TRIAL RULES 1998/99
BATTING -
During a batting innings there are batsmen at either end.
When a batsman has scored 30 runs (35, 40, 45 or 50 over match) they are required to retire. If a batsman exceeds 30 runs by scoring a 4 or 6, this will count towards the batsman score. If there are overs remaining at the end of the innings the retired batsman are allowed to return to the crease in the order they batted.
When a B1 batsman is on strike for the first run off the bat the fielders can only run out the runner attempting a run to the non-striker's end. If then the batsmen are attempting a second or more runs, the fielders may then attempt to run out either batsman at either end.
When a B2 or B3 batsman is on strike, the fielders may run out the batsman at either end.
When a batsman is on strike either runner is permitted to call.
When a B1 batsman is batting, another B1 player only may stump them. A B1 Batsman must remain in the crease until the bowler calls play.
The batting line up must be rotated between the three categories before the next player in that category may bat. The rotation order will depend on the number of players available in each category.
BOWLING -
A bowler is permitted to bowl a maximum of 20% of the overs available in an innings.
Example 1. A fifty over match, a bowler may bowl a maximum of ten overs.
Example 2. A forty-five over match, a bowler may bowl a maximum of nine overs.
Example 3. A forty over match, a bowler may bowl a maximum of eight overs.
Example 4. A thirty-five over match, a bowler may bowl a maximum of seven overs.
When a higher category player is bowling to a B1 batsman they must only take a one step run up prior to the ball being delivered and the ball must land before the popping crease at the bowlers end, then at least once in both halves of the pitch before reaching the popping crease at the batting end.
When a B3 is bowling to a B2 a normal run up and delivery may be used (back foot rule must apply).
CATEGORIES -
The minimum number of players required in each category is,
B1 players 2.
B2 players 2.
B3 players 2.
A minimum of 7 players per team is required for match to commence.
CATCHING -
Category catching
A B1 fielder may catch the ball after one bounce to dismiss a batsman.
FIELDING -
A player may throw or return the ball either under arm or over arm.
During an innings byes, leg byes and over throws will be counted.
The nominated wicket keeper is permitted to bowl and a nominated alternative wicket keeper can replace that person.
At the end of each over the fielding team must bowl from the alternate end.
Wicket keepers must remain in a standing or crouching position until the bowlers has called play. This means a wicket keeper can not be on their knees until the bowlers calls play.
OVERS -
Each innings shall consist of fifty overs or less. The number of overs may be reduced pertaining to time allowed.
B1 bowlers must bowl forty percent of the overs to be bowled.
Example 1. In a fifty over match, B1 bowlers must bowl twenty overs.
Example 2. In a forty-five over match, a B1 bowler must bowl eighteen overs.
Example 3. In a forty over match, B1 bowlers must bowl sixteen overs.
Example 4. In a thirty-five over match, B1 bowlers must bowl fourteen overs.
If a fielding team fails to bowl their required number of B1 overs, the fielding team will be penalised by the addition of runs to the batting teams score. The penalty is calculated by multiplying the batting teams run rate by the number of remaining B1 overs.
If in either innings the bowling team fails to complete the required number of overs to be bowled in the allotted time. The team bowling is deducted a quarter of a point after 10 minutes has lapsed after the due completion time and then deducted a quarter of a point for every 10 minutes or there part of required to complete the remaining overs. The additional time taken to complete the first innings will be deducted from the change of innings break. This does not count if the team batting first is dismissed in less than the allotted time or overs.
NOTE -
Matches are to commence within 15 minutes of the scheduled start time, if the match is not started within the time allowed a forfeit will occur.
Matches will be played for a total of 5 hours, therefore each innings must be completed after the allocated number of overs are bowled or the 2 hour 15 minute time period has elapsed.
If a rule is not covered within these rules, refer to W.B.C.C. rules or M.C.C. rules.
