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Limited-Over Match Playing Conditions/RulesRevised 2014

Revision approved by ACA Management Committee 12/10/2014

This document is the property of ACA – Arizona Cricket Association. All revisions require priorapproval from ACA Management Committee.


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ARIZONA CRICKET ASSOCIATIONLimited-Overs Match Playing Conditions

© Arizona Cricket Association | http://www.dreamcricket.com/azcricketThis document is the property of ACA – Arizona Cricket Association. All revisions require

prior approval from ACA Management Committee.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PREAMBLE – SPIRIT OF CRICKET ................................................................................................................................ 5

LAW 1 - THE PLAYERS ................................................................................................................................................ 6

LAW 2 - SUBSTITUTES AND RUNNERS BATSMAN OR FIELDER LEAVING THE FIELD BATSMAN RETIRING BATSMAN

COMMENCING INNINGS ........................................................................................................................................... 7

LAW 3 –

THE UMPIRES ............................................................................................................................................ 10

LAW 4 – THE SCORERS ............................................................................................................................................. 14

LAW 5 – THE BALL ................................................................................................................................................... 15

LAW 6 – THE BAT ..................................................................................................................................................... 15

LAW 7 – THE PITCH .................................................................................................................................................. 15

LAW 8 – THE WICKETS ............................................................................................................................................. 16

LAW 9 – THE BOWLING, POPPING AND RETURN CREASES; 15/30 YARD CIRCLE MARKINGS ................................ 16

LAW 10 – PREPARATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE PLAYING AREA .................................................................... 17

LAW 11 – COVERING THE PITCH .............................................................................................................................. 18

LAW 12 – INNINGS .................................................................................................................................................. 18

LAW 13 – THE FOLLOW-ON ..................................................................................................................................... 19

LAW 14 – DECLARATION AND FORFEITURE ............................................................................................................. 19

LAW 15 – INTERVALS ............................................................................................................................................... 20

LAW 16 – START OF PLAY; CESSATION OF PLAY ....................................................................................................... 20

LAW 17 – PRACTICE ON THE FIELD .......................................................................................................................... 21

LAW 18 – SCORING RUNS ........................................................................................................................................ 22

LAW 19 – BOUNDARIES ........................................................................................................................................... 25

LAW 20 – LOST BALL ................................................................................................................................................ 27

LAW 21 – THE RESULT ............................................................................................................................................. 27

LAW 22 – THE OVER ................................................................................................................................................ 31

LAW 23 – DEAD BALL .............................................................................................................................................. 33

LAW 24 – NO BALL .................................................................................................................................................. 34

LAW 25 – WIDE BALL ............................................................................................................................................... 37

LAW 26 – BYE AND LEG BYE .................................................................................................................................... 39

LAW 27 – APPEALS .................................................................................................................................................. 39

LAW 28 –

THE WICKET IS DOWN .............................................................................................................................. 41

LAW 29 – BATSMAN OUT OF HIS GROUND ............................................................................................................. 42

LAW 30 – BOWLED .................................................................................................................................................. 42

LAW 31 – TIMED OUT .............................................................................................................................................. 43

LAW 32 – CAUGHT .................................................................................................................................................. 43


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LAW 33 – HANDLED THE BALL ................................................................................................................................. 44

LAW 34 – HIT THE BALL TWICE ................................................................................................................................ 45

LAW 35 – HIT WICKET.............................................................................................................................................. 46

LAW 36 – LEG BEFORE WICKET ................................................................................................................................ 46

LAW 37 – OBSTRUCTING THE FIELD ......................................................................................................................... 47

LAW 38 –

RUN OUT ................................................................................................................................................. 48

LAW 39 – STUMPED ................................................................................................................................................ 49

LAW 40 – THE WICKET-KEEPER ................................................................................................................................ 50

LAW 41 – THE FIELDER ............................................................................................................................................ 51

LAW 42 – FAIR AND UNFAIR PLAY ........................................................................................................................... 53

LAW 43 - MISCELLANEOUS ACA PLAYING CONDITIONS ........................................................................................... 62

APPENDICES ............................................................................................................................................................ 66


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About this document:a) This document has been established specifically for and by the Arizona Cricket Association and is

based primarily on the MCC Laws of Cricket (2000 Code 5th Edition - 2013) and the modificationsto those laws as found in Standard ICC ODI Playing Conditions (October 2013 Version).

b) ACA wherever referenced in this document refers to the ACA Executive Committee or otherauthorized and relevant personnel/committees of the ACA as specified in the ACA Constitution.

c) “Team Management” wherever ref erenced in this document refers to the Manager/Captain/Vice-

Captain of an ACA member Team.d) “Umpire” or “Umpires” wherever referenced in this document in the context of a match refers to the

official ACA neutral Umpire or an individual acting in that capacity.e) Text in RED has been specifically altered/inserted as applicable to ACA.


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PREAMBLE – SPIRIT OF CRICKET

Cricket is a game that owes much of its unique appeal to the fact that it should be played not onlywithin its Laws but also within the Spirit of the Game. Any action which is seen to abuse this spiritcauses injury to the game itself. The major responsibility for ensuring the spirit of fair play restswith the captains.

1. There are two Laws which place the responsibility for the team's conduct firmly on thecaptain.Responsibility of captainsThe captains are responsible at all times for ensuring that play is conducted within the Spiritof the Game as well as within the Laws.Player’s conduct

In the event of a player failing to comply with instructions by an umpire, or criticizing by wordor action the decisions of an umpire, or showing dissent, or generally behaving in a mannerwhich might bring the game into disrepute, the umpire concerned shall in the first placereport the matter to the other umpire and to the player's captain, and instruct the latter totake action.

2. Fair and unfair play According to the Laws the umpires are the sole judges of fair and unfair play.The umpires may intervene at any time and it is the responsibility of the captain to takeaction where required.

3. The umpires are authorized to intervene in cases of :Time wastingDamaging the pitchDangerous or unfair bowlingTampering with the ball

Any other action that they consider to be unfair4. The Spirit of the Game involves RESPECT for:

Your opponents

Your own captain and teamThe role of the umpiresThe game and its traditional values

5. It is against the Spirit of the Game:To dispute an Umpire's decision by word, action or gestureTo direct abusive language towards an opponent or an UmpireTo indulge in cheating or any sharp practice, for instance:a) To appeal knowing that the batsman is not outb) To advance towards an Umpire in an aggressive manner when appealingc) To seek to distract an opponent either verbally or by harassment with persistent clapping

or unnecessary noise under the guise of enthusiasm and motivation of one's own side6 Violence

There is no place for any act of violence on the field of play.7. Players

Captains and umpires together set the tone for the conduct of a cricket match. Every playeris expected to make an important contribution to this.

The players, umpires and scorers in a game of cricket may be of either gender and the Laws applyequally to both. The use, throughout the text, of pronouns indicating the male gender is purely for


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brevity. Except where specifically stated otherwise, every provision of the Laws is to be read asapplying to women and girls equally as to men and boys.

LAW 1 - THE PLAYERS

1. Number of players

A match is to be played between two registered ACA member teams, each of eleven players, one of whomshall be Captain. A match may be played with fewer than eleven due to Player unavailability but must notbe any less than seven players per team. No more than eleven players may field at any time.

2. Nomination of players

a) Prior to the commencement of the season (typically in October), each ACA member Team must registerwith ACA for that season by submitting the Registration Fee. A list of at least eleven Player names (fullnames only) must also be submitted to the ACA at the time of registration. This can be added directlyon the ACA website, if available.

b) Only registered players for a Team can play a match. A Player that has not been previously registered

for any Team in the current season may play in a match provided he is officially registered for the Teamby Wednesday of the week following the said match.

c) A registered Player of one Team may be allowed to transfer to another Team by February 1st. Thefollowing shall apply to such a transfer:

i) Team Management of both Teams involved and ACA will need to be notified by the Player atleast 24 hours prior to playing first time for the new Team. Notification needs to be in written form(email is acceptable).

ii) Only one such move for a Player will be allowed per season. ACA may approve additional movesunder extraordinary circumstances.

iii) If a registered Player plays for a different Team than his own without following the above process

and a formal written complaint is submitted to ACA within 48 hours of such an occurrence by TeamManagement of the opposing Team, the guilty Team shall forfeit the match in questionirrespective of the actual result of the match.

iv) If no formal complaint is received but ACA is informed of the violation by a party other than theopposing Team Management, the Player will be automatically transferred back to his originalTeam. This will count as that P layers’ second and final change of the season.

v) If any unusual circumstances arise such as a Team disbanding mid-season for example, the matterof re-registration of players to alternate Teams will be taken on an individual basis at the nextscheduled ACA Executive meeting. Players may not change Teams themselves until a decisionhas been reached and communicated to the affected Player(s) by ACA. A decision for oneindividual does not necessarily transfer automatically to other individuals.

d) A Player that is under an active suspension by the ACA for disciplinary reasons cannot play any matchfor any Team until the suspension terms are fulfilled. If the Player is a part of a Team that is disbandedmid-season, the matches missed will not qualify as part of the suspension. The suspension will carryover to the new Team he registers for.

e) Prior to the start of play, the designated Captain of each Team shall provide a list of the full (first andlast) names of eleven (at the very least seven) registered Players that will be playing the match to the


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Umpire as well as the names of any “extra” Players that may intend to act as substitute fielders. Anysuch extra Players will also need to follow the official Player registration rules above.

f) Required Player clothing shall be as follows:

i) In all ACA official matches, white or off-white collared cricket shirts and cricket pants arerequired to be worn by all Players.

ii) Footwear should be predominantly white and no batsman or bowler will be permitted to wear

footwear that has studs, spikes or cleats unless the game is being played on a natural turfwicket.

iii) Colored clothing will be permitted provided all Players of the Team have the same uniform, noshades of red are present on the clothing and the uniform has been pre-approved by ACA priorto the start of the season.

iv) Shirts should be tucked in and non-white belts should not be worn.

v) All protective equipment except leg-guards, gloves, arm guards and helmets must be wornunderneath the Player’s clothing. Thigh guards, abdomen guards, chest guards etc. must not beworn on top of the shirt or pant.

vi) Clothing violations must be reported to the ACA by the Umpire for any disciplinary action.

g) All Players of the Team agree to abide by the following terms and conditions:

i) Comply wholly with the ACA Playing Conditions set herein and conduct themselves in amanner that is consistent with “Preamble, The Spirit of Cricket” at the beginning of thisdocument. Violations by Players during play will be reported to the ACA by the Umpire.

ii) Supply accurate personal demographic information to the ACA and notify the Association ofany changes to this information.

iii) Affirm that the member is not currently banned or suspended from playing cricket by any otherCricket governing body or organization.

LAW 2 - SUBSTITUTES AND RUNNERSBATSMAN OR FIELDER LEAVING THE FIELDBATSMAN RETIRINGBATSMAN COMMENCING INNINGS

1. Substitutes and Runners

(a) If the umpires are satisfied that a nominated player has been injured or become ill sincethe nomination of the players, they shall allow that player to have(i) a substitute acting for him in the field.(ii) A runner when batting. A runner for a batsman when batting is not permitted.

Any injury or illness that occurs at any time after the nomination of the players until theconclusion of the match shall be allowable, irrespective of whether play is in progress ornot.

(b) The umpires shall have discretion to allow, for other wholly acceptable reasons, asubstitute fielder or a runner to act for a nominated player, at the start of the match, or atany subsequent time. A runner for a batsman when batting is not permitted.


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(c) A player wishing to change his shirt, boots, etc. shall leave the field to do so. Nosubstitute shall be allowed for him.

2. Objection to substitutes

The opposing captain shall have no right of objection to any player acting as a substitute on the field, noras to where the substitute shall field. However, no substitute shall act as wicketkeeper. See 3 below.

3. Restrictions on role of substitutes

A substitute shall not be allowed to bat, bowl or act as wicket-keeper.

4. A player for whom a substitute has acted

A nominated player is allowed to bat, bowl or field even though a substitute has previously acted for him.

5. Fielder absent or leaving the field

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 fieldduring a session of play, the Umpire shall be informed of the reason for his absence, and he shall notthereafter come on to the field during a session of play without the consent of the Umpire. The Umpire shallgive such consent as soon as practicable.

If the Player is absent from the field for longer than 15 minutes:

a) The Player shall not be permitted to bowl in that innings after his return until he has been on the fieldfor at least that length of playing time for which he was absent.

b) The Player shall not be permitted to bat unless or until, in the aggregate, he has returned to the field

and/or his side’s innings has been in progress for at least that length of playing time for which he has been absent or, if earlier, when his side has lost five wickets.

The restriction in clauses a) and b) above shall not apply if the Player has suffered an external blow(as opposed to an internal injury such as a pulled muscle) whilst participating earlier in the matchand consequently been forced to leave the field. Nor shall it apply if the Player has been absent forvery exceptional and wholly acceptable reasons (other than injury or illness).

In the event of a batsman or a fieldsman already being off the field at the commencement of aninterruption in play through ground, weather or light conditions or for other exceptionalcircumstances, he shall be allowed to count any such stoppage time as playing time, provided thathe personally informs the Umpire when he is fit enough to take the field had play been in progress.Similarly, if at the commencement of an interruption in play through ground, weather or lightconditions or for other exceptional circumstances, a Player is on the field but still has someunexpired penalty time remaining from a previous absence, he shall automatically be allowed tocount any such stoppage time as playing time.


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c) Substitute fielders shall only be permitted in cases of injury, illness or other wholly acceptablereasons. ‘Wholly acceptable reasons’ should be limited to extreme circumstances and should not

include what is commonly referred to as a ‘comfort break’.

6. Player returning without permission

If a player comes on to the field of play in contravention of 5(b) above and comes into contact with

the ball while it is in play,

a) The ball shall immediately become dead and the umpire shall award 5 penalty runs to thebatting side. Additionally, runs completed by the batsmen shall be scored together with therun in progress if they had already crossed at the instant of the offence. The ball shall notcount as one of the over.

b) The umpire shall inform the other umpire, the captain of the fielding side, the batsmen and,as soon as practicable, the captain of the batting side of the reason for this action.

c) The umpires shall report the occurrence as soon as possible after the match to ACA, whoshall take such action as is considered appropriate against the captain and the playerconcerned.

7. Runner

This rule does not apply. A runner for a batsman when batting is not permitted

8. Transgression of the Laws by a batsman who has a runner

This rule does not apply. A runner for a batsman when batting is not permitted

9. Batsman retiring

A batsman may retire at any time during his innings when the ball is dead. The umpires, beforeallowing play to proceed shall be informed of the reason for a batsman retiring.

a) If a batsman retires because of illness, injury or any other unavoidable cause, he is entitledto resume his innings subject to (c) below. If for any reason he does not do so, his inningsis to be recorded as ‘Retired – not out’.

b) If a batsman retires for any reason other than as in (a) above, he may resume his innings only with the consent of the opposing captain. If for any reason he does not resume hisinnings it is to be recorded as ‘Retired – out’.

c) If after retiring a batsman resumes his innings, it shall be only at the fall of a wicket or theretirement of another batsman.

10. Commencement of a batsman’s innings

Except at the start of a side’s innings, a batsman shall be considered to have commenced hisinnings when he first steps on to the field of play, provided Time has not been called. The innings


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of the opening batsmen, and that of any new batsman on the resumption of play after a call of Time,shall commence at the call of Play.

LAW 3 – THE UMPIRES

1. Appointment and attendance

a) ACA will make available an Online Certification Test that individuals can take to get Certified as anUmpire.

b) Each ACA member Team is recommended to have a minimum of 4 Team representatives Certifiedby having taken and passed the Online Certification Test.

c) ACA will elect an individual as the Umpiring Coordinator on an annual basis.

d) Member teams that have a bye on a particular weekend must nominate at least two available

individuals from their Team for that weekend as umpires, with at least one individual available forSaturday and one for Sunday. Nominees should have passed the Online Certification Test. Teams

must communicate the names with available days to the ACA Umpiring Coordinator no later thanTuesday 5pm prior to their bye weekend. If names are provided of individuals that have not passed

the Online Certification Test, it is the Team’s responsibility to ensure the individual has read andunderstood this ACA document and can umpire the game applying the rules set herein and the Lawsof Cricket with a reasonable expectation of competence and knowledge of the game.

e) ACA Umpiring Coordinator will assign each scheduled game ONE Umpire from the pool of names

collected in (d) above. This neutral Umpire will perform the duties of the Bowler’s end Umpire for thegame. The batting side will provide the Square-Leg/Striker’s-end Umpire during their innings.

f) If a Team fails to send in the names by the deadline in (d) above, the Team Name will be assigned as

the Umpire to specific games. It will be the Team’s responsibility to check what game(s) they havebeen assigned to umpire on ACA’s website or directly with the Umpiring Coordinator and send anUmpire directly to the game(s).

g) If a Team fails to send an Umpire to a game to which they or their nominee(s) have been assigned toUmpire, the Team will be penalized as under and terms of the penalty will need to be fulfilled prior totheir next scheduled game. If the terms are not met, each subsequent game will be considered asforfeited by that Team until such time that the terms are met.

i) First offence will be $100 penalty.ii) Second offence will be a $100 penalty and loss of 1 competition point.

iii) Third and all subsequent offences will be a $100 penalty and loss of 2 competition points.

h) Each playing Team for a match that is umpired by an ACA appointed Umpire will pay the followingfees to the Umpire:

i) Associate Umpire - $20. Associate Umpires are individuals that have not passed the Online

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ii) Certified Umpire - $30. Certified Umpires are individuals that have obtained a passing grade

on the Online Certification Test.iii) Elite Umpire - $40. Elite Umpires are individuals that are “certified” as in (ii) above and ha ve

maintained a rolling 5 match average umpire’s rating of 8.5 or higher and have umpired at

least 10 games in the prior ACA season.

i) Umpire requirements and expectations:

i) Apply the ACA specific playing conditions set herein fairly and without bias.

ii) Wear solid black trousers or slacks, or a solid white/off-white/light-colored shorts, collared shirtand close toed shoes.

iii) Provide a detailed Umpire’s report using the ACA approved form posted on ACA’s website by10pm on the day of the match they Umpired. If there were any issues during the game, it is anexpectation that the Umpire will provide all specific details around the issues including anyrelevant Player names, cause, instigating party, actions taken and any other pertinentthoughts or opinions.

iv) The Umpire is required to be at the ground 15 minutes prior to scheduled start of play for amatch. If the Umpire is not on-time, the Team that the Umpire belongs to will be penalized as

under. All penalty terms will need to be fulfilled prior to their next scheduled match. If theterms are not met, each subsequent game will be considered as forfeited by that Team untilsuch time that the terms are met.

First offence will be a $50 penalty.

Second offence will be a $100 penalty and loss of 1 competition point.

Third and subsequent offences will have $150 penalty and loss of 2 competition points.

2. Change of Umpire

An ACA appointed neutral Umpire shall not be changed during the match, other than in exceptionalcircumstances or if he is injured or ill.

If the neutral Umpire does have to be changed and another neutral Umpire is not available, if the twoCaptains mutually agree, the match may be continued with an Umpire from the batting side umpiring therest of the match on both ends. The replacement Umpire(s) shall function as a neutral Umpire and will beheld to the same standard.

3. Agreement with captains

Before the toss the umpires shall

(a) Ascertain the hours of play and agree with the captains

(i) The balls to be used during the match. See Law 5 (The ball).(ii) Times and durations of intervals for meals and times for drinks intervals. See Law 15

(Intervals).(iii) The boundary of the field of play and allowances for boundaries. See Law 19

(Boundaries).(iv) Any special conditions of play affecting the conduct of the match.


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(b) Inform the scorers of agreements in (ii), (iii) and (iv) above.

4. To inform captains and scorers

Before the toss the umpires shall agree between themselves and inform both captains and bothscorers

(i) Which clock or watch and back-up time piece is to be used during the match.(ii) Whether or not any obstacle within the field of play is to be regarded as a boundary. See

Law 19 (Boundaries).

5. The wickets, creases and boundaries

Before the toss and during the match, the umpires shall satisfy themselves that

(a) The wickets are properly pitched. See Law 8 (The wickets)

(b) The creases are correctly marked. See Law 9 (The bowling, popping and return creases).

(c) The boundary of the field of play complies with the requirements of Laws 19.1 (The

boundary of the field of play) and 19.2 (Defining the boundary – boundary marking).

6. Conduct of the game, implements and equipment

Before the toss and during the match, the umpires shall satisfy themselves that

(a) The conduct of the game is strictly in accordance with the Laws.

(b) The implements of the game conform to the following

(i) Law 5 (The ball)(ii) Externally visible requirements of Law 6 (The bat)(iii) Laws 8.2 (Size of stumps) and 8.3 (The bails)

(c)(i) No player uses equipment other than that permitted.(ii) The wicket-keeper’s gloves comply with the requirements of Law 40.2 (Gloves).

7. Fair and unfair play

The umpires shall be the sole judges of fair and unfair play.

8. Fitness for play

(a) It is solely for the umpires together to decide whether either conditions of ground, weatheror light or exceptional circumstances mean that it would be dangerous or unreasonable forplay to take place. Conditions shall not be regarded as either dangerous or unreasonablemerely because they are not ideal.

(b) Conditions shall be regarded as dangerous if there is actual and foreseeable risk to thesafety of any player or umpire.


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No ball - by extending one arm horizontally.Out - by raising an index finger above the head. (If not out, the umpire shall call not

out.)Wide - by extending both arms horizontally.

(ii) When the ball is dead, the bowler’s end umpire shall repeat the signals above, with the exceptionof the signal for Out, to the scorers.

(iii) The signals listed below shall be made to the scorers only when the ball is dead.

Boundary 4 - by waving an arm from side to side finishing with the armacross the chest

Boundary 6 - by raising both arms above the head.Bye - by raising an open hand above the head.Five penalty runs awarded to the batting side – by repeated tapping of one shoulder with the

opposite hand.Five penalty runs awarded to the fielding side – by placing one hand on the opposite shoulderLeg bye - by touching a raised knee with the hand.Revoke last signal- by touching both shoulders with the opposite hand.

Short run - by bending one arm upwards and touching the nearershoulder with the tips of the fingers.

All these signals are to be made by the bowler’s end umpire except that for Short run, which is to besignaled by the umpire at the end where short running occurs. However, the bowler’s end umpireshall be responsible both for the final signal of Short run to the scorers and for informing them as tothe number of runs to be recorded.

(b) The umpire shall wait until each signal to the scorers has been separately acknowledged by a scorerbefore allowing play to proceed.

15. Correctness of scores

Consultation between umpires and scorers on doubtful points is essential. The umpires shall,throughout the match, satisfy themselves as to the correctness of the number of runs scored, thewickets that have fallen and, where appropriate, the number of overs bowled. They shall agreethese with the scorers at least at every interval, other than a drinks interval, and at the conclusionof the match. See Laws 4.2 (Correctness of scores), 21.8 (Correctness of result) and 21.10 (Resultnot to be changed).

LAW 4 – THE SCORERS

1. Appointment of scorers

Each team when batting will appoint one scorer to record all runs scored, all wickets taken and, whereappropriate, number of overs bowled.

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The scorers shall frequently check to ensure that their records agree. They shall agree with the umpires, atleast at every interval, other than drinks intervals, and at the conclusion of the match, the runs scored, thewickets that have fallen and, where appropriate, the number of overs bowled. See Law 3.15 (Correctnessof scores)

3. Acknowledging signals

The scorers shall accept all instructions and signals given to them by umpires. They shall immediatelyacknowledge each separate signal.

LAW 5 – THE BALL

a) All matches are to be played by ACA Approved balls. As of 2014 this is the Cavalier 80 Ball.

b) Fielding side will provide a new ball for their innings.

c) In case a ball is lost or damaged during an innings in progress, spare used balls of the same brand,will be supplied by the fielding Team. The Umpire will select a ball that he believes to best match thecondition of the original ball that was lost or damaged. The batsman or the Captain of the fielding sidemay object to the ball chosen and if possible, the Umpire will accommodate such objections but isnot required to do so.

d) The Umpire shall retain possession of the match ball(s) throughout the duration of the match whenplay is not actually taking place. During play Umpire shall periodically and irregularly inspect thecondition of the ball and shall retain possession of it at the fall of a wicket, a drinks interval, or anyother disruption in play.

LAW 6 – THE BAT

Only bats that fit MCC specifications of a legal Cricket Bat may be used.

LAW 7 – THE PITCH

1. Area of pitch

The pitch is a rectangular area of the ground 22 yards/20.12 m in length and 10 ft. /3.05 m in width. It isbounded at either end by the bowling creases and on either side by imaginary lines, one each side of theimaginary line joining the centers of the two middle stumps, each parallel to it and 5 ft. /1.52 m from it. SeeLaw 9.2 (The bowling crease).

2. Fitness of pitch for play

The umpires shall be the sole judges of the fitness of the pitch for play. See Laws 3.8 (Fitness for play) and3.9 (Suspension of play in dangerous or unreasonable conditions)

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Before the match, the designated Home Team shall be responsible for the preparation of the pitch.During the match, the umpires shall control its use and maintenance.

4. Changing the pitch

The pitch shall not be changed during the match unless the umpires decide that it is dangerous or

unreasonable for play to continue on it and then only with the consent of both captains.

5. Non-turf pitches

In the event of a non-turf pitch being used, the only allowed artificial surface shall be a full sized Mat thatconforms to the following measurements.Length – a minimum of 58 ft/17.68 mWidth – a minimum of 6 ft/1.83 m See Law 10 (c) (Non-turf pitches).

LAW 8 – THE WICKETS

Standard Cricket Stumps and Bails will be used for all ACA Games. The umpires may agree to dispensewith the use of bails, if necessary. If they so agree then no bails shall be used at either end. The use ofbails shall be resumed as soon as conditions permit. See Law 28.4 (Dispensing with bails).

LAW 9 – THE BOWLING, POPPING AND RETURN CREASES;15/30 YARD CIRCLE MARKINGS

1. The creases

A bowling crease, a popping crease and two return creases shall be marked in white, as set out in 2, 3 and4 below, at each end of the pitch. See Appendix B.

2. The bowling crease

The bowling crease, which is the back edge of the crease marking, shall be the line through the centers ofthe three stumps at that end. It shall be 8 ft 8 in/2.64 m in length, with the stumps in the center.

3. The popping crease

The popping crease, which is the back edge of the crease marking, shall be in front of and parallel to the

bowling crease and shall be 4 ft/1.22 m from it. The popping crease shall be marked to a minimum of 6ft/1.83 m on either side of the imaginary line joining the centers of the two middle stumps and shall beconsidered to be unlimited in length.

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The return creases, which are the inside edges of the crease markings, shall be at right angles to the poppingcrease at a distance of 4 ft 4 in/1.32 m either side of the imaginary line joining the centers of the two middlestumps. Each return crease shall be marked from the popping crease to a minimum of 8 ft/2.44 m behindit and shall be considered to be unlimited in length.

5. Crease Markings

a) All crease markings will be such that they are easily visible to the Umpire. They may or may not bewhite in color. Use of chalk or marking spray paint is recommended.b) As a guideline to the Umpire for the calling of wide balls on the offside, lines will be marked on either

side of the stumps that are 17 inches (43.18cm) inside of the return crease.

6. 30 Yard/15 Yard Circles

a) 30 Yard Circle: Consider two semi-circles on the field of play having as their Centre the middlestump at either end of the pitch and a radius of 30 yards (27.43 meters). The enclosed area that iscreated by linking these two semi-circles by two parallel straight lines will be referred to as the 30Yard Circle. This area will be used for fielding restrictions during play and should be marked by smallsoft plastic marking cones at 5 yard intervals.

b) 15 Yard Circle: Consider two imaginary inner circles on the field of play having the mid-point of thepopping crease as their Centre at either end of the pitch and a radius of 15 yards (13.72 meters).The area enclosed by these circles will be referred to as the 15 Yard Circle. This area will be usedfor field restrictions during play. This area need not be marked but should be roughly considered bythe Umpire and fielding side in determining legal field positions. The segment of the circles reservedfor the slip positions shall not be included in this area.

LAW 10 – PREPARATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE PLAYINGAREA

a) ACA member Team(s) are required to shave/cut grass, water and roll the playing surface as specifiedin Law 7.1. Such preparation will be done at least twice a year, once prior to the start of the seasonand then once more in the month of January.

b) ACA will inspect each ground twice after the ground rolling has been concluded by the home Team.Home Team is required to inform ACA when the ground is ready for inspection.

c) If a Team uses a mat or other non-turf surface, that will also be inspected by ACA during theinspection conducted in b) above. Only full length non-turf pitches as specified in Law 7.5 are allowed.Mats should not have any damage or holes etc. in the critical pitch areas.

d) Ground Preparation on Match Day:i) The home Team for the match will need to ensure the ground is ready for play.ii) If the home Team’s ground is unavailable for a match due to any reason, another league

approved available ground can be used as an alternate venue. It is the responsibility of thehome Team to find/reserve the ground and provide the visiting Team and the assigned ACAUmpire at least 1 Day notice of the new venue(s); the exact venue shall be communicated tothe visiting Team and the assigned ACA Umpire no less than 24 hours prior to the scheduledstart of the match.

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v) 30 Yard Circle will be clearly marked using soft plastic cones.vi) Boundaries will be clearly marked with flags or cones and should be clearly visible from the

pitch.vii) Home Team will provide a set of six good quality regulation stumps and four bails.viii) Home Team will provide chalk to mark a batsman’s guard on non-turf pitches.ix) Home Team will provide a working and good quality scoreboard which is clearly visible and

legible from the pitch.

LAW 11 – COVERING THE PITCH

This MCC LAW is not applicable for ACA Matches.

LAW 12 – INNINGS

1. Number of innings

All ACA matches will consist of one innings per side, each innings being limited to a maximum of 40 overs,or 20 Overs for T20 games.

2. Alternate innings

Alternate Innings are not applicable for ACA Matches.

3. Completed innings

A side’s innings is to be considered as completed if

(a) The side is all out or

(b) At the fall of a wicket or the retirement of a batsman, further balls remain to be bowled but no further

batsman is available to come in or

(c) The required number of overs have been bowled.

4. The toss

a) The captains shall toss for the choice of innings, on the field of play and in the presence of the ACAUmpire who shall supervise the toss.

b) The Toss shall take place at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start of the match.c) The Team that wins the toss will determine whether they want to bat or bowl first and shall inform the

Umpire and the opposing Team Captain of the decision made.

5. Decision to be notified

See 4.c above.

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6.1 Uninterrupted Matches.

a) The total duration allowed for an innings, including any breaks, shall be 3 Hours for a 40 OverMatch and 1.5 Hours for a 20 Over Match.

b) If the Team fielding first fails to bowl the required number of overs by the scheduled time forcessation of the first innings, play shall continue until the required number of overs have been

bowled. The following will apply to the second innings:i. The over in progress at the scheduled cessation time shall count as a completed over.ii. Unless otherwise determined by the Umpire(s), the innings of the Team batting second

shall be limited to the number of completed overs calculated per (i) above.iii. The Umpire(s) may increase the number of overs to be bowled by the second Team if he

is of the opinion that events beyond the control of the Team bowling first prevented thatTeam from bowling the required number of overs by the scheduled cessation of time.

iv. When the second innings is limited under above conditions, the maximum number ofovers per bowler shall remain at 20% of the total number of overs per innings agreed toat the start of the match.

6.2 Delayed or Interrupted Matches

In matches where the start is delayed for any reason or play is suspended during an innings inprogress due to natural causes or force majeure:a) The object shall always be to rearrange the number of overs so that both teams shall have the

opportunity of batting for the same number of overs.b) The Umpire shall apply an over-rate of 15 overs per hour to determine the number of overs

remaining in the innings/match, rounding down the result to a full over.c) A minimum of 20 overs faced by each Team shall constitute a completed game.

7. Number of Overs per Bowler

a) The maximum number of overs a bowler may bowl in an innings will be limited to 8 overs for 40 OverMatches and 4 Overs for 20 Over Matches.b) In a delayed or interrupted match where the overs are reduced for both teams or for the Team bowling

second, no bowler may bowl more than one-fifth (1/5th) of the total overs allowed.

c) Where the total overs is not divisible by 5, one additional over shall be allowed to the maximum numberper bowler necessary to make up the balance.

LAW 13 – THE FOLLOW-ON

This MCC LAW is not applicable for ACA Matches.

LAW 14 – DECLARATION AND FORFEITURE

a) A Team may forfeit a match for any reason.b) It is the responsibility of the Captain or official representative of the Team to inform ACA, opposing

Team Captain and the assigned ACA Umpire (if any) of the intention to forfeit at least 24 Hours priorto the scheduled start of the match. Failure to inform will result in a $50 penalty being assessed


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against the guilty Team in addition to any applicable umpiring fees. Penalty terms must be met priorto the next scheduled game for the Team. If terms are not met, the next and all subsequent games forthe Team will be deemed as forfeited until the penalty is paid.

LAW 15 – INTERVALS

a) One drink interval of 10 minutes at the half-way mark of an innings is allowed.

b) Team Captains can agree to two drink intervals instead of one prior to the start of the game and shallso inform the Umpire. Such intervals will be taken at one third (1/3rd) and two thirds (2/3rd) of the totalnumber of stipulated overs in an innings

c) Drinks intervals in total (both innings together) shall not exceed Twenty (20) minutes. At grounds withno restroom access, Umpire will ensure that batsman will get enough of the allowed 20 minutes to userestrooms outside, even when bowling Team is running slow on over rate.

d) The agreed times for intervals shall be strictly adhered to except that if a wicket falls within one overof the agreed time, then the drinks interval shall be taken immediately.

e) The Umpire may allow drinks to be consumed during play, providing they believe it will not waste oftime or delaying the game.

f) At any time during the match the Captains may agree to forgo any drinks interval. Once having agreed

to forgo a drinks interval, it may not thereafter be re-claimed except by agreement of both Captains.g) Lunch intervals shall normally be taken between innings and shall not exceed 30 minutes. Captainsmay agree to skip the lunch interval and shall so inform the Umpire.

LAW 16 – START OF PLAY; CESSATION OF PLAY

a) The scheduled start time for all ACA matches will be 9AM (10AM in case of teams involving fromTucson).

b) Captains of both teams may agree to a change of start time at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to thegame. It shall be the responsibility of the home Team’s Captain to notify the ACA assigned Umpire ofany such changes.

c) Automatic penalties for late start & finish of a match shall be as follows:i) Home side shall be penalized 2 overs batting time if the ground is not ready for play by the

agreed/scheduled start time.ii) Either Team with less than seven players in attendance 15 minutes past the agreed/scheduled

start time shall be penalized 2 overs batting time.iii) Either Team with less than seven players in attendance 30 minutes past the agreed/scheduled

start time shall be penalized 4 overs batting time.iv) If a Team is still in violation by not having at least seven players in attendance 45 minutes past

the agreed/scheduled start time, the offending Team will automatically forfeit the game.v) Players that arrive after the first 15 overs of an innings has been completed may not participate

in the game in any way except as substitute fielders (not wicket-keeper).vi) Second innings time – Second innings has to be completed in the max allowed time for an innings

(see LAW 12.6). In the event the second innings extend beyond the max allowed time (barringany injury time or any unforeseen obstacles), as reported by the Umpire, the fielding Team willbe penalized the amount of $50. The fines must be paid to ACA prior to the Team’s next game. If the fine is not paid by the next scheduled game, that game and all subsequent games will bedeemed forfeited by the guilty Team.

d) In case of natural cause (rain etc.) the Umpire may be informed by the home Team Captain at least24 hours prior to the scheduled start of the game.


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i) The Umpire may make the decision and call off the game and notify both the captains and ACA.ii) In the event that the Umpire is not able to decide 24 hours prior to the scheduled start of the

game, the decision to abandon the game may be taken only at the playing venue by the Umpirewith the consent of both captains.

LAW 17 – PRACTICE ON THE FIELD

1. Practice on the pitch or the rest of the square

(a) There shall be no practice of any kind, at any time on the day of the match, on the pitch or on either ofthe two strips parallel and immediately adjacent to the pitch, one on either side of it, each of the samedimensions as the pitch.

(b) There shall be no practice of any kind on any other part of the square at any time on any day of thematch, except before the start of play on that day or after the close of play on that day. Practice beforethe start of play

(i) Must not continue later than 30 minutes before the scheduled time or any rescheduled time forplay to start on that day.

(ii) Shall not be allowed if the umpires consider that it will significantly impair the surface of thesquare.

2. Practice on the outfield

All forms of practice are permitted on the outfield before the star t of the day’s play on any day or after theclose of play on any day or during the lunch and tea intervals or between innings, providing the umpires aresatisfied that such practice will not cause significant deterioration in the condition of the outfield. Suchpractice must not continue later than 5 minutes before the scheduled or any rescheduled time for play tocommence or to resume.

3. Practice on the outfield between the call of Play and the call of Time

(a) The restrictions in (b), (c) and (d) below shall apply not only between the call of Play and the call ofTime but also during an interval for drinks, or on any other occasion when Time has been called butthe players remain on the field of play.

(b) No ball other than the match ball may be used on the field of play.

(c) There shall be no bowling or batting practice on the outfield. However, bowling a ball to a player in theoutfield, using arm action only, although a form of practice shall not be regarded as bowling practice.

(d) All other forms of practice are permitted on the outfield either at the fall of a wicket or during other gaps

in play for legitimate activities providing that

(i) Only the fielders participate in such practice(ii) The umpire is satisfied that it will not contravene either of Laws 42.3 (The match ball – changing

its condition) or 42.9 (Time wasting by the fielding side).

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A bowler is permitted to have a trial run up provided the umpire is satisfied that it will not contravene eitherof Laws 42.9 (Time wasting by the fielding side) or 42.13 (Fielder damaging the pitch).

5. Penalties for contravention

All forms of practice are subject to the provisions of Laws 42.3 (The match ball – changing its condition),

42.9 (Time wasting by the fielding side) and 42.13 (Fielder damaging the pitch). Additionally, if there is acontravention of any of the provisions of 1, 2, or 3 above, the following penalties will apply. If thecontravention is

(a) By a fielder, he shall not be allowed to bowl after the contravention until either at least one hour haselapsed or there has been at least 30 minutes of playing time since the contravention, whichever issooner. If the contravention is by the bowler during an over, he shall not be allowed even to completethat over. It shall be completed by another bowler, who shall neither have bowled any part of theprevious over nor be allowed to bowl any part of the next over.

(b) By a batsman,

(i) In the first instance, the umpire shall warn the player that the practice is not permitted, andinform the other umpire, the captain of the fielding side and, as soon as practicable, thecaptain of the batting side of the reason for this action. This warning shall apply throughoutthe innings which is about to begin or is in progress. The umpire shall so inform each incomingbatsman.

(ii) If during that innings there is any further contravention by any batsman, the umpire shall award5 penalty runs to the fielding side. He shall inform the other umpire, the captain of the fieldingside and as soon as practicable the captain of the batting side

LAW 18 – SCORING RUNS

1. A run

The score shall be reckoned by runs. A run is scored(a) So often as the batsmen, at any time while the ball is in play, have crossed and made good their

ground from end to end.(b) When a boundary is scored. See Law 19 (Boundaries).(c) When penalty runs are awarded. See 6 below.(d) When Lost ball is called. See Law 20 (Lost ball).

2. Runs disallowed

Notwithstanding 1 above, or any other provisions elsewhere in these Laws, the scoring of runs or awardingof penalties will be subject to any provisions that may be applicable for the disallowance of runs or for thenon-award of penalties.

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(a) A run is short if a batsman fails to make good his ground in turning for a further run.(b) Although a short run shortens the succeeding one, the latter if completed shall not be regarded as

short. A striker setting off for his first run from in front of his popping crease may do so also withoutpenalty.

4. Unintentional short runs

Except in the circumstances of 5 below,(a) If either batsman runs a short run, the umpire concerned shall, unless a boundary is scored, call and

signal Short run as soon as the ball becomes dead and that run shall not be scored.(b) If, after either or both batsmen run short, a boundary is scored the umpire concerned shall disregard

the short running and shall not call or signal Short run.(c) If both batsmen run short in one and the same run, this shall be regarded as only one short run.(d) If more than one run is short then, subject to (b) and (c) above, all runs so called shall not be scored.If there has been more than one short run, the umpire shall inform the scorers as to the number of runs tobe recorded.

5. Deliberate short runs

(a) Notwithstanding 4 above, if either umpire considers that either or both batsmen deliberately run shortat his end, the umpire concerned shall, when the ball is dead, inform the other umpire of what hasoccurred. The bowler’s end umpire shall then (i) Warn both batsmen that the practice is unfair and indicate that this is a first and final warning.

This warning shall apply throughout the innings. The umpire shall so inform each incomingbatsman.

(ii) Whether a batsman is dismissed or not, disallow all runs to the batting side from that deliveryother than any runs awarded for penalties.

(iii) Return the batsmen to their original ends.(iv) Inform the captain of the fielding side and, as soon as practicable, the captain of the batting side

of the reason for this action.

(v) Inform the scorers as to the number of runs to be recorded.(b) If there is any further instance of deliberate short running by any batsman in that innings, the umpireconcerned shall, when the ball is dead, inform the other umpire of what has occurred and the procedureset out in (a) (ii), (iii) and (iv) above shall be repeated. Additionally the bowler’s end umpire shall (i) Award 5 penalty runs to the fielding side(ii) Inform the scorers as to the number of runs to be recorded(iii) Together with the other umpire report the occurrence as soon as possible after the match to the

Executive of the batting side and to any Governing Body responsible for the match, who shalltake such action as is considered appropriate against the captain and the player(s) concerned.

6. Runs awarded for penalties

Runs shall be awarded for penalties under 5 above, and Laws 2.6 (Player returning without permission),17.5 (Penalties for contravention), 24 (No ball), 25 (Wide ball), 41.2(Fielding the ball), 41.3 (Protectivehelmets belonging to the fielding side) and 42 (Fair and unfair play). Note, however, the restrictions on theaward of penalty runs in Laws 26 (Bye and Leg bye), 34 (Hit the ball twice), 41.3 (Protective helmetsbelonging to the fielding side) and 41.4 (Penalty runs not to be awarded).

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Runs shall be scored for boundary allowances under Law 19 (Boundaries).

8. Runs scored for Lost ball

Runs shall be scored when Lost ball is called under Law 20 (Lost ball).

9. Runs scored when a batsman is dismissed

When a batsman is dismissed, any runs for penalties awarded to either side shall stand. No other runs shallbe credited to the batting side, except as follows. If a batsman is,

(a) dismissed Obstructing the field, the batting side shall also score the runs completed before the offence.If, however, the obstruction prevented a catch being made, no runs other than penalties shall bescored.

(b) dismissed Run out, the batting side shall also score runs completed before the wicket was put down.If, however, a striker who has a runner is himself dismissed Run out, under Law 2.8(d), runs completedby the runner and the other batsman shall be disallowed.

10. Runs scored when the ball becomes dead other than at the fall of a wicket

When the ball becomes dead for any reason other than the fall of a wicket, or is called dead by an umpire,unless there is specific provision otherwise in the Laws(a) Any runs for penalties awarded to either side shall be scored. Note however the provisions of Laws

26.3 (Leg byes not to be awarded) and 41.4 (Penalties not to be awarded).(b) Additionally the batting side shall be credited with

(i) All runs completed by the batsmen before the incident or call and(ii) The run in progress if the batsmen had already crossed at the instant of the incident or call. Note

specifically, however, the provisions of Law 42.5(f) (Deliberate distraction or obstruction ofbatsman).

11. Batsman returning to original end

(a) When a batsman is dismissed, the not out batsman shall return to his original end(i) If the striker is himself dismissed in the circumstances of Law 2.8(d) (Transgression of the

Laws by a batsman who has a runner).(ii) And, with the three exceptions of

Run out other than in (i) aboveCaughtObstructing the field,For all other methods of dismissal.

(b) Other than at the fall of a wicket, the batsmen shall return to their original ends in the cases of, and

only in the cases of(i) A boundary(ii) Disallowance of runs for any reason(iii) A decision by the batsmen at the wicket to do so, under Law 42.5(g), (Deliberate distraction or

obstruction of batsman)

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(a) When a batsman is dismissed Caught, Obstructing the field or Run out other than under Law 2.8, thenot out batsman shall return to the wicket he has left but only if the batsmen had not already crossedat the instant of the incident causing the dismissal.

(b) Except in the cases listed in 11(b) above, if while a run is in progress the ball is called dead by anumpire or becomes dead for any other reason except the dismissal of a batsman, the batsmen shallreturn to the wickets they had left, but only if they had not already crossed in running when the ball

became dead.

LAW 19 – BOUNDARIES

1. The boundary of the field of play

(a) Before the toss the umpires shall agree the boundary of the field of play with both captains. Theboundary shall if possible be marked along its whole length.

(b) The boundary shall be agreed so that no part of any sight-screen is within the field of play.(c) An obstacle or person within the field of play shall not be regarded as a boundary unless so decided

by the umpires before the toss. See Law 3.4 (To inform captains and scorers).

2. Defining the boundary – boundary marking

The boundary shall be marked by means of flags or cones along the ground.The umpires and captains must agree before the toss what line will be the boundary edge.Where there is no physical marker for a section of boundary, the boundary edge shall be the imaginarystraight line on the ground joining the two nearest marked points of the boundary edge. If a solid object usedto mark the boundary is disturbed for any reason during play then, if possible, it shall be restored to itsoriginal position as soon as the ball is dead. If it is not possible then,

(i) If some part of the fence or other marker has come within the field of play, that part shall beremoved from the field of play as soon as the ball becomes dead.

(ii) The line where the base of the fence or marker originally stood shall define the boundary edge.

3. Scoring a boundary

(a) A boundary shall be scored and signaled by the bowler’s end umpire whenever, while the ball is inplay, in his opinion,(i) The ball touches the boundary, or is grounded beyond the boundary.(ii) A fielder with some part of his person in contact with the ball, touches the boundary or has

some part of his person grounded beyond the boundary.(iii) The ball, having crossed the boundary in the air, is first touched by a fielder who has not

satisfied the conditions in 4(i) below.(b) The phrases ‘touches the boundary’ and ‘touching the boundary’ shall mean contact with either

(i) The boundary edge as defined in 2 above or(ii) Any person or obstacle within the field of play which has been designated a boundary by theumpires before the toss.

(c) The phrase ‘grounded beyond the boundary’ shall mean contact with either(i) Any part of a line or solid object marking the boundary except the boundary edgeOr (ii) the ground beyond the boundary edgeOr (iii) any object in contact with the ground beyond the boundary edge.


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4. Ball beyond the boundary

After it has crossed the boundary in the air, a ball may be caught, subject to the provisions of Law 32, orfielded provided that(i) The first contact with the ball is by a fielder, not touching or grounded beyond the boundary, who has

some part of his person grounded within the boundary or whose final contact with the ground beforetouching the ball was entirely within the boundary. Any fielder subsequently touching the ball is not

subject to this restriction.(ii) Neither the ball, nor any fielder in contact with the ball touches, or is grounded beyond, the boundaryat any time during the act of making the catch or of fielding the ball.

The act of making the catch, or of fielding the ball, shall start from the time when the ball first comes intocontact with some part of a fielder’s person and shall end when a fielder obtains complete control both overthe ball and over his own movement.

5. Runs allowed for boundaries

(a) Before the toss the umpires shall agree with both captains the runs to be allowed for boundaries. Indeciding the allowances the umpires and captains shall be guided by the prevailing custom of theground.

(b) Unless agreed differently under (a) above, the allowances for boundaries shall be 6 runs if the ballhaving been struck by the bat pitches beyond the boundary, but otherwise 4 runs. These shall bedescribed as a Boundary 6 and a Boundary 4 respectively, although the number of runs awardedmay not be 6 or 4 if other allowances have been agreed under (a) above. These allowances shall stillapply even though the ball has previously touched a fielder. See also (c) below.

(c) A Boundary 6 will be scored if and only if the ball has been struck by the bat and pitches beyond theboundary. The ball is to be regarded as pitching beyond the boundary even though before it haspitched, a fielder(i) catches it within the boundary but either has some part of his person touching the boundary or

grounded beyond the boundary when he catches the ball or, after catching it, subsequentlytouches the boundary or grounds some part of his person beyond the boundary while carrying

the ball but before completing the catch. See Law 32 (Caught).(ii) Comes into contact with the ball in the circumstances of 3a (iii) above.(d) The award for all other boundaries scored under 3 above, for which either the ball was not struck by

the bat or did not pitch beyond the boundary as defined above, will be a Boundary 4, including a caseunder 3(a)(iii) when the ball has pitched within the boundary before contact with the fielder.

6. Runs scored

When a boundary is scored,(a) Any runs for penalties awarded to either side shall be scored.(b) The batting side, except in the circumstances of 7 below, shall additionally be awarded whichever is

the greater of

(i) The allowance for the boundary(ii) The runs completed by the batsmen together with the run in progress if they had already crossed

at the instant the boundary is scored.(c) When the runs in (ii) above exceed the boundary allowance they shall replace the boundary for the

purposes of Law 18.12 (Batsman returning to wicket he has left).

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If the boundary results from an overthrow or from the willful act of a fielder the runs scored shall be(i) Any runs for penalties awarded to either side, and(ii) The allowance for the boundary and(iii) The runs completed by the batsmen, together with the run in progress if they had already crossed at

the instant of the throw or act.Law 18.12(b) (Batsman returning to wicket he has left) shall apply as from the instant of the throw or act.

LAW 20 – LOST BALL

1. Fielder to call Lost ball

If a ball in play cannot be found or recovered, any fielder may call Lost ball. The ball shall then becomedead. See Law 23.1 (Ball is dead). Law 18.12(b) (Batsman returning to wicket he has left) shall apply asfrom the instant of the call.

2. Ball to be replaced

The umpires shall replace the ball with one which has had wear comparable with that which the previousball had received before it was lost or became irrecoverable. See Law 5.5 (Ball lost or becoming unfit forplay).

3. Runs scored

(a) Any runs for penalties awarded to either side shall be scored.(b) The batting side shall additionally be awarded

Either (i) the runs completed by the batsmen, together with the run in progress if they had alreadycrossed at the instant of the call,

Or (ii) 6 runs,Whichever is greater.

These shall be credited to the striker if the ball has been struck by the bat, but otherwise to the total ofByes, Leg byes, No balls or Wides as the case may be.

LAW 21 – THE RESULT

1. A win – two innings match

This MCC LAW does not apply to ACA Matches.

2. A win – one innings match

The side which has scored in its one innings a total of runs in excess of that scored by the opposing side inits one completed innings shall win the match. See Law12.3 (Completed innings). Note also 6 below. Inaddition,(i) Save for circumstances where a match is awarded to a Team as a consequence of the opposing

Team’s refusal to play (Law 21.3), a result can be achieved only if both teams have had theopportunity of batting for at least 20 overs, unless one Team has been all out in less than 20 oversor unless the Team batting second scores enough runs to win in less than 20 overs.


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(ii) Save for circumstances where a match is awarded to a Team as a consequence of the opposingTeam’s refusal to play (Law 21.3), all matches in which both teams have not had an opportunity ofbatting for a minimum of 20 overs, shall be declared NO RESULT.

3. Umpire awarding a match

a) A match shall be lost by a side which either

i) Concedes defeat orii) In the opinion of the Umpire refuses to play and Umpire shall award the match to the other side.

b) If the Umpire considers that an action by any Player or players might constitute a refusal by either sideto play then the Umpire shall so inform the Captain of that side. If the Captain or the Team persists inthe action the Umpire shall award the match in accordance with (a) (ii) above.

c) In addition to the consequences of any refusal to play prescribed under this clause, any such refusal,whether temporary or final, may result in disciplinary action being taken against the Captain and Teamresponsible under the code of conduct

4. Matches in which there is an agreement under Law 12.1 (b)

This MCC LAW does not apply to ACA Matches.

5. A Tie

(a) A TieThe result of a match shall be a Tie when the scores are equal at the conclusion of play, but only if theside batting last has completed its innings. If the scores are equal, the result shall be a tie and noaccount shall be taken of the number of wickets which have fallen.

(b) A Draw. This MCC LAW does not apply to ACA Matches

6. Winning hit or extras

(a) As soon as a result is reached as defined in 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5(a) above, the match is at an end. Nothingthat happens thereafter, except as in Law 42.17(b) (Penalty runs), shall be regarded as part of it.Note also 9 below.

(b) The side batting last will have scored enough runs to win only if its total of runs is sufficient withoutincluding any runs completed by the batsmen before the completion of a catch, or the obstruction ofa catch, from which the striker could be dismissed.

(c) If a boundary is scored before the batsmen have completed sufficient runs to win the match, thewhole of the boundary allowance shall be credited to the side’s total and, in the case of a hit by the

bat, to the striker’s score.

7. Statement of result

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If, without having scored a total of runs in excess of the total scored by the opposing side, the side battinglast has lost all its wickets, but as the result of an award of 5 penalty runs its total of runs is then sufficientto win, the result shall be stated as a win to that side by Penalty runs.If the side fielding last wins the match, the result shall be stated as a win by runs.If the match is decided by one side conceding defeat or refusing to play, the result shall be stated as MatchConceded or Match Awarded, as the case may be.

8. Correctness of result

Any query on the result of the match shall be resolved as soon as possible and a final decision made by theUmpire at close of play. The Umpire may refer the decision to ACA for resolution if necessary.

9. Mistakes in scoring

If, after the players and umpires have left the field in the belief that the match has been concluded, theumpires discover that a mistake in scoring has occurred which affects the result then, subject to 10 below,they shall adopt the following procedure.

(a) If, when the players leave the field, the side batting last has not completed its innings and either

(i) The number of overs to be bowled have not been completed Or(ii) The end of the innings, has not been reachedThen, unless one side concedes defeat, the umpires shall order play to resume.Unless a result is reached sooner, play will then continue, if conditions permit, until the prescribednumber of overs has been completed. The number of overs and time remaining shall be taken as theywere at the call of Time for the supposed conclusion of the match. No account shall be taken of thetime between that moment and the resumption of play.

(b) If, at this call of Time, the overs have been completed and no playing time remains, or if the sidebatting last has completed its innings, the umpires shall immediately inform both captains of thenecessary corrections to the scores and to the result.

10. Result not to be changed

Once the umpires have agreed with the scorers the correctness of the scores at the conclusion of the match – see Laws 3.15 (Correctness of scores) and 4.2 (Correctness of scores) – the result cannot thereafter bechanged.

11. Prematurely Terminated Matches – Calculation of the Target Score

(a) Interrupted matches – Recalculation of the target Score

If due to suspension of play after the start of the match, the number of overs in the innings ofTeam batting second has to be revised to a lesser number than originally allotted (minimum

of 20 overs), then a revised target score (to win) should be set for the number of overs whichthe Team batting second will have the opportunity of facing. This revised target is to becalculated by multiplying the reduced number of overs by the average runs per over scoredby the side batting first.

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If the innings of the side batting second is suspended (with at least 20 overs bowled) and itis not possible for the match to be resumed, the match will be decided as per the formulabelow.Team batting second wins if their average run-rate is equal to greater than the run-ratecalculated by the formula belowRRR= BRR + OL*[0.1 – (WL*0.02)] RRR = Required Run Rate

BRR = Run Rate of the first Batting teamOL = Overs LostWL= Wickets lost

12. Competition Points

Competition Points will be awarded as follows:(i) Walkover or Forfeit = 2 points(ii) Win = 2 points(iii) Loss = 0 points(iv) Tie = 1 point

(v) No Result = 0 (ZERO) points each.(vi) Rained out game = 1 point each

13. 40 Overs Competition Structure

a) The ACA 40 Overs Tournament shall be contested in Divisions. The divisions shall be determined priorto the start of the season, with the upper division and the lower division split equally if possible.

b) The League Season shall consist each Team playing each Team in their division twice, once at homeand once away. The format of the league shall be determined prior to the start of the season.

c) Division Winners & Playoffs Rankings shall be based on the following, in order (After Deducting Pointsfor penalties, etc.)

i. Total Pointsii. Number of Winsiii. Head to Headiv. Net Run Rate

d) At the end of each season, the top two teams in the lower division shall be promoted to the higherdivision. The bottom two teams in each of the higher divisions shall be relegated to the lower division.If teams are tied after applying the Tie-Breaker rules in (c) above, then a play-off game may be playedon a neutral ground or the management committee may decide and approve with the majority vote ofthe quorum.

e) If a new division is formed, the lowest placed teams in the lowest division shall be placed into this newdivision according to the division standings as described above.

f) Admission of new teams to League Competition shall be by approval of the ACA Management

Committee and shall admit new teams to the League Competition. New teams must provide a homeground that meets league standards. No more than four (4) teams shall be allowed to use any particularground as their home ground. New teams shall be placed at the bottom of the lowest division.

g) All existing teams must continue to meet the standards imposed on new teams. If a Team fails to meetleague standards, including failing to substantially meet its schedule of league games, the ACAManagement Committee may elect to place it on probation, suspend it, or expel it from the league. Ifa Team is expelled or has withdrawn for any reason during a season, any games they have played that


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season are considered null and void and no points shall be awarded. Individual statistics shall,however, stand as is. An expelled Team, or a Team that has withdrawn for any reason, may re-applyto join the league under part (f) above, in which event it shall be treated as a new Team.

h) End of season championship or Playoffsi. All teams will be ranked in one pool, after eliminating the teams which do not want to participate,

with lower division teams following the upper division teams. Criteria mentioned in part I above willbe used for the ranking.

ii. Only top 16 teams will be considered for playoffs. Standard 16 Team bracket will be used to makeplayoff draws.iii. Team with most wins gets to choose the ground and the day – Saturday or Sunday.iv. Visiting Team will pay 50% of the ground rental fees. Home Team will be responsible for preparing

the ground and visiting Team will be responsible for clearing the ground.v. Failure to notify ACA about the first round forfeit before playoff scheduled is published or

following Monday of last regular season game, Team will be charged $100 fine.

Definition of Net Run Rate A Team’s cumulative net run rate is calculated by deducting from the average runs per over scored by that Team throughoutthe competition, the average runs per over scored against that Team throughout the competition. Note: In the event of aTeam being all out in less than its full quota of overs, the calculation of its net run rate shall be based on the full quota ofovers to which it would have been entitled and not on the number of overs in which the Team was dismissed.

14. Reporting Of Results

All teams that play a league game are required to provide a complete game summary report which consistsof their innings scorecard, a complete and detailed Umpire’s Report, and any additional complaints orreports to the ACA Executive Committee. As a minimum the Scorecard is to be updated on the ACAapproved website BY 5:00 pm Arizona time

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