IRENE VILLAGERS 3 ASSUPOL TUKS 5 IRENE OVAL<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS 6 PHSOB 3 TUKS D<br />

CBCOB 3 TUT 3 CBC SCHOOL<br />

SINOVILLE 3 PRETORIA 3 H/S MONTANA<br />

PHSOB 4 IRENE VILLAGERS 4 KLIPKOPPIES<br />

26-Nov-16 ASSUPOL TUKS 5 PHSOB 3 TUKS B<br />

IRENE VILLAGERS 3 TUT 3 IRENE OVAL<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS 6 SINOVILLE 3 TUKS D<br />

PHSOB 4 CBCOB 3 KLIPKOPPIES<br />

IRENE VILLAGERS 4 PRETORIA 3 SOUTHDOWNS COLLEGE A<br />

21-Jan-17 TUT 3 ASSUPOL TUKS 5 TUT B<br />

SINOVILLE 3 PHSOB 3 H/S MONTANA<br />

PHSOB 4 IRENE VILLAGERS 3 KLIPKOPPIES<br />

IRENE VILLAGERS 4 ASSUPOL TUKS 6 SOUTHDOWNS COLLEGE A<br />

PRETORIA 3 CBCOB 3 PRETORIA B<br />

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SECOND LEAGUE FIXTURES<br />

DATE HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM VENUE<br />

28-Jan-17 ASSUPOL TUKS 5 SINOVILLE 3 TUKS B<br />

TUT 3 PHSOB 4 TUT B<br />

PHSOB 3 IRENE VILLAGERS 4 KLIPKOPPIES<br />

IRENE VILLAGERS 3 PRETORIA 3 IRENE OVAL<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS 6 CBCOB 3 TUKS D<br />

04-Feb-17 PHSOB 4 ASSUPOL TUKS 5 KLIPKOPPIES<br />

IRENE VILLAGERS 4 SINOVILLE 3 SOUTHDOWNS COLLEGE A<br />

PRETORIA 3 TUT 3 PRETORIA B<br />

CBCOB 3 PHSOB 3 CBC SCHOOL<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS 6 IRENE VILLAGERS 3 TUKS C<br />

11-Feb-17 ASSUPOL TUKS 5 IRENE VILLAGERS 4 TUKS B<br />

PRETORIA 3 PHSOB 4 PRETORIA B<br />

SINOVILLE 3 CBCOB 3 H/S MONTANA<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS 6 TUT 3 TUKS D<br />

PHSOB 3 IRENE VILLAGERS 3 KLIPKOPPIES<br />

18-Feb-17 PRETORIA 3 ASSUPOL TUKS 5 PRETORIA B<br />

CBCOB 3 IRENE VILLAGERS 4 CBC SCHOOL<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS 6 PHSOB 4 TUKS D<br />

IRENE VILLAGERS 3 SINOVILLE 3 IRENE OVAL<br />

PHSOB 3 TUT 3 KLIPKOPPIES<br />

25-Feb-17 ASSUPOL TUKS 5 CBCOB 3 TUKS B<br />

PRETORIA 3 ASSUPOL TUKS 6 PRETORIA B<br />

IRENE VILLAGERS 4 IRENE VILLAGERS 3 SOUTHDOWNS COLLEGE A<br />

PHSOB 4 PHSOB 3 KLIPKOPPIES<br />

SINOVILLE 3 TUT 3 H/S MONTANA<br />

04-Mar-17 ASSUPOL TUKS 6 ASSUPOL TUKS 5 TUKS D<br />

CBCOB 3 IRENE VILLAGERS 3 CBC SCHOOL<br />

PHSOB 3 PRETORIA 3 KLIPKOPPIES<br />

TUT 3 IRENE VILLAGERS 4 TUT B<br />

SINOVILLE 3 PHSOB 4 H/S MONTANA<br />

11-Mar-17 ASSUPOL TUKS 5 IRENE VILLAGERS 3 TUKS B<br />

PHSOB 3 ASSUPOL TUKS 6 KLIPKOPPIES<br />

TUT 3 CBCOB 3 TUT B<br />

PRETORIA 3 SINOVILLE 3 PRETORIA B<br />

IRENE VILLAGERS 4 PHSOB 4 SOUTHDOWNS COLLEGE A<br />

18-Mar-17 PHSOB 3 ASSUPOL TUKS 5 KLIPKOPPIES<br />

TUT 3 IRENE VILLAGERS 3 TUT B<br />

SINOVILLE 3 ASSUPOL TUKS 6 H/S MONTANA<br />

CBCOB 3 PHSOB 4 MEMORIAL PARK<br />

PRETORIA 3 IRENE VILLAGERS 4 PRETORIA A<br />

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THIRD LEAGUE FIXTURES<br />

DATE HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM VENUE<br />

01-Oct-16 CULLINAN 1 ASSUPOL TUKS 8 CULLINAN<br />

SINOVILLE 4 ASSUPOL TUKS 7 H/S MONTANA<br />

PRETORIA 4 CBCOB 4 PRETORIA B<br />

ADELAAR 3 IRENE VILLAGERS 5 ADELAAR B<br />

PHSOB 5 LAUDIUM 3 HOFMEYER PARK B<br />

08-Oct-16 ASSUPOL TUKS 8 SINOVILLE 4 TUKS E<br />

CULLINAN 1 PRETORIA 4 CULLINAN<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS 7 ADELAAR 3 TUKS D<br />

PHSOB 5 CBCOB 4 H/S HOFMEYER PARK B<br />

IRENE VILLAGERS 5 LAUDIUM 3 IRENE OVAL<br />

15-Oct-16 PRETORIA 4 ASSUPOL TUKS 8 PRETORIA B<br />

ADELAAR 3 SINOVILLE 4 ADELAAR OVAL<br />

PHSOB 5 CULLINAN 1 HOFMEYER PARK B<br />

LAUDIUM 3 ASSUPOL TUKS 7 LAUDIUM B<br />

CBCOB 4 IRENE VILLAGERS 5 CBC SCHOOL<br />

22-Oct-16 ASSUPOL TUKS 8 ADELAAR 3 TUKS E<br />

PRETORIA 4 PHSOB 5 PRETORIA B<br />

SINOVILLE 4 LAUDIUM 3 H/S MONTANA<br />

CULLINAN 1 IRENE VILLAGERS 5 CULLINAN<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS 7 CBCOB 4 TUKS D<br />

29-Oct-16 PHSOB 5 ASSUPOL TUKS 8 HOFMEYER PARK B<br />

LAUDIUM 3 ADELAAR 3 LAUDIUM B<br />

PRETORIA 4 IRENE VILLAGERS 5 PRETORIA B<br />

CBCOB 4 SINOVILLE 4 CBC SCHOOL<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS 7 CULLINAN 1 TUKS D<br />

05-Nov-16 ASSUPOL TUKS 8 LAUDIUM 3 TUKS E<br />

PHSOB 5 IRENE VILLAGERS 5 HOFMEYER PARK B<br />

ADELAAR 3 CBCOB 4 ADELAAR B<br />

PRETORIA 4 ASSUPOL TUKS 7 PRETORIA B<br />

SINOVILLE 4 CULLINAN 1 H/S MONTANA<br />

12-Nov-16 ASSUPOL TUKS 8 IRENE VILLAGERS 5 TUKS E<br />

CBCOB 4 LAUDIUM 3 CBC SCHOOL<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS 7 PHSOB 5 TUKS D<br />

CULLINAN 1 ADELAAR 3 CULLINAN<br />

SINOVILLE 4 PRETORIA 4 H/S MONTANA<br />

19-Nov-16 ASSUPOL TUKS 8 CBCOB 4 TUKS E<br />

IRENE VILLAGERS 5 ASSUPOL TUKS 7 IRENE OVAL<br />

LAUDIUM 3 CULLINAN 1 LAUDIUM B<br />

PHSOB 5 SINOVILLE 4 HOFMEYER PARK B<br />

PRETORIA 4 ADELAAR 3 PRETORIA B<br />

26-Nov-16 ASSUPOL TUKS 7 ASSUPOL TUKS 8 TUKS E<br />

CULLINAN 1 CBCOB 4 CULLINAN<br />

SINOVILLE 4 IRENE VILLAGERS 5 H/S MONTANA<br />

PRETORIA 4 LAUDIUM 3 PRETORIA B<br />

ADELAAR 3 PHSOB 5 ADELAAR B<br />

21-Jan-17 ASSUPOL TUKS 8 CULLINAN 1 TUKS E<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS 7 SINOVILLE 4 TUKS D<br />

CBCOB 4 PRETORIA 4 CBC SCHOOL<br />

IRENE VILLAGERS 5 ADELAAR 3 IRENE OVAL<br />

LAUDIUM 3 PHSOB 5 LAUDIUM B<br />

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THIRD LEAGUE FIXTURES<br />

DATE HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM VENUE<br />

28-Jan-17 PRETORIA 4 CULLINAN 1 PRETORIA B<br />

ADELAAR 3 ASSUPOL TUKS 7 ADELAAR OVAL<br />

CBCOB 4 PHSOB 5 CBC SCHOOL<br />

LAUDIUM 3 IRENE VILLAGERS 5 LAUDIUM B<br />

SINOVILLE 4 ASSUPOL TUKS 8 H/S MONTANA<br />

04-Feb-17 ASSUPOL TUKS 8 PRETORIA 4 TUKS E<br />

SINOVILLE 4 ADELAAR 3 H/S MONTANA<br />

CULLINAN 1 PHSOB 5 CULLINAN<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS 7 LAUDIUM 3 TUKS D<br />

IRENE VILLAGERS 5 CBCOB 4 IRENE OVAL<br />

11-Feb-17 ADELAAR 3 ASSUPOL TUKS 8 ADELAAR OVAL<br />

PHSOB 5 PRETORIA 4 HOFMEYER PARK B<br />

LAUDIUM 3 SINOVILLE 4 LAUDIUM B<br />

IRENE VILLAGERS 5 CULLINAN 1 IRENE OVAL<br />

CBCOB 4 ASSUPOL TUKS 7 CBC SCHOOL<br />

18-Feb-17 ASSUPOL TUKS 8 PHSOB 5 TUKS E<br />

ADELAAR 3 LAUDIUM 3 ADELAAR B<br />

IRENE VILLAGERS 5 PRETORIA 4 SOUTHDOWNS COLLEGE A<br />

SINOVILLE 4 CBCOB 4 H/S MONTANA<br />

CULLINAN 1 ASSUPOL TUKS 7 CULLINAN<br />

25-Feb-17 LAUDIUM 3 ASSUPOL TUKS 8 LAUDIUM B<br />

IRENE VILLAGERS 5 PHSOB 5 IRENE OVAL<br />

CBCOB 4 ADELAAR 3 CBC SCHOOL<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS 7 PRETORIA 4 TUKS D<br />

CULLINAN 1 SINOVILLE 4 CULLINAN<br />

04-Mar-17 IRENE VILLAGERS 5 ASSUPOL TUKS 8 SOUTHDOWNS COLLEGE A<br />

LAUDIUM 3 CBCOB 4 LAUDIUM B<br />

PHSOB 5 ASSUPOL TUKS 7 HOFMEYER PARK B<br />

ADELAAR 3 CULLINAN 1 ADELAAR B<br />

PRETORIA 4 SINOVILLE 4 PRETORIA B<br />

11-Mar-17 CBCOB 4 ASSUPOL TUKS 8 CBC SCHOOL<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS 7 IRENE VILLAGERS 5 TUKS D<br />

CULLINAN 1 LAUDIUM 3 CULLINAN<br />

SINOVILLE 4 PHSOB 5 H/S MONTANA<br />

ADELAAR 3 PRETORIA 4 ADELAAR B<br />

12-Mar-17 ASSUPOL TUKS 8 ASSUPOL TUKS 7 TUKS E<br />

18-Mar-17 CBCOB 4 CULLINAN 1 CBC SCHOOL<br />

IRENE VILLAGERS 5 SINOVILLE 4 IRENE OVAL<br />

LAUDIUM 3 PRETORIA 4 LAUDIUM B<br />

PHSOB 5 ADELAAR 3 HOFMEYER PARK B<br />

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FOURTH LEAGUE FIXTURES<br />

DATE HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM VENUE<br />

01-Oct-16 MOOT 3 TUINE 2 H/S CR SWART<br />

TUT 4 DEFENCE 3 TUT B<br />

POLICE 4 CENTURION KAVALIERS 3 LUKAS VAN DER BERG<br />

LAUDIUM 4 PRETORIA 5 LAUDIUM B<br />

MAMELODI 3 ADELAAR 4 CURRO HAZELDEAN<br />

02-Oct-16 TUINE 1 POLICE 3 TUINE CC<br />

08-Oct-16 POLICE 3 MOOT 3 LUKAS VAN DER BERG<br />

TUT 4 TUINE 2 TUT B<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS 3 TUINE 1 H/S UITSIGE B<br />

ADELAAR 4 POLICE 4 ADELAAR B<br />

MAMELODI 3 LAUDIUM 4 LAUDIUM B<br />

09-Oct-16 PRETORIA 5 DEFENCE 3 PRETORIA A<br />

15-Oct-16 MOOT 3 TUT 4 H/S CR SWART<br />

POLICE 3 CENTURION KAVALIERS 3 H/S UITSIGE B<br />

TUINE 2 PRETORIA 5 CRONJE PARK<br />

TUINE 1 ADELAAR 4 TUINE CC<br />

MAMELODI 3 DEFENCE 3 CURRO HAZELDEAN<br />

POLICE 4 LAUDIUM 4 LUKAS VAN DER BERG<br />

22-Oct-16 CENTURION KAVALIERS 3 MOOT 3 H/S UITSIGE B<br />

PRETORIA 5 TUT 4 PRETORIA C<br />

ADELAAR 4 POLICE 3 ADELAAR B<br />

MAMELODI 3 TUINE 2 CURRO HAZELDEAN<br />

LAUDIUM 4 TUINE 1 LAUDIUM B<br />

POLICE 4 DEFENCE 3 LUKAS VAN DER BERG<br />

05-Nov-16 MOOT 3 PRETORIA 5 H/S CR SWART<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS 3 ADELAAR 4 H/S UITSIGE B<br />

MAMELODI 3 TUT 4 CURRO HAZELDEAN<br />

POLICE 3 LAUDIUM 4 LUKAS VAN DER BERG<br />

TUINE 2 POLICE 4 CRONJE PARK<br />

TUINE 1 DEFENCE 3 TUINE CC<br />

12-Nov-16 ADELAAR 4 MOOT 3 ADELAAR B<br />

MAMELODI 3 PRETORIA 5 CURRO HAZELDEAN<br />

LAUDIUM 4 CENTURION KAVALIERS 3 LAUDIUM B<br />

POLICE 4 TUT 4 LUKAS VAN DER BERG<br />

DEFENCE 3 POLICE 3 WATERKLOOF AIRFORCE BASE<br />

TUINE 1 TUINE 2 TUINE CC<br />

19-Nov-16 MOOT 3 MAMELODI 3 H/S CR SWART<br />

ADELAAR 4 LAUDIUM 4 ADELAAR B<br />

PRETORIA 5 POLICE 4 PRETORIA C<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS 3 DEFENCE 3 H/S UITSIGE B<br />

TUT 4 TUINE 1 TUT C<br />

POLICE 3 TUINE 2 LUKAS VAN DER BERG<br />

26-Nov-16 LAUDIUM 4 MOOT 3 LAUDIUM B<br />

POLICE 4 MAMELODI 3 LUKAS VAN DER BERG<br />

DEFENCE 3 ADELAAR 4 WATERKLOOF AIRFORCE BASE<br />

TUINE 1 PRETORIA 5 TUINE CC<br />

TUINE 2 CENTURION KAVALIERS 3 CRONJE PARK<br />

TUT 4 POLICE 3 TUT B<br />

03-Dec-16 POLICE 4 MOOT 3 ALOE PARK<br />

LAUDIUM 4 DEFENCE 3 LAUDIUM B<br />

MAMELODI 3 TUINE 1 CURRO HAZELDEAN<br />

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FOURTH LEAGUE FIXTURES<br />

DATE HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM VENUE<br />

03-Dec-16 ADELAAR 4 TUINE 2 ADELAAR B<br />

PRETORIA 5 POLICE 3 PRETORIA C<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS 3 TUT 4 H/S UITSIGE B<br />

14-Jan-17 DEFENCE 3 MOOT 3 WATERKLOOF AIRFORCE BASE<br />

TUINE 1 POLICE 4 TUINE CC<br />

TUINE 2 LAUDIUM 4 CRONJE PARK<br />

MAMELODI 3 POLICE 3 CURRO HAZELDEAN<br />

TUT 4 ADELAAR 4 TUT B<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS 3 PRETORIA 5 H/S UITSIGE B<br />

21-Jan-17 MOOT 3 TUINE 1 H/S CR SWART<br />

DEFENCE 3 TUINE 2 WATERKLOOF AIRFORCE BASE<br />

POLICE 4 POLICE 3 LUKAS VAN DER BERG<br />

TUT 4 LAUDIUM 4 TUT C<br />

MAMELODI 3 CENTURION KAVALIERS 3 CURRO HAZELDEAN<br />

ADELAAR 4 PRETORIA 5 ADELAAR B<br />

28-Jan-17 TUINE 2 MOOT 3 CRONJE PARK<br />

POLICE 3 TUINE 1 LUKAS VAN DER BERG<br />

DEFENCE 3 TUT 4 WATERKLOOF AIRFORCE BASE<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS 3 POLICE 4 H/S UITSIGE B<br />

PRETORIA 5 LAUDIUM 4 PRETORIA C<br />

ADELAAR 4 MAMELODI 3 ADELAAR B<br />

04-Feb-17 MOOT 3 POLICE 3 H/S CR SWART<br />

TUINE 2 TUT 4 CRONJE PARK<br />

TUINE 1 CENTURION KAVALIERS 3 TUINE CC<br />

DEFENCE 3 PRETORIA 5 WATERKLOOF AIRFORCE BASE<br />

POLICE 4 ADELAAR 4 LUKAS VAN DER BERG<br />

LAUDIUM 4 MAMELODI 3 LAUDIUM B<br />

11-Feb-17 TUT 4 MOOT 3 TUT C<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS 3 POLICE 3 H/S UITSIGE B<br />

PRETORIA 5 TUINE 2 PRETORIA C<br />

ADELAAR 4 TUINE 1 ADELAAR B<br />

DEFENCE 3 MAMELODI 3 WATERKLOOF AIRFORCE BASE<br />

12-Feb-17 LAUDIUM 4 POLICE 4 LAUDIUM B<br />

18-Feb-17 MOOT 3 CENTURION KAVALIERS 3 H/S CR SWART<br />

TUT 4 PRETORIA 5 TUT B<br />

POLICE 3 ADELAAR 4 LUKAS VAN DER BERG<br />

TUINE 2 MAMELODI 3 CURRO HAZELDEAN<br />

TUINE 1 LAUDIUM 4 TUINE CC<br />

DEFENCE 3 POLICE 4 WATERKLOOF AIRFORCE BASE<br />

25-Feb-17 PRETORIA 5 MOOT 3 PRETORIA C<br />

ADELAAR 4 CENTURION KAVALIERS 3 ADELAAR B<br />

TUT 4 MAMELODI 3 TUT C<br />

POLICE 4 TUINE 2 LUKAS VAN DER BERG<br />

DEFENCE 3 TUINE 1 WATERKLOOF AIRFORCE BASE<br />

26-Feb-17 LAUDIUM 4 POLICE 3 LAUDIUM B<br />

04-Mar-17 MOOT 3 ADELAAR 4 H/S CR SWART<br />

PRETORIA 5 MAMELODI 3 PRETORIA C<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS 3 LAUDIUM 4 H/S UITSIGE B<br />

TUT 4 POLICE 4 TUT C<br />

POLICE 3 DEFENCE 3 LUKAS VAN DER BERG<br />

TUINE 2 TUINE 1 TUINE CC<br />

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FOURTH LEAGUE FIXTURES<br />

DATE HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM VENUE<br />

11-Mar-17 MAMELODI 3 MOOT 3 CURRO HAZELDEAN<br />

LAUDIUM 4 ADELAAR 4 LAUDIUM B<br />

POLICE 4 PRETORIA 5 LUKAS VAN DER BERG<br />

DEFENCE 3 CENTURION KAVALIERS 3 WATERKLOOF AIRFORCE BASE<br />

TUINE 1 TUT 4 TUINE CC<br />

TUINE 2 POLICE 3 CRONJE PARK<br />

18-Mar-17 MOOT 3 LAUDIUM 4 H/S CR SWART<br />

POLICE 4 MAMELODI 3 LUKAS VAN DER BERG<br />

ADELAAR 4 DEFENCE 3 ADELAAR B<br />

PRETORIA 5 TUINE 1 PRETORIA C<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS 3 TUINE 2 H/S UITSIGE B<br />

POLICE 3 TUT 4 TUT C<br />

25-Mar-17 MOOT 3 POLICE 4 H/S CR SWART<br />

DEFENCE 3 LAUDIUM 4 WATERKLOOF AIRFORCE BASE<br />

TUINE 1 MAMELODI 3 TUINE CC<br />

TUINE 2 ADELAAR 4 ADELAAR B<br />

POLICE 3 PRETORIA 5 LUKAS VAN DER BERG<br />

TUT 4 CENTURION KAVALIERS 3 TUT B<br />

01-Apr-17 MOOT 3 DEFENCE 3 H/S CR SWART<br />

POLICE 4 TUINE 1 LUKAS VAN DER BERG<br />

LAUDIUM 4 TUINE 2 LAUDIUM B<br />

MAMELODI 3 POLICE 3 CURRO HAZELDEAN<br />

ADELAAR 4 TUT 4 ADELAAR B<br />

PRETORIA 5 CENTURION KAVALIERS 3 PRETORIA C<br />

02-Apr-17 TUINE 1 MOOT 3 TUINE CC<br />

TUINE 2 DEFENCE 3 WATERKLOOF AIRFORCE BASE<br />

POLICE 3 POLICE 4 LUKAS VAN DER BERG<br />

LAUDIUM 4 TUT 4 LAUDIUM OVAL<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS 3 MAMELODI 3 H/S UITSIGE B<br />

PRETORIA 5 ADELAAR 4 PRETORIA C<br />

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FIFTH LEAGUE FIXTURES<br />

DATE HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM VENUE<br />

01-Oct-16 MAMELODI 4 TUINE 3 MAMELODI OVAL<br />

MOOT 5 POLICE 5 H/S OOS MOOT B<br />

ATTERIDGEVILLE 3 CULLINAN 2 MASOPHA OVAL<br />

SOSHANGUVE 3 TRANSNET DA 1 SOSHANGUVE OVAL<br />

HARLEQUINS 3 PRETORIA 6 H/S CENTURION B<br />

MOOT 4 ADELAAR 5 H/S OOS MOOT A<br />

08-Oct-16 TUINE 3 MOOT 5 CRONJE PARK<br />

MAMELODI 4 ATTERIDGEVILLE 3 CURRO HAZELDEAN<br />

POLICE 5 SOSHANGUVE 3 BOOYSENS PARK<br />

CULLINAN 2 HARLEQUINS 3 ZONDERWATER<br />

TRANSNET DA 1 MOOT 4 TRANSNET RAIL<br />

ADELAAR 5 PRETORIA 6 H/S JOHN VORSTER<br />

15-Oct-16 HARLEQUINS 3 MAMELODI 4 H/S CENTURION B<br />

MOOT 4 POLICE 5 H/S OOS MOOT B<br />

ADELAAR 5 CULLINAN 2 H/S JOHN VORSTER<br />

PRETORIA 6 TRANSNET DA 1 PRETORIA C<br />

16-Oct-16 ATTERIDGEVILLE 3 TUINE 3 TUINE CC<br />

SOSHANGUVE 3 MOOT 5 H/S OOS MOOT A<br />

22-Oct-16 TUINE 3 SOSHANGUVE 3 CRONJE PARK<br />

MOOT 5 MOOT 4 H/S OOS MOOT B<br />

ADELAAR 5 MAMELODI 4 H/S JOHN VORSTER<br />

POLICE 5 PRETORIA 6 BOOYSENS PARK<br />

CULLINAN 2 TRANSNET DA 1 ZONDERWATER<br />

23-Oct-16 ATTERIDGEVILLE 3 HARLEQUINS 3 MASOPHA OVAL<br />

05-Nov-16 HARLEQUINS 3 TUINE 3 H/S CENTURION B<br />

MOOT 4 SOSHANGUVE 3 H/S OOS MOOT B<br />

ADELAAR 5 ATTERIDGEVILLE 3 H/S JOHN VORSTER<br />

PRETORIA 6 MOOT 5 PRETORIA C<br />

TRANSNET DA 1 MAMELODI 4 TRANSNET RAIL<br />

CULLINAN 2 POLICE 5 CULLINAN<br />

12-Nov-16 TUINE 3 MOOT 4 CRONJE PARK<br />

HARLEQUINS 3 ADELAAR 5 H/S CENTURION B<br />

SOSHANGUVE 3 PRETORIA 6 PRETORIA C<br />

MOOT 5 CULLINAN 2 H/S OOS MOOT B<br />

MAMELODI 4 POLICE 5 MAMELODI OVAL<br />

13-Nov-16 ATTERIDGEVILLE 3 TRANSNET DA 1 MASOPHA OVAL<br />

19-Nov-16 ADELAAR 5 TUINE 3 H/S JOHN VORSTER<br />

MOOT 4 PRETORIA 6 H/S OOS MOOT A<br />

TRANSNET DA 1 HARLEQUINS 3 TRANSNET RAIL<br />

CULLINAN 2 SOSHANGUVE 3 CULLINAN<br />

POLICE 5 ATTERIDGEVILLE 3 BOOYSENS PARK<br />

MAMELODI 4 MOOT 5 CURRO HAZELDEAN<br />

26-Nov-16 ADELAAR 5 TRANSNET DA 1 H/S JOHN VORSTER<br />

MOOT 4 CULLINAN 2 H/S OOS MOOT B<br />

HARLEQUINS 3 POLICE 5 H/S CENTURION B<br />

SOSHANGUVE 3 MAMELODI 4 CURRO HAZELDEAN<br />

ATTERIDGEVILLE 3 MOOT 5 MASOPHA OVAL<br />

27-Nov-16 TUINE 3 PRETORIA 6 CRONJE PARK<br />

NORTHERNS CRICKET UNION FIXTURE HANDBOOK 2016/<strong>2017</strong> SEASON 120


FIFTH LEAGUE FIXTURES<br />

DATE HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM VENUE<br />

03-Dec-16 TRANSNET DA 1 TUINE 3 TRANSNET RAIL<br />

CULLINAN 2 PRETORIA 6 CULLINAN<br />

POLICE 5 ADELAAR 5 BOOYSENS PARK<br />

MOOT 4 MAMELODI 4 H/S OOS MOOT A<br />

MOOT 5 HARLEQUINS 3 H/S OOS MOOT B<br />

ATTERIDGEVILLE 3 SOSHANGUVE 3 MASOPHA OVAL<br />

14-Jan-17 CULLINAN 2 TUINE 3 CULLINAN<br />

TRANSNET DA 1 POLICE 5 TRANSNET RAIL<br />

MAMELODI 4 PRETORIA 6 MAMELODI OVAL<br />

ADELAAR 5 MOOT 5 H/S JOHN VORSTER<br />

MOOT 4 ATTERIDGEVILLE 3 H/S OOS MOOT B<br />

HARLEQUINS 3 SOSHANGUVE 3 H/S CENTURION B<br />

21-Jan-17 POLICE 5 TUINE 3 BOOYSENS PARK<br />

CULLINAN 2 MAMELODI 4 CULLINAN<br />

MOOT 5 TRANSNET DA 1 H/S OOS MOOT B<br />

PRETORIA 6 ATTERIDGEVILLE 3 PRETORIA C<br />

SOSHANGUVE 3 ADELAAR 5 H/S JOHN VORSTER<br />

HARLEQUINS 3 MOOT 4 H/S CENTURION B<br />

28-Jan-17 TUINE 3 MAMELODI 4 TUINE CC<br />

POLICE 5 MOOT 5 BOOYSENS PARK<br />

CULLINAN 2 ATTERIDGEVILLE 3 CULLINAN<br />

TRANSNET DA 1 SOSHANGUVE 3 TRANSNET RAIL<br />

ADELAAR 5 MOOT 4 H/S JOHN VORSTER<br />

PRETORIA 6 HARLEQUINS 3 L/S GARSFONTEIN<br />

04-Feb-17 MOOT 5 TUINE 3 H/S OOS MOOT B<br />

ATTERIDGEVILLE 3 MAMELODI 4 CURRO HAZELDEAN<br />

HARLEQUINS 3 CULLINAN 2 H/S CENTURION B<br />

PRETORIA 6 ADELAAR 5 PRETORIA C<br />

05-Feb-17 MOOT 4 TRANSNET DA 1 H/S OOS MOOT B<br />

SOSHANGUVE 3 POLICE 5 SOSHANGUVE OVAL<br />

11-Feb-17 TUINE 3 ATTERIDGEVILLE 3 CRONJE PARK<br />

MOOT 5 SOSHANGUVE 3 H/S OOS MOOT B<br />

MAMELODI 4 HARLEQUINS 3 CURRO HAZELDEAN<br />

POLICE 5 MOOT 4 BOOYSENS PARK<br />

CULLINAN 2 ADELAAR 5 CULLINAN<br />

TRANSNET DA 1 PRETORIA 6 TRANSNET RAIL<br />

18-Feb-17 SOSHANGUVE 3 TUINE 3 SOSHANGUVE OVAL<br />

HARLEQUINS 3 ATTERIDGEVILLE 3 H/S CENTURION B<br />

MOOT 4 MOOT 5 H/S OOS MOOT B<br />

MAMELODI 4 ADELAAR 5 STANZA BOPAPE<br />

PRETORIA 6 POLICE 5 PRETORIA C<br />

TRANSNET DA 1 CULLINAN 2 TRANSNET RAIL<br />

25-Feb-17 TUINE 3 HARLEQUINS 3 CRONJE PARK<br />

ATTERIDGEVILLE 3 ADELAAR 5 H/S JOHN VORSTER<br />

MOOT 5 PRETORIA 6 H/S OOS MOOT B<br />

MAMELODI 4 TRANSNET DA 1 CURRO HAZELDEAN<br />

POLICE 5 CULLINAN 2 BOOYSENS PARK<br />

26-Feb-17 SOSHANGUVE 3 MOOT 4 H/S OOS MOOT A<br />

04-Mar-17 MOOT 4 TUINE 3 H/S OOS MOOT B<br />

ADELAAR 5 HARLEQUINS 3 H/S JOHN VORSTER<br />

PRETORIA 6 SOSHANGUVE 3 L/S GARSFONTEIN<br />

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FIFTH LEAGUE FIXTURES<br />

DATE HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM VENUE<br />

04-Mar-17 TRANSNET DA 1 ATTERIDGEVILLE 3 TRANSNET RAIL<br />

CULLINAN 2 MOOT 5 CULLINAN<br />

POLICE 5 MAMELODI 4 BOOYSENS PARK<br />

11-Mar-17 TUINE 3 ADELAAR 5 H/S JOHN VORSTER<br />

PRETORIA 6 MOOT 4 PRETORIA C<br />

HARLEQUINS 3 TRANSNET DA 1 H/S CENTURION B<br />

MOOT 5 MAMELODI 4 H/S OOS MOOT B<br />

12-Mar-17 ATTERIDGEVILLE 3 POLICE 5 MASOPHA OVAL<br />

SOSHANGUVE 3 CULLINAN 2 CULLINAN<br />

18-Mar-17 PRETORIA 6 TUINE 3 L/S GARSFONTEIN<br />

TRANSNET DA 1 ADELAAR 5 TRANSNET RAIL<br />

CULLINAN 2 MOOT 4 CULLINAN<br />

POLICE 5 HARLEQUINS 3 BOOYSENS PARK<br />

MAMELODI 4 SOSHANGUVE 3 CURRO HAZELDEAN<br />

MOOT 5 ATTERIDGEVILLE 3 H/S OOS MOOT B<br />

25-Mar-17 TUINE 3 TRANSNET DA 1 CRONJE PARK<br />

PRETORIA 6 CULLINAN 2 PRETORIA C<br />

ADELAAR 5 POLICE 5 H/S JOHN VORSTER<br />

MAMELODI 4 MOOT 4 CURRO HAZELDEAN<br />

HARLEQUINS 3 MOOT 5 H/S CENTURION B<br />

SOSHANGUVE 3 ATTERIDGEVILLE 3 SOSHANGUVE OVAL<br />

01-Apr-17 TUINE 3 CULLINAN 2 TUINE CC<br />

POLICE 5 TRANSNET DA 1 BOOYSENS PARK<br />

PRETORIA 6 MAMELODI 4 PRETORIA A<br />

MOOT 5 ADELAAR 5 H/S OOS MOOT B<br />

ATTERIDGEVILLE 3 MOOT 4 MASOPHA OVAL<br />

SOSHANGUVE 3 HARLEQUINS 3 SOSHANGUVE OVAL<br />

02-Apr-17 TUINE 3 POLICE 5 CRONJE PARK<br />

MAMELODI 4 CULLINAN 2 CURRO HAZELDEAN<br />

TRANSNET DA 1 MOOT 5 TRANSNET RAIL<br />

ATTERIDGEVILLE 3 PRETORIA 6 MASOPHA OVAL<br />

ADELAAR 5 SOSHANGUVE 3 H/S JOHN VORSTER<br />

MOOT 4 HARLEQUINS 3 H/S OOS MOOT B<br />

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SIXTH LEAGUE FIXTURES<br />

DATE HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM VENUE<br />

01-Oct-16 TUINE 4 TUT 5 CRONJE PARK<br />

POLICE 6 TRANSNET DA 3 BOOYSENS PARK<br />

CULLINAN 3 EERSTERUST 3 ZONDERWATER<br />

TRANSNET DA 2 SOSHANGUVE 4 TRANSNET RAIL<br />

PRETORIA 7 HARLEQUINS 4 L/S GARSFONTEIN<br />

BRITS 3 HAMMANSKRAAL 3 H/S BRITS<br />

08-Oct-16 TRANSNET DA 3 TUINE 4 JAN NIEMAND PARK<br />

EERSTERUST 3 TUT 5 EERSTERUST B<br />

HARLEQUINS 4 CULLINAN 3 H/S CENTURION B<br />

HAMMANSKRAAL 3 TRANSNET DA 2 PRESTIGE COLLEGE<br />

BRITS 3 PRETORIA 7 H/S BRITS<br />

09-Oct-16 SOSHANGUVE 4 POLICE 6 ALOE PARK<br />

15-Oct-16 EERSTERUST 3 TUINE 4 EERSTERUST B<br />

TRANSNET DA 3 SOSHANGUVE 4 JAN NIEMAND PARK<br />

TUT 5 HARLEQUINS 4 TUT C<br />

POLICE 6 HAMMANSKRAAL 3 BOOYSENS PARK<br />

CULLINAN 3 BRITS 3 ZONDERWATER<br />

TRANSNET DA 2 PRETORIA 7 TRANSNET RAIL<br />

22-Oct-16 SOSHANGUVE 4 TUINE 4 TUINE CC<br />

HARLEQUINS 4 EERSTERUST 3 H/S CENTURION B<br />

HAMMANSKRAAL 3 TRANSNET DA 3 PRESTIGE COLLEGE<br />

BRITS 3 TUT 5 H/S BRITS<br />

PRETORIA 7 POLICE 6 L/S GARSFONTEIN<br />

TRANSNET DA 2 CULLINAN 3 TRANSNET RAIL<br />

05-Nov-16 SOSHANGUVE 4 HAMMANSKRAAL 3 PRESTIGE COLLEGE<br />

EERSTERUST 3 BRITS 3 EERSTERUST B<br />

TRANSNET DA 3 PRETORIA 7 JAN NIEMAND PARK<br />

TUT 5 TRANSNET DA 2 TUT C<br />

POLICE 6 CULLINAN 3 BOOYSENS PARK<br />

06-Nov-16 TUINE 4 HARLEQUINS 4 CRONJE PARK<br />

12-Nov-16 HAMMANSKRAAL 3 TUINE 4 PRESTIGE COLLEGE<br />

BRITS 3 HARLEQUINS 4 H/S BRITS<br />

PRETORIA 7 SOSHANGUVE 4 L/S GARSFONTEIN<br />

TRANSNET DA 2 EERSTERUST 3 TRANSNET RAIL<br />

CULLINAN 3 TRANSNET DA 3 ZONDERWATER<br />

POLICE 6 TUT 5 BOOYSENS PARK<br />

19-Nov-16 TUINE 4 BRITS 3 CRONJE PARK<br />

HAMMANSKRAAL 3 PRETORIA 7 PRESTIGE COLLEGE<br />

HARLEQUINS 4 TRANSNET DA 2 H/S CENTURION B<br />

SOSHANGUVE 4 CULLINAN 3 ZONDERWATER<br />

EERSTERUST 3 POLICE 6 EERSTERUST B<br />

TRANSNET DA 3 TUT 5 JAN NIEMAND PARK<br />

26-Nov-16 PRETORIA 7 TUINE 4 L/S GARSFONTEIN<br />

TRANSNET DA 2 BRITS 3 TRANSNET RAIL<br />

CULLINAN 3 HAMMANSKRAAL 3 ZONDERWATER<br />

POLICE 6 HARLEQUINS 4 BOOYSENS PARK<br />

TUT 5 SOSHANGUVE 4 TUT C<br />

TRANSNET DA 3 EERSTERUST 3 JAN NIEMAND PARK<br />

03-Dec-16 TUINE 4 TRANSNET DA 2 CRONJE PARK<br />

PRETORIA 7 CULLINAN 3 L/S GARSFONTEIN<br />

BRITS 3 POLICE 6 H/S BRITS<br />

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SIXTH LEAGUE FIXTURES<br />

DATE HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM VENUE<br />

03-Dec-16 HAMMANSKRAAL 3 TUT 5 PRESTIGE COLLEGE<br />

HARLEQUINS 4 TRANSNET DA 3 H/S CENTURION B<br />

SOSHANGUVE 4 EERSTERUST 3 SOSHANGUVE OVAL<br />

14-Jan-17 CULLINAN 3 TUINE 4 ZONDERWATER<br />

POLICE 6 TRANSNET DA 2 BOOYSENS PARK<br />

TUT 5 PRETORIA 7 TUT C<br />

TRANSNET DA 3 BRITS 3 JAN NIEMAND PARK<br />

EERSTERUST 3 HAMMANSKRAAL 3 EERSTERUST B<br />

SOSHANGUVE 4 HARLEQUINS 4 SOSHANGUVE OVAL<br />

21-Jan-17 TUINE 4 POLICE 6 CRONJE PARK<br />

CULLINAN 3 TUT 5 ZONDERWATER<br />

TRANSNET DA 2 TRANSNET DA 3 TRANSNET RAIL<br />

PRETORIA 7 EERSTERUST 3 L/S GARSFONTEIN<br />

BRITS 3 SOSHANGUVE 4 H/S BRITS<br />

HAMMANSKRAAL 3 HARLEQUINS 4 PRESTIGE COLLEGE<br />

28-Jan-17 TUT 5 TUINE 4 TUT C<br />

TRANSNET DA 3 POLICE 6 JAN NIEMAND PARK<br />

EERSTERUST 3 CULLINAN 3 EERSTERUST B<br />

HARLEQUINS 4 PRETORIA 7 H/S CENTURION B<br />

HAMMANSKRAAL 3 BRITS 3 PRESTIGE COLLEGE<br />

29-Jan-17 SOSHANGUVE 4 TRANSNET DA 2 TRANSNET RAIL<br />

04-Feb-17 TUINE 4 TRANSNET DA 3 JAN NIEMAND PARK<br />

TUT 5 EERSTERUST 3 TUT C<br />

POLICE 6 SOSHANGUVE 4 BOOYSENS PARK<br />

CULLINAN 3 HARLEQUINS 4 ZONDERWATER<br />

TRANSNET DA 2 HAMMANSKRAAL 3 TRANSNET RAIL<br />

PRETORIA 7 BRITS 3 L/S GARSFONTEIN<br />

11-Feb-17 TUINE 4 EERSTERUST 3 TUINE CC<br />

SOSHANGUVE 4 TRANSNET DA 3 JAN NIEMAND PARK<br />

HARLEQUINS 4 TUT 5 H/S CENTURION B<br />

HAMMANSKRAAL 3 POLICE 6 PRESTIGE COLLEGE<br />

BRITS 3 CULLINAN 3 H/S BRITS<br />

PRETORIA 7 TRANSNET DA 2 L/S GARSFONTEIN<br />

18-Feb-17 TUINE 4 SOSHANGUVE 4 CRONJE PARK<br />

EERSTERUST 3 HARLEQUINS 4 EERSTERUST B<br />

TRANSNET DA 3 HAMMANSKRAAL 3 JAN NIEMAND PARK<br />

TUT 5 BRITS 3 TUT C<br />

POLICE 6 PRETORIA 7 BOOYSENS PARK<br />

CULLINAN 3 TRANSNET DA 2 ZONDERWATER<br />

25-Feb-17 HARLEQUINS 4 TUINE 4 H/S CENTURION B<br />

HAMMANSKRAAL 3 SOSHANGUVE 4 PRESTIGE COLLEGE<br />

BRITS 3 EERSTERUST 3 H/S BRITS<br />

PRETORIA 7 TRANSNET DA 3 L/S GARSFONTEIN<br />

TRANSNET DA 2 TUT 5 TRANSNET RAIL<br />

CULLINAN 3 POLICE 6 ZONDERWATER<br />

04-Mar-17 TUINE 4 HAMMANSKRAAL 3 CRONJE PARK<br />

HARLEQUINS 4 BRITS 3 H/S CENTURION B<br />

EERSTERUST 3 TRANSNET DA 2 EERSTERUST B<br />

TRANSNET DA 3 CULLINAN 3 JAN NIEMAND PARK<br />

05-Mar-17 SOSHANGUVE 4 PRETORIA 7 SOSHANGUVE OVAL<br />

TUT 5 POLICE 6 TUT C<br />

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SIXTH LEAGUE FIXTURES<br />

DATE HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM VENUE<br />

11-Mar-17 BRITS 3 TUINE 4 H/S BRITS<br />

PRETORIA 7 HAMMANSKRAAL 3 L/S GARSFONTEIN<br />

TRANSNET DA 2 HARLEQUINS 4 TRANSNET RAIL<br />

CULLINAN 3 SOSHANGUVE 4 ZONDERWATER<br />

POLICE 6 EERSTERUST 3 BOOYSENS PARK<br />

TUT 5 TRANSNET DA 3 TUT C<br />

18-Mar-17 TUINE 4 PRETORIA 7 CRONJE PARK<br />

BRITS 3 TRANSNET DA 2 H/S BRITS<br />

HAMMANSKRAAL 3 CULLINAN 3 PRESTIGE COLLEGE<br />

HARLEQUINS 4 POLICE 6 H/S CENTURION B<br />

SOSHANGUVE 4 TUT 5 SOSHANGUVE OVAL<br />

EERSTERUST 3 TRANSNET DA 3 EERSTERUST B<br />

25-Mar-17 TRANSNET DA 2 TUINE 4 TRANSNET RAIL<br />

CULLINAN 3 PRETORIA 7 ZONDERWATER<br />

POLICE 6 BRITS 3 BOOYSENS PARK<br />

TUT 5 HAMMANSKRAAL 3 TUT C<br />

TRANSNET DA 3 HARLEQUINS 4 JAN NIEMAND PARK<br />

EERSTERUST 3 SOSHANGUVE 4 EERSTERUST B<br />

01-Apr-17 TUINE 4 CULLINAN 3 CRONJE PARK<br />

TRANSNET DA 2 POLICE 6 TRANSNET RAIL<br />

PRETORIA 7 TUT 5 L/S GARSFONTEIN<br />

BRITS 3 TRANSNET DA 3 H/S BRITS<br />

HAMMANSKRAAL 3 EERSTERUST 3 PRESTIGE COLLEGE<br />

HARLEQUINS 4 SOSHANGUVE 4 H/S CENTURION B<br />

02-Apr-17 POLICE 6 TUINE 4 BOOYSENS PARK<br />

TUT 5 CULLINAN 3 TUT C<br />

TRANSNET DA 3 TRANSNET DA 2 JAN NIEMAND PARK<br />

EERSTERUST 3 PRETORIA 7 EERSTERUST B<br />

SOSHANGUVE 4 BRITS 3 SOSHANGUVE OVAL<br />

HARLEQUINS 4 HAMMANSKRAAL 3 H/S CENTURION B<br />

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WOMENS LEAGUE FIXTURES<br />

DATE HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM VENUE<br />

02-Oct-16 IRENE VILLAGERS 1 SOSHANGUVE 1 SOUTHDOWNS COLLAGE A<br />

MAMELODI 1 SINOVILLE 1 MAMELODI OVAL<br />

ATTERIDGEVILLE 1 ASSUPOL TUKS 1 MASOPHA OVAL<br />

HAMMANSKRAAL 1 TUT 1 MANDELA OVAL<br />

DEFENCE 1 BYE BYE<br />

09-Oct-16 SOSHANGUVE 1 DEFENCE 1 SOSHANGUVE OVAL<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS 1 IRENE VILLAGERS 1 TUKS C<br />

TUT 1 MAMELODI 1 TUT OVAL<br />

HAMMANSKRAAL 1 ATTERIDGEVILLE 1 MANDELA OVAL<br />

SINOVILLE 1 BYE BYE<br />

16-Oct-16 DEFENCE 1 SINOVILLE 1 DEFENCE OVAL<br />

SOSHANGUVE 1 ASSUPOL TUKS 1 SOSHANGUVE OVAL<br />

IRENE VILLAGERS 1 HAMMANSKRAAL 1 SOUTHDOWNS COLLAGE A<br />

MAMELODI 1 ATTERIDGEVILLE 1 MAMELODI OVAL<br />

TUT 1 BYE BYE<br />

06-Nov-16 ASSUPOL TUKS 1 DEFENCE 1 TUKS C<br />

TUT 1 SINOVILLE 1 TUT OVAL<br />

HAMMANSKRAAL 1 SOSHANGUVE 1 MANDELA OVAL<br />

MAMELODI 1 IRENE VILLAGERS 1 MAMELODI OVAL<br />

ATTERIDGEVILLE 1 BYE BYE<br />

13-Nov-16 DEFENCE 1 TUT 1 DEFENCE OVAL<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS 1 HAMMANSKRAAL 1 TUKS C<br />

SINOVILLE 1 ATTERIDGEVILLE 1 SINOVICH PARK<br />

MAMELODI 1 SOSHANGUVE 1 MAMELODI OVAL<br />

IRENE VILLAGERS 1 BYE BYE<br />

20-Nov-16 HAMMANSKRAAL 1 DEFENCE 1 MANDELA OVAL<br />

ATTERIDGEVILLE 1 TUT 1 MASOPHA OVAL<br />

MAMELODI 1 ASSUPOL TUKS 1 MAMELODI OVAL<br />

IRENE VILLAGERS 1 SINOVILLE 1 SOUTHDOWNS COLLAGE A<br />

SOSHANGUVE 1 BYE BYE<br />

22-Jan-17 DEFENCE 1 ATTERIDGEVILLE 1 DEFENCE OVAL<br />

HAMMANSKRAAL 1 MAMELODI 1 MANDELA OVAL<br />

TUT 1 IRENE VILLAGERS 1 TUT OVAL<br />

SINOVILLE 1 SOSHANGUVE 1 SINOVICH PARK<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS 1 BYE BYE<br />

29-Jan-17 MAMELODI 1 DEFENCE 1 MAMELODI OVAL<br />

IRENE VILLAGERS 1 ATTERIDGEVILLE 1 SOUTHDOWNS COLLAGE A<br />

SOSHANGUVE 1 TUT 1 SOSHANGUVE OVAL<br />

SINOVILLE 1 ASSUPOL TUKS 1 SINOVICH PARK<br />

HAMMANSKRAAL 1 BYE BYE<br />

05-Feb-17 DEFENCE 1 IRENE VILLAGERS 1 DEFENCE OVAL<br />

ATTERIDGEVILLE 1 SOSHANGUVE 1 MASOPHA OVAL<br />

HAMMANSKRAAL 1 SINOVILLE 1 MANDELA OVAL<br />

TUT 1 ASSUPOL TUKS 1 TUT OVAL<br />

MAMELODI 1 BYE BYE<br />

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WOMENS T20 COMPETITION<br />

DATE HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM VENUE<br />

23-Oct-16 SOSHANGUVE 1 IRENE VILLAGERS 1 SOSHANGUVE OVAL<br />

AM SINOVILLE 1 MAMELODI 1 SINOVICH PARK<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS 1 ATTERIDGEVILLE 1 TUKS C<br />

TUT 1 HAMMANSKRAAL 1 TUT OVAL<br />

DEFENCE 1 BYE BYE<br />

30-Oct-16 DEFENCE 1 SOSHANGUVE 1 SOSHANGUVE OVAL<br />

AM IRENE VILLAGERS 1 ASSUPOL TUKS 1 SOUTHDOWNS COLLAGE A<br />

MAMELODI 1 TUT 1 TUT B<br />

ATTERIDGEVILLE 1 HAMMANSKRAAL 1 PRESTIGE COLLEGE<br />

SINOVILLE 1 BYE BYE<br />

12-Feb-17 SINOVILLE 1 DEFENCE 1 SINOVICH PARK<br />

AM ASSUPOL TUKS 1 SOSHANGUVE 1 TUKS C<br />

HAMMANSKRAAL 1 IRENE VILLAGERS 1 MANDELA OVAL<br />

ATTERIDGEVILLE 1 MAMELODI 1 MASOPHA OVAL<br />

TUT 1 BYE BYE<br />

12-Feb-17 DEFENCE 1 ASSUPOL TUKS 1 DEFENCE OVAL<br />

PM SINOVILLE 1 TUT 1 SINOVICH PARK<br />

SOSHANGUVE 1 HAMMANSKRAAL 1 SOSHANGUVE OVAL<br />

IRENE VILLAGERS 1 MAMELODI 1 SOUTHDOWNS COLLAGE A<br />

ATTERIDGEVILLE 1 BYE BYE<br />

19-Feb-17 TUT 1 DEFENCE 1 TUT OVAL<br />

AM HAMMANSKRAAL 1 ASSUPOL TUKS 1 MANDELA OVAL<br />

ATTERIDGEVILLE 1 SINOVILLE 1 MASOPHA OVAL<br />

MAMELODI 1 SOSHANGUVE 1 MAMELODI OVAL<br />

IRENE VILLAGERS 1 BYE BYE<br />

26-Feb-17 DEFENCE 1 HAMMANSKRAAL 1 DEFENCE OVAL<br />

AM TUT 1 ATTERIDGEVILLE 1 TUT OVAL<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS 1 MAMELODI 1 TUKS C<br />

SINOVILLE 1 IRENE VILLAGERS 1 SINOVICH PARK<br />

SOSHANGUVE 1 BYE BYE<br />

05-Mar-17 ATTERIDGEVILLE 1 DEFENCE 1 MASOPHA OVAL<br />

AM MAMELODI 1 HAMMANSKRAAL 1 MAMELODI OVAL<br />

IRENE VILLAGERS 1 TUT 1 SOUTHDOWNS COLLAGE A<br />

SOSHANGUVE 1 SINOVILLE 1 SOSHANGUVE OVAL<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS 1 BYE BYE<br />

05-Mar-17 DEFENCE 1 MAMELODI 1 DEFENCE OVAL<br />

PM ATTERIDGEVILLE 1 IRENE VILLAGERS 1 MASOPHA OVAL<br />

TUT 1 SOSHANGUVE 1 TUT OVAL<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS 1 SINOVILLE 1 TUKS C<br />

HAMMANSKRAAL 1 BYE BYE<br />

12-Mar-17 IRENE VILLAGERS 1 DEFENCE 1 SOUTHDOWNS COLLAGE A<br />

AM SOSHANGUVE 1 ATTERIDGEVILLE 1 SOSHANGUVE OVAL<br />

SINOVILLE 1 HAMMANSKRAAL 1 SINOVICH PARK<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS 1 TUT 1 TUKS C<br />

MAMELODI 1 BYE BYE<br />

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UNDER 9 PLATINUM LEAGUE<br />

DATE HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM VENUE<br />

15-Oct-16 TUT A ASSUPOL TUKS A TUT B<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS B SINOVILLE A TUKS B<br />

BRITS A PHSOB A BRITS OVAL<br />

LAUDIUM A MOOT A LAUDIUM OVAL<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS B CBCOB A HENNOPSPARK B<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS A IRENE VILLAGERS A HENNOPSPARK A<br />

CBCOB B HARLEQUINS A MIDSTREAM PRIMARY B<br />

22-Oct-16 SINOVILLE A ASSUPOL TUKS A SINOVICH PARK A<br />

PHSOB A TUT A LYNNWOOD LAER<br />

MOOT A ASSUPOL TUKS B H/S OOS MOOT A<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS B BRITS A HENNOPSPARK B<br />

IRENE VILLAGERS A LAUDIUM A SOUTHDOWNS COLLEGE A<br />

CBCOB A HARLEQUINS A MIDSTREAM PRIMARY A<br />

CBCOB B CENTURION KAVALIERS A MIDSTREAM PRIMARY B<br />

29-Oct-16 PHSOB A ASSUPOL TUKS A LYNNWOOD LAER<br />

MOOT A SINOVILLE A H/S OOS MOOT B<br />

TUT A CENTURION KAVALIERS B L/S WONDERBOOM<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS B IRENE VILLAGERS A TUKS B<br />

BRITS A HARLEQUINS A BRITS OVAL<br />

LAUDIUM A CBCOB B LAUDIUM B<br />

CBCOB A CENTURION KAVALIERS A MIDSTREAM PRIMARY A<br />

05-Nov-16 MOOT A ASSUPOL TUKS A H/S OOS MOOT A<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS B PHSOB A HENNOPSPARK B<br />

SINOVILLE A IRENE VILLAGERS A L/S BOEREFORT<br />

HARLEQUINS A TUT A HARLEQUINS OVAL<br />

CBCOB B ASSUPOL TUKS B MIDSTREAM PRIMARY B<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS A BRITS A HENNOPSPARK A<br />

CBCOB A LAUDIUM A MIDSTREAM PRIMARY A<br />

12-Nov-16 CENTURION KAVALIERS B ASSUPOL TUKS A HENNOPSPARK B<br />

MOOT A IRENE VILLAGERS A H/S OOS MOOT A<br />

PHSOB A HARLEQUINS A LYNNWOOD LAER<br />

CBCOB B SINOVILLE A MIDSTREAM PRIMARY C<br />

TUT A CENTURION KAVALIERS A L/S WONDERBOOM<br />

CBCOB A ASSUPOL TUKS B MIDSTREAM PRIMARY B<br />

BRITS A LAUDIUM A BRITS OVAL<br />

19-Nov-16 IRENE VILLAGERS A ASSUPOL TUKS A SOUTHDOWNS COLLEGE A<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS B HARLEQUINS A HENNOPSPARK B<br />

CBCOB B MOOT A MIDSTREAM PRIMARY B<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS A PHSOB A HENNOPSPARK A<br />

CBCOB A SINOVILLE A MIDSTREAM PRIMARY A<br />

TUT A LAUDIUM A TUT C<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS B BRITS A TUKS D<br />

26-Nov-16 ASSUPOL TUKS A HARLEQUINS A TUKS E<br />

IRENE VILLAGERS A CBCOB B IRENE CC<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS B CENTURION KAVALIERS A HENNOPSPARK A<br />

MOOT A CBCOB A H/S OOS MOOT A<br />

PHSOB A LAUDIUM A LYNNWOOD LAER<br />

SINOVILLE A BRITS A H/S MONTANA<br />

TUT A ASSUPOL TUKS B L/S WONDERBOOM<br />

28-Jan-17 CBCOB B ASSUPOL TUKS A MIDSTREAM PRIMARY B<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS A HARLEQUINS A HENNOPSPARK A<br />

CBCOB A IRENE VILLAGERS A MIDSTREAM PRIMARY A<br />

LAUDIUM A CENTURION KAVALIERS B LAUDIUM OVAL<br />

BRITS A MOOT A BRITS OVAL<br />

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UNDER 9 PLATINUM LEAGUE<br />

DATE HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM VENUE<br />

28-Jan-17 ASSUPOL TUKS B PHSOB A TUKS B<br />

TUT A SINOVILLE A L/S WONDERBOOM<br />

04-Feb-17 ASSUPOL TUKS A CENTURION KAVALIERS A TUKS E<br />

CBCOB B CBCOB A MIDSTREAM PRIMARY B<br />

HARLEQUINS A LAUDIUM A HARLEQUINS OVAL<br />

IRENE VILLAGERS A BRITS A SOUTHDOWNS COLLEGE A<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS B ASSUPOL TUKS B HENNOPSPARK B<br />

MOOT A TUT A H/S OOS MOOT A<br />

PHSOB A SINOVILLE A LYNNWOOD LAER<br />

11-Feb-17 CBCOB A ASSUPOL TUKS A MIDSTREAM PRIMARY A<br />

LAUDIUM A CENTURION KAVALIERS A LAUDIUM OVAL<br />

BRITS A CBCOB B BRITS OVAL<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS B HARLEQUINS A TUKS B<br />

TUT A IRENE VILLAGERS A L/S WONDERBOOM<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS B SINOVILLE A HENNOPSPARK B<br />

PHSOB A MOOT A LYNNWOOD LAER<br />

18-Feb-17 ASSUPOL TUKS A LAUDIUM A TUKS E<br />

CBCOB A BRITS A MIDSTREAM PRIMARY A<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS A ASSUPOL TUKS B HENNOPSPARK A<br />

CBCOB B TUT A MIDSTREAM PRIMARY B<br />

HARLEQUINS A SINOVILLE A HARLEQUINS OVAL<br />

IRENE VILLAGERS A PHSOB A SOUTHDOWNS COLLEGE A<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS B MOOT A HENNOPSPARK B<br />

25-Feb-17 BRITS A ASSUPOL TUKS A BRITS OVAL<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS B LAUDIUM A TUKS B<br />

TUT A CBCOB A L/S WONDERBOOM<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS A SINOVILLE A HENNOPSPARK A<br />

PHSOB A CBCOB B LYNNWOOD LAER<br />

MOOT A HARLEQUINS A H/S OOS MOOT A<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS B IRENE VILLAGERS A HENNOPSPARK B<br />

04-Mar-17 ASSUPOL TUKS A ASSUPOL TUKS B TUKS E<br />

TUT A BRITS A L/S WONDERBOOM<br />

LAUDIUM A SINOVILLE A LAUDIUM OVAL<br />

CBCOB A PHSOB A MIDSTREAM PRIMARY A<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS A MOOT A HENNOPSPARK A<br />

CBCOB B CENTURION KAVALIERS B MIDSTREAM PRIMARY B<br />

HARLEQUINS A IRENE VILLAGERS A HARLEQUINS OVAL<br />

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UNDER 9 GOLD LEAGUE<br />

DATE HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM VENUE<br />

15-Oct-16 CENTURION KAVALIERS D SOSHANGUVE A HENNOPSPARK B 13:00<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS C PRETORIA A HENNOPSPARK A 13:00<br />

CBCOB C POLICE B MIDSTREAM PRIMARY A 13:00<br />

ATTERIDGEVILLE A PHSOB C GWANGWA OVAL<br />

ADELAAR A POLICE A ADELAAR B<br />

HAMMANSKRAAL A PHSOB B TEMBA<br />

MAMELODI A MOOT B MAMELODI A<br />

22-Oct-16 PRETORIA A CENTURION KAVALIERS D PRETORIA A<br />

SOSHANGUVE A POLICE B PHAKAMANOLA 13:00<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS C PHSOB C H/S ZWARTKOPS<br />

CBCOB C POLICE A MIDSTREAM PRIMARY A 13:00<br />

ATTERIDGEVILLE A PHSOB B GWANGWA OVAL<br />

MOOT B ADELAAR A L/S PRETORIA OOS<br />

MAMELODI A HAMMANSKRAAL A MAMELODI A<br />

29-Oct-16 CENTURION KAVALIERS D POLICE B HENNOPSPARK B<br />

PRETORIA A PHSOB C PRETORIA B<br />

POLICE A SOSHANGUVE A ALOE PARK<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS C PHSOB B HENNOPSPARK A<br />

CBCOB C MOOT B MIDSTREAM PRIMARY A 13:00<br />

ATTERIDGEVILLE A MAMELODI A GWANGWA OVAL<br />

ADELAAR A HAMMANSKRAAL A ADELAAR B<br />

05-Nov-16 CENTURION KAVALIERS D PHSOB C HENNOPSPARK A 13:00<br />

POLICE A POLICE B ALOE PARK<br />

PHSOB B PRETORIA A LYNNWOOD LAER<br />

MOOT B SOSHANGUVE A L/S PRETORIA OOS<br />

MAMELODI A CENTURION KAVALIERS C MAMELODI A<br />

HAMMANSKRAAL A CBCOB C TEMBA<br />

ADELAAR A ATTERIDGEVILLE A ADELAAR B<br />

12-Nov-16 CENTURION KAVALIERS D POLICE A HENNOPSPARK B<br />

PHSOB C PHSOB B LYNNWOOD LAER 13:00<br />

POLICE B MOOT B LUKAS VAN DER BERG<br />

MAMELODI A PRETORIA A MAMELODI OVAL<br />

SOSHANGUVE A HAMMANSKRAAL A PHAKAMANOLA<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS C ADELAAR A HENNOPSPARK A<br />

CBCOB C ATTERIDGEVILLE A MIDSTREAM PRIMARY A<br />

19-Nov-16 PHSOB B CENTURION KAVALIERS D LYNNWOOD LAER<br />

MOOT B POLICE A L/S PRETORIA OOS<br />

MAMELODI A PHSOB C MAMELODI A<br />

HAMMANSKRAAL A POLICE B TEMBA<br />

ADELAAR A PRETORIA A ADELAAR B<br />

ATTERIDGEVILLE A SOSHANGUVE A GWANGWA OVAL<br />

CBCOB C CENTURION KAVALIERS C MIDSTREAM PRIMARY A 13:00<br />

26-Nov-16 CENTURION KAVALIERS D MOOT B HENNOPSPARK B<br />

MAMELODI A PHSOB B MAMELODI A<br />

HAMMANSKRAAL A POLICE A MANDELA OVAL<br />

ADELAAR A PHSOB C ADELAAR B<br />

ATTERIDGEVILLE A POLICE B GWANGWA OVAL<br />

PRETORIA A CBCOB C PRETORIA A<br />

SOSHANGUVE A CENTURION KAVALIERS C SOSHANGUVE OVAL<br />

28-Jan-17 MAMELODI A CENTURION KAVALIERS D MAMELODI A<br />

HAMMANSKRAAL A MOOT B TEMBA<br />

ADELAAR A PHSOB B ADELAAR B<br />

ATTERIDGEVILLE A POLICE A GWANGWA OVAL<br />

PHSOB C CBCOB C CURRO HAZELDEAN<br />

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UNDER 9 GOLD LEAGUE<br />

DATE HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM VENUE<br />

28-Jan-17 CENTURION KAVALIERS C POLICE B HENNOPSPARK B<br />

SOSHANGUVE A PRETORIA A SOSHANGUVE OVAL<br />

04-Feb-17 CENTURION KAVALIERS D HAMMANSKRAAL A HENNOPSPARK A<br />

MAMELODI A ADELAAR A MAMELODI A<br />

MOOT B ATTERIDGEVILLE A L/S PRETORIA OOS<br />

PHSOB B CBCOB C LYNNWOOD LAER 13:00<br />

POLICE A CENTURION KAVALIERS C ALOE PARK<br />

SOSHANGUVE A PSOB C PHAKAMANOLA<br />

POLICE B PRETORIA A LUKAS VAN DER BERG<br />

11-Feb-17 ADELAAR A CENTURION KAVALIERS D ADELAAR B<br />

ATTERIDGEVILLE A HAMMANSKRAAL A GWANGWA OVAL<br />

CBCOB C MAMELODI A MIDSTREAM PRIMARY A 13:00<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS C MOOT B HENNOPSPARK A<br />

SOSHANGUVE A PHSOB B PHAKAMANOLA<br />

PRETORIA A POLICE A PRETORIA A<br />

PHSOB C POLICE B CURRO HAZELDEAN<br />

18-Feb-17 CENTURION KAVALIERS D ATTERIDGEVILLE A HENNOPSPARK B 13:00<br />

ADELAAR A CBCOB C ADELAAR B<br />

HAMMANSKRAAL A CENTURION KAVALIERS C TEMBA<br />

MAMELODI A SOSHANGUVE A MAMELODI A<br />

MOOT B PRETORIA A L/S PRETORIA OOS<br />

PHSOB B POLICE B LYNNWOOD LAER<br />

POLICE A PHSOB C ALOE PARK<br />

25-Feb-17 CBCOB C CENTURION KAVALIERS D MIDSTREAM PRIMARY A<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS C ATTERIDGEVILLE A HENNOPSPARK A<br />

SOSHANGUVE A ADELAAR A PHAKAMANOLA<br />

PRETORIA A HAMMANSKRAAL A PRETORIA A<br />

MAMELODI A POLICE B MAMELODI A<br />

PHSOB C MOOT B LYNNWOOD LAER 13:00<br />

POLICE A PHSOB B ALOE PARK<br />

04-Mar-17 CENTURION KAVALIERS D CENTURION KAVALIERS C HENNOPSPARK B<br />

SOSHANGUVE A CBCOB C PHAKAMANOLA<br />

ATTERIDGEVILLE A PRETORIA A GWANGWA OVAL<br />

ADELAAR A POLICE B ADELAAR B<br />

HAMMANSKRAAL A PHSOB C TEMBA<br />

MAMELODI A POLICE A MAMELODI A<br />

MOOT B PHSOB B L/S PRETORIA OOS<br />

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UNDER 9 SILVER LEAGUE<br />

DATE HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM VENUE<br />

22-Oct-16 CULLINAN A SINOVILLE C ZONDERWATER<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS C MOOT C TUKS D<br />

TUT B LAUDIUM B L/S WONDERBOOM<br />

SINOVILLE B HARLEQUINS C SINOVICH PARK B<br />

HARLEQUINS B HARLEQUINS D CRAWFORD COLLEGE 13:00<br />

29-Oct-16 HARLEQUINS B SINOVILLE C CRAWFORD COLLEGE 13:00<br />

CULLINAN A LAUDIUM B ZONDERWATER<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS C SINOVILLE B TUKS E<br />

HARLEQUINS C TUT B HARLEQUINS OVAL<br />

MOOT C HARLEQUINS D H/S OOS MOOT B 13:00<br />

05-Nov-16 HARLEQUINS B MOOT C HARLEQUINS B<br />

SINOVILLE C LAUDIUM B L/S STEPHANUS ROOS<br />

CULLINAN A HARLEQUINS C ZONDERWATER<br />

TUT B ASSUPOL TUKS C L/S WONDERBOOM<br />

SINOVILLE B HARLEQUINS D L/S BOEREFORT 13:00<br />

12-Nov-16 LAUDIUM B HARLEQUINS B LAUDIUM OVAL<br />

SINOVILLE B MOOT C SINOVICH PARK A<br />

HARLEQUINS C SINOVILLE C HARLEQUINS OVAL<br />

CULLINAN A ASSUPOL TUKS C CULLINAN<br />

TUT B HARLEQUINS D TUT B 13:00<br />

19-Nov-16 HARLEQUINS B SINOVILLE B HARLEQUINS B<br />

LAUDIUM B HARLEQUINS C LAUDIUM B<br />

MOOT C TUT B H/S OOS MOOT B<br />

SINOVILLE C ASSUPOL TUKS C SINOVICH PARK A<br />

HARLEQUINS D CULLINAN A CRAWFORD COLLEGE 13:00<br />

28-Jan-17 HARLEQUINS C HARLEQUINS B HARLEQUINS OVAL<br />

TUT B SINOVILLE B L/S WONDERBOOM 13:00<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS C LAUDIUM B TUKS D<br />

CULLINAN A MOOT C ZONDERWATER<br />

HARLEQUINS D SINOVILLE C CRAWFORD COLLEGE 13:00<br />

04-Feb-17 HARLEQUINS B TUT B HARLEQUINS B<br />

HARLEQUINS C ASSUPOL TUKS C CRAWFORD COLLEGE 13:00<br />

CULLINAN A SINOVILLE B CULLINAN<br />

MOOT C SINOVILLE C H/S OOS MOOT B<br />

LAUDIUM B HARLEQUINS D LAUDIUM OVAL<br />

11-Feb-17 HARLEQUINS B ASSUPOL TUKS C HARLEQUINS B 13:00<br />

CULLINAN A TUT B ZONDERWATER<br />

SINOVILLE C SINOVILLE B L/S STEPHANUS ROOS 13:00<br />

MOOT C LAUDIUM B H/S OOS MOOT A<br />

HARLEQUINS C HARLEQUINS D CRAWFORD COLLEGE 13:00<br />

18-Feb-17 HARLEQUINS B CULLINAN A HARLEQUINS B<br />

TUT B SINOVILLE C L/S WONDERBOOM<br />

HARLEQUINS C MOOT C CRAWFORD COLLEGE 13:00<br />

LAUDIUM B SINOVILLE B LAUDIUM B<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS C HARLEQUINS D TUKS C<br />

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UNDER 11 PLATINUM LEAGUE<br />

DATE HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM VENUE<br />

15-Oct-16 CENTURION KAVALIERS A SINOVILLE B L/S LOUIS LEIPOLDT<br />

CBCOB A POLICE A MIDSTREAM PRIMARY A<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS A PHSOB A TUKS E<br />

HARLEQUINS A MOOT A CRAWFORD COLLEGE<br />

IRENE VILLAGERS A CENTURION KAVALIERS B IRENE OVAL<br />

LAUDIUM A BRITS A LAUDIUM B<br />

SINOVILLE A ASSUPOL TUKS B L/S STEPHANUS ROOS<br />

22-Oct-16 POLICE A CENTURION KAVALIERS A BOOYSENS PARK<br />

PHSOB A SINOVILLE B CURRO HAZELDEAN<br />

MOOT A CBCOB A H/S OOS MOOT B<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS B ASSUPOL TUKS A MIDSTREAM RIDGE A<br />

BRITS A HARLEQUINS A BRITS OVAL<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS B IRENE VILLAGERS A TUKS B<br />

SINOVILLE A LAUDIUM A L/S STEPHANUS ROOS<br />

29-Oct-16 CENTURION KAVALIERS A PHSOB A L/S LOUIS LEIPOLDT<br />

POLICE A MOOT A BOOYSENS PARK<br />

SINOVILLE B CENTURION KAVALIERS B L/S BOEREFORT<br />

CBCOB A BRITS A MIDSTREAM PRIMARY B<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS A ASSUPOL TUKS B TUKS E 13:00<br />

HARLEQUINS A SINOVILLE A CRAWFORD COLLEGE<br />

IRENE VILLAGERS A LAUDIUM A IRENE OVAL<br />

05-Nov-16 MOOT A CENTURION KAVALIERS A H/S OOS MOOT B<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS B PHSOB A MIDSTREAM RIDGE A<br />

BRITS A POLICE A BRITS OVAL<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS B SINOVILLE B TUKS B<br />

CBCOB A SINOVILLE A MIDSTREAM PRIMARY A 13:00<br />

LAUDIUM A ASSUPOL TUKS A LAUDIUM B<br />

HARLEQUINS A IRENE VILLAGERS A CRAWFORD COLLEGE 13:00<br />

12-Nov-16 CENTURION KAVALIERS A CENTURION KAVALIERS B L/S LOUIS LEIPOLDT<br />

MOOT A BRITS A H/S OOS MOOT B<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS B PHSOB A TUKS C 13:00<br />

POLICE A SINOVILLE A BOOYSENS PARK<br />

SINOVILLE B LAUDIUM A SINOVICH PARK B<br />

CBCOB A IRENE VILLAGERS A MIDSTREAM PRIMARY A 13:00<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS A HARLEQUINS A TUKS E<br />

19-Nov-16 CENTURION KAVALIERS A BRITS A L/S LOUIS LEIPOLDT<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS B CENTURION KAVALIERS B TUKS B<br />

SINOVILLE A MOOT A SINOVICH PARK B<br />

PHSOB A LAUDIUM A CURRO HAZELDEAN<br />

IRENE VILLAGERS A POLICE A IRENE OVAL<br />

HARLEQUINS A SINOVILLE B CRAWFORD COLLEGE<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS A CBCOB A TUKS E<br />

26-Nov-16 CENTURION KAVALIERS A ASSUPOL TUKS B L/S LOUIS LEIPOLDT<br />

BRITS A SINOVILLE A BRITS OVAL<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS B LAUDIUM A L/S LOUIS LEIPOLDT 13:00<br />

MOOT A IRENE VILLAGERS A H/S OOS MOOT B<br />

PHSOB A HARLEQUINS A CURRO HAZELDEAN<br />

POLICE A ASSUPOL TUKS A BOOYSENS PARK<br />

CBCOB A SINOVILLE B MIDSTREAM PRIMARY A<br />

28-Jan-17 SINOVILLE A CENTURION KAVALIERS A L/S STEPHANUS ROOS<br />

LAUDIUM A ASSUPOL TUKS B LAUDIUM B<br />

IRENE VILLAGERS A BRITS A IRENE OVAL<br />

HARLEQUINS A CENTURION KAVALIERS B CRAWFORD COLLEGE<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS A MOOT A TUKS E<br />

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UNDER 11 PLATINUM LEAGUE<br />

DATE HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM VENUE<br />

28-Jan-17 CBCOB A PHSOB A MIDSTREAM PRIMARY A 13:00<br />

SINOVILLE B POLICE A L/S BOEREFORT<br />

04-Feb-17 CENTURION KAVALIERS A LAUDIUM A L/S LOUIS LEIPOLDT<br />

IRENE VILLAGERS A SINOVILLE A SOUTHDOWNS COLLEGE B 13:00<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS B HARLEQUINS A TUKS B<br />

BRITS A ASSUPOL TUKS A BRITS OVAL<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS B CBCOB A MIDSTREAM RIDGE A<br />

SINOVILLE B MOOT A H/S MONTANA<br />

PHSOB A POLICE A CURRO HAZELDEAN<br />

11-Feb-17 IRENE VILLAGERS A CENTURION KAVALIERS A IRENE OVAL<br />

HARLEQUINS A LAUDIUM A CRAWFORD COLLEGE<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS A SINOVILLE A TUKS E<br />

CBCOB A ASSUPOL TUKS B MIDSTREAM PRIMARY B<br />

SINOVILLE B BRITS A L/S BOEREFORT<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS B POLICE A L/S LOUIS LEIPOLDT<br />

MOOT A PHSOB A CR SWART<br />

18-Feb-17 CENTURION KAVALIERS A HARLEQUINS A L/S LOUIS LEIPOLDT<br />

IRENE VILLAGERS A ASSUPOL TUKS A IRENE OVAL<br />

LAUDIUM A CBCOB A LAUDIUM B 13:00<br />

SINOVILLE A SINOVILLE B L/S STEPHANUS ROOS<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS B POLICE A TUKS B<br />

BRITS A PHSOB A BRITS OVAL<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS B MOOT A MIDSTREAM RIDGE A<br />

25-Feb-17 ASSUPOL TUKS A CENTURION KAVALIERS A TUKS E<br />

CBCOB A HARLEQUINS A MIDSTREAM PRIMARY A 13:00<br />

SINOVILLE B IRENE VILLAGERS A L/S BOEREFORT<br />

POLICE A LAUDIUM A BOOYSENS PARK<br />

PHSOB A SINOVILLE A CURRO HAZELDEAN<br />

MOOT A ASSUPOL TUKS B H/S OOS MOOT B<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS B BRITS A MIDSTREAM RIDGE A<br />

04-Mar-17 CENTURION KAVALIERS A CBCOB A L/S LOUIS LEIPOLDT<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS A SINOVILLE B TUKS C 13:00<br />

HARLEQUINS A POLICE A CRAWFORD COLLEGE<br />

IRENE VILLAGERS A PHSOB A IRENE OVAL<br />

LAUDIUM A MOOT A LAUDIUM B<br />

SINOVILLE A CENTURION KAVALIERS B L/S STEPHANUS ROOS<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS B BRITS A TUKS B<br />

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UNDER 11 GOLD LEAGUE<br />

DATE HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM VENUE<br />

15-Oct-16 TUT B ASSUPOL TUKS C TUT C<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS C SINOVILLE C MIDSTREAM RIDGE C<br />

ATTERIDGEVILLE A PHSOB B MASOPHA OVAL<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS D MOOT B TUKS C<br />

CBCOB B IRENE VILLAGERS B MIDSTREAM PRIMARY B 13:00<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS D HARLEQUINS B MIDSTREAM RIDGE B<br />

HAMMANSKRAAL A TUT A MANDELA OVAL<br />

22-Oct-16 SINOVILLE C ASSUPOL TUKS C L/S BOEREFORT<br />

PHSOB B TUT B HOFMEYER PARK B<br />

MOOT B CENTURION KAVALIERS C H/S CR SWART<br />

IRENE VILLAGERS B ATTERIDGEVILLE A IRENE OVAL<br />

HARLEQUINS B ASSUPOL TUKS D HARLEQUINS B<br />

TUT A CBCOB B L/S WONDERBOOM 13:00<br />

HAMMANSKRAAL A CENTURION KAVALIERS D MANDELA OVAL<br />

29-Oct-16 PHSOB B ASSUPOL TUKS C CURRO HAZELDEAN<br />

SINOVILLE C MOOT B L/S BOEREFORT 13:00<br />

TUT B IRENE VILLAGERS B L/S WONDERBOOM 13:00<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS C HARLEQUINS B MIDSTREAM RIDGE C<br />

ATTERIDGEVILLE A TUT A MASOPHA OVAL<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS D HAMMANSKRAAL A TUKS C<br />

CBCOB B CENTURION KAVALIERS D MIDSTREAM PRIMARY B 13:00<br />

05-Nov-16 MOOT B ASSUPOL TUKS C H/S CR SWART<br />

IRENE VILLAGERS B PHSOB B IRENE OVAL<br />

HARLEQUINS B SINOVILLE C HARLEQUINS B 13:00<br />

TUT A TUT B L/S WONDERBOOM 13:00<br />

HAMMANSKRAAL A CENTURION KAVALIERS C MANDELA OVAL<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS D ATTERIDGEVILLE A MIDSTREAM RIDGE B<br />

CBCOB B ASSUPOL TUKS D MIDSTREAM PRIMARY B 13:00<br />

12-Nov-16 ASSUPOL TUKS C IRENE VILLAGERS B TUKS C<br />

MOOT B HARLEQUINS B H/S CR SWART<br />

PHSOB B TUT A HOFMEYER PARK B<br />

HAMMANSKRAAL A SINOVILLE C MANDELA OVAL<br />

TUT B CENTURION KAVALIERS D L/S WONDERBOOM 13:00<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS C CBCOB B MIDSTREAM RIDGE C<br />

ATTERIDGEVILLE A ASSUPOL TUKS D MASOPHA OVAL<br />

19-Nov-16 HARLEQUINS B ASSUPOL TUKS C HARLEQUINS B 13:00<br />

TUT A IRENE VILLAGERS B L/S WONDERBOOM<br />

HAMMANSKRAAL A MOOT B MANDELA OVAL<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS D PHSOB B MIDSTREAM RIDGE B 13:00<br />

CBCOB B SINOVILLE C MIDSTREAM PRIMARY B 13:00<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS D TUT B TUKS C<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS C ATTERIDGEVILLE A MIDSTREAM RIDGE A<br />

26-Nov-16 ASSUPOL TUKS C TUT A TUKS D<br />

HARLEQUINS B HAMMANSKRAAL A HARLEQUINS B<br />

IRENE VILLAGERS B CENTURION KAVALIERS D IRENE OVAL<br />

MOOT B CBCOB B H/S CR SWART<br />

PHSOB B ASSUPOL TUKS D HOFMEYER PARK B<br />

SINOVILLE C ATTERIDGEVILLE A L/S BOEREFORT 13:00<br />

TUT B CENTURION KAVALIERS C TUT C<br />

28-Jan-17 HAMMANSKRAAL A ASSUPOL TUKS C MANDELA OVAL<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS D TUT A MIDSTREAM RIDGE B<br />

CBCOB B HARLEQUINS B MIDSTREAM PRIMARY B 13:00<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS D IRENE VILLAGERS B TUKS C<br />

ATTERIDGEVILLE A MOOT B MASOPHA OVAL<br />

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UNDER 11 GOLD LEAGUE<br />

DATE HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM VENUE<br />

28-Jan-17 CENTURION KAVALIERS C PHSOB B MIDSTREAM RIDGE C<br />

TUT B SINOVILLE C TUT C<br />

04-Feb-17 ASSUPOL TUKS C CENTURION KAVALIERS D TUKS D<br />

HAMMANSKRAAL A CBCOB B MANDELA OVAL<br />

TUT A ASSUPOL TUKS D L/S WONDERBOOM<br />

HARLEQUINS B ATTERIDGEVILLE A HARLEQUINS B 13:00<br />

IRENE VILLAGERS B CENTURION KAVALIERS C IRENE OVAL<br />

MOOT B TUT B H/S CR SWART<br />

PHSOB B SINOVILLE C HOFMEYER PARK B<br />

11-Feb-17 CBCOB B ASSUPOL TUKS C MIDSTREAM PRIMARY B 13:00<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS D CENTURION KAVALIERS D TUKS C<br />

HAMMANSKRAAL A ATTERIDGEVILLE A MANDELA OVAL<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS C TUT A MIDSTREAM RIDGE C<br />

TUT B HARLEQUINS B TUT C<br />

SINOVILLE C IRENE VILLAGERS B L/S BOEREFORT 13:00<br />

PHSOB B MOOT B HOFMEYER PARK B<br />

18-Feb-17 ASSUPOL TUKS C ASSUPOL TUKS D TUKS D<br />

CBCOB B ATTERIDGEVILLE A MIDSTREAM PRIMARY B 13:00<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS D CENTURION KAVALIERS C MIDSTREAM RIDGE B<br />

HAMMANSKRAAL A TUT B MANDELA OVAL<br />

TUT A SINOVILLE C TUT C<br />

HARLEQUINS B PHSOB B CRAWFORD COLLEGE<br />

MOOT B IRENE VILLAGERS B H/S CR SWART<br />

25-Feb-17 ASSUPOL TUKS C ATTERIDGEVILLE A TUKS C<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS C ASSUPOL TUKS D MIDSTREAM RIDGE C<br />

TUT B CBCOB B TUT C<br />

SINOVILLE C CENTURION KAVALIERS D L/S BOEREFORT 13:00<br />

PHSOB B HAMMANSKRAAL A HOFMEYER PARK B<br />

MOOT B TUT A H/S CR SWART<br />

IRENE VILLAGERS B HARLEQUINS B IRENE OVAL<br />

04-Mar-17 ASSUPOL TUKS C CENTURION KAVALIERS C TUKS D<br />

ATTERIDGEVILLE A TUT B MASOPHA OVAL<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS D SINOVILLE C TUKS C<br />

CBCOB B PHSOB B MIDSTREAM PRIMARY B 13:00<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS D MOOT B MIDSTREAM RIDGE B<br />

HAMMANSKRAAL A IRENE VILLAGERS B MANDELA OVAL<br />

TUT A HARLEQUINS B L/S WONDERBOOM 13:00<br />

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UNDER 11 SILVER LEAGUE<br />

DATE HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM VENUE<br />

15-Oct-16 SINOVILLE D ADELAAR A L/S BOEREFORT<br />

SOSHANGUVE A CENTURION KAVALIERS F SOSHANGUVE OVAL<br />

PRETORIA A CULLINAN A PRETORIA C<br />

EERSTERUST A POLICE C EERSTERUST OVAL<br />

POLICE B CBCOB C LUKAS VAN DER BERG<br />

MOOT C HARLEQUINS C H/S OOS MOOT B<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS E SINOVILLE E MIDSTREAM RIDGE B 13:00<br />

MAMELODI A HARLEQUINS D MAMELODI B<br />

22-Oct-16 ADELAAR A MAMELODI A ADELAAR B<br />

CULLINAN A SINOVILLE D CULLINAN<br />

SOSHANGUVE A POLICE C PHAKAMANOLA<br />

CBCOB C PRETORIA A CBC SCHOOL<br />

HARLEQUINS C EERSTERUST A HARLEQUINS B 13:00<br />

SINOVILLE E POLICE B L/S STEPHANUS ROOS 13:00<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS E MOOT C MIDSTREAM RIDGE B<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS F HARLEQUINS D MIDSTREAM RIDGE A 13:00<br />

29-Oct-16 MAMELODI A CENTURION KAVALIERS F MAMELODI B 13:00<br />

ADELAAR A CULLINAN A H/S JOHN VORSTER<br />

CBCOB C SINOVILLE D CBC SCHOOL<br />

SOSHANGUVE A HARLEQUINS C SOSHANGUVE B<br />

PRETORIA A SINOVILLE E PRETORIA C<br />

EERSTERUST A CENTURION KAVALIERS E EERSTERUST B<br />

POLICE B MOOT C LUKAS VAN DER BERG 13:00<br />

POLICE C HARLEQUINS D BOOYSENS PARK 13:00<br />

05-Nov-16 CULLINAN A MAMELODI A CULLINAN<br />

POLICE C CENTURION KAVALIERS F BOOYSENS PARK<br />

CBCOB C ADELAAR A CBC SCHOOL<br />

SINOVILLE E SINOVILLE D L/S STEPHANUS ROOS 13:00<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS E SOSHANGUVE A MIDSTREAM RIDGE B 13:00<br />

MOOT C PRETORIA A L/S TOTIUSDAL<br />

EERSTERUST A POLICE B EERSTERUST B<br />

HARLEQUINS C HARLEQUINS D CRAWFORD COLLEGE<br />

12-Nov-16 MAMELODI A POLICE C MAMELODI B<br />

CBCOB C CULLINAN A MIDSTREAM PRIMARY B 13:00<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS F HARLEQUINS C MIDSTREAM RIDGE A<br />

ADELAAR A SINOVILLE E ADELAAR B<br />

SINOVILLE D MOOT C L/S BOEREFORT<br />

SOSHANGUVE A POLICE B SOSHANGUVE OVAL<br />

PRETORIA A EERSTERUST A PRETORIA C<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS E HARLEQUINS D MIDSTREAM RIDGE B<br />

19-Nov-16 MAMELODI A CBCOB C MAMELODI B<br />

POLICE C HARLEQUINS C ALOE PARK<br />

CULLINAN A SINOVILLE E CULLINAN<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS E CENTURION KAVALIERS F MIDSTREAM RIDGE B<br />

MOOT C ADELAAR A H/S OOS MOOT A<br />

EERSTERUST A SINOVILLE D EERSTERUST B<br />

PRETORIA A SOSHANGUVE A PRETORIA C<br />

POLICE B HARLEQUINS D BOOYSENS PARK<br />

26-Nov-16 MAMELODI A HARLEQUINS C MAMELODI B<br />

CBCOB C SINOVILLE E CBC SCHOOL<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS E POLICE C MIDSTREAM RIDGE A<br />

CULLINAN A MOOT C CULLINAN<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS F POLICE B MIDSTREAM RIDGE B<br />

ADELAAR A EERSTERUST A H/S JOHN VORSTER<br />

SINOVILLE D SOSHANGUVE A L/S BOEREFORT<br />

PRETORIA A HARLEQUINS D PRETORIA C<br />

21-Jan-17 MAMELODI A SINOVILLE E MAMELODI B<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS E HARLEQUINS C MIDSTREAM RIDGE B<br />

MOOT C CBCOB C L/S TOTIUSDAL<br />

POLICE B POLICE C LUKAS VAN DER BERG<br />

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UNDER 11 SILVER LEAGUE<br />

DATE HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM VENUE<br />

21-Jan-17 EERSTERUST A CULLINAN A EERSTERUST B<br />

PRETORIA A CENTURION KAVALIERS F PRETORIA C<br />

SOSHANGUVE A ADELAAR A SOSHANGUVE OVAL<br />

HARLEQUINS D SINOVILLE D CRAWFORD COLLEGE<br />

28-Jan-17 MAMELODI A CENTURION KAVALIERS E MAMELODI B<br />

MOOT C SINOVILLE E CR SWART<br />

HARLEQUINS C POLICE B HARLEQUINS B 13:00<br />

EERSTERUST A CBCOB C EERSTERUST B<br />

POLICE C PRETORIA A BOOYSENS PARK<br />

CULLINAN A SOSHANGUVE A CULLINAN<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS F SINOVILLE D MIDSTREAM RIDGE A<br />

HARLEQUINS D ADELAAR A CRAWFORD COLLEGE 13:00<br />

04-Feb-17 MAMELODI A POLICE B MAMELODI B<br />

EERSTERUST A MOOT C EERSTERUST B<br />

PRETORIA A CENTURION KAVALIERS E PRETORIA C<br />

SOSHANGUVE A SINOVILLE E PHAKAMANOLA 13:00<br />

SINOVILLE D HARLEQUINS C L/S BOEREFORT<br />

ADELAAR A POLICE C H/S JOHN VORSTER<br />

CULLINAN A CENTURION KAVALIERS F ZONDERWATER<br />

CBCOB C HARLEQUINS D CBC SCHOOL<br />

11-Feb-17 MAMELODI A EERSTERUST A MAMELODI B<br />

PRETORIA A POLICE B PRETORIA C<br />

MOOT C SOSHANGUVE A H/S OOS MOOT B<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS E SINOVILLE D MIDSTREAM RIDGE B<br />

HARLEQUINS C ADELAAR A HARLEQUINS B<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS F CBCOB C MIDSTREAM RIDGE A<br />

POLICE C CULLINAN A BOOYSENS PARK<br />

HARLEQUINS D SINOVILLE E L/S BAKENKOP 13:00<br />

18-Feb-17 PRETORIA A MAMELODI A PRETORIA C<br />

SOSHANGUVE A EERSTERUST A SOSHANGUVE OVAL<br />

SINOVILLE D POLICE B L/S BOEREFORT<br />

ADELAAR A CENTURION KAVALIERS E H/S JOHN VORSTER<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS F SINOVILLE E MIDSTREAM RIDGE A 13:00<br />

CULLINAN A HARLEQUINS C CULLINAN<br />

POLICE C CBCOB C BOOYSENS PARK<br />

HARLEQUINS D MOOT C L/S BAKENKOP 13:00<br />

25-Feb-17 MAMELODI A SOSHANGUVE A MAMELODI B<br />

PRETORIA A SINOVILLE D PRETORIA C<br />

ADELAAR A POLICE B H/S JOHN VORSTER<br />

MOOT C CENTURION KAVALIERS F L/S VOORPOS<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS E CULLINAN A MIDSTREAM RIDGE B<br />

SINOVILLE E POLICE C L/S STEPHANUS ROOS<br />

HARLEQUINS C CBCOB C HARLEQUINS B<br />

EERSTERUST A HARLEQUINS D EERSTERUST B<br />

04-Mar-17 SINOVILLE D MAMELODI A L/S BOEREFORT<br />

ADELAAR A PRETORIA A H/S JOHN VORSTER<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS F EERSTERUST A MIDSTREAM RIDGE A<br />

CULLINAN A POLICE B CULLINAN<br />

POLICE C MOOT C BOOYSENS PARK<br />

CBCOB C CENTURION KAVALIERS E CBC SCHOOL<br />

HARLEQUINS C SINOVILLE E HARLEQUINS B<br />

SOSHANGUVE A HARLEQUINS D SOSHANGUVE OVAL<br />

11-Mar-17 MAMELODI A MOOT C MAMELODI B<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS E POLICE B MIDSTREAM RIDGE B<br />

SINOVILLE E EERSTERUST A L/S STEPHANUS ROOS<br />

HARLEQUINS C PRETORIA A HARLEQUINS B<br />

CBCOB C SOSHANGUVE A CBC SCHOOL<br />

POLICE C SINOVILLE D BOOYSENS PARK<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS F ADELAAR A MIDSTREAM RIDGE A<br />

HARLEQUINS D CULLINAN A CRAWFORD COLLEGE<br />

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UNDER 13 PLATINUM LEAGUE<br />

DATE HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM VENUE<br />

15-Oct-16 CENTURION KAVALIERS B ASSUPOL TUKS A H/S ZWARTKOPS<br />

PHSOB A SINOVILLE A CURRO HAZELDEAN<br />

CBCOB A IRENE VILLAGERS A MIDSTREAM PRIMARY C<br />

HARLEQUINS A LAUDIUM A L/S BAKENKOP<br />

SINOVILLE B MOOT A H/S MONTANA<br />

MOOT B PHSOB B L/S TOTIUSDAL<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS A BRITS A H/S ZWARTKOPS 13:00<br />

22-Oct-16 SINOVILLE A ASSUPOL TUKS A H/S MONTANA<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS B IRENE VILLAGERS A MIDSTREAM RIDGE C<br />

LAUDIUM A PHSOB A LAUDIUM B<br />

MOOT A CBCOB A L/S TOTIUSDAL<br />

HARLEQUINS A PHSOB B L/S BAKENKOP<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS A SINOVILLE B H/S ZWARTKOPS 13:00<br />

BRITS A MOOT B BRITS OVAL 13:00<br />

29-Oct-16 IRENE VILLAGERS A ASSUPOL TUKS A SOUTHDOWNS COLLEGE A<br />

SINOVILLE A LAUDIUM A H/S MONTANA<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS B MOOT A H/S ZWARTKOPS<br />

PHSOB A PHSOB B CURRO HAZELDEAN 13:00<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS A CBCOB A MIDSTREAM RIDGE A<br />

HARLEQUINS A BRITS A L/S BAKENKOP<br />

MOOT B SINOVILLE B L/S TOTIUSDAL<br />

05-Nov-16 LAUDIUM A ASSUPOL TUKS A LAUDIUM B 13:00<br />

IRENE VILLAGERS A MOOT A SOUTHDOWNS COLLEGE A<br />

PHSOB B SINOVILLE A HOFMEYER PARK B<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS A CENTURION KAVALIERS B H/S ZWARTKOPS<br />

PHSOB A BRITS A CURRO HAZELDEAN<br />

MOOT B CBCOB A L/S VOORPOS<br />

SINOVILLE B HARLEQUINS A H/S MONTANA<br />

12-Nov-16 ASSUPOL TUKS A MOOT A TUKS B<br />

LAUDIUM A PHSOB B LAUDIUM B<br />

IRENE VILLAGERS A CENTURION KAVALIERS A SOUTHDOWNS COLLEGE A<br />

SINOVILLE A BRITS A H/S MONTANA<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS B MOOT B H/S ZWARTKOPS<br />

PHSOB A SINOVILLE B CURRO HAZELDEAN<br />

CBCOB A HARLEQUINS A MIDSTREAM PRIMARY C 13:00<br />

19-Nov-16 PHSOB B ASSUPOL TUKS A HOFMEYER PARK B<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS A MOOT A H/S ZWARTKOPS<br />

BRITS A LAUDIUM A BRITS OVAL<br />

MOOT B IRENE VILLAGERS A L/S TOTIUSDAL<br />

SINOVILLE B SINOVILLE A H/S MONTANA<br />

HARLEQUINS A CENTURION KAVALIERS B L/S BAKENKOP<br />

CBCOB A PHSOB A MIDSTREAM PRIMARY C<br />

26-Nov-16 ASSUPOL TUKS A CENTURION KAVALIERS A TUKS B<br />

PHSOB B BRITS A HOFMEYER PARK B 13:00<br />

MOOT A MOOT B L/S TOTIUSDAL<br />

LAUDIUM A SINOVILLE B LAUDIUM B<br />

IRENE VILLAGERS A HARLEQUINS A SOUTHDOWNS COLLEGE A<br />

CBCOB A SINOVILLE A MIDSTREAM PRIMARY C 13:00<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS B PHSOB A H/S ZWARTKOPS<br />

28-Jan-17 ASSUPOL TUKS A BRITS A TUKS C 13:00<br />

MOOT B CENTURION KAVALIERS A L/S TOTIUSDAL<br />

SINOVILLE B PHSOB B H/S MONTANA<br />

HARLEQUINS A MOOT A HARLEQUINS B<br />

CBCOB A LAUDIUM A MIDSTREAM PRIMARY C<br />

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UNDER 13 PLATINUM LEAGUE<br />

DATE HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM VENUE<br />

28-Jan-17 PHSOB A IRENE VILLAGERS A CURRO HAZELDEAN 13:00<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS B SINOVILLE A H/S ZWARTKOPS<br />

04-Feb-17 ASSUPOL TUKS A MOOT B TUKS B 13:00<br />

BRITS A SINOVILLE B BRITS OVAL 13:00<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS A HARLEQUINS A H/S ZWARTKOPS<br />

CBCOB A PHSOB B MIDSTREAM PRIMARY A<br />

MOOT A PHSOB A L/S TOTIUSDAL<br />

LAUDIUM A CENTURION KAVALIERS B LAUDIUM B<br />

IRENE VILLAGERS A SINOVILLE A SOUTHDOWNS COLLEGE B<br />

11-Feb-17 SINOVILLE B ASSUPOL TUKS A H/S MONTANA<br />

HARLEQUINS A MOOT B L/S BAKENKOP<br />

CBCOB A BRITS A MIDSTREAM PRIMARY C 13:00<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS A PHSOB A MIDSTREAM RIDGE B 13:00<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS B PHSOB B H/S ZWARTKOPS<br />

MOOT A SINOVILLE A L/S TOTIUSDAL<br />

IRENE VILLAGERS A LAUDIUM A SOUTHDOWNS COLLEGE A<br />

18-Feb-17 ASSUPOL TUKS A HARLEQUINS A TUKS B 13:00<br />

SINOVILLE B CBCOB A H/S MONTANA<br />

MOOT B PHSOB A L/S VOORPOS<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS B BRITS A L/S DORINGKLOOF<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS A SINOVILLE A H/S ZWARTKOPS<br />

PHSOB B IRENE VILLAGERS A HOFMEYER PARK B<br />

MOOT A LAUDIUM A L/S TOTIUSDAL<br />

25-Feb-17 CBCOB A ASSUPOL TUKS A MIDSTREAM PRIMARY C<br />

PHSOB A HARLEQUINS A HOFMEYER PARK B 13:00<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS B SINOVILLE B H/S ZWARTKOPS<br />

SINOVILLE A MOOT B H/S MONTANA<br />

IRENE VILLAGERS A BRITS A SOUTHDOWNS COLLEGE A<br />

LAUDIUM A CENTURION KAVALIERS A LAUDIUM B<br />

MOOT A PHSOB B L/S TOTIUSDAL<br />

04-Mar-17 PHSOB A ASSUPOL TUKS A CURRO HAZELDEAN<br />

CBCOB A CENTURION KAVALIERS B MIDSTREAM PRIMARY C 13:00<br />

HARLEQUINS A SINOVILLE A L/S BAKENKOP<br />

SINOVILLE B IRENE VILLAGERS A H/S MONTANA<br />

MOOT B LAUDIUM A L/S TOTIUSDAL<br />

BRITS A MOOT A BRITS OVAL<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS A PHSOB B H/S ZWARTKOPS<br />

WELCOME TO THE GODFATHER<br />

The Godfather has a proud tradition of<br />

exceptional food and service. All beef<br />

served at The Godfather is top quality<br />

South African beef. We make a special<br />

effort to procure the very best quality<br />

products for all our menu items. Our beef<br />

is matured for a minimum of 21 days and<br />

then cut on a daily basis to ensure the<br />

finest product for our customers.<br />

www.godfatherrestaurant.co.za<br />

Telephone: 012 663 1859 / 663 3302. We also request that you kindly<br />

make use of our web booking system to make bookings.<br />

YOU CAN FIND US<br />

Shop 2, Biella Centre, Cnr. Heuwel & Mike Crawford Street, Centurion<br />

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UNDER 13 GOLD LEAGUE<br />

DATE HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM VENUE<br />

15-Oct-16 SINOVILLE C TUT A L/S BOEREFORT 13:00<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS A TUINE A TUKS D<br />

SOSHANGUVE A ATTERIDGEVILLE A PHAKAMANOLA<br />

EERSTERUST A PRETORIA A EERSTERUST B<br />

HAMMANSKRAAL A POLICE A PRESTIGE COLLEGE<br />

HARLEQUINS B SINOVILLE D L/S BAKENKOP 13:00<br />

IRENE VILLAGERS B MAMELODI A SOUTHDOWNS COLLEGE A<br />

22-Oct-16 TUINE A SINOVILLE C TUINE CC<br />

SOSHANGUVE A TUT A SOSHANGUVE OVAL<br />

PRETORIA A ASSUPOL TUKS A PRETORIA B<br />

POLICE A ATTERIDGEVILLE A LUKAS VAN DER BERG<br />

EERSTERUST A SINOVILLE D EERSTERUST B<br />

MAMELODI A HAMMANSKRAAL A STANZA BOPAPE<br />

IRENE VILLAGERS B HARLEQUINS B SOUTHDOWNS COLLEGE B<br />

29-Oct-16 SOSHANGUVE A SINOVILLE C SOSHANGUVE A<br />

TUINE A PRETORIA A TUINE CC<br />

TUT A POLICE A TUT B<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS A SINOVILLE D TUKS D<br />

MAMELODI A ATTERIDGEVILLE A MAMELODI B<br />

EERSTERUST A IRENE VILLAGERS B EERSTERUST OVAL<br />

HAMMANSKRAAL A HARLEQUINS B PRESTIGE COLLEGE<br />

05-Nov-16 PRETORIA A SINOVILLE C PRETORIA B<br />

SOSHANGUVE A POLICE A PHAKAMANOLA<br />

TUINE A SINOVILLE D TUINE CC<br />

MAMELODI A TUT A STANZA BOPAPE<br />

IRENE VILLAGERS B ASSUPOL TUKS A SOUTHDOWNS COLLEGE B<br />

HARLEQUINS B ATTERIDGEVILLE A L/S BAKENKOP<br />

HAMMANSKRAAL A EERSTERUST A PRESTIGE COLLEGE<br />

12-Nov-16 SINOVILLE C POLICE A L/S BOEREFORT 13:00<br />

PRETORIA A SINOVILLE D PRETORIA B<br />

MAMELODI A SOSHANGUVE A MAMELODI B 13:00<br />

TUINE A IRENE VILLAGERS B TUINE CC<br />

TUT A HARLEQUINS B TUT B<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS A HAMMANSKRAAL A TUKS D<br />

EERSTERUST A ATTERIDGEVILLE A EERSTERUST B<br />

19-Nov-16 SINOVILLE D SINOVILLE C L/S STEPHANUS ROOS<br />

MAMELODI A POLICE A STANZA BOPAPE<br />

IRENE VILLAGERS B PRETORIA A SOUTHDOWNS COLLEGE B<br />

HARLEQUINS B SOSHANGUVE A L/S BAKENKOP 13:00<br />

HAMMANSKRAAL A TUINE A PRESTIGE COLLEGE<br />

EERSTERUST A TUT A EERSTERUST OVAL<br />

ATTERIDGEVILLE A ASSUPOL TUKS A MASOPHA OVAL<br />

26-Nov-16 MAMELODI A SINOVILLE C MAMELODI B 13:00<br />

SINOVILLE D IRENE VILLAGERS B L/S STEPHANUS ROOS<br />

HARLEQUINS B POLICE A L/S BAKENKOP<br />

PRETORIA A HAMMANSKRAAL A PRETORIA B<br />

SOSHANGUVE A EERSTERUST A PHAKAMANOLA<br />

TUINE A ATTERIDGEVILLE A TUINE CC<br />

TUT A ASSUPOL TUKS A TUT B<br />

28-Jan-17 IRENE VILLAGERS B SINOVILLE C SOUTHDOWNS COLLEGE A<br />

HARLEQUINS B MAMELODI A L/S BAKENKOP<br />

HAMMANSKRAAL A SINOVILLE D PRESTIGE COLLEGE<br />

EERSTERUST A POLICE A EERSTERUST OVAL<br />

PRETORIA A ATTERIDGEVILLE A PRETORIA B<br />

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UNDER 13 GOLD LEAGUE<br />

DATE HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM VENUE<br />

28-Jan-17 SOSHANGUVE A ASSUPOL TUKS A PHAKAMANOLA<br />

TUT A TUINE A TUT B<br />

04-Feb-17 SINOVILLE C HARLEQUINS B L/S BOEREFORT 13:00<br />

HAMMANSKRAAL A IRENE VILLAGERS B PRESTIGE COLLEGE<br />

MAMELODI A EERSTERUST A STANZA BOPAPE<br />

SINOVILLE D ATTERIDGEVILLE A L/S STEPHANUS ROOS<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS A POLICE A TUKS C<br />

PRETORIA A TUT A PRETORIA B<br />

SOSHANGUVE A TUINE A SOSHANGUVE OVAL<br />

11-Feb-17 HAMMANSKRAAL A SINOVILLE C PRESTIGE COLLEGE<br />

EERSTERUST A HARLEQUINS B EERSTERUST B<br />

ATTERIDGEVILLE A IRENE VILLAGERS B MASOPHA OVAL<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS A MAMELODI A TUKS D<br />

TUT A SINOVILLE D TUT B<br />

TUINE A POLICE A TUINE CC<br />

SOSHANGUVE A PRETORIA A SOSHANGUVE OVAL<br />

18-Feb-17 SINOVILLE C EERSTERUST A L/S BOEREFORT 13:00<br />

HAMMANSKRAAL A ATTERIDGEVILLE A PRESTIGE COLLEGE<br />

HARLEQUINS B ASSUPOL TUKS A L/S BAKENKOP<br />

TUT A IRENE VILLAGERS B TUT B<br />

MAMELODI A TUINE A STANZA BOPAPE<br />

SOSHANGUVE A SINOVILLE D PHAKAMANOLA<br />

POLICE A PRETORIA A LUKAS VAN DER BERG<br />

25-Feb-17 ATTERIDGEVILLE A SINOVILLE C MASOPHA OVAL<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS A EERSTERUST A TUKS D<br />

TUT A HAMMANSKRAAL A TUT B<br />

TUINE A HARLEQUINS B TUINE CC<br />

SOSHANGUVE A IRENE VILLAGERS B SOSHANGUVE OVAL<br />

PRETORIA A MAMELODI A PRETORIA B<br />

POLICE A SINOVILLE D LUKAS VAN DER BERG<br />

04-Mar-17 SINOVILLE C ASSUPOL TUKS A L/S BOEREFORT 13:00<br />

TUT A ATTERIDGEVILLE A TUT B<br />

EERSTERUST A TUINE A EERSTERUST B<br />

HAMMANSKRAAL A SOSHANGUVE A PRESTIGE COLLEGE<br />

HARLEQUINS B PRETORIA A L/S BAKENKOP 13:00<br />

IRENE VILLAGERS B POLICE A SOUTHDOWNS COLLEGE A<br />

MAMELODI A SINOVILLE D STANZA BOPAPE<br />

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UNDER 13 SILVER LEAGUE<br />

DATE HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM VENUE<br />

15-Oct-16 SINOVILLE E ADELAAR A L/S STEPHANUS ROOS 13:00<br />

MOOT C POLICE B L/S VOORPOS<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS B POLICE C TUKS E 13:00<br />

CBCOB B HARLEQUINS C MIDSTREAM PRIMARY C 13:00<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS C CULLINAN A L/S DORINGKLOOF<br />

HARLEQUINS D SINOVILLE F CRAWFORD COLLEGE 13:00<br />

22-Oct-16 ADELAAR A SINOVILLE F H/S JOHN VORSTER<br />

SINOVILLE E POLICE C L/S BOEREFORT 13:00<br />

HARLEQUINS C POLICE B CRAWFORD COLLEGE<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS B CULLINAN A TUKS E<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS C CBCOB B L/S DORINGKLOOF<br />

MOOT C HARLEQUINS D L/S VOORPOS<br />

29-Oct-16 SINOVILLE F MOOT C L/S STEPHANUS ROOS<br />

ADELAAR A POLICE C H/S JOHN VORSTER 13:00<br />

SINOVILLE E CULLINAN A L/S STEPHANUS ROOS 13:00<br />

POLICE B CENTURION KAVALIERS C LUKAS VAN DER BERG<br />

CBCOB B ASSUPOL TUKS B MIDSTREAM PRIMARY C 13:00<br />

HARLEQUINS C HARLEQUINS D L/S BAKENKOP 13:00<br />

05-Nov-16 POLICE C SINOVILLE F LUKAS VAN DER BERG<br />

HARLEQUINS C MOOT C L/S BAKENKOP 13:00<br />

CULLINAN A ADELAAR A ZONDERWATER 13:00<br />

CBCOB B SINOVILLE E MIDSTREAM PRIMARY C 13:00<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS B POLICE B TUKS E<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS C HARLEQUINS D L/S DORINGKLOOF<br />

12-Nov-16 SINOVILLE F HARLEQUINS C L/S STEPHANUS ROOS 13:00<br />

CULLINAN A POLICE C ZONDERWATER<br />

MOOT C CENTURION KAVALIERS C L/S VOORPOS<br />

ADELAAR A CBCOB B H/S JOHN VORSTER<br />

SINOVILLE E POLICE B L/S STEPHANUS ROOS<br />

HARLEQUINS D ASSUPOL TUKS B L/S BAKENKOP<br />

19-Nov-16 CULLINAN A SINOVILLE F ZONDERWATER<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS C HARLEQUINS C L/S DORINGKLOOF<br />

CBCOB B POLICE C MIDSTREAM PRIMARY C 13:00<br />

MOOT C ASSUPOL TUKS B L/S VOORPOS<br />

POLICE B ADELAAR A LUKAS VAN DER BERG<br />

SINOVILLE E HARLEQUINS D L/S STEPHANUS ROOS 13:00<br />

26-Nov-16 SINOVILLE F CENTURION KAVALIERS C L/S STEPHANUS ROOS 13:00<br />

CULLINAN A CBCOB B ZONDERWATER<br />

HARLEQUINS C ASSUPOL TUKS B CRAWFORD COLLEGE<br />

POLICE C POLICE B LUKAS VAN DER BERG<br />

MOOT C SINOVILLE E L/S VOORPOS<br />

HARLEQUINS D ADELAAR A L/S BAKENKOP 13:00<br />

28-Jan-17 CBCOB B SINOVILLE F MIDSTREAM PRIMARY C 13:00<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS B CENTURION KAVALIERS C TUKS E 13:00<br />

POLICE B CULLINAN A LUKAS VAN DER BERG<br />

SINOVILLE E HARLEQUINS C L/S STEPHANUS ROOS 13:00<br />

ADELAAR A MOOT C H/S JOHN VORSTER<br />

HARLEQUINS D POLICE C L/S BAKENKOP 13:00<br />

04-Feb-17 SINOVILLE F ASSUPOL TUKS B L/S STEPHANUS ROOS 13:00<br />

CBCOB B POLICE B MIDSTREAM PRIMARY C<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS C SINOVILLE E L/S DORINGKLOOF<br />

HARLEQUINS C ADELAAR A CRAWFORD COLLEGE<br />

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UNDER 13 SILVER LEAGUE<br />

DATE HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM VENUE<br />

04-Feb-17 MOOT C POLICE C L/S VOORPOS<br />

HARLEQUINS D CULLINAN A L/S BAKENKOP<br />

11-Feb-17 POLICE B SINOVILLE F LUKAS VAN DER BERG<br />

SINOVILLE E ASSUPOL TUKS B L/S STEPHANUS ROOS<br />

ADELAAR A CENTURION KAVALIERS C H/S JOHN VORSTER<br />

MOOT C CULLINAN A L/S VOORPOS<br />

POLICE C HARLEQUINS C LUKAS VAN DER BERG 13:00<br />

CBCOB B HARLEQUINS D CBC SCHOOL<br />

18-Feb-17 SINOVILLE F SINOVILLE E L/S STEPHANUS ROOS 13:00<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS B ADELAAR A TUKS C 13:00<br />

CBCOB B MOOT C MIDSTREAM PRIMARY C<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS C POLICE C L/S DORINGKLOOF 13:00<br />

CULLINAN A HARLEQUINS C ZONDERWATER<br />

HARLEQUINS D POLICE B HARLEQUINS B 13:00<br />

Tel: 061 422 3813 * Fax: 086 212 9085<br />

Email: info@lapalosalodge.co.za * www.lapalosalodge.co.za<br />

248A Glover Ave, Centurion South Africa<br />

Lapalosa Lodge is situated on a tree rich small holding in Lyttelton,<br />

Centurion, Pretoria. The amazing setting created the illusion of being<br />

miles away from cities and the buzz, but in reality we are merely minutes<br />

away from all the attractions cities bring.<br />

Quality cricket kit for junior and<br />

senior players of all levels<br />

www.champsports.co.za<br />

(011) 454 4214<br />

info@champsports.co.za<br />

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UNDER 15 PLATINUM LEAGUE<br />

DATE HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM VENUE<br />

16-Oct-16 ASSUPOL TUKS B TUT A TUKS D<br />

SINOVILLE A ATTERIDGEVILLE A H/S MONTANA<br />

HAMMANSKRAAL A POLICE A MANDELA OVAL<br />

IRENE VILLAGERS A MOOT A SOUTHDOWNS COLLEGE B<br />

LAUDIUM A ASSUPOL TUKS A LAUDIUM OVAL<br />

23-Oct-16 SINOVILLE A ASSUPOL TUKS B H/S MONTANA<br />

POLICE A TUT A ALOE PARK<br />

MOOT A ATTERIDGEVILLE A H/S OOS MOOT A<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS A HAMMANSKRAAL A TUKS B<br />

LAUDIUM A IRENE VILLAGERS A LAUDIUM OVAL<br />

30-Oct-16 ASSUPOL TUKS B POLICE A TUKS D<br />

SINOVILLE A MOOT A H/S MONTANA<br />

TUT A ASSUPOL TUKS A TUT C<br />

LAUDIUM A ATTERIDGEVILLE A LAUDIUM B<br />

IRENE VILLAGERS A HAMMANSKRAAL A SOUTHDOWNS COLLEGE B<br />

06-Nov-16 MOOT A ASSUPOL TUKS B H/S OOS MOOT A<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS A POLICE A TUKS B<br />

LAUDIUM A SINOVILLE A LAUDIUM OVAL<br />

IRENE VILLAGERS A TUT A SOUTHDOWNS COLLEGE B<br />

HAMMANSKRAAL A ATTERIDGEVILLE A PRESTIGE COLLEGE<br />

13-Nov-16 ASSUPOL TUKS B ASSUPOL TUKS A TUKS D<br />

MOOT A LAUDIUM A H/S OOS MOOT A<br />

POLICE A IRENE VILLAGERS A ALOE PARK<br />

SINOVILLE A HAMMANSKRAAL A H/S MONTANA<br />

TUT A ATTERIDGEVILLE A TUT B<br />

20-Nov-16 LAUDIUM A ASSUPOL TUKS B LAUDIUM OVAL<br />

IRENE VILLAGERS A ASSUPOL TUKS A SOUTHDOWNS COLLEGE B<br />

HAMMANSKRAAL A MOOT A PRESTIGE COLLEGE<br />

ATTERIDGEVILLE A POLICE A ALOE PARK<br />

TUT A SINOVILLE A TUT B<br />

29-Jan-17 ASSUPOL TUKS B IRENE VILLAGERS A TUKS D<br />

LAUDIUM A HAMMANSKRAAL A LAUDIUM OVAL<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS A ATTERIDGEVILLE A TUKS B<br />

MOOT A TUT A H/S OOS MOOT A<br />

POLICE A SINOVILLE A ALOE PARK<br />

05-Feb-17 HAMMANSKRAAL A ASSUPOL TUKS B PRESTIGE COLLEGE<br />

ATTERIDGEVILLE A IRENE VILLAGERS A SOUTHDOWNS COLLEGE B<br />

TUT A LAUDIUM A TUT C<br />

SINOVILLE A ASSUPOL TUKS A H/S MONTANA<br />

POLICE A MOOT A ALOE PARK<br />

12-Feb-17 ASSUPOL TUKS B ATTERIDGEVILLE A TUKS D<br />

HAMMANSKRAAL A TUT A PRESTIGE COLLEGE<br />

IRENE VILLAGERS A SINOVILLE A SOUTHDOWNS COLLEGE B<br />

LAUDIUM A POLICE A LAUDIUM OVAL<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS A MOOT A TUKS B<br />

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UNDER 15 GOLD LEAGUE<br />

DATE HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM VENUE<br />

23-Oct-16 CULLINAN A HARLEQUINS B CULLINAN<br />

PRETORIA A ADELAAR A PRETORIA A<br />

MAMELODI A SINOVILLE B STANZA BOPAPE<br />

HARLEQUINS A EERSTERUST A HARLEQUINS OVAL<br />

SOSHANGUVE A BYE BYE<br />

30-Oct-16 HARLEQUINS B SOSHANGUVE A CRAWFORD COLLEGE<br />

CULLINAN A SINOVILLE B CULLINAN<br />

EERSTERUST A PRETORIA A EERSTERUST B<br />

HARLEQUINS A MAMELODI A HARLEQUINS OVAL<br />

ADELAAR A BYE BYE<br />

06-Nov-16 SOSHANGUVE A ADELAAR A SOSHANGUVE OVAL<br />

HARLEQUINS B SINOVILLE B CRAWFORD COLLEGE<br />

CULLINAN A HARLEQUINS A CULLINAN<br />

PRETORIA A MAMELODI A PRETORIA A<br />

EERSTERUST A BYE BYE<br />

13-Nov-16 SOSHANGUVE A SINOVILLE B SOSHANGUVE OVAL<br />

EERSTERUST A ADELAAR A EERSTERUST B<br />

HARLEQUINS A HARLEQUINS B CRAWFORD COLLEGE<br />

PRETORIA A CULLINAN A PRETORIA A<br />

MAMELODI A BYE BYE<br />

20-Nov-16 SOSHANGUVE A EERSTERUST A SOSHANGUVE OVAL<br />

SINOVILLE B HARLEQUINS A SINOVICH PARK<br />

ADELAAR A MAMELODI A ADELAAR B<br />

HARLEQUINS B PRETORIA A CRAWFORD COLLEGE<br />

CULLINAN A BYE BYE<br />

05-Feb-17 HARLEQUINS A SOSHANGUVE A HARLEQUINS OVAL<br />

MAMELODI A EERSTERUST A STANZA BOPAPE<br />

PRETORIA A SINOVILLE B PRETORIA A<br />

CULLINAN A ADELAAR A CULLINAN<br />

HARLEQUINS B BYE BYE<br />

12-Feb-17 SOSHANGUVE A MAMELODI A SOSHANGUVE OVAL<br />

HARLEQUINS A PRETORIA A HARLEQUINS OVAL<br />

EERSTERUST A CULLINAN A EERSTERUST B<br />

ADELAAR A HARLEQUINS B ADELAAR B<br />

SINOVILLE B BYE BYE<br />

19-Feb-17 PRETORIA A SOSHANGUVE A PRETORIA A<br />

CULLINAN A MAMELODI A CULLINAN<br />

HARLEQUINS B EERSTERUST A CRAWFORD COLLEGE<br />

ADELAAR A SINOVILLE B ADELAAR B<br />

HARLEQUINS A BYE BYE<br />

26-Feb-17 SOSHANGUVE A CULLINAN A SOSHANGUVE OVAL<br />

MAMELODI A HARLEQUINS B STANZA BOPAPE<br />

HARLEQUINS A ADELAAR A HARLEQUINS OVAL<br />

EERSTERUST A SINOVILLE B EERSTERUST B<br />

PRETORIA A BYE BYE<br />

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CLUB CONTACT DETAILS<br />

NAME POSITION PHONE FAX CELL E-MAIL<br />

ADELAAR<br />

Will Giessing Chairman - - 071 640 0823 bigwillg37@gmail.com<br />

Etienne Jordaan Club Head Coach & Secretary - - 072 737 3215 krieket@wonnies.co.za<br />

etijordaan@gmail.com<br />

Tommy Swift Club Captain - - 082 906 0948 tommy@laumar.co.za<br />

Chad Els Fund Raising - - 072 565 4915 els.chad@yahoo.com<br />

Mike Hayward Treasurer - - 079 078 5528 mjbhayward@gmail.com<br />

Francois Sinden Treasurer - Deputy - - 079 749 9164 francois@sindens.co.za<br />

Jaco Scholtz Junior Club Chairman - - 084 627 1049 jacobusscholtz@gmail.co.za<br />

Johan Barkhuizen Disciplinary Chairman - - 076 214 7928 johan@laumar.co.za<br />

Eugene Phasha Development Chairman 012 313 4547 - 072 760 6791 eugene.phasha@resbank.co.za<br />

Roan Berteyn Committee Member - - 072 333 1999 globalcovers@gmail.com<br />

Jean Potgieter Committee Member - - 074 979 2827 jeanpot4545@gmail.com<br />

Stiaan Nel Committee Member - - 079 529 5574 problemchild16@gmail.com<br />

ATTERIDGEVILLE<br />

Isaac Theledi Chairman - - 084 794 9597 ike.ditshego@yahoo.com<br />

Ashley Dau Vice-Chairman 082 662 4189 - 083 413 4400 dau.ashley@gmail.com<br />

Pule Molapo Administrator | Women 012 375 7388 - 084 896 9407 pule.molapo@yahoo.com<br />

Simon Mokwena 1st, 2nd, 3rd Teams & U9 084 484 1911 - 079 425 3514 brasie29@gmail.com<br />

Charlson Maseko U13 & U15 074 213 3767 - 072 738 4991 charlsonmaseko@gmail.com<br />

Petrus Tladi U11 - - 079 065 1442 mapetratladi@gmail.com<br />

BRITS<br />

Christo De Jager Chairman - - 084 786 0299 cdejager27@gmail.com<br />

Reuben Rakoo Vice-Chairman - - 079 966 5926 rrakoo@tharisa.com<br />

Donald Breetkze Treasurer - - 083 701 4249 dbreetzke@tharisa.com<br />

Lourens Du Plessis Junior Club Rep. - - 079 164 5039 lourensduplessis9@gmail.com<br />

Kobus Bosman Member - - 076 527 6804 jbosman@tharisa.com<br />

CBC OLD BOYS<br />

Nico Martin Chairman - - 082 978 2786 nico@toppublishing.co.za<br />

Herman V/Aswegan Vice Chairman - - 082 777 0416 hermann.v@curro.co.za<br />

Johan Scheepers Treasurer - - 082 588 1057 skippie@ssconsultancy.co.za<br />

Pieter Viljoen Secretary - - 084 714 4007 viljoen.pd@gmail.com<br />

Thomas Scheepers Club Captain - - 078 038 3292 scheepers99@gmail.com<br />

Martin Schmidt Member - - 074 121 7474 schmidtmps@gmail.com<br />

Colin Davson Member - - 082 901 0240 colindavson@icloud.com<br />

Rynardt Keet Member - - 079 975 1425 rmkeet@gmail.com<br />

CENTURION KAVALIERS<br />

Jandre Archer Executive Chairman - - 072 412 3613 jandrearcher@gmail.com<br />

Nico Du Preez Chairman - Seniors - - 084 580 9016 nicodupz@gmail.com<br />

Arthur Schiebler Treasurer | 3rd Team - - 072 600 3856 ottertjie24@gmail.com<br />

Anlia Archer Secretary - - 076 522 6037 anliacloete@gmail.com<br />

Bradley Pearce Senior Club Manager - - 083 226 7843 bradleyp@cricketvisionsa.co.za<br />

Quinten Olivier 1st Team - - 071 080 7186 qolies@gmail.com<br />

Eddy Gower 2nd Team - - 082 367 0950 eddygower@gmail.com<br />

Francois Breedt 3rd Team - - 071 747 4651 francoisb123@msn.com<br />

Hannes Maasdorp Chairman - Juniors - - 078 697 8103 hannes@centurioncricket.co.za<br />

CULLINAN<br />

Etienne Coetzee Chairman - - 078 120 0162 etienne.coetzee@petradiamonds.com<br />

Dawie Bardenhorst Vice Chairman - - 072 236 0336 dawiebadenhorst@outlook.com<br />

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NAME POSITION PHONE FAX CELL E-MAIL<br />

CULLINAN ... continued<br />

Gordon McGill Treasurer - - 072 364 7485 gordenpremap@gmail.com<br />

Michelle V/D Berg Secretary - - 082 431 7763 davidsm09@gmail.com<br />

Vernon Cope 1st Team Captain - - 084 680 5325 vernon@ngprops.co.za<br />

Chris Langeveldt 2nd Team Captain - - 082 475 9287 chris.langeveldt@petradiamonds.com<br />

George Neuhoff Club Captain - - 076 629 2863 george.neuhoff@petradiamonds.com<br />

Ashton Swartbooi Club Discipline - - 083 761 0506 aswartbooi@gmail.com<br />

Anton Prinsloo Club Coach - - 083 960 2878 antonprinsloo@live.co.za<br />

Vincent Vermeulen Juniors - - 082 902 0355 vvermeulen@voltex.co.za<br />

DEFENCE<br />

Mike Wagenaar Chairman 012 355 1308 012 355 1308 072 021 0218 waggiesgentrade@gmail.com<br />

Afrika Dido Head Coach - 1st & 2nd Team 012 674 5030 083 602 6210 082 342 0710 afrikadido@gmail.com<br />

Selina Mokgadi Secretary 012 674 4251 - - bokangmok@webmail.co.za<br />

Stef Hennop Facility Manager 012 674 4371/4381 - - -<br />

Sarel V/DMerwe 4th Team - - 082 441 1543 lavernharrald@gmail.com<br />

EERSTERUST<br />

eersterust.cricket.club@gmail.com<br />

Lucien Jordaan Chairman - - 079 880 0058 lucien.jordaan@gmail.com<br />

Damian Weidemann Vice Chairman - - 072 507 0634 damian.weidemann@momentum.co.za<br />

Uzane Cloete Club Secretary - - 079 152 0880 uzanec@gmail.com<br />

Peter Harold Administrator - - 071 867 8454 peterh542@gmail.com<br />

Clayton Ewerts Club Captain - - 076 892 2082 clayton.ewerts30@gmail.com<br />

HAMMANSKRAAL<br />

Frans Mabunda Chairman - - 072 155 3181 gfbundas@gmail.com<br />

Phindile Jonas Vice Chairman - - 060 569 2884 phindile.jonas@gauteng.gov.za<br />

Ikgomotseng Mothoa Adm. - All Teams & Women - - 076 735 3787 ikgomotsengcricket@gmail.com<br />

Kabelo Mohale Under 9 - - 076 588 4402 kabelo.chenchie.mogale@gmail.com<br />

Keitumetse Kgethe Under 11 - - 081 701 5520 keitumetsekgole@gmail.com<br />

Joel Tooka Under 13 - - 074 134 8250 joeltooka@gmail.com<br />

Sydney Maluleka Under 15 083 237 0987 - 061 702 8999 sydney.abl@gmail.com<br />

HARLEQUINS<br />

Hein Wijburg Chairman - - 082 896 5069 hein@wijburg.co.za<br />

Ryan Houbert Member: Seniors - - 072 887 8457 rhoubert@crawfordschools.co.za<br />

Vukosi Bamuza Additional Member - - 076 294 5478 vukosibamuza@hotmail.com<br />

Wian Van Heerden Club Captain - - 062 772 6460 wian@finmil.co.za<br />

Wandre Koen Treasurer - - 081 303 2758 wandre@finmil.co.za<br />

Alex Van Der Merwe Member: Juniors - - 061 426 8392 alex@gawcricketacademy.co.za<br />

Danie Lizemore Juniors - - 084 560 7459 danieencora@gmail.com<br />

La Vern Harrald Juniors Secretary - - 076 181 7924 lharrald@avbob.co.za<br />

IRENE VILLAGERS<br />

Wally Van Heerden Chairman - - 082 454 8153 wallyvh@gmail.com<br />

Byron Paschke Treasurer - - 083 251 8745 byronpaschke@me.com<br />

Byron Fraser Senior Club Head Coach - - 082 718 1483 newonoryb@gmail.com<br />

Henk Klopper Club Captain - - 071 889 6628 h.klopper@cornwall.co.za<br />

Sebastian Salomon 2nd Team - - 071 892 8338 sebastian@edm-design.co.za<br />

Quintin Williams 3rd Team - - 073 299 9883 qwilliamsza@yahoo.com<br />

Rooikat Swart 4th Team - - 082 556 9778 reynier.swart@fnb.co.za<br />

Brent Hartley 5th Team - - 084 678 0512 michael.brent.hartley@gmail.com<br />

Richard Dannhauser Junior Club Co-Head Coach & Womens Coach - 082 611 1133 dannhauser.r@gmail.com<br />

Charlo Jacobs Womens - - 072 218 3737 charlojacobs@yahoo.com<br />

LAUDIUM<br />

laudiumcc@gmail.com<br />

Luke Balich Chairman - - 084 600 3813 luke@360degreez.co.za<br />

Yuresh Ramjee Vice-Chairman - - 084 584 1967 ramjee.yuresh@gmail.com<br />

Rabia Ismail Treasurer - - 082 671 4451 rabiai@vdt.co.za<br />

Ian Naidoo PRO - - 072 138 5986 naidooi@gmail.com<br />

Rookshana Ebrahim Co-PRO - - 083 301 3652 rookshana.cassim@yahoo.com<br />

Ismail Yousuf Senior Rep - - 082 959 7686 ismail.jozi@gmail.com<br />

Kagiso Masubelele Senior Rep - - 082 373 9577 kagisom@cricket.co.za<br />

Mohammed Yousuf Junior Rep - - 072 993 4804 mailmoyousuf@gmail.com<br />

Obed Harvey Club Administrator & Teams 1, 2 & 4 - 084 394 4963 harvey.obed@yahoo.com<br />

Shaneldon Balbhadur 3rd Team (Captain) - - 082 614 6246 shaneldon.balbhadur@jasco.co.za<br />

Chhaya Muhammad 4th Team - - 076 025 1150 mac7861@hotmail.com<br />

Tasmeen Moosa - - - 084 604 4939 tasmeenmoosa@yahoo.com<br />

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NAME POSITION PHONE FAX CELL E-MAIL<br />

MAMELODI<br />

Patricia Matimbe Chairlady - - 082 698 4693 patriciamatimbe@gmail.com<br />

All Teams<br />

Keletso Tjiane Administration - - 076 505 7662 kptjiane@gmail.com<br />

Thabang Kumalo All Teams - - 078 644 2271 kumalothabang@gmail.com<br />

MOOT CRICKET<br />

Kobus VD Heuvel Chairman - - 082 888 3308 VandenHeuvelK@saps.org.za<br />

Gerhard Stoop Club Vice Chairman & U15 - - 072 845 5508 hgstoop@absamail.co.za<br />

DeVille Swanevelder Vice-Chairman: Seniors - - 082 373 1552 DeVille@periseo.com<br />

Floris Fourie Vice-Chairman: Juniors - - 079 526 8933 florismootkrieket@gmail.com<br />

Floris Fourie U9, U11, U13 - - 079 526 8933 -<br />

Corne De Bie Treasurer - - 082 940 7605 corne.debie@avenggroup.com<br />

Walda Theron Secretary - - 071 568 3539 pitbulltheron@yahoo.com<br />

Francois V/Staden School Representative - - 083 258 2705 fvanstaden100@hotmail.com<br />

Wouter Pretorious Head Coach: Senior - - 083 262 3680 wouterpret@yahoo.com<br />

PHSOB<br />

Daniel Brits Chairman - - 082 624 3505 danielb@easyroster.net<br />

Hugo Nel 1st & 2nd Teams - - 084 328 4390 hugonel58@gmail.com<br />

Rowan Poole 3rd Team - - 084 697 9999 rowan.poole@gmail.com<br />

Douglas Yates 4th Team - - 076 293 2230 douglasyates19@gmail.com<br />

Jacek Zawanda 5th Team - - 072 993 9300 jacek.zawada@gmail.com<br />

Charl Prinsloo U9A | U11A | U13A - - 084 440 7262 silverstrikers@gmail.com<br />

Ethan Gouws U9B - - 082 922 9232 ethan@lynnwoodlaer.co.za<br />

Douglas Yates U11B | U13B - - 076 293 2230 -<br />

Ray Scott - - - 082 852 4755 fevertree@vodamail.co.za<br />

Trevor Poole - - - 082 575 4222 trevorpoole9@gmail.com<br />

POLICE<br />

Peet Du Plessis Chairman - - 082 778 4321 peetjduplessis@gmail.com<br />

Gawie Alberts Vice Chairman - - 083 313 7177 gawiea@gmail.com<br />

Marlin Esau Secretary & Treasurer - - 083 488 0989 marlinesau@gmail.com<br />

Johan Viljoen Committee Member - - 084 602 2080 joviljoen@shoprite.co.za<br />

Hennie Britton Committee Member - - 073 020 3695 hbritton@shoprite.co.za<br />

Henry Hossell Coach: 1st, 2nd & 3rd - - 083 284 0596 hen.sport@gmail.com<br />

Christo Weiss Seniors: Player Relations - - 083 531 4908 lcw836@gmail.com<br />

André Malherbe 4th Team - - 084 824 2657 andrema@tshwane.gov.za<br />

Deon Knoetze 4th Team - Alternate Contact - - 082 855 3108 dfknoetze@vodamail.co.za<br />

Marius Joubert 5th Team - - 082 747 4874 mariusjoubert96@gmail.com<br />

Tinus Joubert 5th Team - Alternate Contact - - 082 703 4201 tinus@erwat.co.za<br />

David Frost 6th Team - - 076 292 4128 dfrost20@gmail.com<br />

Shawn Bongers Junior: U9A, U11A, U11B, U13A, U13B - 083 377 9986 shawnbongers@gmail.com<br />

Leon Venter Junior: U11C, U13C, U15A - - 084 899 3079 venterleon@saps.gov.za<br />

Flippie De Bruyn Junior: U9B - - 063 058 5546 DduBruyn@gmail.com<br />

PRETORIA<br />

Gert Scheepers Chairman - - 083 389 7101 pretoriacricketclub@gmail.com<br />

Gert Scheepers 1st Team - - 083 389 7101 -<br />

Tiaan Neethling 2nd Team - - 074 608 1344 tiaan@gcarbon.co.za<br />

Henk Roets 3rd Team - - 076 909 0560 hjroets@gmail.com<br />

André Du Plessis 4th Team - - 082 974 9559 stoffiedup@hotmail.com<br />

Raymond Doyle 5th Team - - 076 745 5606 raymond@washtech.bz<br />

Kobus Greyling 6th Team - - 073 965 5422 kobus@hsconsulting.co.za<br />

Muller V/ Der Nest 7th Team - - 082 779 5352 mullervdnest@gmail.com<br />

Gert Scheepers U11 & U15 - - 08 338 97101 -<br />

Raymond Carr U 9 - - 071 675 3077 raymondcarr@gmail.com<br />

SOSHANGUVE<br />

Tebogo Siko Chairman - 072 356 4774 083 467 2519 sikotebogo@gmail.com<br />

Tumi Tlokotsi Administrator / All teams - - 084 972 1496 tlokza.88@gmail.com<br />

K. Chilamramunwa Executive Member - - 076 471 0988 schilamramunwa@gmail.com<br />

SINOVILLE 012 567 1277 - - sinovillekrieket@telkomsa.net<br />

Hettie Bouwer Chairperson - - 063 689 7304 hettie.bouwer@covance.com<br />

Henk Vorster Secretary - - 071 579 5987 henevorster@gmail.com<br />

Duzi Mbatha Seniors / Club Coach - - 082 218 9758 mduduuzi.mbatha@gmail.com<br />

Niki Bouwer Juniors - - 076 792 3993 bouwer.niki@gmail.com<br />

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NAME POSITION PHONE FAX CELL E-MAIL<br />

SINOVILLE ... continued 012 567 1277 - - sinovillekrieket@telkomsa.net<br />

Adriaan Groenewald Prem Team Captain - - 082 850 8478 adriaan@groenbou.co.za<br />

Dylan Van Wyk 2nd Team Captain - - 083 613 0828 roline.vanwyk@ariatech.co.za<br />

Enrico Vorster 3rd Team Captain - - 071 579 9273 -<br />

Sean Steynberg 4th Team Captain - - 079 683 4399 babalasteyni@hotmail.com<br />

TBC Ladies Coach / Captain - - - -<br />

TRANSNET ENGINEERING<br />

Gerard Kroese Chairman & Transnet 1 - - 073 706 6379 gerard.kroese@hotmail.com<br />

Neil Rynners All Teams - - 083 318 4431 nrynners@gmail.com<br />

Madelein Viviers - - - 072 893 1411 madviviers@gmail.com<br />

Andre Du Toit Transnet 1 - SMS ONLY 076 763 7088 andredutoit555@gmail.com<br />

Comfort Mphalale Transnet 2 - - 083 822 6858 comfortmash@yahoo.com<br />

James Stroud Transnet 3 - - 081 523 8097 jpstroud0303@gmail.com<br />

TUINE<br />

Lappies Labuchagne Chairman - - 082 853 3551 lappiesl@kestrel.co.za<br />

Darrel Seale Vice Chairman & U9 - - 084 381 4736 persap3@saps.gov.za<br />

Jeanette Olivier Club Secretary 012 379 7624 - 012 377 0003 jeanette.olivier37@gmail.com<br />

Lappies Labuchagne Treasurer & Seniors - - 082 853 3551 lappiesl@kestrel.co.za<br />

Nicky Dry U13B & Committee Member - - 082 333 3013 Nicky.Dry@mediscor.co.za<br />

ASSUPOL TUKS<br />

Sollie Barnard Chairman - - 083 417 8464 sollie@xsinet.co.za<br />

Kruger Van Wyk Head of <strong>Cricket</strong> & Head Coach - - 076 019 4683 kruger.vanwyk@up.ac.za<br />

Blanche Conradie Club Administrator 012 420 6151 - 072 799 8540 blanche.conradie@up.ac.za<br />

Chris Van Noordwyk Coach: Elite & Academies 012 420 6151 - 083 709 2979 cvnoordwyk@gmail.com<br />

Zolani (Zee) Gubuza Projects & Events | Womens 012 420 6151 - 076 759 8226 zolani.gubuza@up.ac.za<br />

Curtly Diesel Coach: Club & Academy 012 420 6151 - 082 823 6669 curtly.diesel@hpc.co.za<br />

Nthabiseng Ledwaba Assistant Administrator 012 420 6151 - 083 781 3970 nthabiseng.ledwaba@up.ac.za<br />

Onke Mtsiba Head Coach: Junior Division 012 420 6151 - 084 443 7499 onkexmtsiba@gmail.com<br />

FAX - 012 420 6079 086 642 6054<br />

TUT<br />

Nols Nolte Chairman - - 082 788 8737 nols@bdnlaw.co.za<br />

John Wright All Senior Teams 012 382 5451 086 513 0305 082 888 0051 wrightaj@tut.ac.za<br />

Tom Khoza 1st Team - - 082 335 6063 tom350k@gmail.com<br />

Arno De Beer 2nd Team - - 082 601 8261 arnodebeer14@gmail.com<br />

Nols Nolte 2nd & 3rd Teams - - 082 788 8737 -<br />

Lungile Ngququ 4th Team - - 078 555 2002 lukscrumbs@gmail.com<br />

Wayne Dartnall 5th Team - - 079 260 9772 dartnallwayne@gmail.com<br />

Michael V/Deventer Ladies Team - - 084 412 3135 Mvandeventer05@gmail.com<br />

Johan Erasmus All Juniors | U11A & U13A - - 082 784 7668 johan@atatraining.co.za<br />

Rudo Schoeman U9 A&B - - 083 607 5111 rudoschoeman@gmail.com<br />

Dieter Munnik U11B - - 082 338 9194 dieter@businessneeds.co.za<br />

Andre Liebenberg U15 - - 082 491 0504 andre.simplesystems@gmail.com<br />

NCU SCORERS ASSOCIATION<br />

Hennie Erasmus Chairman - - 083 292 5706 erasmushennie53@gmail.com<br />

Anitha Madikizela Vice Chairmain - - 071 868 9475 anitha.mad3@gmail.com<br />

NCU UMPIRES ASSOCATION<br />

Pieter Roux - - 083 380 5664 proux@nexuslabour.co.za<br />

Nic Pretorius - 011 391 3097 083 709 2978 m.pretorius1@telkomsa.net<br />

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FIXTURES 2016/<strong>2017</strong><br />

SUNFOIL CUP 3-DAY COMPETITION: 2016/<strong>2017</strong><br />

DATE HOME TEAM VS AWAY TEAM STADIUM VENUE<br />

NOVEMBER, 2016<br />

Thu 10 - Sat 12 Border VS <strong>Northerns</strong> Buffalo Park Stadium East London<br />

JANUARY, <strong>2017</strong><br />

Thu 12 - Sat 14 South Western Districts VS <strong>Northerns</strong> Recreation Ground Oudtshoorn<br />

Thu 19 - Sat 21 Easterns VS <strong>Northerns</strong> Sahara Willowmoore Park Benoni<br />

FEBRUARY, <strong>2017</strong><br />

Thu 09 - Sat 11 North West VS <strong>Northerns</strong> Senwes Park Potchefstroom<br />

MARCH, <strong>2017</strong><br />

Thu 09 - Sat 11 <strong>Northerns</strong> VS Namibia SuperSport Park Centurion<br />

Thu 16 - Sat 18 Free State VS <strong>Northerns</strong> Mangaung Oval Bloemfontein<br />

Thu 23 - Sat 25 <strong>Northerns</strong> VS Northern Cape TUKS Oval Pretoria<br />

APRIL, <strong>2017</strong><br />

Thu 06 - Sun 09 Four Day Final VS T. B. C. T. B. C.<br />

CSA PROVINCIAL ONE DAY CUP: 2016 / <strong>2017</strong><br />

NOVEMBER, 2016<br />

Sun 13 Border VS <strong>Northerns</strong> Buffalo Park Stadium East London<br />

JANUARY, <strong>2017</strong><br />

Sun 08 <strong>Northerns</strong> VS Western Province SuperSport Park Pretoria<br />

Sun 15 South Western Districts VS <strong>Northerns</strong> Recreation Ground Oudtshoorn<br />

Sun 22 Easterns VS <strong>Northerns</strong> Sahara Willowmoore Park Benoni<br />

FEBRUARY, <strong>2017</strong><br />

Sun 12 North West VS <strong>Northerns</strong> Senwes Park Potchefstroom<br />

MARCH, <strong>2017</strong><br />

Sun 12 <strong>Northerns</strong> VS Namibia SuperSport Park Centurion<br />

Sun 19 Free State VS <strong>Northerns</strong> Mangaung Oval Bloemfontein<br />

Sun 26 <strong>Northerns</strong> VS Northern Cape TUKS Oval Pretoria<br />

APRIL, <strong>2017</strong><br />

Sun 02 One Day Final T. B. C. T. B. C.<br />

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FIXTURES 2016/<strong>2017</strong><br />

CSA WOMENS PROVINCIAL 1-DAY FIXTURES 2016-<strong>2017</strong><br />

DATE TEAM OPPOSITION VENUE<br />

22/10/2016 Easterns Women <strong>Northerns</strong> Women Willomore Park<br />

29/10/2016 Northern Cape Women <strong>Northerns</strong> Women Diamond Oval<br />

14/01/<strong>2017</strong> <strong>Northerns</strong> Women Mpumalanga Women TUT<br />

11/02/<strong>2017</strong> <strong>Northerns</strong> Women Limpopo Women Sinovich Park<br />

CSA WOMENS PROVINCIAL T20 FIXTURES 2016-<strong>2017</strong><br />

23/10/2016 Easterns Women <strong>Northerns</strong> Women Willomore Park<br />

30/10/2016 Northern Cape Women <strong>Northerns</strong> Women Diamond Oval<br />

15/01/<strong>2017</strong> <strong>Northerns</strong> Women Mpumalanga Women TUT<br />

12/02/<strong>2017</strong> <strong>Northerns</strong> Women Limpopo Women Sinovich Park<br />

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Email: info@lapalosalodge.co.za * www.lapalosalodge.co.za<br />

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FIXTURES 2016/<strong>2017</strong><br />

SUPERSPORT PARK, Sahara Park Willowmoore<br />

DATE TIME HOME TEAM VS AWAY TEAM STADIUM VENUE<br />

OCTOBER, 2016<br />

SUNFOIL SERIES<br />

Wed 5 - 8 10h00 Titans VS VKB Knights SuperSport Park Centurion<br />

Thu 20 - 23 10h00 Titans VS Dolphins SuperSport Park Centurion<br />

NOVEMBER, 2016<br />

RAM SLAM T20<br />

Fri 18 D/N 18h00 Titans VS VKB Knights Willowmoore Park Benoni<br />

Fri 25 D/N 18h00 Titans VS Cobras SuperSport Park Centurion<br />

DECEMBER, 2016<br />

RAM SLAM T20<br />

Fri 2 D/N 18h00 Titans VS Warriors SuperSport Park Centurion<br />

Wed 7 D/N 18h00 Titans VS bizhub Highveld Lions SuperSport Park Centurion<br />

Tues 13 D/N 18h00 Play off Qualifier VS Play off Qualifier T.B.C. T.B.C.<br />

Wed 14 D/N 18h00 Reserve Day Reserve Day T.B.C. T.B.C.<br />

Fri 16 D/N 18h00 Final Final T.B.C. T.B.C.<br />

Sat 17 Day 14h30 Reserve Day Reserve Day T.B.C. T.B.C.<br />

JANUARY, <strong>2017</strong><br />

SUNFOIL SERIES<br />

Thu 12 - 15 10h00 Titans VS bizhub Highveld Lions Willowmoore Park Benoni<br />

1st KFC T20 INTERNATIONAL<br />

Fri 20 D/N 18h00 South Africa VS Sri Lanka SuperSport Park Centurion<br />

SUNFOIL SERIES<br />

Thu 26 - 29 10h00 Titans VS Cobras SuperSport Park Centurion<br />

FEBRUARY, <strong>2017</strong><br />

SUNFOIL SERIES<br />

Thu 09 - 12 10h00 Titans VS Warriors Willowmoore Park Benoni<br />

5th MOMENTUM ODI<br />

Fri 10 D/N 13h30 South Africa VS Sri Lanka SuperSport Park Centurion<br />

MOMENTUM 1 DAY<br />

Fri 17 D/N 14h00 Titans VS Dolphins SuperSport Park Centurion<br />

Sun 26 Day 10h00 Titans VS bizhub Highveld Lions SuperSport Park Centurion<br />

MARCH, <strong>2017</strong><br />

MOMENTUM 1 DAY<br />

Fri 03 D/N 14h00 Titans VS VKB Knights Willowmoore Park Benoni<br />

Tues 21 D/N 14h00 Titans VS Warriors Willowmoore Park Benoni<br />

Thurs 23 D/N 14h00 Titans VS Cobras SuperSport Park Centurion<br />

Sun 26 Day 10h00 Play Off Qualifier VS Play Off Qualifier T.B.C T.B.C<br />

Mon 27 D/N 14h00 Reserve Day Reserve Day T.B.C T.B.C<br />

Fri 31 D/N 14h00 Final VS Final T.B.C T.B.C<br />

APRIL, <strong>2017</strong><br />

MOMENTUM 1 DAY<br />

Sat 01 Day 10h00 Reserve Day T.B.C T.B.C<br />

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NORTHERNS CRICKET UNION FIXTURE HANDBOOK 2016/<strong>2017</strong> SEASON 154

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