OSHAWA CRICKET LEAGUE

MODIFICATIONS from the LAWS OF CRICKET

• Each team bats for a set period of time: (55 minutes) or 15 overs.

• Bowler bowls from run-up no longer than 15 yards.

• Each bowler will be limited to 3 overs.

• Ball - PVC Soft Plastic Ball (with seam)

• Fielding Restrictions: First 4 overs - Powerplay - Only 2 Fielders allowed outside of the Fielding Restriction Area. For the remaining overs 4 fielders must be within the Fielding Restriction Area at all times. See Diagram Below. There must be at least 4 fielders on each side of the field.

• WIDE and NO BALL - ICC Standard Applies - Note: After the 2nd WIDE or NO BALL bowled in the over, any subsequent WIDE or NO BALL deliveries will count as 2 RUNS to the batter + any runs scored.

  • Persistent bowling of WIDE balls, may lead to a 5 RUN PENALTY for unfair play.

• Innings Last Over - Umpire will declare the last over with 4 minutes left in the innings. Both the bowler and batters will be informed. All WIDES will be re-bowled.

• Leg before wicket (LBW) will not be enforced. A fourth stump has been added to the wicket. Batters who move across to block the stumps may dissuade the umpire from giving a WIDE, especially down the leg side.

 

LEAGUE SPECIFIC RULES

THE TEAM

• Teams are made up of minimum Nine (9) players - The remaining 2-3 players will play according to the following guidelines:

  • Fielding: Maximum 10 players on the field. 4 fielders on each side of the wicket. Extra fielder cannot be off the field for more than 2 overs - rotation required.

  • Batting: Maximum 11 players can bat - 10 wickets per team.

  • Registered Substitute List: Only if your team has less than 10 players available, a substitute player can be borrowed from the registered list.

  • Fair Participation Rule: Captains should have a plan for which players will bat and which players will bowl. If any player completes a match and did not bat or bowl, yet an opportunity was available for them to do so, your team will be subject to an automatic loss and possible 2 point penalty in the standings. 

    • Minimum Requirements: A bowler must bowl 2 overs and a batter must face 6 balls minimum. 

    • Retirements: A batter must score 10 runs or face 12 balls before being retired.
      Retirements can only occur at the end of an over or at the fall of a wicket. 

  • Open to Everyone aged 16+

  • Teams may be responsible for SCORING their own matches (using and CricClubs app see below for instructions).

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THE EQUIPMENT

Wickets: Kwik-Cricket Plastic Wickets and Metal + 1 Stump Wickets will be used for the league.
Ball: Black Ash PVC Ball

Bats: Bring your own Bats. No Fibre or Tape Ball Bats Allowed.

Batting Pads and Gloves are not required, but can be used.

Wicketkeeping Gloves: Will be provided, please use inners provided.

 

TEAM UNIFORMS

Matching OCL Coloured Jersey and Black Pants or Shorts must be worn at all times on the field. 5 RUN Penalty will be assessed to anyone batting or fielding without a matching uniform. Captains must keep extra jerseys available for substitute players.  A player must be in proper uniform in order to bowl.

GAME TIMES

• Each match is scheduled for 115 minutes. Time is of the essence, be ready to play on time! Match begins with the captains taking the coin toss 5 minutes before the scheduled start time. Your team must have 6 players in uniform to participate in the toss, otherwise the decision will go to the opposing captain. Know before the toss if you are choosing to bat or field.

• If one of the teams is not prepared to begin one minute after the scheduled start time, a 5 Run Penalty will be assessed for every 2 minutes of delay.

• At the 45 minute mark, 12 overs must be bowled. If the bowling team is behind, one fielder must be added to the restricted area for the remainder of the innings.

• At the 55 minute mark, the first innings will end. The team batting second will bat the same number of overs (maximum 15 overs) as the team that batted first. If the team bowling 2nd does not completed the required overs - DLS will be applied.

• Persistent slow over rates will result in a 2 point penalty in the standings.
   

GROUND RULES

• Civic Stadium: The football field will be divided into 2 playing areas separated by the center line (55 yard mark)

• Each playing area is enclose by the metal boundary between field and track and center line (marked with pylons). Any ball hit out of the playing area or off the partition wall will be called a boundary.

  • 4 runs will be awarded for a ball rolling out of the playing area.

  • 6 runs will be awarded for a ball flying out of the playing area.

• New: Any ball hit directly over the fence or into the stands will be considered OUT. If the ball was a FREE HIT - then the batter is NOT OUT - 0 Runs scored.

• A second ball must be provided to umpires, if the ball is hit over the boundary, the batting team must assist in retrieving the ball, while play continues with the extra ball.​

• If a bowled or batted ball hits the football goal post play is DEAD - 1 run plus extras and batters switch ends. If a ball being returned by a fielder hits the goal post, play is DEAD - batters can complete their run.