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ACC Trophy - Playing Conditions

Appendix A | Appendix B | Appendix C The Tournament shall be known as 'PEPSI ACC TROPHY 1998' and organised by Cricket Association of Nepal in Kathmandu on behalf of Asian Cricket Council. QUALIFICATION RULE At least 7 of the playing eleven must qualify by birth or citizenship and the balance 4 players must qualify by residence as was applicable to the ICC Trophy 1997 and specified in ICC Code of Conduct Standard Playing Conditions and Replations - September 1997. The cut-off date for residential qualification is 30th August 1998. Any participating country unable to meet the qualification requirement will be allowed to play in the tournament but the results of their matches will not be taken into account. COMPOSITION OF TEAMS Each team will be limited to 14 players and 2 officials. Nomination of players must reach the Technical Committee not later than 30th August 1998. Each nominated player registered must be in accordance with the qualification rules. PARTICIPATING TEAMS GROUP'A' GROUP'B' Bangladesh United Arab Emirates Papua New Guinea Fiji Maldives Hong Kong Singapore Nepal Malaysia Japan Brunei Thailand MATCH VENUES Tribhuvan University (TU) St Xavier's School (STX) Inst of Engineers 1 (ENGI) Inst of Engineers 2 (ENG2) RULES LAWS OF CRICKET Except as varied hereunder the Laws of Cricket (1980 Code) Second Edition - 1992 and subsequent amendments, ICC Code of Conduct and ICC Regulations (SEP. 1997) shall apply. DURATION OF MATCHES All matches shall be of one day's scheduled duration. The matches will consist of one innings per side and each innings will be limited to 50 six ball overs. A minimum of 25 overs per team shall constitute a match. COMPETITION FORMAT Each team will play one match against the other from their group and the top two teams will play the Semi Finals as follows: DATE GROUP MATCH VENUE 03/10 A Bangladesh v PNG TU A Maldives v Singapore StX B UAE v Fiji ENG1 B HongKong v Nepal ENG2 04/10 B Fiji v Thailand TU B UAE v Japan Stx A Bangladesh v Malaysia ENG1 A PNG v Brunei ENG2 05/10 B Nepal v Thailand TU B Hongkong v Japan Stx A Singapore v Brunei ENGI A Maldives v Malaysia ENG2 06/10 B UAE v Hong Kong TU B Fiji v Nepal Stx A Bangladesh v Maldives ENG1 A Singapore v PNG ENG2 DATE GROUP MATCH VENUE 07/10 A Bangladesh v Brunei TU A PNG v Malasia StX B UAE v Thailand ENG1 B Fiji v Japan ENG2 08/10 A Singapore v Malaysia TU A Maldives v Brunei StX B Hongkong v Thailand ENG1 B Nepal v Japan ENG2 09/10 B Nepal v UAE TU A Singapore v Bangladesh StX B Hongkong v Fiji ENG1 A PNG v Maldives ENG2 10/10 A Malaysia v Brunei ENGI B Japan v Thailand ENG2 11/10 1st SEMI FINAL TU Al v B2 [S1] 12/10 2nd SEMI FINAL TU B1 v A2 [S2] 13/10 FINAL TU S1 v S2 Note: winners of S1 and S2 will play the Final. (Refer also to Clause 14) HOURS OF PLAY, INTERVALS AND MINIMUM OVERS IN THE DAY 4.1   START AND CESSATION TIMES: SESSION I LUNCH SESSION 2 0900 -1230 1230 -1315 1315 -1645 4.2   INTERVAL BETWEEN INNINGS The innings of the team batting second shall not commence before the scheduled time for commencement of the second session unless the team batting first has completed its innings at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled interval. in which case a ten minute break vNill occur and the team batting second will commence its innings and the interval occur as scheduled. Where play is delayed or interrupted the umpires will reduce the timing of the interval : - Time lost Interval   Up to 60 minutes 30 Minutes Between 60 and 120 minutes 20 Minutes More than 120 minutes 10 Minutes Note : Refer also the provisions in Clause 7.2 4.3    INTERVALS FOR DRINKS Two drinks breaks per session shall be permitted, each 1 hour 10 minutes apart. The provision of Law 16.6 shall be strictly observed except that under conditions of extreme heat the Umpires may permit extra interval for drinks. 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 shall be dressed in proper cricket attire. APPOINTMENT OF UMPIRES & SCORERS 5.1   UMPIRES There will be a panel of 5 Match Referees and 10 International Umpires from India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka appointed by the ACC. For each preliminay round matches two umpires will be appointed for on field duties. However for the Semi Finals and Final in additional to the above two on-field duty umpires one will be appointed to act as the third umpire to deal with television replays. The third umpire will officiate in regard to TV replays when the umpires on the field have referred a decision to him in regard to hit wicket, run out or stumping appeals. The third umpire will communicate his decision by a system of lights; a red light signifies the batsman is out, a green light signifies the batsman is not out. The umpires on the field may also refer a decision the third umpire when there is uncertainty about a catch on the boundary or whether a boundary 'four' or 'six' has been scored. The on field umpires may also, after consultation are unable to make decision on any catch, refer to the third umpire for a decision. The third umpire in this case will determine whether the batsman has been caught, and not whether or not he hit the ball. 5.2    SCORERS The home country will provide an Official Scorer for each venue and the scores maintained by the Official Scorer would be that entered into the Official Records. THE TOSS The Captains, dressed in on-field match clothing, shall toss for the choice of innings on the field of play 30 minutes before the scheduled or rescheduled time for the match to start. The Referee will accompany the Captains and supervise the Toss. LENGTH OF INNINGS 7.1    UNINTERRUPTED MATCHES Each team shall bat for 50 (six ball) overs unless all out earlier. A team shall not be permitted to declare its innings closed. If the team fielding first fails to bowl the required number of overs by the scheduled time for cessation of the first session, play shall continue until the required number of overs have been bowled. Unless otherwise determined by the Referee, the innings of the team batting second shall be limited to the same number of over bowled by it, at the scheduled time for cessation of the first session. The over in progress at the scheduled cessation time shall count as a completed over. The interval shall not be extended and the second session shall commence at the scheduled time. The Referee may increase the number of overs to be bowled by the team bowling second if, after consultation he is of the opinion that events beyond the control of the bowling team prevented that team from bowling the required number of overs by the scheduled time for the cessation of the innings of the team batting first. If the team batting first is all out and the last wicket falls at or after the scheduled time of interval, the innings of the team batting second shall be limited to the same number of overs bowled to the team batting first at the scheduled time for the interval (the over in which the wicket falls to count as a complete over). If the team batting first is dismissed in less than 50 overs, the team batting second shall be entitled to bat for 50 overs except as provided in (c) above. If the team fielding second fails to bowl the required number of overs as provided in 7.1 (b), (c) or (d) by the scheduled cessation time, the target of the team batting second shall be reduced by the average of the 10 best overs of the team batting first multiplied bv the number of overs short bowled at the scheduled cessation time. The over in progress shall count as completed over. The hours of play shall be extended until the required number of overs are bowled or a result is achieved or until bad light stops play. The Referee/Umpires may reduced the penalty if, after consultation he/they are of the opinion that events beyond the control of the bowling team prevented that team from bowling the required number of overs by the cessation time. 7.2   DELAYED OR INTERRUPTED MATCHES 7.2.1   GENERAL The object shall always be to rearrange the number of overs so that both teams have the opportunity of batting for the same number of overs. A minimum of 25 overs have to be bowled to the team batting second to constitute a match. The calculation of the number of overs to be bowled shall be based on an average rate of 15 overs per hour in the total time available for play. If a reduction of the number of overs is required, any recalculation must not cause the match so rescheduled to finish earlier than the original cessation time. This time may be extended to allow for one extra over for both teams to be added, if required. If the team fielding second fails to bowl the required number of overs by the scheduled cessation time, the hours of play shall be extended until the overs have been bowled or a result achieved. The team batting second shall not bat for a greater number of overs than the first team unless the latter has been all out in less than the agreed number of overs. Fractions are to be ignored in all calculations regarding the number of overs. 7.2.2    DELAY OR INTERRUPTION TO THE INNINGS OF THE TEAM BATTING FIRST If the number of overs of the team batting first is reduced, a fixed time will be specified for the completion of the first session , as calculated by applying the provisions of Clauses 4.2 and 7.2.1 (a) If the team fielding first fails to bowl the required number of overs by the scheduled time for cessation of the first session, play shall continue until the required number of overs has been bowled and Clause 7.1(b) shall apply. If the team batting first is all out and the last wicket falls at or after the scheduled time for intervals, Clause 7. 1 (c) shall apply. 7.2.3   DELAY OR INTERRUPTION TO THE INNINGS OF THE TEAM BATTING SECOND If it is not possible for the team batting second to have the opportunity of batting for the same number of overs as the team batting first, the overs to be bowled shall be reduced at the rate of 15 overs per hour for the time lost. RESTRICTIONS ON THE PLACEMENT OF FIELDSMEN Two semi circles shall be drawn on the field of play. The semi circles have as their centre the middle stumps at either end of the pitch. The radius of each semi circle is 30 yards (27.5m) and the ends of each semi circle are joined to the other by a straight line drawn on the field on the same side of the pitch. The field restriction area should be marked by continuous painted white lines or 'dots' at 5 yard (4.5m) intervals, each 'dot' to be covered by white plastic or rubber (but not metal) disc measuring 7 inches (18cm) in diameter. At the instant of delivery, there may not be more than 5 fieldsmen on the leg side. For the first 15 overs, only 2 fieldsmen are permitted to be outside the field restriction marking at the instant of delivery. For the remaining overs only 5 fieldsmen are permitted to be outside the field restriction marking at the instant of delivery. Two inner circles shall be drawn on the field of play. The circles have as their centres the centre point of the popping crease at either end of the pitch. The radius of each of the circles is 15 yards (13.72 metres). The field restriction area should be marked by 'dots'. The segment of the circle reserved for the slip positions shall not be demarcated. (Appendix 1). In the first 15 overs there must be a minimum of 2 stationary fieldsmen within 15 yards field restriction of the striker at the instant of delivery. The two stationery fieldsmen may be permitted to stand deeper than 15 yards (in the un-demarcated area) provided only that they are standing in orthodox slip positions. Where play is delayed or interrupted affecting the innings of the team batting first and the total number of overs available is reduced. the number of overs in regard to field restrictions shall be reduced proportionately for both teams. (Number of overs x 30%). Fractions are to be ignored. Where the innings of the team batting second is delayed or interrupted, the number of overs in regard to field restrictions shall be reduced proportionately. In the event of an infringement, the Square Leg Umpire shall call and signal 'No Ball'. NUMBER OF OVERS PER BOWLER No bowler shall bowl more than 10(six ball) overs in an innings. 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 allowed. This will not apply if a bowler has completed his quota of overs before the interruption to play. Where the total overs in not divisible by 5, one additional over shall be allowed to the maximum number per bowler necessary to make up the balance. In the event of a bowler breaking down and being unable to complete an over, the remaining balls will be bowled by another bowler. Such part of an over will count as a full over only in so far as each bowler's limit is concerned. The scoreboard shall show the total number of overs bowled and the number overs bowled by each bowler. NO BALL Short Pitched Bowling - If a ball passes or would have passed above shoulder height of the striker standing upright at the crease, either Umpire shall call and signal No Ball. See also Clause 25. WIDE BOWLING - JUDGING A WIDE Umpires are instructed to apply very strict and consistent interpretation in regards to this Law in order to prevent negative bowling wide of the wicket. Any offside or legside delivery which in the opinion of the Umpire does not give the batsman a reasonable opportunity to score shall be called a "Wide". As a guide on the leg side, any ball landing clearly outside the leg stump and going further away shall be called a "Wide". THE BALL (INCLUDE LAW 5 AMENDMENT) Each fielding team shall have one new ball for its innings. Organisers shall provide 'Cavelier 80" red four piece cricket ball which will be used in all matches. Each fielding team shall have one new ball for its innings. In the event of s ball becoming wet and soggy as a result of play continuing in inclement weather or it being affected by dew, or a ball becoming significant discoloured and in the opinion of the Umpires being unfit for play, the ball may be replaced for a ball that has had similar amount of wear, even though it has not gone out-of-shape. Either batsman may raise the matter with umpires and the Umpires' decision as to the replacement or otherwise will be final. LAW 5 The fielding Captain or his nominee may select the Ball with which he wishes to bowl from the supply provided by the organisers. Such a selection must take place in the presence of the Match Referee. The Umpires shall retain possession of the match ball(s) throughout the duration of the match when play is not actually taking place. 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, at the end of each over, or any other disruption in play. LAW 5.5 - Ball Lost or becoming unfit for play. In the event of a bafl during the play being lost or, in the opinion of the umpire, being unfit for play through normal use, the umpires shall allow it to be replaced by one that in the opinion has had a similar amount of wear. If the ball is to be replaced, the umpires shall inform the batsman. THE RESULT 13.1    A result can be achieved only if both teams have had the opportunity of batting for at least 25 overs, unless one team has been all out in less than 25 overs or unless the team batting second scores enough runs to win in less than 25 overs. All matches in which both teams have not had an opportunity of batting for a minimum of 25 overs, shall be declared 'No Result'. 13.2    TIE In matches in which both teams have had the opportunity of batting for the agreed number of overs, the team scoring the higher number of runs shall be the winner. If the scores are equal, the result shall be a 'Tie' and no account shall be taken of the number of wickets which have fallen. 13.3    Delayed or Interrupted Matches - Calculation of Target Score If the innings of the team batting second is delayed or interrupted and it is not able to receive its full quota of overs, the target score shall be calculated as follows The score of the team batting first shall be multiplied by the percentage factor for the number of overs to be bowled to team batting second, as set out on the Target Score Calculation Chart POINTS 14.1    Preliminary Matches The points system shall be as follows: Win - 2,    Tie or No Result - 1   Loss - 0. In the event of the teams finishing on equal points, the right to play in the Final match will be decided by the most wins in the preliminary matches or, when teams have both equal wins and equal points, the team which was the winner of the preliminary match (played between them) will be placed in the higher position or, if still equal, the higher net run rate in the preliminary matches. In a match declared 'No Result', run rate is not applicable. 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. 14.2    Final If no result is achieved in a final then the winner shall be: The team with higher points in the preliminary round or if finishing equal, The team with most number of wins in the preliminary round matches or if still equal, The team which was the winner of the preliminary match ( if played between them) or if still equal, team with better net run rate or if still equal, Decided by spin of the coin. SUBSTITUTES 15.1    Law 2.1 will apply as modified In the normal circumstances, a Substitute shall be allowed to field only for a player who satisfies the Umpires that he has become injured or become ill during the match. However, in very exceptional circumstances, the Umpires may use their discretion to allow a Substitute for a player who has to leave the field or does not take the field for other reasons wholly acceptable reasons, subject to consent being given by opposing Captain. If a player wishes to change his shirt, boots etc., he may leave the field to do so (no changing on the field) but no substitute will be allowed. 15.2    Law 2.6 (Runner's Equipment) will apply as modified. The player acting as Runner for an injured Batsman shall at all times wear similar external clothing and protective equipment as the injured Batsman. 15.3    Law 2.8 Fieldsman Leaving the Field In place of Law 2.8 the following will apply: No fieldsman shall leave the field or return during the session of play without the consent of the Umpire at the bowler's end. The Umpire's consent is also necessary if a Substitute is required for a fieldsman at the start of play or when his side returns to field after an interval. If a member of the fielding side does not take the field at the start of play, leaves the field or fails to return after an interval and is absent from the field longer than 15 minutes : (i) The player shall not be permitted to bowl in that innings after his return until he has been on the field for at least that leagth of playing time for which he was absent. (ii) The player shall not be permitted to bat unless or until, in the aggregate, he has returned to field and or his side's innings has been in progress for at least that length of playing time for which he has been absent or, if earlier, when his side has lost five wickets. The restriction (I) and (ii) above shall not apply if the player has suffered an external blow (as opposed to an internal injury such as pulled muscle) while participating earlier in the match and consequently been forced to leave the field. Nor shall apply if the player has been absent for very exceptional and wholly acceptable reasons (other than injury or illness) and consent for a Substitute has been granted by the opposing Captain. Note - In the event of a fieldsman already being off the field at the commencement of an interruption in play through ground, weather or light conditions, he shall be allowed to count any such stoppage time as playing time, provided that he personally informs the Umpires when he is fit enough to take the field had play been in progress. LAW 3.8 - FITNESS OF GROUND, WEATHER AND LIGHT 16.1    Add the following to paragraph (a) and delete Clause (i): The Umpires will suspend, or continue to suspend play for bad light when they consider that there is risk of serious physical injury to the batsman. Amongst the factors to be considered are background, sight screens and the type of bowling. Before deciding to suspend play, or not to resume play after an interval on account of bad light (but for no other reason), the Umpires shall establish whether the Captain of the batting team (the batsman at the wicket may deputise for their Captain) wishes to continue in unfit conditions; if so, his wishes shall be granted. 16.2    Add the following to the last sentence of 3.8(a)(ii): ... or, as a consequence of a change of bowler, if batting conditions have become more dangerous. 16.3    The umpires shall disregard any shadow on the pitch from the stadium or from any permanent object on the ground. LAW 6 - THE BAT Law 6.1 will apply as modified: The bat overall shall not be more than 38"/96.5 cm in length; the blade of the bat shall be made of wood, shall have a conventional "flat" face and shall not exceed 41/4" /10.8cm at the widest part. LAW 7 - THE PITCH In addition to the Law 7.2, the following will apply: Captains, Umpires, the Referee and Groundsmen should co-operate to ensure that prior to the staff of any day's play no one bounces a ball on the pitch or strikes it with a bat to assess its condition or for any other reason, or causes damage to the pitch in any other way. In the event of any dispute, the Referee in consultation with Organisers , will rule and his rulling will be final. LAW 10 - THE PITCH ALL MATCHES SHALL BE PLAYED ON NATURAL TURF PITCHES. 19.1    Law 10.1 - Rolling of Pitch. Law 10.1 will apply, but add the following sentence to the first paragraph, However in the opinion of the Umpires, the delay has had no significant effect upon the state of the pitch, they shall refuse any request for the rolling of the pitch. In addition the Umpires are empowered to authorise Groundsman to roll, sweep and remark the crease markings, if necessary and otherwise treat the pitch by such manner and means which they, bearing in mind the advice of the Groundsman, consider will return the state of the pitch as near as possible to that pertaining when the choice of innings was made.. 19.2    Law 10.3 (d) - Mowing of the Outfield The outfield shall be mown daily before play begins. LAW 11 - COVERING OF THE PITCH BEFORE AND DURING A MATCH In place of Law 11.1 and 11.2, the following will apply : In all matches, the pitch shall be entirely protected against rain up to the commencement of play and for the duration of the match. It shall be wholly covered at the termination of each day's play or providing the weather is fine, within a period of two hours thereafter. The covers shall be removed no earlier than 5.00 am and no later than 7.00 am on each morning of the match (including rest day) provided it is not raining at the time, but they will be replaced if rain falls prior to the commencement of play. Note - The covers must totally protect the pitch and also the surroundings, a minimum 5 meters on either side of the pitch and the bowlers run-ups of at least 10 meters and any worn or soft areas in the field. [Attention is drawn to Law 3 and Law 11.3] DRYING OF PITCH AND GROUND (a) Prior to tossing for choice of innings the artificial drying of the pitch and outfield shall be at the discretion of the Groundsman. Thereafter and throughout the match the drying of the outfield may be undertaken at any time by the Groundsman but the drying of the affected area of the pitch shall be carried out on the instruction 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. (b) The Umpires may instruct the Groundsman to use any available equipment, including any roller for the purpose of drying the pitch as well as the surrounding area making it fit for play. Note - An absorbent roller may be used to remove water from the covers including the cover on the match pitch. LAW 15.2 - PRACTICE ON THE FIELD At no time on any day of the match shall there be any bowling or batting practice on the pitch or the square , except in official netted practice pitch areas. In addition there shall be no bowling or batting practice on any part of the square or the area immediately parallel to the match pitch after the commencement of play on any day. Any fieldsman contravening this Law may not bowl the next over. No practice may take place on the field if, in the opinion of the Umpires, it could result in waste of time. LAW 19 - BOUNDARIES 23.1    The boundary shall be the fence or a rope inside the fence. The pitch shall be a minimum 60 yards from one boundary square of the pitch. When this minimum distance is used, the pitch has to be a minimum 80 yards from the opposite square boundary. The straight boundary at both ends of the pitch shall be minimum of 60 yards. Distances shall be measured from the centre of the pitch used. If an unauthorised person enters the playing area 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 batsman is liable to be out as a result of the unauthoriscd person handling the ball. 23.2    NOTE (A) Sight screens shall be provided at both ends of all grounds. Advertising shall be permiittcd on the sight screen behind the striker, provided it is removed for subsequent over from that end. LAW 22.7 BOWLER INCAPACITATED OR SUSPENDED DURING AN OVER. The following shall apply in place of Law 22.7 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 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 (See also Clause 9). THE BALL - MODE OF DELIVERY Law 24.1 Will apply except that the bowler may not deliver the ball underarm. In addition the Umpire at the bowler's end shall call and signal 'No Ball' if a ball which the Umpire considers to have been delivered: (i) bounces more than twice, or (ii) rolls along the ground, or (iii) comes to rest before it reaches the striker or if not otherwise played by the striker, before it reaches the popping crease. If the ball comes to rest in such circumstances, the Umpire will call 'No Ball' and Law 25.3 shall apply. LAW 24.8 AND 25.6 In addition the following shall apply: No balls and Wide balls not scored from shall be included in the bowling analysis of the bowler responsible. LAW 30 - BOWLED The following shall apply in place of Law 30.1 (b): He plays the ball, or if it touches his person , then hits or kicks it into and breaks his wicket and in the Umpire's judgement an attempt to protect the wicket has been made, the striker will be given out on appeal - bowled. Completion of the stroke will not be considered if an attempt is made to protect the wicket. See Law 34.1 (Out - Hit the Ball Twice). HELMETS (AND PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT) In addition to Laws 23.1(e), 32.2(e), 38 Note (c) and 41.1 the following shall apply : The striker is Out under this Law if the ball is deflected from his bat on to his own protective helmet and is subsequently caught. Runs may be scored off deflections from batsman's or fielder's helmet. A batsman may call for a helmet to be brought out to him at any time. Hec must then wear or carry it personally all the time while play is in progress, or can have it taken off the field at the fall of a wicket . or at the end of an over, or at any drinks interval. In all cases no action involving helmets are to waste playing time. Umpires are not to hold helmets. The exchanging of protective equipment between members of the fielding side on the field shall be permitted provided that the Umpires do not consider that it constitutes a waste of playing time. A batsman may only change other items of protective equipment (e.g. batting gloves etc.) provided that there is no waste of playing time. LAW 42.4 - (LIFTING THE SEAM) AND 42.5 - (CHANGING THE CONDITION OF THE BALL) In the event that a ball has been interfered with and requires replacement the batsman at the wicket shall choose the replacement ball from a selection of six other balls of various degree of usage (including a new ball) and of 'Cavelier 80" brand. LAW 42.9 - THE BOWLING OF FAST, HIGH FULL PITCHED BALLS Law 42.9 shall be replaced by the following: The bowling of Fast , High Full Pitched balls is unfair. A Fast , High full Pitched Ball shall be defined as a ball that passes, or would have passed, on the full above waist height of a Batsman standing upright at the crease. Should a Bowler bowl a fast high pitched ball, either Umpires shall call and signal No Ball. In the event such unfair bowling the Umpire at the Bowler's end shall adopt the procedure of caution. final warning, and action against the Bowler and reporting as set out in Law 42.8. "HITTING UP" Teams are required to observe Ground Authority regulations and to exercise the utmost care and caution when engaging in practice and pre-match warm-up and "hitting-up" activities so as to avoid the risk of injury to members of the public, damage to the centre wicket and to perimeter fencing. Technical Committee will consist of Anil Kalaver Saliva Ahangama Binaya Raj Pandey ACC Management Committee: Thilanga Sumathipala Saliya Ahangama Nuski Mohamed Sved Ashraful Huq Anil Kalaver Jaikumar N Shah Appendix A TARGET SCORE CALCULATION CHART TEAM A's SCORE Overs % Factor Target Score 25 66.7 26 68.4 27 70.2 28 72.4 29 74.2 30 76.0 31 77.8 32 79.1 33 80.9 34 82.2 35 84.0 36 85.3 37 86.7 38 88.0 39 89.3 40 90.7 41 92.0 42 92.9 43 94.2 44 95.1 45 96.0 46 96.7 47 97.8 48 98.7 49 99.6 50 100 e.g.: Team batting first scores 188. The innings of the team batting second is limited to 37 overs. 188 x 86.7 = 162.99 Target score = 163 runs Appendix B The rule is based on the "Parabola Formula" which is : Y=ax2+bx+c Where Y = Runs x = Overs c = Zero, as the game starts from zero over and zero run a, b are 'Constant' A graphical representation of the Parabola Fomiula is depicted below: before the formula is solved , it is necessary to find out the values of the 'Constants' a and b. The values of a and b are determined in the formula y = ax2+ bx + c are as follows for the three situations : 235 = a x (60)2 + b(60) + 0 or, 235 = 3600a + 60b 231 = a x (55)2 + b(55) + 0 or, 231 = 3025a + 55b 204 = a x (40)2 + b(40) + 0 or, 204 = 1600a + 40b multiplying Equation (i) by 2 and Equation (iii) by 3, we get 470 = 7200a + 120b ............... (iv) -612 = -4800a - 120b ..................(v) Subtracting Equation (iv) from Equation (v). we get. -142 = 2400a + 0 Therefore, the value of 'Constant' a -142/2400 = -0.0591 i.e. -0.059 To get the value of b, we can now put the value of a in the three equations. The value of b in Equation (i) is 7.464 The value of b in Equation (ii) is 7.450 The value of b in Equation (iii) is 7.463 The average value of b is 7.459, i.e. 7.46 The Formula for deriving the Target Score= 7.46 x No of overs -0.059 x (No of overs available in 2nd innings available in 2nd innings)2 No of runs ------------------------------------------------------- x scored in 1st 7.46 x No of overs -0.059 x (No of overs innings available in 1st innings available in 1st innings)2 Now, this formula would be applicable in two situations : A situation where the team batting 1st has batted its full quota of 5O overs, but the number of overs for the team batting 2nd would have to be reduced; and A situation where the team batting first had to bat lesser number of overs and the team batting 2nd would have to bat even lesser number of overs. ILLUSTRATIONS: Team 'A' scores 300 in its full quota of 50 overs. But owing to rain, the number of overs available to Team 'B' is 30. Its target score would be: 7.46 x 30 - 0.059 x (30)2 ------------------------- X 300 7.46 x 50 - 0.059 x (50)2 = 223.8 - 53.1 224-53 ------------ x 300 = ------ x 300 373-147.5 225 = 228 Team A gets a chance to bat for 30 overs and scores 240 runs because of rains. After the rains subside, team B gets to bat for 25 overs only.Its target score would be: 7.46 x 25 - 0.059 x (25)2 ------------------------- x 240 7.46 x 30 - 0.059 x (30)2 = 186.5 - 36.87 187-37 ------------- x 240 = ------ x 240 223.8 - 53.10 171 In order to simplify the formula, a "Norm' is derived on the basis of actual number of overs bowled. Norms are calculated for each over from the 25th to the 50th over which are as follows: overs Bowled in any Innings NORM 25 150 26 154 27 158 28 163 29 167 30 171 31 175 32 178 33 182 34 185 35 189 36 192 37 195 38 198 39 201 40 204 41 207 42 209 43 212 44 214 45 216 46 218 47 220 48 222 49 224 50 225 Accordingly, the formula of the Target Score is simplified as follows:- 'NORM' for Team Batting Second Target Score = ----------------------------- 'NORM' for Team Batting First x Runs scored by Team Batting First Let us apply this formula to the two innustrations (a) and (b) stated on page 11 for calculation of Target Score: a) 171 --- x 300 = 228 225 b) 150 --- x 240 = 210 171 Appendix C ICC ASSOCIATE MEMBERS QUALIFICATION RULES (As defined in the ICC CODE OF CONDUCT STANDARD PLAYING CONDITIONS AND REGULATIONS - SEPTEMBER 1997) "Member means an Associate Member unless there is a specific reference to a Full or Affiliate Member of the ICC, and "Member Country" shall be construed accordingly; "Cricket" means matches in the ICC Trophy competition; Qualification PROVIDED THAT a cricketer has not played cricket in previous ICC Trophy competition or any International match for another Associate Member in the preceding five years or a Full Member country in a Test or One Day International match in the preceding ten years: Birth - a cricketer is qualified to play for the country of his birth.