BCCI Women's One-day Playing Conditions 2023-24 PDF

BCCI - Playing Conditions for Women’s One-day Matches (Incorporating Laws of Cricket 2017 (3rd Edition – 2022)) SENIOR AND JUNIOR DOMESTIC TOURNAMENTS 2023-24  Playing Condition Women’s One-day Matches SENIOR AND JUNIOR DOMESTIC TOURNA...

BCCI - Playing Conditions for Women’s One-day Matches (Incorporating Laws of Cricket 2017 (3rd Edition – 2022)) SENIOR AND JUNIOR DOMESTIC TOURNAMENTS 2023-24  Playing Condition Women’s One-day Matches SENIOR AND JUNIOR DOMESTIC TOURNAMENTS 2023-24 Contents P Preamble – The Spirit of Cricket 3 1 The Players 3 2 The Umpires 6 3 The Scorers 11 4 The Ball 12 5 The Bat 13 6 The Pitch 14 7 The Creases 16 8 The Wickets 17 9 Preparation and Maintenance of Playing Area 18 10 Covering the Pitch 20 11 Intervals 21 12 Start of Play; Cessation of Play 22 13 Innings 24 14 The Follow-on 28 15 Declaration and Forfeiture 28 16 The Result 28 17 The Over 32 18 Scoring Runs 33 19 Boundaries 37 20 Dead Ball 40 21 No Ball 42 22 Wide Ball 46 23 Bye and Leg Bye 48 24 Fielder’s Absence; Substitutes 49 25 Batter’s Innings 51 26 Practice on the Field 52 27 The Wicket-Keeper 54 28 The Fielder 56 29 The Wicket is Down 59 30 Batter out of her Ground 61 31 Appeals 61 32 Bowled 63 33 Caught 63 34 Hit the Ball Twice 64 35 Hit Wicket 65 36 Leg Before Wicket 66 37 Obstructing the Field 67 38 Run Out 68 39 Stumped 70 40 Time Out 70 41 Unfair Play 71 42 Players’ Conduct 83 A Appendix – A – Definitions 84 B Appendix – B – Equipment 90 C Appendix – C – The Venue 92 D Appendix – D – Umpire Review – Third Umpire 93 E Appendix – E – Umpire Review – Match Referee acting as Third Umpire 97 F Appendix – F – Calculations 99 G Appendix – G – Procedure for Super Over 102 H Appendix – H – Light Meter 106 Page | 2  Playing Condition Women’s One-day Matches SENIOR AND JUNIOR DOMESTIC TOURNAMENTS 2023-24 Preamble - The Spirit of Cricket Cricket owes much of its appeal and enjoyment to the fact that it should be played not only according to the Laws (which are incorporated within these Playing Conditions), but also within the Spirit of Cricket. The major responsibility for ensuring fair play rests with the captains, but extends to all players, match officials and, especially in junior cricket, teachers, coaches and parents. Respect is central to the Spirit of Cricket. Respect your captain, team-mates, opponents and the authority of the umpires. Play hard and play fair. Accept the umpire’s decision. Create a positive atmosphere by your own conduct, and encourage others to do likewise. Show self-discipline, even when things go against you. Congratulate the opposition on their successes, and enjoy those of your own team. Thank the officials and your opposition at the end of the match, whatever the result. Cricket is an exciting game that encourages leadership, friendship and teamwork, which brings together people from different nationalities, cultures and religions, especially when played within the Spirit of Cricket. 1 THE PLAYERS 1.1 Number of players A match is played between two sides, each of eleven players, one of whom shall be captain. 1.2 Nomination and replacement of players 1.2.1 Each captain shall nominate 11 players plus a maximum of 4 substitute fielders in writing to the BCCI Match Referee before the toss. No player (member of the playing eleven) may be changed after the nomination without the consent of the opposing captain. 1.2.2 Only those nominated as substitute fielders shall be entitled to act as substitute fielders during the match, unless the BCCI Match Referee, in exceptional circumstances, allows subsequent additions. 1.2.3 All those nominated including those nominated as substitute fielders, must be eligible to play for that particular team and by such nomination the nominees shall warrant that they are so eligible. 1.2.4 In addition, by their nomination, the nominees shall be deemed to have agreed to abide by all the applicable BCCI Regulations pertaining to domestic cricket and in particular, Page | 3  Playing Condition Women’s One-day Matches SENIOR AND JUNIOR DOMESTIC TOURNAMENTS 2023-24 the Clothing and Equipment Regulations, the Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel (hereafter referred to as the BCCI Code of Conduct), the Anti-Doping Code and the Anti-Corruption Code. 1.2.5 A player or player support personnel who has been suspended from participating in a match shall not, from the toss of the coin and for the remainder of the match thereafter: 1.2.5.1 Be nominated as, or carry out any of the duties or responsibilities of a substitute fielder, or 1.2.5.2 Enter any part of the playing area (which shall include the field of play and the area between the boundary and the perimeter boards) at any time, including any scheduled or unscheduled breaks in play. 1.2.6 A player who has been suspended from participating in a match shall be permitted from the toss of the coin and for the remainder of the match thereafter be permitted to enter the players’ dressing room provided that the players’ dressing room (or any part thereof) for the match is not within the playing area described in clause 1.2.5.2 above (for example, the player is not permitted to enter the on-field ‘dug-out’). 1.2.7 Concussion Replacement 1.2.7.1 If a player sustains a concussion or suspected concussion, as a result of a head or neck injury during the course of the relevant match, a Concussion Replacement may be permitted in the following circumstances: 1.2.7.1.1 the head or neck injury must have been sustained during play and within the playing area described in clause 1.2.5.2 above; 1.2.7.1.2 a concussion or suspected concussion must have been formally diagnosed by the Players’ Medical Team Doctor 1.2.7.1.3 the Team Manager shall submit a Concussion Replacement Request to the BCCI Match Referee on a standard form, which shall: 1.2.7.1.3.1 identify the player who has sustained the concussion or suspected concussion; 1.2.7.1.3.2 specify the incident in which the concussion or suspected concussion was sustained, including the time at which it occurred; 1.2.7.1.3.3 confirm that, following an examination, the Players’ Team Medical Doctor believes or suspects that the player has sustained a concussion as a result of the incident specified in clause 1.2.7.1.3.2 above; and 1.2.7.1.3.4 identify the requested Concussion Replacement, who shall be like-for-like replacement for the player who has sustained the concussion or suspected concussion. 1.2.7.1.3.5 In all circumstances Concussion Replacement player shall be from nominated substitutes at the time of toss. Only in the case where wicket-keeper is concussed and needs a replacement then Match Referee may allow a wicket-keeper from Page | 4  Playing Condition Women’s One-day Matches SENIOR AND JUNIOR DOMESTIC TOURNAMENTS 2023-24 player outside the nominated substitutes if there is no wicket-keeper in the nominated substitutes. 1.2.7.2 The Concussion Replacement Request must be submitted to the BCCI Match Referee as soon as possible after the incident specified in clause 1.2.7.1.3.2 if a Concussion Replacement is to be permitted. 1.2.7.3 The BCCI Match Referee should ordinarily approve a Concussion Replacement Request if the replacement is a like-for-like player whose inclusion will not excessively advantage his team for the remainder of the match. 1.2.7.4 In assessing whether the nominated Concussion Replacement should be considered a like-for-like player, the BCCI Match Referee should consider the likely role that the concussed player would have played during the remainder of the match, and the normal role that would be performed by the nominated Concussion Replacement. 1.2.7.5 If the BCCI Match Referee believes that the inclusion of the nominated Concussion Replacement, when performing their normal role, would excessively advantage their team, the BCCI Match Referee may impose such conditions upon the identity and involvement of the Concussion Replacement as he/she sees fit, in line with the overriding objective of facilitating a like-for-like replacement for the concussed player. 1.2.7.6 The BCCI Match Referee may, in reviewing a Concussion Replacement Request made in accordance with clause 1.2.7.1.3 request any such further information as may be required in order to make the determination required under clauses 1.2.7.4 and 1.2.7.5. 1.2.7.7 The decision of the BCCI Match Referee in relation to any Concussion Replacement Request shall be final and neither team shall have any right of appeal. 1.2.7.8 Once the Concussion Replacement has been approved by the BCCI Match Referee, the replaced player shall take no further part in the match. 1.2.7.9 Both the Concussion Replacement and the replaced player shall be considered to have played in the match for records and statistical purposes. 1.3 Captain 1.3.1 If at any time the captain is not available, a deputy shall act for him. 1.3.2 If a captain is not available to nominate the players, then any one of the nominated member of playing eleven of that team may act as her deputy to do so. See clause 1.2. 1.3.3 At any time after the nomination of the players, only a nominated player can act as deputy in discharging the duties and responsibilities of the captain as stated in these Playing Conditions, including at the toss. See clause 13.4(The toss). 1.3.4 Each Association must nominate its ‘One Day Team Captain’ to the BCCI when appointed. 1.3.5 If the ‘One Day Team Captain’ is not participating in a match, the relevant Association must nominate a replacement ‘One Day Team Captain’ for the match. The Association shall advise the BCCI Match Referee. Page | 5  Playing Condition Women’s One-day Matches SENIOR AND JUNIOR DOMESTIC TOURNAMENTS 2023-24 1.3.6 If the ‘One Day Team Captain’ plays in a match without being the nominated captain for that match, he will be deemed to be the captain should any penalties be applied for over rate breaches under the BCCI Code of Conduct. 1.4 Responsibility of captains The captains are responsible at all times for ensuring that play is conducted within the Spirit of Cricket, as well as within these Playing Conditions. 2 THE UMPIRES 2.1 Appointment and attendance The following rules for the selection and appointment of One Day Limited Overs Match umpires shall be followed as far as it is practicable to do so: 2.1.1 The umpires shall control the game as required by these Playing Conditions, with absolute impartiality and shall be present at the ground at least one and half hours before the scheduled start of the play on the day. 2.1.2 Umpires will be appointed based on neutrality as far as possible. 2.1.3 Neutrality shall mean an umpire from a zone other than that of the teams involved in the match. 2.1.4 For knock out matches, appointment of neutral umpires may be dispensed with if ICC panel umpires are available. 2.1.5 In One Day Limited Overs Matches where there is a provision of live or delayed telecast of the match, the BCCI will appoint a third umpire and will cover decisions / use protocols as mentioned in Appendix D. 2.1.6 In One Day Limited Overs Matches, where there is no provision for live or delayed telecast, but the match is covered by static cameras by BCCI, the Match Referee will act as third umpire and will cover only those decisions / use protocols as mentioned in Appendix E. 2.1.7 Neither team will have a right of objection to the appointment of any umpire. 2.2 Change of umpire An umpire shall not be changed during the match, other than in exceptional circumstances, unless he/she is injured or ill. 2.3 Consultation with Host Association Before the match the umpires shall consult with the Host Association to determine: 2.3.1 which clock or watch and back-up time piece is to be used during the match. 2.3.2 the boundary of the field of play. See clause 19 (Boundaries). Page | 6  Playing Condition Women’s One-day Matches SENIOR AND JUNIOR DOMESTIC TOURNAMENTS 2023-24 2.3.3 the use of covers. See clause 10 (Covering the pitch). 2.3.4 any special conditions of play affecting the conduct of the match. 2.3.5 The host association may provide for the ringing of a bell, which shall be rung 5 minutes before the start of the match and termination of an interval or interruption, when the umpires shall go to the wickets. 2.4 The wickets, creases and boundaries Before the toss and during the match, the umpires shall satisfy themselves that 2.4.1 the wickets are properly pitched. See clause 8 (The wickets). 2.4.2 the creases are correctly marked. See clause 7 (The creases). 2.4.3 the boundary of the field of play complies with the requirements of clauses 19.1 (Determining the boundary of the field of play), 19.2 (Identifying and marking the boundary) and 19.3 (Restoring the boundary). 2.5 Conduct of the match, implements and equipment Before the toss and during the match, the umpires shall satisfy themselves that 2.5.1 the conduct of the match is strictly in accordance with these Playing Conditions. 2.5.2 the implements used in the match conform to the following 2.5.2.1 clause 4 (The ball). 2.5.2.2 externally visible requirements of clause 5 (The bat). 2.5.2.3 either clauses 8.2 (Size of stumps) and 8.3 (The bails). 2.5.3 no player uses equipment other than that permitted. See paragraph 2 of Appendix A. Note particularly therein the interpretation of ‘protective helmet’. 2.5.4 the wicket-keeper’s gloves comply with the requirements of clause 27.2 (Gloves). 2.6 Fair and unfair play The umpires shall be the sole judges of fair and unfair play. 2.7 Fitness for play 2.7.1 It is solely for the umpires together to decide whether either conditions of ground, weather or light or exceptional circumstances mean that it would be dangerous or unreasonable for play to take place. Conditions shall not be regarded as either dangerous or unreasonable merely because they are not ideal. Page | 7  Playing Condition Women’s One-day Matches SENIOR AND JUNIOR DOMESTIC TOURNAMENTS 2023-24 The fact that the grass and the ball are wet does not warrant the ground conditions being regarded as unreasonable or dangerous. 2.7.2 Conditions shall be regarded as dangerous if there is actual and foreseeable risk to the safety of any player or umpire. 2.7.3 Conditions shall be regarded as unreasonable if, although posing no risk to safety, it would not be sensible for play to proceed. 2.7.4 If the umpires consider the ground is so wet or slippery as to deprive the bowler of a reasonable foothold, the fielders of the power of free movement, or the batters of the ability to play their strokes or to run between the wickets, then these conditions shall be regarded as so bad that it would be dangerous and unreasonable for play to take place. 2.8 Suspension of play in dangerous or unreasonable circumstances 2.8.1 All references to ground include the pitch. See clause 6.1 (Area of pitch). 2.8.2 The umpires shall be the final judges of the fitness of the ground, weather and light for play. However, the umpires shall involve and consult the BCCI Match referee before deciding not to start/recommence after an interval/interruption. They shall also involve the Match Referee when they need to suspend or call off play in dangerous and unreasonable conditions. However, when play is in progress, the Umpires by themselves will take any decision regarding suspension of play. If at any time the umpires together agree that the conditions of ground, weather or light, or any other circumstances are dangerous or unreasonable, they shall immediately suspend play, or not allow play to start or to recommence. The decision as to whether conditions are so bad as to warrant such action is one for the umpires alone to make, following consultation with the BCCI Match Referee. 2.8.3 If circumstances are warranted, the umpires shall stop play and instruct the Ground Authority to take whatever action they can and use whatever equipment is necessary to remove as much dew as possible from the outfield when conditions become unreasonable or dangerous. The umpires may also instruct the ground staff to take such action during scheduled and unscheduled breaks in play. 2.8.4 The umpires shall disregard any shadow on the pitch from the stadium or from any permanent object on the ground. If a shadow from a fielder falls across the striker’s half of the pitch, the fielder must remain stationary from the time the bowler commences her run up until the striker has received the ball. In the event of a fielder moving before the striker receives the ball, the umpire shall call and signal ’dead ball’ if he considers the striker has been disadvantaged by the action. 2.8.5 Light Meters (Refer Appendix H) It is the responsibility of the Host Association to supply light meters to the match officials to be used in accordance with these playing conditions. 2.8.5.1 All light meters shall be uniformly calibrated and supplied by BCCI. Page | 8  Playing Condition Women’s One-day Matches SENIOR AND JUNIOR DOMESTIC TOURNAMENTS 2023-24 2.8.5.2 The umpires shall be entitled to use light meter readings as a guideline for determining whether the light is fit for play in accordance with the criteria set out in clause 2.8.2 above. 2.8.5.3 Light meter readings may accordingly be used by the umpires: 2.8.5.3.1 To determine whether there has been at any stage a deterioration or improvement in the light. 2.8.5.3.2 As benchmarks for the remainder of the match. 2.8.6 Use of artificial lights Artificial Lights shall not be used in Day Matches. In day night matches BCCI Match Referee and Umpires in consultation with the Host Association will decide when the artificial lights will be switched on. However in the opinion of the Umpires, Natural light is deteriorating to an unsafe level, they will authorise the lights to be switched on earlier. In the event of power Failure or lights malfunction; the provisions relating to the delay or interruption of play due to bad weather or light shall apply. 2.8.7 When there is a suspension of play it is the responsibility of the umpires to monitor conditions. They shall make inspections as often as appropriate, unaccompanied by any players or officials. Immediately the umpires together agree that the conditions are no longer dangerous or unreasonable they shall call upon the players to resume play. If play is in progress up to the start of an agreed interval then it will resume after the interval unless the umpires together agree that the conditions of ground, weather or light are so bad that there is obvious and foreseeable risk to the safety of any player or umpire, so that it would be unreasonable or dangerous for play to take place. 2.8.8 The safety of all persons within the ground is of paramount importance to the BCCI. In the event that of any threatening circumstance, whether actual or perceived (including for example weather, pitch invasions, act of God, etc.), then the umpires, on the advice of the BCCI Match Referee, should suspend play and all players and officials should immediately be asked to leave the field of play in a safe and orderly manner and to relocate to a secure and safe area (depending on each particular threat) pending the satisfactory passing or resolution of such threat or risk to the reasonable satisfaction of the umpires, the BCCI Match Referee, the head of the relevant Ground Authority, the head of ground security and/or the police as the circumstances may require. 2.8.9 Where play is suspended under clause 2.8.8 above the decision to abandon or resume play shall be the responsibility of the BCCI Match Referee who shall act only after consultation with the head of ground security and the police. 2.9 Position of umpires The umpires shall stand where they can best see any act upon which their decision may be required. Page | 9  Playing Condition Women’s One-day Matches SENIOR AND JUNIOR DOMESTIC TOURNAMENTS 2023-24 Subject to this over-riding consideration, the bowler’s end umpire shall stand in a position so as not to interfere with either the bowler’s run-up or the striker’s view. The striker’s end umpire may elect to stand on the off side instead of the on side of the pitch, provided he informs the captain of the fielding side, the striker and the other umpire. 2.10 Umpires changing ends Shall not apply. 2.11 Disagreement and dispute Where there is disagreement or dispute about any matter, the umpires together shall make the final decision. See also clause 31.6 (Consultation by umpires). 2.12 Umpire’s decision An umpire may alter any decision provided that such alteration is made promptly. This apart, an umpire’s decision, once made, is final. 2.13 Signals 2.13.1 The following code of signals shall be used by umpires. 2.13.1.1 Signals made while the ball is in play 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. Dead ball - by crossing and re-crossing the wrists below the waist. 2.13.1.2 When the ball is dead, the bowler’s end umpire shall repeat the signals in clause 2.13.1.1, with the exception of the signal for Out, to the scorers. 2.13.1.3 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 arm across the chest Boundary 6 - by raising both arms above the head. Bye - by raising an open hand above the head. Commencement of last hour - by pointing to a raised wrist with the other hand. Five Penalty runs awarded to the batting side - by repeated tapping of one shoulder with the opposite hand. Page | 10  Playing Condition Women’s One-day Matches SENIOR AND JUNIOR DOMESTIC TOURNAMENTS 2023-24 Five Penalty runs awarded to the fielding side - by placing one hand on the opposite shoulder. Leg bye - by touching a raised knee with the hand. New ball - by holding the ball above the head. Revoke last signal - by touching both shoulders, each with the opposite hand. Short run - by bending one arm upwards and touching the nearer shoulder with the tips of the fingers. Free Hit – after signalling the No ball, the bowler’s end umpire extends one arm straight upwards and moves it in a circular motion. Powerplay Over - by rotating his arm in a large circle. 2.13.1.4 All the signals in clause 2.13.1.3 are to be made by the bowler’s end umpire except that for Short run, which is to be signalled by the umpire at the end where short running occurs. However, the bowler’s end umpire shall be responsible both for the final signal of Short run to the scorers and, if more than one run is short, for informing them as to the number of runs to be recorded. 2.13.2 The umpire shall wait until each signal to the scorers has been separately acknowledged by a scorer before allowing play to proceed. If several signals are to be used, they should be given in the order that the events occurred. 2.14 Informing the umpires Wherever the umpires are to receive information from captains or other players under these Playing Conditions, it will be sufficient for one umpire to be so informed and for him/her to inform the other umpire. 2.15 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, the wickets that have fallen and, where appropriate, the number of overs bowled. The umpires shall ensure that they are able to contact the scorers at any time during the match and at its conclusion to address any issues relating to the correctness of scores. 2.16 Day Night Matches 2.16.1 Pads and player’s and umpire’s clothing shall be coloured. 2.16.2 Sightscreens will be black. 3 THE SCORERS Page | 11  Playing Condition Women’s One-day Matches SENIOR AND JUNIOR DOMESTIC TOURNAMENTS 2023-24 3.1 Appointment of scorers Two scorers shall be appointed to record all runs scored, all wickets taken and, where appropriate, number of overs bowled. 3.2 Correctness of scores The scorers shall frequently check to ensure that their records agree and consult with the umpires if necessary. See clause 2.15 (Correctness of scores). 3.3 Acknowledging signals The scorers shall accept all instructions and signals given to them by the umpires and shall immediately acknowledge each separate signal. 4 THE BALL 4.1 Weight and size The ball, when new, shall weigh not less than 4.94 ounces/140 g, nor more than 5.31 ounces/151 g, and shall measure not less than 8.25 in/21 cm, nor more than 8.88 in/22.5 cm in circumference. 4.2 Approval and control of balls 4.2.1 The Host Association shall provide cricket balls of an approved standard and spare used balls for changing during a match, which shall also be of the same brand. (a) Senior Women’s One Day league – White Kookaburra Turf (b) In Under 19 One day games White SG Test LE balls will be used. 4.2.2 The fielding captain or her nominee may select the ball with which he wishes to bowl from the supply provided by the Host Association in presence of the umpires. 4.2.3 The umpires shall retain possession of the match ball(s) throughout the duration of the match when play is not actually taking place. 4.2.4 During play umpires shall periodically and irregularly inspect the 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. 4.3 New ball 4.3.1 Each fielding team shall have two new balls for its innings to be used in alternate overs, i.e. one from each end. 4.3.2 In a match reduced to 25 overs or less per side before the first innings commences, each team shall have only one new ball for its Innings. 4.4 Ball lost or becoming unfit for play Page | 12  Playing Condition Women’s One-day Matches SENIOR AND JUNIOR DOMESTIC TOURNAMENTS 2023-24 If, during play, the ball cannot be found or recovered or the umpires agree that it has become unfit for play through normal use, the umpires shall replace it with a ball which has had wear comparable with that which the previous ball had received before the need for its replacement. In the event of the ball becoming wet and soggy as a result of play continuing in inclement weather or it being affected by dew, or a white ball becoming significantly discoloured and in the opinion of the umpires becoming unfit for play, the ball may be replaced for a ball that has similar amount of wear even though it has not gone out of shape. When the ball is replaced, the umpires shall inform the batters and the fielding captain. 5 THE BAT 5.1 The bat 5.1.1 The bat consists of two parts, a handle and a blade. 5.1.2 The basic requirements and measurements of the bat are set out in this clause. 5.2 The handle 5.2.1 The handle is to be made principally of cane and/or wood. 5.2.2 The part of the handle that is wholly outside the blade is defined to be the upper portion of the handle. It is a straight shaft for holding the bat. 5.2.3 The upper portion of the handle may be covered with a grip. 5.3 The blade 5.3.1 The blade comprises the whole of the bat apart from the handle. 5.3.2 The blade shall consist solely of wood and shall have a conventional ‘flat’ face. 5.4 Protection and repair Provided clause 5.5 is not contravened, The blade may be covered with material for protection, strengthening or repair. Such material shall not exceed 1/16 in/1.56 mm in thickness. 5.5 Damage to the ball 5.5.1 For any part of the bat, covered or uncovered, the hardness of the constituent materials and the surface texture thereof shall not be such that either or both could cause unacceptable damage to the ball. 5.5.2 Any material placed on any part of the bat, for whatever purpose, shall similarly not be such that it could cause unacceptable damage to the ball. Page | 13  Playing Condition Women’s One-day Matches SENIOR AND JUNIOR DOMESTIC TOURNAMENTS 2023-24 5.5.3 For the purpose of this clause, unacceptable damage is any change that is greater than normal wear and tear caused by the ball striking the uncovered wooden surface of the blade. 5.6 Contact with the ball In these clauses, 5.6.1 reference to the bat shall imply that the bat is held in the batter’s hand or a glove worn on her hand, unless stated otherwise. 5.6.2 contact between the ball and any of 5.6.2.1 to 5.6.2.4 5.6.2.1 the bat itself 5.6.2.2 the batter’s hand holding the bat 5.6.2.3 any part of a glove worn on the batter’s hand holding the bat 5.6.2.4 any additional materials permitted under 5.4 shall be regarded as the ball striking or touching the bat or being struck by the bat. 5.7 Bat size limits 5.7.1 The overall length of the bat, when the lower portion of the handle is inserted, shall not be more than 38 in/96.52 cm. 5.7.2 The blade of the bat shall not exceed the following dimensions: Width: 4.25in / 10.8 cm Depth: 2.64in / 6.7 cm Edges: 1.56in / 4.0cm. Furthermore, it should also be able to pass through a bat gauge as described in paragraph 1.1 of Appendix B. 6 THE PITCH 6.1 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 is bounded at either end by the bowling creases and on either side by imaginary lines, one each side of the imaginary line joining the centres of the two middle stumps, each parallel to it and 5 ft/1.52 m from it. If the pitch is next to an artificial pitch which is closer than 5 ft/1.52 m from the middle stumps, the pitch on that side will extend only to the junction of the two surfaces. See clauses 8.1 (Description, width and pitching) and 7.2 (The bowling crease). 6.2 Fitness of pitch for play Page | 14  Playing Condition Women’s One-day Matches SENIOR AND JUNIOR DOMESTIC TOURNAMENTS 2023-24 The umpires shall be the sole judges of the fitness of the pitch for play. See clauses 2.7 (Fitness for play), 2.8 (Suspension of play in dangerous or unreasonable conditions) and 6.4 (changing the pitch). 6.3 Selection and preparation Before the match, the Ground Authority shall be responsible for the selection and preparation of the pitch. During the match, the umpires shall control its use and maintenance. 6.3.1 The Ground Authority shall ensure that during the period prior to the start of play and during intervals, the pitch area shall be roped off so as to prevent unauthorised access. (The pitch area shall include an area at least 2 metres beyond the rectangle made by the crease markings at both ends of the pitch). 6.3.2 The BCCI Match Referee shall ensure that, prior to the start of play and during any intervals, only authorised staff, the match officials, players, team coaches and authorised television personnel shall be allowed access to the pitch area. Such access shall be subject to the following limitations: 6.3.2.1 Only Captain and Team Head Coach may walk on the actual playing surface of the pitch area (outside of the crease markings). 6.3.2.2 Access to the pitch area by television personnel shall be restricted to one camera crew (including one or two television commentators) of the official licensed television broadcaster(s) (but not news crews). 6.3.2.3 No spiked footwear shall be permitted. 6.3.2.4 No one shall be permitted to bounce a ball on the pitch, strike it with a bat or cause damage to the pitch in any other way. 6.3.2.5 Access shall not interfere with pitch preparation. 6.3.3 In the event of any dispute, the BCCI Match Referee will rule and his ruling will be final. 6.4 Changing the pitch 6.4.1 If the on-field umpires decide that it is dangerous or unreasonable for play to continue on the match pitch, they shall stop play and immediately advise the BCCI Match Referee. 6.4.2 The on-field umpires and the BCCI Match Referee shall then consult with both captains. 6.4.3 If the captains agree to continue, play shall resume. 6.4.4 If the decision is not to resume play, the on-field umpires together with the BCCI Match Referee shall consider one of the options in following sequence 6.4.4.1 Whether the existing pitch can be repaired and the match resumed from the point it was stopped. In considering whether to authorise such repairs, the BCCI Match Referee must consider whether this would place either side at an unfair advantage, given the play that had already taken place on the dangerous pitch. Page | 15  Playing Condition Women’s One-day Matches SENIOR AND JUNIOR DOMESTIC TOURNAMENTS 2023-24 The supervision of the remedial work shall be responsibility of on-field umpires and relevant ground authority. The rescheduled starting time and the rescheduled cessation time, together with any make-up procedure as provided herein, shall be the responsibility of on-field umpires. The match shall start from the point stopped. The playing time lost between the stoppage time of the match and the actual restart time of the match will be covered by the provisions of clause 12. 6.4.4.2 Whether an alternative pitch can be used. The supervision of the new preparatory work shall be responsibility of on-field umpires and relevant ground authority. The rescheduled starting time and the rescheduled cessation time, together with any make-up procedure as provided herein, shall be the responsibility of on-field umpires. If a new pitch is prepared, the match shall be restarted from the first ball (including a new nomination of teams and toss). The playing time lost between the actual scheduled start time of the original match and the actual start time of the new match will be covered by provision of clause 12. 6.4.4.3 Whether match is to be abandoned. 6.4.4.3.1 In the event of the required number of overs to constitute a match having been completed at the time the match is abandoned, the result shall be determined according to the provisions of clause 16.4.2. 6.4.4.3.2 In the event of the required number of overs to constitute a match not having been completed, the match will be abandoned as a no result. If the decision is to abandon the match, the relevant officials from the tournament committee shall agree on whether the match can be replayed within the existing schedule. 6.4.5 Throughout the above decision making processes, the BCCI Match Referee shall keep informed both captains and the head of the Ground Authority. The head of the Ground Authority shall ensure that suitable and prompt public announcements are made. 6.5 Non-turf pitches All One Day Limited Overs matches shall be played on natural turf pitches. The use of PVA and other adhesives in the preparation of pitches is not permitted. 7 THE CREASES 7.1 The creases Page | 16  Playing Condition Women’s One-day Matches SENIOR AND JUNIOR DOMESTIC TOURNAMENTS 2023-24 The positions of a bowling crease, a popping crease and two return creases shall be marked by white lines, as set out in clauses 7.2, 7.3 and 7.4, at each end of the pitch. See paragraph 1 of Appendix C. 7.2 The bowling crease The bowling crease, which is the back edge of the crease marking, is the line that marks the end of the pitch, as in clause 6.1 (Area of pitch). It shall be 8 ft 8 in/2.64 m in length. 7.3 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 15 yards/13.71 m on either side of the imaginary line joining the centres of the two middle stumps and shall be considered to be unlimited in length. 7.4 The return creases The return creases, which are the inside edges of the crease markings, shall be at right angles to the popping crease at a distance of 4 ft 4 in/1.32 m either side of the imaginary line joining the centres of the two middle stumps. Each return crease shall be marked from the popping crease to a minimum of 8 ft/2.44 m behind it and shall be considered to be unlimited in length. 7.5 Additional Crease Markings As a guideline to the umpires for the calling of Wides on the offside, the crease markings detailed in paragraph 1 of Appendix C shall be marked in white at each end of the pitch. 8 THE WICKETS 8.1 Description, width and pitching Two sets of wickets shall be pitched opposite and parallel to each other in the centres of the bowling creases. Each set shall be 9 in/22.86 cm wide and shall consist of three wooden stumps with two wooden bails on top. See paragraph 2 of Appendix B. 8.2 Size of stumps The tops of the stumps shall be 28 in/71.12 cm above the playing surface and shall be dome shaped except for the bail grooves. The portion of a stump above the playing surface shall be cylindrical apart from the domed top, with circular section of diameter not less than 1.38 in/3.50 cm nor more than 1.5 in/3.81 cm. See paragraph 2 of Appendix B. For televised matches the Host Association may provide a slightly larger cylindrical stump to accommodate the stump camera. When the larger stump is used, all three stumps must be exactly the same size. 8.3 The bails 8.3.1 The bails, when in position on top of the stumps, - shall not project more than 0.5 in/1.27 cm above them. Page | 17  Playing Condition Women’s One-day Matches SENIOR AND JUNIOR DOMESTIC TOURNAMENTS 2023-24 - shall fit between the stumps without forcing them out of the vertical. 8.3.2 Each bail shall conform to the following specifications (see paragraph 2 of Appendix B): Overall length 4.31 in/10.95 cm Length of barrel 2.13 in /5.40 cm Longer spigot 1.38 in/3.50 cm Shorter spigot 0.81 in/2.06 cm. 8.3.3 The two spigots and the barrel shall have the same centre line. 8.3.4 Devices aimed at protecting player safety by limiting the distance that a bail can travel off the stumps will be allowed, subject to the approval of the Host Association and the BCCI. 8.4 Dispensing with bails The umpires may agree to dispense with the use of bails, if necessary. If they so agree then no bails shall be used at either end. The use of bails shall be resumed as soon as conditions permit. See clause 29.4 (Dispensing with bails). 8.5 LED Wickets The use of approved LED Wickets is permitted. Refer also to paragraph 3.2 of Appendix D / E. 9 PREPARATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE PLAYING AREA 9.1 Rolling The pitch shall not be rolled during the match except as permitted in clauses 9.1.1 and 9.1.2. 9.1.1 Frequency and duration of rolling During the match the pitch may be rolled at the request of the captain of the side batting second, for a period of not more than 7 minutes, before the start of second innings. 9.1.2 Rolling after a delayed start In addition to the rolling permitted above, if, after the toss and before the first innings of the match, the start is delayed, the captain of the batting side may request that the pitch be rolled for not more than 7 minutes. However, if the umpires together agree that the delay has had no significant effect on the state of the pitch, they shall refuse such request for rolling of the pitch. 9.1.3 Choice of rollers Page | 18  Playing Condition Women’s One-day Matches SENIOR AND JUNIOR DOMESTIC TOURNAMENTS 2023-24 If there is more than one roller available the captain of the batting side shall choose which one is to be used. 9.1.4 Prior to the scheduled time for the toss, the artificial drying of the pitch and outfield shall be at the discretion of the Ground Authority. Thereafter and throughout the match the drying of the outfield may be undertaken at any time by the Ground Authority, but the drying of the affected area of the pitch shall be carried out only on the instructions and under the supervision of the umpires. The umpires shall be empowered to have the pitch dried without reference to the captains at any time they are of the opinion that it is unfit for play. 9.1.5 The umpires may instruct the Ground Authority to use any available equipment, including any roller for the purpose of drying the pitch and making it fit for play. 9.1.6 An absorbent roller may be used to remove water from the covers including the cover on the match pitch. 9.2 Clearing debris from the pitch 9.2.1 The pitch shall be cleared of any debris 9.2.1.1 between innings. This shall precede rolling if any is to take place. 9.2.1.2 at all intervals for meals. 9.2.2 The clearance of debris in clause 9.2.1 shall be done by sweeping, except where the umpires consider that this may be detrimental to the surface of the pitch. In this case the debris must be cleared from that area by hand, without sweeping. 9.2.3 In addition to clause 9.2.1, debris may be cleared from the pitch by hand, without sweeping, before mowing and whenever either umpire considers it necessary. 9.3 Mowing 9.3.1 Responsibility for mowing 9.3.1.1 All mowings which are carried out before the match shall be the sole responsibility of the Ground Authority. 9.4 Watering the pitch The pitch shall not be watered during the match. 9.5 Re-marking creases Creases shall be re-marked whenever either umpire considers it necessary. 9.6 Maintenance of footholes The umpires shall ensure that the holes made by the bowlers and batters are cleaned out and dried whenever necessary to facilitate play. Page | 19  Playing Condition Women’s One-day Matches SENIOR AND JUNIOR DOMESTIC TOURNAMENTS 2023-24 The umpires shall allow, if necessary, the returfing of footholes made by the bowlers in their delivery strides, or the use of quick-setting fillings for the same purpose. In addition, the umpires shall see that wherever possible and whenever it is considered necessary, action is taken during all intervals in play to do whatever is practicable to improve the bowler’s footholes. 9.7 Securing of footholds and maintenance of pitch During play, umpires shall allow the players to secure their footholds by the use of sawdust provided that no damage to the pitch is caused and that clause 41 (Unfair play) is not contravened. 9.8 Protection and preparation of adjacent pitches during matches The protection (by way of an appropriate cover) and preparation of pitches which are adjacent to the match pitch will be permitted during the match subject to the following: 9.8.1 Such measures will only be possible if requested by the Ground Authority and approved by the umpires before the start of the match. 9.8.2 Approval should only be granted where such measures are unavoidable and will not compromise the safety of the players or their ability to execute their actions with complete freedom. 9.8.3 The preparation work shall be carried out under the supervision of the umpires. 9.8.4 Any necessary watering shall be carried out only to the extent necessary for such preparations and shall not be permitted in circumstances which may in any way affect the match pitch. 9.8.5 The consent of the captains is not required but the umpires shall advise both captains and the BCCI Match Referee before the start of the match on what has been agreed. 10 COVERING THE PITCH 10.1 Before the match The use of covers before the match is the responsibility of the Ground Authority and may include full covering if required. The pitch shall be entirely protected against rain up to the commencement of play. However, the Ground Authority shall grant suitable facility to the captains to inspect the pitch before the nomination of their players and to the umpires to discharge their duties as laid down in clauses 2 (The umpires), 6 (The pitch), 7 (The creases), 8 (The wickets), and 9 (Preparation and maintenance of the playing area). 10.2 During the match Page | 20  Playing Condition Women’s One-day Matches SENIOR AND JUNIOR DOMESTIC TOURNAMENTS 2023-24 The pitch shall be entirely protected against rain up to the commencement of play, and for the duration of the period of the match. The covers must totally protect the pitch and also the pitch surroundings, to a minimum of 5 metres either side of the pitch, and any worn or soft areas in the outfield. The bowlers’ run-ups shall be covered during inclement weather, in order to keep them dry, to a distance of at least 10 x 10 metres. 10.3 Removal of covers All covers (including “hessian” or “scrim” covers used to protect the pitch against the sun) shall be removed not later than 2 ½ hours before the scheduled start of play provided it is not raining at the time, but the pitch will be covered again if rain falls prior to the commencement of play. In case of inclement weather and seasonal problems like fog, heavy dew etc. the ground curator may be instructed by the umpires as to when and how to remove the covers and umpires may also specify the time for removing and placing back the covers. 11 INTERVALS 11.1 An interval 11.1.1 The following shall be classed as intervals. - Intervals between innings. - Intervals for meals. - Intervals for drinks. - Any other agreed interval. 11.1.2 Only these intervals shall be considered as scheduled breaks for the purposes of clause 24.2.6. 11.2 Duration of intervals 11.2.1 There shall be a 45 minute interval between innings, taken from the call of Time before the interval until the call of Play on resumption after the interval. 11.3 Allowance for interval between innings Law 11.3 of the Laws of Cricket shall not apply. 11.4 Changing agreed times of intervals 11.4.1 If the innings of the team batting first is completed prior to the scheduled time for the interval, the interval shall take place immediately and the innings of the team batting second will commence correspondingly earlier providing that this does not lead to an interval occurring more than 30 minutes prior to the scheduled interval. Page | 21  Playing Condition Women’s One-day Matches SENIOR AND JUNIOR DOMESTIC TOURNAMENTS 2023-24 11.4.2 If the innings of the team batting first is completed more than 30 minutes prior to the scheduled interval a 10 minute break will occur and the team batting second will commence its innings and the interval will occur as scheduled. 11.4.3 Where the innings of the side batting first is delayed or interrupted, the length of the interval will be reduced as follows: 11.4.3.1 If up to 15 minutes of actual playing time is lost (total playing time lost less any extra time provided), then the interval will be reduced by the amount of actual playing time lost. 11.4.3.2 If more than 15 minutes of actual playing time is lost (total playing time lost less any extra time provided), then the interval will be reduced to 30 minutes (subject to (iii) below). 11.4.3.3 Note: The prescribed interval timings above may be reduced further by the BCCI Match Referee taking into account the intention of not having a prolonged interval after a lengthy interruption close to the conclusion of the innings of the team batting first. However, the minimum interval shall not be less than ten minutes. 11.4.4. If at the time of the scheduled interval, the team batting second has lost nine wickets or requires no more than 25 runs to win, play shall continue until a result has been achieved, unless the players otherwise have cause to leave the field of play. Note: In addition to clauses 11.4.3.1, 11.4.3.2 and 11.4.3.3 above, the length of the Interval may be reduced by the BCCI Match Referee should exceptional circumstances arise. 11.5 Intervals for drinks 11.5.1 Two drinks breaks per session shall be permitted, each 1 hour apart. Under conditions of extreme heat the umpires may permit extra intervals for drinks. 11.5.2 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 other drinks shall be taken onto the field without the permission of the umpires. Any player taking drinks onto the field shall be dressed in proper cricket attire (subject to the wearing of bibs – refer to the note in clause 24.1.4). 11.5.3 Drinks interval can not be forgone. 11.6 Scorers to be informed The umpires shall ensure that the scorers are informed of all agreements about hours of play and intervals and of any changes made thereto as permitted under this clause. 12 START OF PLAY; CESSATION OF PLAY 12.1 Call of Play The bowler’s end umpire shall call Play before the first ball of the match and on the resumption of play after any interval or interruption. Page | 22  Playing Condition Women’s One-day Matches SENIOR AND JUNIOR DOMESTIC TOURNAMENTS 2023-24 12.2 Call of Time The bowler’s end umpire shall call Time, when the ball is dead, at the end of any session of play or as required by these Playing Conditions. See also clause 20.3 (Call of Over or Time). 12.3 Removal of bails After the call of Time, the bails shall be removed from both wickets. 12.4 Starting a new over Another over shall always be started at any time during the match, unless an interval is to be taken in the circumstances set out in clause 12.5.2, if the umpire, walking at normal pace, has arrived at the position behind the stumps at the bowler’s end before the time agreed for the next interval, or for the close of play, has been reached. 12.5 Completion of an over Other than at the end of the match, if the side batting second has commenced its innings before scheduled time for commencement of second innings, 12.5.1 if the agreed time for an interval is reached during an over, the over shall be completed before the interval is taken, except as provided for in clause 12.5.2. 12.5.2 when less than 3 minutes remains before the time agreed for the next interval, the interval shall be taken immediately if: either a batter is dismissed or retires; or the players have occasion to leave the field, whether this occurs during an over or at the end of an over. Except at the end of an innings, if an over is thus interrupted it shall be completed on the resumption of play. 12.6 Conclusion of match 12.6.1 The match is concluded 12.6.1.1 as soon as a result as defined in clauses 16.1 to 16.5 (The result) is reached. 12.6.1.2 as soon as the prescribed number of overs have been completed. 12.6.2 The match is concluded if, without a conclusion having been reached under 12.6.1, the players leave the field for adverse conditions of ground, weather or light, or in exceptional circumstances, and no further play is possible. 12.7 Hours of Play; Minimum Overs Requirement 12.7.1 There will be 2 sessions of 3 hours and 10 minutes each, separated by a 45 minutes interval between innings. 12.7.2 Hours of play: Page | 23  Playing Condition Women’s One-day Matches SENIOR AND JUNIOR DOMESTIC TOURNAMENTS 2023-24 9.00 a.m. to 12.10 p.m. (First Session) 12.10 p.m. to 12.55 p.m. (Lunch) 12.55 p.m. to 4.05 p.m. (Second Session) All day-night matches will start at 2.30 pm with length of sessions and Interval time being correspondingly changed as per the above timings. 12.8 Minimum Over Rates 12.8.1 The minimum over rate to be achieved in One Day Limited Over Matches shall be 15.79 overs per hour. 12.8.2 The actual over rate shall be calculated at the end of each innings by the umpires. The starting time of the last over of the innings shall be considered as closing time of innings for overrate calculation purpose. 12.8.3 In calculating the actual over rate for each innings, allowances will be given for the events occurring before the start of the last over of the innings as follows: 12.8.3.1 The time lost as a result of treatment given to a player by an authorised medical personnel on the field of play; 12.8.3.2 The time lost as a result of a player being required to leave the field as a result of a serious injury; 12.8.3.3 The time taken for all third umpire referrals and consultations and any umpire reviews; 12.8.3.4 The time lost as a result of time wasting by the batting side (which may in addition constitute a separate offence depending on context and seriousness of incident); and 12.8.3.5 The time lost due to all other circumstances that are beyond the control of the fielding side. 12.8.4 In the event of any time allowances being granted to the fielding team under clause 12.8.3.4 above (time wasting by batting team), then such time shall be deducted from the allowances granted to such batting team in the determination of its over rate. 12.8.5 If a batting team is bowled out within the time determined for that innings pursuant to these playing conditions (taking into account all of the time allowances set out above), the fielding side shall be deemed to have complied with the required minimum over rate. 13 INNINGS 13.1 Number of innings 13.1.1 A match shall be one innings for each side. 13.2 Alternate innings Page | 24  Playing Condition Women’s One-day Matches SENIOR AND JUNIOR DOMESTIC TOURNAMENTS 2023-24 Each side shall take their innings alternately. 13.3 Completed innings A side’s innings is to be considered as completed if any of the following applies 13.3.1 the side is all out. 13.3.2 at the fall of a wicket or the retirement of a batter, further balls remain to be bowled but no further batter is available to come in. 13.3.3 the prescribed number of overs have been bowled to the batting side. 13.4 The toss The captains shall toss a coin for the choice of innings, on the field of play and under the supervision of the BCCI Match Referee, not earlier than 30 minutes, nor later than 15 minutes before the scheduled or any rescheduled time for the start of play. Note, however, the provisions of clause 1.3 (Captain). 13.5 Decision to be notified As soon as the toss is completed, the captain of the side winning the toss shall decide whether to bat or to field and shall notify the opposing captain and the umpires of this decision. Once notified, the decision cannot be changed. 13.6 Duration of Match 13.6.1 All matches will consist of one innings per side, each innings being limited to a maximum of 50 overs. All matches shall be of one day’s scheduled duration. 13.7 Length of Innings 13.7.1 Uninterrupted Matches. 13.7.1.1 Each team shall bat for 50 overs unless all out earlier. 13.7.1.2 If the team fielding first fails to bowl the required number of overs by the scheduled time for cessation of the first innings, play shall continue until the required number of overs has been bowled. The interval shall be reduced to enable the second innings to commence at the scheduled time, subject to there being a minimum interval of 30 minutes. The team batting second shall receive its full quota of 50 overs irrespective of the number of overs it bowled in the scheduled time for the cessation of the first innings. 13.7.1.3 If the team batting first is dismissed in less than 50 overs, the team batting second shall be entitled to bat for 50 overs. 13.7.1.4 If the team fielding second fails to bowl 50 overs by the scheduled cessation time, the hours of play shall be extended until the required number of overs has been bowled or a result is achieved. Page | 25  Playing Condition Women’s One-day Matches SENIOR AND JUNIOR DOMESTIC TOURNAMENTS 2023-24 13.7.1.5 Penalties shall apply for slow over rates (refer to the BCCI Code of Conduct). 13.7.2 Delayed or Interrupted Matches 13.7.2.1 Delay or Interruption to the Innings of the Team Batting First (see table 1 of Appendix F) 13.7.2.1.1 When playing time has been lost the revised number of overs to be bowled in the match shall be based on a rate of 15.79 overs per hour, which is inclusive of the provision of drinks intervals, in the total remaining time available for play. 13.7.2.1.2 The revision of the number of overs should ensure, whenever possible, that both teams have the opportunity of batting for the same number of overs. The team batting second shall not bat for a greater number of overs than the first team unless the latter completed its innings in less than its allocated overs. To constitute a match, a minimum of 20 overs have to be bowled to the side batting second, subject to a result not being achieved earlier. 13.7.2.1.3 As soon as the total minutes of playing time remaining is less than the completed overs faced by Team 1 multiplied by 3.8, then the first innings is terminated and the provisions of 13.7.2.2 below take effect. 13.7.2.1.4 A fixed time will be specified for the commencement of the interval, and also the close of play for the match, by applying a rate of 15.79 overs per hour. When calculating the length of playing time available for the match, or the length of either innings, the timing and duration of all relative delays, extensions in playing hours, interruptions in play, and intervals, excluding those for drinks, will be taken into consideration. This calculation must not cause the match to finish earlier than the original or rescheduled time for cessation of play on the final scheduled day for play. If required the original time shall be extended to allow for one extra over for each team. 13.7.2.1.5 If the team fielding first fails to bowl the revised number of overs by the specified time, play shall continue until the required number of overs have been bowled or the innings is completed. 13.7.2.1.6 Penalties shall apply for slow over rates (refer to the BCCI Code of Conduct). 13.7.2.2 Delay or Interruption to the innings of the Team Batting Second (see table 4 of Appendix F) 13.7.2.2.1 When playing time has been lost and, as a result, it is not possible for the team batting second to have the opportunity of receiving its allocated, or revised allocation of overs in the playing time available, the number of overs shall be reduced at a rate of 15.79 overs per hour, which is inclusive of the provision of drinks intervals, in respect of the lost playing time. Should the calculations result in a fraction of an over the fraction shall be ignored. 13.7.2.2.2 In addition, should the innings of the team batting first have been completed prior to the scheduled, or re-scheduled time for the commencement of the interval, then any calculation relating to the revision of overs shall not be effective until an Page | 26  Playing Condition Women’s One-day Matches SENIOR AND JUNIOR DOMESTIC TOURNAMENTS 2023-24 amount of time equivalent to that by which the second innings started early has elapsed. 13.7.2.2.3 To constitute a match, a minimum of 20 overs have to be bowled to the team batting second subject to a result not being achieved earlier. 13.7.2.2.4 The team batting second shall not bat for a greater number of overs than the first team unless the latter completed its innings in less than its allocated overs. 13.7.2.2.5 A fixed time will be specified for the close of play by applying a rate of 15.79 overs per hour. With the exception of drinks intervals, the timing and duration of all relative delays, extensions in playing hours and interruptions in play, will be taken into consideration in specifying this time. 13.7.2.2.6 If the team fielding second fails to bowl the revised overs by the scheduled or rescheduled close of play, the hours of play shall be extended until the overs have been bowled or a result achieved. 13.7.2.2.7 Penalties shall apply for slow over rates (refer to the BCCI Code of Conduct). 13.8 Over-rate Penalties 13.8.1 The fielding side shall be in position to bowl the first ball of the final over of the innings by the scheduled (or re-scheduled) cessation time for the innings (calculated in accordance with clause 13.7). In delayed or interrupted matches where there has been a reduction of 3 or more overs pursuant to clause 13.7.2, the fielding side shall be in position to bowl the first ball of the penultimate over of the innings by the scheduled (or re-scheduled) cessation time for the innings. 13.8.2 Where this requirement is not met, clause 28.7.2.3 shall be varied and from the start of the next over after the point in time at which the cessation time is reached (and for the remainder of the innings) no more than 3(three) fielders shall be permitted outside the fielding restriction area referred to in clause 28.7.3. 13.8.3 Clause 13.8.2 shall not apply where: 13.8.3.1 a side’s innings is reduced to less than 25 overs, unless the over-rate penalty has been applied prior to such reduction; or 13.8.3.2 a side’s innings is completed prior to the scheduled (or re-scheduled) cessation time for the innings. 13.8.4 The bowler’s end umpire shall inform the captain of the fielding side, the batter and the other umpire of: 13.8.4.1 the scheduled cessation time for the innings prior to the start of the innings, and of any rescheduled cessation time following any subsequent interruption to play; and 13.8.4.2 any time allowances pursuant to clause 12.8.3 as and when they arise. 13.8.5 Over-rate penalties pursuant to clause 13.8 shall be applied in addition to the relevant provisions under the BCCI Code of Conduct. Page | 27  Playing Condition Women’s One-day Matches SENIOR AND JUNIOR DOMESTIC TOURNAMENTS 2023-24 13.9 Number of Overs per Bowler 13.9.1 No bowler shall bowl more than 10 overs in an innings. 13.9.2 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 of the total overs allowed. 13.9.3 Where the total overs is not divisible by 5, one additional over shall be allowed to the maximum number per bowler necessary to make up the balance. 13.9.4 In the event of a bowler breaking down and being unable to complete an over, the 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 bowler’s limit is concerned. 13.9.5 The scoreboard shall show the total number of overs bowled and the number of overs bowled by each bowler. 14 THE FOLLOW-ON Shall not apply. 15 DECLARATION AND FORFEITURE Shall not apply. 16 THE RESULT 16.1 A Win – one-innings match 16.1.1 The side which has scored in its one innings a total of runs in excess of that scored by the opposing side in its one completed innings shall win the match. See clause 13.3 (Completed innings). Note also clause 16.5 (Winning hit or extras). 16.1.2 Save for circumstances where a match is awarded to a team as a consequence of the opposing team’s refusal to play (clause 16.2), a result can be achieved only if both teams have had the opportunity of batting for at least 20 overs, unless one team has been all out in less than 20 overs or unless the team batting second scores enough runs to win in less than 20 overs. 16.1.3 Save for circumstances where a match is awarded to a team as a consequence of the opposing team’s refusal to play (clause 16.2), all matches in which both teams have not had an opportunity of batting for a minimum of 20 overs, shall be declared a No Result. 16.2 BCCI Match Referee awarding a match 16.2.1 A match shall be lost by a side which either 16.2.1.1 concedes defeat or Page | 28  Playing Condition Women’s One-day Matches SENIOR AND JUNIOR DOMESTIC TOURNAMENTS 2023-24 16.2.1.2 in the opinion of the BCCI Match Referee refuses to play and the BCCI Match Referee shall award the match to the other side. 16.2.2 If an umpire considers that an action by any player or players might constitute a refusal by either side to play then the umpires together shall inform the BCCI Match Referee of this fact. The BCCI Match Referee shall together with the umpires ascertain the cause of the action. If the BCCI Match Referee, after due consultation with the umpires, then decides that this action does constitute a refusal to play by one side, he/she shall so inform the captain of that side. If the captain persists in the action the BCCI Match Referee shall award the match in accordance with clause 16.2.1.2 above. 16.2.3 If action as in clause 16.2.2 above takes place after play has started and does not constitute a refusal to play the delay or interruption in play shall be dealt with in the same manner as provided for in clauses 13.7.2 (Delayed and Interrupted Matches) and 11.4 (Changing agreed times for intervals) above. 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 team responsible under the BCCI Code of Conduct. 16.3 All other matches – A Tie or Draw 16.3.1 A Tie 16.3.1.1 If the teams’ scores are equal after both innings have been completed (if applicable under VJD – see clause 16.4), then a Super Over shall be played. If the Super Over is a tie, then unless exceptional circumstances arise (see paragraph 26 of Appendix G) subsequent Super Overs shall be played from the actual finish time of the tied match for an hour’s time until there is a winner in an uninterrupted match. Should it not be possible to play or to complete the Super Overs needed to determine a winner, the match shall be tied. Refer Appendix G. 16.3.2 No Result See 16.1.3 above. 16.4 Prematurely Terminated Matches - Calculation of the Target Score 16.4.1 Interrupted Matches - Calculation of the Target Score 16.4.1.1 If, due to suspension of play after the start of the match, the number of overs in the innings of either team 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 which the team batting second will have the opportunity of facing. This revised target is to be calculated using the VJD method. The target set will always be a whole number and one run less will constitute a Tie. 16.4.2 Prematurely Terminated Matches 16.4.2.1 If the innings of the side batting second is suspended (with at least 20 overs bowled) and it is not possible for the match to be resumed, the match will be decided by comparison with the VJD ‘Par Score’ determined at the instant of the suspension by Page | 29  Playing Condition Women’s One-day Matches SENIOR AND JUNIOR DOMESTIC TOURNAMENTS 2023-24 the VJD method. If the score is equal to the par score, the match is a Tie. Otherwise the result is a victory, or defeat, by the margin of runs by which the score exceeds, or falls short of, the Par Score. 16.5 Winning hit or extras 16.5.1 As soon as a result is reached as defined in clauses 16.1, 16.2 or 16.3.1, the match is at an end. Nothing that happens thereafter, except as in clause 41.18.2 (Penalty runs), shall be regarded as part of it. Note also clause 16.7. 16.5.2 The side batting last will have scored enough runs to win only if its total of runs is sufficient without including any runs completed by the batters before the completion of a catch, or the obstruction of a catch, from which the striker could be dismissed. 16.5.3 If a boundary is scored before the batters have completed sufficient runs to win the match, the whole 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. 16.6 Statement of result If the side batting last wins the match without losing all its wickets, the result shall be stated as a win by the number of wickets still then to fall. If, without having scored a total of runs in excess of the total scored by the opposing side, the innings of the side batting last has been completed, but as the result of an award of 5 Penalty runs its total of runs is then sufficient to 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 Match Conceded or Match Awarded, as the case may be. 16.7 Correctness of result Any decision as to the correctness of the scores shall be the responsibility of the umpires. See clause 2.15 (Correctness of scores). 16.8 Mistakes in scoring If, after the players and umpires have left the field in the belief that the match has been concluded, the umpires discover that a mistake in scoring has occurred which affects the result then, subject to clause 16.9, they shall adopt the following procedure. 16.8.1 If, when the players leave the field, the side batting last has not completed its innings and either the number of overs to be bowled in that innings, has not been completed; or the end of the innings has not been reached, Page | 30  Playing Condition Women’s One-day Matches SENIOR AND JUNIOR DOMESTIC TOURNAMENTS 2023-24 then, 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 prescribed number of overs has been completed. The number of overs remaining shall be taken as they were at the call of Time for the supposed conclusion of the match. No account shall be taken of the time between that moment and the resumption of play. 16.8.2 If, at this call of Time, the overs have been completed and no Playing time remains, or if the side batting last has completed its innings, the umpires shall immediately inform both captains of the necessary corrections to the scores and to the result. 16.9 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 clauses 2.15 (Correctness of scores) and 3.2 (Correctness of scores) – the result cannot thereafter be changed. 16.10 Match Points 16.10.1 Preliminary Matches 1 Win Four Points 2 Tie or No Result Two Points 3 Loss Zero Points 16.10.2 Qualification for Knock out Qualification for knock out will be circulated separately for each tournament during the season. 16.10.3 Net run rate A team’s net run rate is calculated by deducting from the average runs per over scored by that team throughout the competition, the average runs per over scored against that team throughout the competition. In the event of a team 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 of overs to which it would have been entitled and not on the number of overs in which the team was dismissed. Only those matches where results are achieved will count for the purpose of net run rate calculations. Where a match is abandoned, but a result is achieved under VJD System, for net run rate purposes Team 1 will be accredited with Team 2’s Par Score on abandonment off the same number of overs faced by Team 2. Where a match is concluded but with VJD System having been applied at an earlier point in the match, Team 1 will be accredited with 1 run less than the final Target Score for Team 2 off the total number of overs allocated to Team 2 to reach the target. Page | 31  Playing Condition Women’s One-day Matches SENIOR AND JUNIOR DOMESTIC TOURNAMENTS 2023-24 17 THE OVER 17.1 Number of balls The ball shall be bowled from each end alternately in overs of 6 balls. 17.2 Start of an over An over has started when the bowler starts her run-up or, if there is no run-up, starts her action for the first delivery of that over. 17.3 Validity of balls 17.3.1 A ball shall not count as one of the 6 balls of the over unless it is delivered, even though, as in clause 38.3 (Non-striker leaving her ground early) a batter may be dismissed or some other incident occurs without the ball having been delivered. 17.3.2 A ball delivered by the bowler shall not count as one of the 6 balls of the over 17.3.2.1 if it is called dead, or is to be considered dead, before the striker has had an opportunity to play it. See clause 20.6 (Dead ball; ball counting as one of over). 17.3.2.2 if it is called dead in the circumstances of clause 20.4.2.6. Note also the special provisions of clause 20.4.2.5 (Umpire calling and signalling Dead ball). 17.3.2.3 if it is a No ball. See clause 21 (No ball). 17.3.2.4 if it is a Wide. See clause 22 (Wide ball). 17.3.2.5 when any of clauses 24.4 (Player returning without permission), 28.2 (Fielding the ball), 41.4 (Deliberate attempt to distract striker), or 41.5 (Deliberate distraction, deception or obstruction of batter) is applied. 17.3.3 Any deliveries other than those listed in clauses 17.3.1 and 17.3.2 shall be known as valid balls. Only valid balls shall count towards the 6 balls of the over. 17.4 Call of Over When 6 valid balls have been bowled and when the ball becomes dead, the umpire shall call Over before leaving the wicket. See also clause 20.3 (Call of Over or Time). 17.5 Umpire miscounting 17.5.1 If the umpire miscounts the number of valid balls, the over as counted by the umpire shall stand. 17.5.2 If, having miscounted, the umpire allows an over to continue after 6 valid balls have been bowled, he/she may subsequently call Over when the ball becomes dead after any delivery, even if that delivery is not a valid ball. Page | 32  Playing Condition Women’s One-day Matches SENIOR AND JUNIOR DOMESTIC TOURNAMENTS 2023-24 17.5.3 Whenever possible, the BCCI Match Referee shall liaise with the scorers and if possible inform the on-field umpires if the over has been miscounted. 17.6 Bowler changing ends A bowler shall be allowed to change ends as often as desired, provided he does not bowl two overs consecutively, nor bowl parts of each of two consecutive overs, in the same innings. 17.7 Finishing an over 17.7.1 Other than at the end of an innings, a bowler shall finish an over in progress unless incapacitated or suspended under these Playing Conditions. 17.7.2 If for any reason, other than the end of an innings, an over is left uncompleted at the start of an interval or interruption, it shall be completed on resumption of play. 17.8 Bowler incapacitated or suspended during an over If for any reason a bowler is incapacitated while running up to deliver the first ball of an over, or is incapacitated or suspended during an over, the umpire shall call and signal Dead ball. Another bowler shall complete the over from the same end, provided that he does not bowl two overs consecutively, nor bowl parts of each of two consecutive overs, in that innings. 17.9 Bowler’s taping on hand No taping is allowed for the bowler on his bowling hand for any reason. The bowler has to remove all kind of taping from his bowling hand if he wants to bowl. This is non-negotiable. If any plaster is worn on the back of their bowling hand it must be flesh colored or thereabouts which will not distract the batsman. However, if an injury occurs on the field during the play and blood is involved, it is reasonable in this situation where finger or hand is bleeding, then umpires allow the tape to be used on bowling hand. This is applicable only for the match in which injury has occurred. 18 SCORING RUNS 18.1 A run The score shall be reckoned by runs. A run is scored 18.1.1 so often as the batters, at any time while the ball is in play, have crossed and made good their ground from end to end. 18.1.2 when a boundary is scored. See clause 19 (Boundaries). 18.1.3 when Penalty runs are awarded. See clause 18.6. 18.2 Runs disallowed Page | 33  Playing Condition Women’s One-day Matches SENIOR AND JUNIOR DOMESTIC TOURNAMENTS 2023-24 Wherever in these Playing Conditions provision is made for the scoring of runs or awarding of penalties, such runs and penalties will be subject to any provisions that may be applicable for the disallowance of runs or for the non-award of penalties. When runs are disallowed, the one run penalty for No ball or Wide shall stand and 5 run penalties shall be allowed, except for Penalty runs under clause 28.3 (Protective helmets belonging to the fielding side). 18.3 Short runs 18.3.1 A run is short if a batter fails to make good her ground in turning for a further run. 18.3.2 Although a short run shortens the succeeding one, the latter if completed shall not be regarded as short. A striker setting off for the first run from in front of the popping crease may do so also without penalty. 18.4 Unintentional short runs Except in the circumstances of clause 18.5, 18.4.1 if either batter 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. 18.4.2 if, after either or both batters run short, a boundary is scored the umpire concerned shall disregard the short running and shall not call or signal Short run. 18.4.3 if both batters run short in one and the same run, this shall be regarded as only one short run. 18.4.4 if more than one run is short then, subject to clauses 18.4.2 and 18.4.3, all runs called as short shall not be scored. 18.4.5 if there has been more than one short run, the umpire shall inform the scorers as to the number of runs to be recorded. 18.5 Deliberate short runs 18.5.1 If either umpire considers that one or both batters deliberately ran short at that umpire’s end, the umpire concerned shall, when the ball is dead, call and signal Short run and inform the other umpire of what has occurred and apply clause 18.5.2. 18.5.2 The bowler’s end umpire shall - disallow all runs to the batting side; - return any not out batter to her original end; - signal No ball or Wide to the scorers, if applicable; - award 5 Penalty runs to the fielding side; Page | 34  Playing Condition Women’s One-day Matches SENIOR AND JUNIOR DOMESTIC TOURNAMENTS 2023-24 - award any other 5-run Penalty that is applicable except for Penalty runs under clause 28.3 (Protective helmets belonging to the fielding side); - inform the scorers as to the number of runs to be recorded; and - inform the captain of the fielding side and, as soon as practicable, the captain of the batting side of the reason for this action. - The umpires together may report the occurrence as soon as possible after the match to the BCCI Match Referee. 18.6 Runs awarded for penalties Runs shall be awarded for penalties under clause 18.5 (Deliberate short runs), 24.4 (Player returning without permission), 26.4 (Penalties for contravention), 21 (No ball), 22 (Wide ball), 28.2 (Fielding the ball), 28.3 (Protective helmets belonging to the fielding side), and 41 (Unfair play). Note, however, the restrictions on the award of Penalty runs in clause 18.5, 23.3 (Leg byes not to be awarded), 28.3 (Protective helmets belonging to the fielding side), (Hit the ball twice), 41.14 (Batsman damaging the pitch) and 41.15 (Striker in the protected area). 18.7 Runs scored for boundaries Runs shall be scored for boundary allowances under clause 19 (Boundaries). 18.8 Runs scored when a batter is dismissed When a batter is dismissed, any runs for penalties awarded to either side shall stand. No other runs shall be credited to the batting side, except as follows. 18.8.1 If a batter is dismissed Obstructing the field, the batting side shall also score any runs completed before the offence. If, however, the obstruction prevented a catch being made, no runs other than penalties shall be scored. 18.8.2 If a batter is dismissed Run out, the batting side shall also score any runs completed before the wicket was put down: 18.9 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 these Playing Conditions, any runs for penalties awarded to either side shall be scored. Note however the provisions of clauses 23.3 (Leg byes not to be awarded) and 28.3 (Protective helmets belonging to the fielding side). Additionally the batting side shall be credited with all runs completed by the batters before the incident or call of Dead ball and the run in progress if the batters had already crossed at the instant of the incident or call of Dead ball. Page | 35  Playing Condition Women’s One-day Matches SENIOR AND JUNIOR DOMESTIC TOURNAMENTS 2023-24 Note specifically, however, the provisions of clause 41.5.8 (Deliberate distraction, deception or obstruction of batter). 18.10 Crediting of runs scored Unless stated otherwise in these Playing Conditions, 18.10.1 if the ball is struck by the bat, all runs scored by the batting side shall be credited to the striker, except for the following: - an award of 5 Penalty runs, which shall be scored as Penalty runs - the one run penalty for a No ball, which shall be scored as a No ball extra. 18.10.2 if the ball is not struck by the bat, runs shall be scored as Penalty runs, Byes, Leg byes, No ball extras or Wides as the case may be. If Byes or Leg byes accrue from a No ball, only the one run penalty for No ball shall be scored as such, and the remainder as Byes or Leg byes as appropriate. 18.10.3 the bowler shall be debited with: - all runs scored by the striker - all runs scored as No ball extras - all runs scored as Wides. 18.11 Batter returning to original end 18.11.1 When the striker is dismissed in any of the circumstances in clauses 18.11.1.1 to 18.11.1.7, the not out batter shall return to her original end. 18.11.1.1 Bowled. 18.11.1.2 Stumped. 18.11.1.3 Hit the ball twice. 18.11.1.4 LBW. 18.11.1.5 Hit wicket. 18.11.1.6 Caught 18.11.1.7 Obstructing the field, where the obstruction or distraction prevents the striker being out caught. 18.11.2 The batters shall return to their original ends in any of the cases of clauses 18.11.2.1 to 18.11.2.3. 18.11.2.1 A boundary is scored unless as a result of an overthrow or wilful act of a fielder (See clause 19.8). Page | 36  Playing Condition Women’s One-day Matches SENIOR AND JUNIOR DOMESTIC TOURNAMENTS 2023-24 18.11.2.2 Runs are disallowed for any reason. 18.11.2.3 A decision by the batters at the wicket to do so, under clause 41.5 (Deliberate distraction, deception or obstruction of batter). 18.12 Batter returning to wicket he has left 18.12.1 When a batter is dismissed in any of the ways in clauses 18.12.1.1 to 18.12.1.2, the not out batter shall return to the wicket he has left but only if the batters had not already crossed at the instant of the incident causing the dismissal. If runs are to be disallowed, however, the not out batter shall return to her original end. 18.12.1.1 Obstructing the field where the obstruction or distraction does not prevent the striker being out caught. 18.12.1.2 Run out. 18.12.2 If, while a run is in progress, the ball becomes dead for any reason other than the dismissal of a batter, the batters shall return to the wickets they had left, but only if they had not already crossed in running when the ball became dead. If, however, any of the circumstances of clauses 18.11.2.1 to 18.11.2.3 apply, the batters shall return to their original ends. 19 BOUNDARIES 19.1 Determining the boundary of the field of play 19.1.1 Before the toss, the umpires shall determine the boundary of the field of play, which shall be fixed for the duration of the match. See clause 2.3.2 (Consultation with Host Association). 19.1.2 The boundary shall be determined such that no part of any sight-screen, will, at any stage of the match, be within the field of play. 19.1.3 The playing area shall be a minimum of 55 yards (50.29 metres) and maximum of 70 yards (64 metres). Distances shall be measured from the centre of the pitch to be used. 19.1.4 Sight screens shall be provided at both ends of all grounds. Advertising shall be permitted on the sight screen behind the striker, providing it is removed for the subsequent over from that end. Such advertising shall not contain flashing or flickering images and operators should take particular care that the advertising is not changed at a time which is distracting to the umpire. In addition, advertising on perimeter boards placed in front of the sight screen’s is permitted save that the predominant colour of such advertising shall be of a contrasting colour to that of the ball. 19.2 Identifying and marking the boundary Page | 37  Playing Condition Women’s One-day Matches SENIOR AND JUNIOR DOMESTIC TOURNAMENTS 2023-24 19.2.1 All boundaries must be designated by a rope, or similar object of a minimum standard as authorised by the BCCI from time to time. The rope should be positioned a required minimum distance (3 yards (2.74 metres) minimum) inside the perimeter fencing or advertising signs, or from any solid object located between the rope and the fence/signs. For grounds with a large playing area, the maximum length of boundary should be used before applying the minimum 3 yards (2.74 metres) between the boundary and the fence. 19.2.2 If the boundary is marked by means of an object that is in contact with the ground the boundary will be the edge of the grounded part of the object which is nearest the pitch. 19.2.3 An obstacle within the field of play shall not be regarded as a boundary unless so determined by the umpires before the toss. See clause 2.3.2 (Consultation with Host Association). 19.2.4 If an unauthorized person enters the playing arena and handles the ball, the umpire at the bowler’s end shall be the sole judge of whether the boundary allowance should be scored or the ball be treated as still in play or called dead ball if a batter is liable to be out as a result of the unauthorized person handling the ball. See also clause 20.4.2.12 (Umpire calling and signalling Dead ball). 19.2.5 As a Reinforcement point from a Player safety perspective, the boundary rope should have a minimum distance of 3 yards inside the perimeter fencing or advertising boards. 19.3 Restoring the boundary If a solid object used to mark the boundary is disturbed for any reason, then: 19.3.1 the boundary shall be considered to be in its original position. 19.3.2 the object shall be returned to its original position as soon as is practicable; if play is taking place, this shall be as soon as the ball is dead. 19.3.3 if some part of a fence or other marker has come within the field of play, that part shall be removed from the field of play as soon as is practicable; if play is taking place, this shall be as soon as the ball is dead. 19.4 Ball grounded beyond the boundary 19.4.1 The ball in play is grounded beyond the boundary if it touches - the boundary or any part of an object used to mark the boundary; - the ground beyond the boundary; - any object that is grounded beyond the boundary. 19.4.2 The ball in play is to be regarded as being grounded beyond the boundary if - a fielder, grounded beyond the boundary as in clause 19.5, touches the ball; Page | 38  Playing Condition Women’s One-day Matches SENIOR AND JUNIOR DOMESTIC TOURNAMENTS 2023-24 - a fielder, after catching the ball within the boundary, becomes grounded beyond the boundary while in contact with the ball, before completing the catch. 19.5 Fielder grounded beyond the boundary 19.5.1 A fielder is grounded beyond the boundary if some part of her person is in contact with any of the following: - the boundary or any part of an object used to mark the boundary; - the ground beyond the boundary; - any object that is in contact with the ground beyond the boundary; - another fielder who is grounded beyond the boundary. 19.5.2 A fielder who is not in contact with the ground is considered to be grounded beyond the boundary if her final contact with the ground, before her first contact with the ball after it has been delivered by the bowler, was not entirely within the boundary. 19.6 Boundary allowances 19.6.1 Six runs shall be allowed for a boundary 6; and 4 runs for a boundary 4. See also clause 19.7. 19.7 Runs scored from boundaries 19.7.1 A boundary 6 will be scored if and only if the ball has been struck by the bat and is first grounded beyond the boundary without having been in contact with the ground within the field of play. This shall apply even if the ball has previously touched a fielder. 19.7.2 A boundary 4 will be scored when a ball that is grounded beyond the boundary - whether struck by the bat or not, was first grounded within the boundary, or - has not been struck by the bat. 19.7.3 When a boundary is scored, the batting side, except in the circumstances of clause 19.8, shall be awarded whichever is the greater of 19.7.3.1 the allowance for the boundary 19.7.3.2 the runs completed by the batters together with the run in progress if they had already crossed at the instant the boundary is scored. 19.7.4 When the runs in clause 19.7.3.2 exceed the boundary allowance they shall replace the boundary allowance for the purposes of clause 18.12.2. 19.7.5 The scoring of Penalty runs by either side is not affected by the scoring of a boundary. 19.8 Overthrow or wilful act of fielder Page | 39  Playing Condition Women’s One-day Matches SENIOR AND JUNIOR DOMESTIC TOURNAMENTS 2023-24 If the boundary results from an overthrow or from the wilful act of a fielder, the runs scored shall be any runs for penalties awarded to either side and the allowance for the boundary and the runs completed by the batters, together with the run in progress if they had already crossed at the instant of the throw or act. Clause 18.12.2 (Batter returning to wicket he has left) shall apply as from the instant of the throw or act. 20 DEAD BALL 20.1 Ball is dead 20.1.1 The ball becomes dead when 20.1.1.1 it is finally settled in the hands of the wicket-keeper or of the bowler. 20.1.1.2 a boundary is scored. See clause 19.7 (Runs scored from boundaries). 20.1.1.3 a batter is dismissed. The ball will be deemed to be dead from the instant of the incident causing the dismissal. 20.1.1.4 whether played or not it becomes trapped between the bat and person of a batter or between items of her clothing or equipment. 20.1.1.5 whether played or not it lodges in the clothing or equipment of a batter or the clothing of an umpire. 20.1.1.6 there is an award of Penalty runs under either of clauses 24.4 (Player returning without permission) or 28.2 (Fielding the ball). The ball shall not count as one of the over. 20.1.1.7 there is a contravention of clause 28.3 (Protective helmets belonging to the fielding side). 20.1.1.8 the match is concluded in any of the ways stated in clause 12.6 (Conclusion of match). 20.1.2 The ball shall be considered to be dead when it is clear to the bowler’s end umpire that the fielding side and both batters at the wicket have ceased to regard it as in play. 20.1.3 In a match where cameras