R van Schoor Namibia Women’s Cricket Tournament 12-15 December 2015 - Windhoek
40 Over Competition
Playing Conditions
Except as varied here under, the Laws of Cricket (2000 Code 4th Edition) shall apply. Where this code has been amended ‘competition regulation’ has been added in brackets to help identify the change. Where the current law is quoted, either in part or full, the phrase ‘Laws 2000’ follows the text.
1. Duration of Matches
1.1 All Matches
Matches will consist of one innings per side and each innings will be limited to 40 overs.
All sides are expected to complete the bowling of their overs within the stipulated playing time.
1.2 Playing Times
40 Overs – 2 hrs 45mins (including the max. 5 mins drinks interval)
Hours of Play and Intervals
2.1. Start and Cessation Time. (Play will start at 9.30am with the toss at 9.15am)
1st Innings :- 9.30am to 12.15pm
Lunch :- 12.15pm to 1.00pm
2nd Innings :- 1.00pm to 3.45pm.
2.2 Interval for Drinks
One drinks’ interval (maximum 5 minutes) will be taken after the 20th over has been bowled in a 40 Over match. The provision of Law 15.9 shall be strictly observed, except that under conditions of extreme heat the umpires may permit extra intervals for drinks. The time taken for drinks will not be counted as playing time and any time taken will be added onto the time allocated for the completion of the innings.
Umpires must ensure that the time taken for drinks is kept to the absolute minimum. 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 playing time is wasted. No drinks will be taken onto the field of play without the permission of the umpires. Any player taking drinks onto the field shall be dressed in proper cricket whites.
Note: Scheduled start and cessation times may be varied at the discretion of CN prior to the tournament commencing. However, any such re-scheduling should allow for all matches to commence and conclude at the same time. Timings for intervals will also be varied accordingly.
2. Appointment of Umpires
Cricket Namibia in conjunction with Namibia Cricket Umpires and Scorers Association will
provide the Umpires for all the matches.
3. Length of Innings
1.1. Uninterrupted Matches
4.1.1 Each team shall bat for 40 overs unless they are all out, or a result is reached, earlier.
4.1.2 If the team fielding second fails to bowl 40 overs or the amended number of overs by the scheduled cessation time, the hours of play shall, subject to conditions of ground, weather and light, be extended until the required number of overs have been bowled or a result achieved.
1.2. Delayed or Interrupted Matches
1.1.1. General
Shall be decided by the D/L Method. CN will provide a D/L Manager for the tournament.
5. Restrictions on the Placement of Fielders
5.1 Throughout the whole game there must never be more than five fielders on the leg side from the instant of delivery until the striker has played at, or had the opportunity to play at, the ball.
5.2 For the first 8 overs in 40 Over Matches respectively only two fielders are permitted to be outside the field restriction marking at the instant of delivery.
5.3 For the remaining overs, 4 fielders plus the bowler and wicket keeper must be inside the field restriction marking at the instant of delivery. This means that, a team can only have a maximum of 5 fielders outside the field restriction marking from over number 9 to over number 40.
5.4 There will only be the 30 yard circle drawn on the field of play.
5.5 In circumstances where the number of overs for the team batting first is reduced, the number of overs in regard to the restrictions in 5.3 and 5.5 above shall be reduced proportionately in a ratio of 8:30 in accordance with the table below. Fractions are to be ignored in all calculations re the number of overs.
Total overs No. of overs for which
in innings fielding restrictions apply
40 – 35 8
34 – 29 6
28 – 24 5
23 – 20 4
19 – 18 3
17 – 16 2
A minimum of 16 Overs have to be played in the second innings to constitute a match.
Where the number of overs for the team batting second is reduced. The aim will be to maintain the restrictions in 5.2 and 5.4 for the same proportion of the second innings that they were maintained for the first innings (fractions to be ignored).
5.6 In the event of infringement of any of the above fielding restrictions, the striker's end umpire will call and signal
“No Ball”.
6. Number of Overs Per Bowler
No bowler shall bowl more than 8 overs in an innings for 40 Over matches respectively.
If the start of the match is delayed and the overs are reduced for both teams, no bowler may bowl more than one fifth of the total overs allowed. Where the total overs are not divisible by 5, one additional over shall be allowed to the maximum number per bowler necessary to make up the balance.
In a match where the innings of either or both sides is reduced after the start of the match, the maximum number of overs allowed per bowler shall remain as at the start of the match. In the event of a bowler becoming ill, injured or suspended thus being unable to complete an over, the remaining balls will be bowled by another bowler. Such part of an over will count as a full over only in so far as each bowler’s limit is concerned.
7. Law 2 - Substitutes and runners
Law 2.1 will apply with no amendments. Runners shall not be allowed.
8. Law 2.5 - Fielder absent or leaving the field
Law 2.5 shall apply as modified - 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 session of play, the umpire shall be informed of the reason for his absence, and he shall not thereafter come on to the field during a session of play without consent of the umpire. The umpire shall give such consent as soon as practicable.
If the player is absent from the field for 15 minutes or longer:
a. the player shall not be permitted to bowl in that innings after his return until he has been on the field for 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 5 wickets (competition regulation).
Note: In the event of a fielder already being off the field at the commencement of an unscheduled break in play, he shall be allowed to count any such stoppage time as playing time provided that he returns to the field of play when play is resumed.
9. Law 14 Declaration and Forfeiture
Law 14 will not apply in this Competition.
10. Law 42.6 - Dangerous and unfair bowling
Law 42.6 (a) (ii) will apply with the exception that the word ‘shoulder’ replaces ‘head’ (competition regulation).
11. The Ball
Cricket Namibia shall provide cricket balls.
Each fielding team shall have one new ball for its innings.
The umpires will decide if and when a ball becomes unfit for use. They will be the sole judges of both when it should be replaced and the selection of the replacement. They will inform the fielding captain and batsmen at the crease of their decision.
12. The Result
12.1 All Matches
a. The team scoring the higher number of runs shall be the winner in all matches, even where a revised target has been set in accordance with Clause 4.2
b. In the event of a tie, the teams will share the points.
c. All matches in which both teams have not had the opportunity of batting for a minimum of 16 overs shall be declared as No Result
d. Points for the Matches
The following points system shall apply:
Win 2
Tie or No Result 1
Loss 0
Should there be teams equal in points at the end of the tournament, the winner will be determined as follows.
a) The Nett Run Rate.
b) The result of the head to head between the teams
Additional to the Conditions of Play
1.1. Report to field of play
A. Both teams shall report at the field of play at least 30 (thirty) minutes prior to the scheduled time of commencement of a match.
B. The manager and/or coach of each team shall report to the match umpires, at least 15 (fifteen) minutes before the scheduled time of each match and the captain shall submit in writing the names of the players that will play in the match, to such umpires.
C. The captains of both teams shall report to the umpires on the field 15 (fifteen) minutes before the commencement of the match to toss.
1.2. Score cards
A. Scorers shall be provided by Cricket Namibia
1.3. Discipline
All players, coaches and managers must play cricket within the laws and in the spirit of the game.
The tournament is organized to, amongst others; teach players the skills and etiquette of the game of cricket and also to engender the concepts of fair play and sportsmanship. The latter aspects include:
❖ Accepting the Umpire's decision without dissent;
❖ Abstaining from the use of unacceptable language and /or sledging, and
❖ Not inconveniencing the batsman or other players at any time.
Umpires, Coaches and/or Managers are to intervene in cases of bad behavior or offensive (or unwarranted) comments by players - on or off the field. Similarly, any unsavory behavior by officials or spectators should be addressed, in order to maintain the proper sporting environment. According to the Laws of Cricket, 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 or coach to take action where required.
The coach/manager that enters a team shall take full responsibility towards the learners, parents and supporters of that team with regard to discipline on and off the field.
1.4. Dress Standards
Players and Officials should dress neatly at all times.
1.5. Player’s conduct
Where a player fails to comply with the instructions of the umpire – criticising by word or action the decisions of an umpire, showing dissent or generally behaving in a manner which might bring the game into disrepute – the umpire concerned should, in the first place, report the matter to the other umpire and to the player’s captain or coach, and instruct the captain or coach to take appropriate action.
1.6. Cricket etiquette
It was Sir Donald Bradman who suggested that “it is the responsibility of all those that play the game (the custodians) to leave the game in a better state than when they first became involved.”
There are certain “unwritten laws” or practices that should be followed as a means of respecting the game, your opponents, and your team. Below are some ideas to encourage and foster accepted levels of cricket etiquette amongst junior cricketers.
1.1.1. Toss of the coin
❖ The home team captain should always have a coin for the toss;
❖ The home team captain tosses the coin; the opposition captain calls;
❖ The toss of the coin should be out on the pitch to be played upon;
❖ Captains should always shake hands prior to and after the toss.
❖ The captains of both teams will take the toss in their cricket whites and track suit tops.
1.1.2. Entering the playing field for commencement of play
❖ Umpires are always the first to enter the playing field;
❖ As they enter, the umpires drop a new ball (at the start of an innings) just inside the boundary;
❖ The fielding side then takes the field, led by their captain. The ball is normally picked up by either the captain or the wicket-keeper;
❖ The two batters enter after the fielding team.
1.1.3. During play
❖ The batting team should sit together on the sidelines, where shade is available (except where individuals may be warming up in preparation for batting);
❖ It is normally the responsibility of the home side to keep any score board up-to-date.
1.1.4. Leaving the field
❖ The batters are always first to leave the playing field;
❖ The fielding team follows the batters.
1.1.5. Bowlers and fielders’ ground marking
❖ When marking their run-up, bowlers should refrain from damaging the grass or surface. This is in the interests of the participants and also as a sign of respect for those responsible for preparing the surface. The same applies to fielders who mark the ground as an indication of their positions on the field.
1.1.6. Acknowledgment of milestones
❖ Fielding teams should always acknowledge 50’s and 100’s by opposition batters (by clapping or sincere verbal acknowledgement);