Laws 21 - 30

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LAW 21

THE RESULT

• A Win - Two Innings Matches
  
  The side which has scored a total of runs in excess of that scored by the opposing side in its two completed innings shall be the winners.
  
  
• A Win - One Innings Matches
  
  (a) One innings matches, unless played out as in 1. above, shall be decided on the first innings, but see Law 12.5. (Continuation After One Innings of Each Side).
  
  (b) If the Captains agree to continue play after the completion of one innings of each side in accordance with Law 12.5. (Continuation After One Innings of Each Side) and a result is not achieved on the second innings, the first innings result shall stand.
  
  
• Umpires Awarding a Match
  
  (a) A match shall be lost by a side which, during the match,
  
  (i) refuses to play, or
  
  (ii) concedes defeat,
  and the Umpires shall award the match to the other side.
  
  (b) Should both Batsmen at the wickets or the fielding side leave the field at any time without the agreement of the Umpires, this shall constitute a refusal to play and, on appeal, the Umpires shall award the match to the other side in accordance with (a) above.
  
  
• A Tie
  
  The result of a match shall be a tie when the scores are equal at the conclusion of play, but only if the side batting last has completed its innings.
  If the scores of the completed first innings of a one-day match are equal, it shall be a tie but only if the match has not been played out to a further conclusion.
  
  
• A Draw
  
  A match not determined in any of the ways as in 1, 2, 3 and 4 above shall count as a draw.
  
  
• Correctness of Result
  
  Any decision as to the correctness of the scores shall be the responsibility of the Umpires. See Law 3.14. (Correctness of Scores).
  
  If, after the Umpires and Players have left the field, in the belief that the match has been concluded, the Umpires decide that a mistake in scoring has occurred, which affects the result, and provided time has not been reached, they shall order play to resume and to continue until the agreed finishing time unless a result is reached earlier.
  
  If the Umpires decide that a mistake has occurred and time has been reached, the Umpires shall immediately inform both Captains of the necessary corrections to the scores and, if applicable, to the result.
  
  
• Acceptance of Result
  
  In accepting the scores as notified by the scorers and agreed by the Umpires, the Captains of both sides thereby accept the result.
  
  NOTES
  (a) Statement of Results
  The result of a finished match is stated as a win by runs, except in the case of a win by the side batting last when it is by the number of wickets still then to fall.
  (b) Winning Hit or Extras
  As soon as the side has won, see 1. and 2. above, the Umpire shall call "time", the match is finished, and nothing that happens thereafter other than as a result of a mistake in scoring, see 6. above, shall be regarded as part of the match.
  However, if a boundary constitutes the winning hit--or extras--and the boundary allowance exceeds the number of runs required to win the match, such runs scored shall be credited to the side's total and, in the case of a hit to the Striker's score.
  

LAW 22

THE OVER

• Number of Balls
  
  The ball shall be bowled from each wicket alternatively in overs of either 6 or 8 balls according to agreement before the match.
  
  
• Call of "Over"
  
  When the agreed number of balls has been bowled, and as the ball becomes dead or when it becomes clear to the Umpire at the Bowler's end that both the fielding side and the Batsmen at the wicket have ceased to regard the ball as in play, the Umpire shall call "over" before leaving the wicket.
  
  
• No Ball or Wide Ball
  
  Neither a no ball nor a wide ball shall be reckoned as one of the over.
  
  
• Umpire Miscounting
  
  If an Umpire miscounts the number of balls, the over as counted by the Umpire shall stand.
  
  
• Bowler Changing Ends
  
  A Bowler shall be allowed to change ends as often as desired provided only that he does not bowl two overs consecutively in an innings.
  
  
• The Bowler Finishing an Over
  
  A Bowler shall finish an over in progress unless he be incapacitated or be suspended under Law 42.8. (The Bowling of Fast Short Pitched Balls), 42.9. (The Bowling of Fast High Full Pitches), 42.10. (Time Wasting) and 42.11. (Players Damaging the Pitch). If an over is left incomplete for any reason at the start of an interval or interruption of play, it shall be finished on the resumption of play.
  
  
• Bowler Incapacitated or Suspended During an Over
  
  If, for any reason, a Bowler is incapacitated while running up to bowl the first ball of an over, or is incapacitated or suspended during an over, the Umpire shall call and signal "dead ball" and another Bowler shall be allowed to bowl or complete the over from the same end, provided only that he shall not bowl two overs, or part thereof, consecutively in one innings.
  
  
• Position of Non-Striker
  
  The Batsman at the Bowler's end shall normally stand on the opposite side of the wicket to that from which the ball is being delivered, unless a request to do otherwise is granted by the Umpire.
  

LAW 23

DEAD BALL

• The Ball Becomes Dead, when:-
  
  (a) It is finally settled in the hands of the Wicket Keeper or the Bowler.
  
  (b) It reaches or pitches over the boundary.
  
  (c) A Batsman is out.
  
  (d) Whether played or not, it lodges in the clothing or equipment of a Batsman or the clothing of an Umpire.
  
  (e) A ball lodges in a protective helmet worn by a member of the fielding side.
  
  (f) A penalty is awarded under Law 20. (Lost Ball) or Law 41.1. (Fielding the Ball).
  
  (g) The Umpire calls "over" or "time".
  
  
• Either Umpire Shall Call and Signal "Dead Ball", when:-
  
  (a) He intervenes in a case of unfair play.
  
  (b) A serious injury to a Player or Umpire occurs.
  
  (c) He is satisfied that, for an adequate reason, the Striker is not ready to receive the ball and makes no attempt to play it.
  
  (d) The Bowler drops the ball accidentally before delivery, or the ball does not leave his hand for any reason, other than in an attempt to run out the Non-Striker, (See Law 24.5-- Bowler Attempting to Run Out Non-Striker Before Delivery).
  
  (e) One or both bails fall from the Striker's wicket before he receives delivery.
  
  (f) He leaves his normal position for consultation.
  
  (g) He is required to do so under Laws 26.3. (Disallowance of Leg-Byes), etc.
  
  
• The Ball Ceases to be Dead, when:-
  
  (a) The Bowler starts his run up or bowling action.
  
  
• The Ball is Not Dead, when:-
  
  (a) It strikes an Umpire (unless it lodges in his dress).
  
  (b) The wicket is broken or struck down (unless a Batsman
  is out thereby).
  
  (c) An unsuccessful appeal is made.
  
  (d) The wicket is broken accidentally either by the Bowler during his delivery or by a Batsman in running.
  
  (e) The Umpire has called "no ball" or "wide".
  
  NOTES
  (a) Ball Finally Settled
  Whether the ball is finally settled or not -- see 1 (a) above -- must be a question for the Umpires alone to decide.
  (b) Action on Call of "Dead Ball"
  (i) If "dead ball" is called prior to the Striker receiving a delivery the Bowler shall be allowed an additional ball.
  (ii) If "dead ball" is called after the Striker receives a delivery the Bowler shall not be allowed an additional ball, unless a "no-ball" or "wide" has been called.
  

LAW 24

NO BALL

• Mode of Delivery
  
  The Umpire shall indicate to the Striker whether the Bowler intends to bowl over or round the wicket, overarm or underarm, or right or left-handed. Failure on the part of the Bowler to indicate in advance a change in his mode of delivery is unfair and the Umpire shall call and signal "no ball".
  
  
• Fair Delivery - The Arm
  
  For a delivery to be fair the ball must be bowled not thrown--see Note (a) below. If either Umpire is not entirely satisfied with the absolute fairness of a delivery in this respect he shall call and signal "no ball" instantly upon delivery.
  
  
• Fair Delivery - The Feet
  
  The Umpire at the bowler's wicket shall call and signal "no ball" if he is not satisfied that in the delivery stride:-
  
  (a) the Bowler's back foot has landed within and not touching the return crease or its forward extension
  
  or
  
  (b) some part of the front foot whether grounded or raised was behind the popping crease.
  
  
• Bowler Throwing at Striker's Wicket Before Delivery
  
  If the Bowler, before delivering the ball, throws it at the Striker's wicket in an attempt to run him out, the Umpire shall call and signal "no ball". See Law 42.12. (Batsman Unfairly Stealing a Run) and Law 38. (Run Out).
  
  
• Bowler Attempting to Run Out Non-Striker Before Delivery
  
  If the Bowler, before delivering the ball, attempts to run out the non-Striker, any runs which result shall be allowed and shall be scored as no balls. Such an attempt shall not count as a ball in the over. The Umpire shall not call "no ball". See Law 42.12. (Batsman Unfairly Stealing a Run).
  
  
• Infringement of Laws by a Wicket-Keeper or a Fieldsman
  
  The Umpire shall call and signal "no ball" in the event of the Wicket-Keeper infringing Law 40.1. (Position of Wicket- Keeper) or a Fieldsman infringing Law 41.2. (Limitation of On- Side Fieldsmen) or Law 41.3. (Position of Fieldsmen).
  
  
• Revoking a Call
  
  An Umpire shall revoke the call "no ball" if the ball does not leave the Bowler's hand for any reason. See Law 23.2. (Either Umpire Shall Call and Signal "Dead Ball").
  
  
• Penalty
  
  A penalty of one run for a no ball shall be scored if no runs are made otherwise.
  
  
• Runs From a No Ball
  
  The Striker may hit a no ball and whatever runs result shall be added to his score. Runs made otherwise from a no ball shall be scored no balls.
  
  
• Out From a No Ball
  
  The Striker shall be out from a no ball if he breaks Law 34. (Hit the Ball Twice) and either Batsman may be Run Out or shall be given out if either breaks Law 33. (Handled the Ball) or Law 37. (Obstructing the Field).
  
  
• Batsman Given Out Off a No Ball
  
  Should a Batsman be given out off a no ball the penalty for bowling it shall stand unless runs are otherwise scored.
  
  NOTES
  (a) Definition of a Throw
  A ball shall be deemed to have been thrown if, in the opinion of either Umpire, the process of straightening the bowling arm, whether it be partial or complete, takes place during that part of the delivery swing which directly precedes the ball leaving the hand. This definition shall not debar a Bowler from the use of the wrist in the delivery swing.
  (b) No Ball not Counting in Over
  A no ball shall not be reckoned as one of the over. See Law 22.3. (No Ball or Wide Ball).
  

LAW 25

WIDE BALL

• Judging a Wide
  
  If the Bowler bowls the ball so high over or so wide of the wicket that, in the opinion of the Umpire it passes out of reach of the Striker, standing in a normal guard position, the Umpire shall call and signal "wide ball" as soon as it has passed the line of the Striker's wicket.
  
  The Umpire shall not adjudge a ball as being a wide if:-
  
  (a) The Striker, by moving from his guard position, causes the ball to pass out of his reach.
  
  (b) The Striker moves and thus brings the ball within his reach.
  
  
• Penalty
  
  A penalty of one run for a wide shall be scored if no runs are made otherwise.
  
  
• Ball Coming to Rest in Front of the Striker
  
  If a ball which the Umpire considers to have been delivered comes to rest in front of the line of the Striker's wicket, "wide" shall not be called. The Striker has a right, without interference from the fielding side, to make one attempt to hit the ball. If the fielding side interfere, the Umpire shall replace the ball where it came to rest and shall order the Fieldsmen to resume the places they occupied in the field before the ball was delivered.
  
  The Umpire shall call and signal "dead ball" as soon as it is clear that the Striker does not intend to hit the ball, or after the Striker has made one unsuccessful attempt to hit the ball.
  
  
• Revoking a Call
  
  The Umpire shall revoke the call if the Striker hits a ball which has been called "wide".
  
  
• Ball Not Dead
  
  The ball does not become dead on the call of "wide ball"-- see Law 23.4. (The Ball is Not Dead).
  
  
• Runs Resulting from a Wide
  
  All runs which are run or result from a wide ball which is not a no ball shall be scored wide balls, or if no runs are made one shall be scored.
  
  
• Out from a Wide
  
  The Striker shall be out from a wide ball if he breaks Law 35. (Hit Wicket) or Law 39. (Stumped). Either batsman may be Run Out and shall be out if he breaks Law 33. (Handled the Ball) or Law 37. (Obstructing the Field).
  
  
• Batsman Given Out Off a Wide
  
  Should a Batsman be given out off a wide, the penalty for bowling it shall stand unless runs are otherwise made.
  
  NOTES
  (a) Wide Ball not Counting in Over
  A wide ball shall not be reckoned as one of the over-- see Law 22.3. (No Ball or Wide Ball).
  

LAW 26

BYE AND LEG-BYE

• Byes
  
  If the ball, not having been called "wide" or "no ball" passes the Striker without touching his bat or person, and any runs are obtained, the Umpire shall signal "bye" and the run or runs shall be credited as such to the batting side.
  
  
• Leg-Byes
  
  If the ball, not having been called "wide" or "no ball" is unintentionally deflected by the Striker's dress or person, except a hand holding the bat, and any runs are obtained the Umpire shall signal "leg-bye" and the run or runs so scored shall be credited as such to the batting side.
  
  Such leg-byes shall only be scored if, in the opinion of the Umpire, the Striker has:
  
  (a) attempted to play the ball with his bat, or
  
  (b) tried to avoid being hit by the ball.
  
  
• Disallowance of Leg-Byes
  
  In the case of a deflection by the Striker's person, other than in 2(a) and (b) above, the Umpire shall call and signal "dead ball" as soon as one run has been completed or when it is clear that a run is not being attempted or the ball has reached the boundary.
  
  On the call and signal of "dead ball" the Batsmen shall return to their original ends and no runs shall be allowed.
  

LAW 27

APPEALS

• Time of Appeals
  
  The Umpires shall not give a Batsman out unless appealed to by the other side which shall be done prior to the Bowler beginning his run-up or bowling action to deliver the next ball. Under Law 23.1.(g) (The Ball Becomes Dead) the ball is dead on "over" being called; this does not, however, invalidate an appeal made prior to the first ball of the following over provided "time" has not been called. See Law 17.1. (Call of Time).
  
  
• An Appeal "How's That?"
  
  An appeal "How's That?" shall cover all ways of being out.
  
  
• Answering Appeals
  
  The Umpire at the Bowler's wicket shall answer appeals before the other Umpire in all cases except those arising out of Law 35. (Hit Wicket) or Law 39. (Stumped) or Law 38. (Run Out) when this occurs at the Striker's wicket.
  When either Umpire has given a Batsman not out, the other Umpire shall, within his jurisdiction, answer the appeal or a further appeal, provided it is made in time in accordance with 1. above (Time of Appeals).
  
  
• Consultation by Umpires
  
  An Umpire may consult with the other Umpire on a point of fact which the latter may have been in a better position to see and shall then give his decision. If, after consultation, there is still doubt remaining the decision shall be in favour of the Batsman.
  
  
• Batsman Leaving his Wicket under a Misapprehension
  
  The Umpires shall intervene if satisfied that a Batsman, not having been given out, has left his wicket under a misapprehension that he has been dismissed.
  
  
• Umpire's Decision
  
  The Umpire's decision is final. He may alter his decision, provided that such alteration is made promptly.
  
  
• Withdrawal of an Appeal
  
  In exceptional circumstances the Captain of the fielding side may seek permission of the Umpire to withdraw an appeal providing the outgoing Batsman has not left the playing area. If this is allowed, the Umpire shall cancel his decision.
  

LAW 28

THE WICKET IS DOWN

• Wicket Down
  
  The wicket is down if:-
  
  (a) Either the ball or the Striker's bat or person completely removes either bail from the top of the stumps. A disturbance of a bail, whether temporary or not, shall not constitute a complete removal, but the wicket is down if a bail in falling lodges between two of the stumps.
  
  (b) Any player completely removes with his hand or arm a bail from the top of the stumps, providing that the ball is held in that hand or in the hand of the arm so used.
  
  (c) When both bails are off, a stump is struck out of the ground by the ball, or a player strikes or pulls a stump out of the ground, providing that the ball is held in the hand(s) or in the hand of the arm so used.
  
  
• One Bail Off
  
  If one bail is off, it shall be sufficient for the purpose of putting the wicket down to remove the remaining bail, or to strike or pull any of the three stumps out of the ground in any of the ways stated in 1. above.
  
  
• All the Stumps Out of the Ground
  
  If all the stumps are out of the ground, the fielding side shall be allowed to put back one or more stumps in order to have an opportunity of putting the wicket down.
  
  
• Dispensing with Bails
  
  If owing to the strength of the wind, it has been agreed to dispense with the bails in accordance with Law 8. Note (a) (Dispensing with Bails) the decision as to when the wicket is down is one for the Umpires to decide on the facts before them. In such circumstances and if the Umpires so decide the wicket shall be held to be down even though a stump has not been struck out of the ground.
  
  NOTES
  (a) Remaking the Wicket
  If the wicket is broken while the ball is in play, it is not the Umpire's duty to remake the wicket until the ball has become dead--see Law 23. (Dead Ball). A member of the fielding side, however, may remake the wicket in such circumstances.
  

LAW 29

BATSMAN OUT OF HIS GROUND

• When out of his Ground
  
  A Batsman shall be considered to be out of his ground unless some part of his bat in his hand or of his person is grounded behind the line of the popping crease.
  

LAW 30

BOWLED

• Out Bowled
  
  The Striker shall be out bowled if:-
  
  (a) His wicket is bowled down, even if the ball first touches his bat or person.
  
  (b) He breaks his wicket by hitting or kicking the ball on to it before the completion of a stroke, or as a result of attempting to guard his wicket. See Law 34.1. (Out - Hit the Ball Twice).
  

NOTES
(a) Out Bowled - Not L.B.W.
The Striker is out Bowled if the ball is deflected on to his wicket even though a decision against him would be justified under Law 36(Leg Before Wicket).