OSHAWA CRICKET LEAGUE

MODIFICATIONS from the LAWS OF CRICKET

• Each team bats for a set period of time (80 minutes) or 20 overs.

• Each bowler will be limited to 4 overs.

• Ball - Hard Leather Ball (White - Black Ash Sports)

• Fielding Restrictions: First 6 overs - Powerplay - Only 2 Fielders allowed outside of the Fielding Restriction Area (30 yards). For the remaining overs 4 fielders must be within the Fielding Restriction Area at all times. See Diagram Below. 

• WIDE and NO BALL - ICC Standard Applies 

• WIDE delivery: Any bowled ball that passes outside of the wide marker or behind the batter will be considered WIDE. It will result in 1 RUNS (plus any additional runs completed by the batters) being scored for the batting side. The ball will count towards the bowler’s total. A batter can be OUT - Stumped on a WIDE ball. Note: After the 3rd WIDE bowled in the over, any subsequent WIDE deliveries will count as 2 RUNS to the batter.

• NO BALL: If the bowler oversteps the bowling line, “throws” or “chucks” the ball, or bowls the ball over the batter’s waist. “NO BALL” is called, the batter can score runs without risk of being OUT (except by run out), plus 1 RUN penalty. The ball will count in the bowler’s total. The next ball will be a FREE HIT - which means the batter can play the ball without fear of being dismissed - except by run out. If the bowler’s over ends before the FREE HIT, the 1st ball of the next over will be a FREE HIT.

• 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 WIDE balls will be rebowled.

• BYES: runs taken because the ball is missed by the wicketkeeper.

• LEG BYES: runs taken because the batter offered a shot, but missed and the ball hit their legs and rolled to a safe spot.

• The batter is OUT when bowled, caught, run out, stumped  or hit wicket. 

• Leg before wicket (LBW) will be enforced fully (TBD) or only on deliberate blocking of the wickets.

 

TOURNAMENT SPECIFIC RULES

THE TEAM

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

  • Fielding: Maximum 11 players on the field. 

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

  • Only if your team has less than 11 players available, a player can be borrowed from the substitute 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. NEW: A batter must score 10 runs or face 12 balls before being retired.

• 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
Ball: Hard Leather Ball  - will be provided

Stumps and Field Markers - will be provided

Bats, Batting Pads, Guards, Helmets and Wicketkeeping Pads and Gloves must be provided by each team. 
Abdominal Guard must be worn by individual players.

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TEAM UNIFORMS

Coloured and Numbered Jersey must be worn at all times on the field. Black Pants (No shorts) to be worn.. 5 RUN Penalty will be assessed to anyone batting or fielding without an OCL Jersey. Substitutes are exempt, unless an extra jersey has been provided to each captain.

GAME TIMES

• Each match is scheduled for 170 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 70 minute mark, 18 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 80 minute mark, the first innings will end. 10 minute break, then the team batting second will bat the same number of overs (maximum 20 overs) as the team that batted first. If the team bowling 2nd does not completed the required overs - DLS will be applied.

GROUND RULES

• Stone Street Park: Batting will only take place on the South Side of the Wicket.

• The playing area will be marked by paint or 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.

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SEASON and PLAYOFFS

• Points System - Win: 4 points, Tie or No Result: 2 points. Penalty: -2 Points

• Standings Tie-Breaker - 1.  Net Run Rate 2. Coin Flip

• Playoff Format - Will be determined depending on number of teams

• Playoff Rosters - To qualify for Playoffs, a player must play in at least half of the regular season matches. This will be tracked in the CricClubs app. Fair Participation Rule may be lifted for crucial matches. Restrictions may be placed on substitute players (must be a registered player)

• Knockout Match Tiebreaker: 1. Fewest Wickets Lost 2. Fewest Balls Batted 3. Super Over.

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CAPTAIN'S RESPONSIBILITIES

• League Organizers will set the field before each match. Home Team Captain is responsible for picking up markers, bats, wickets and balls and put them in the equipment bag.

• Maintain player respect for umpires and opponents, and ensure fair participation for all players. 2 point penalty for any infractions.

• Time is limited, please do not engage in prolonged discussions with umpires or fielder regarding decisions made or rules. Persistent slow over rates in 3 straight matches will result in 2 Point Penalty in standings.

• Please make sure your team scorer is familiar with the scoring app, see below:

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SCORING APP - CricClubs

• 2 to 3 players on each team must have the app and be approved for scoring matches.

• Before scoring begins - Click on Actions:

  • Turn On - Disable Pitch Map

  • Turn On - Disable Directions

• If a WIDE or NO BALL is bowled - click on WD or NB and select the appropriate amount under Wide/No Ball

• If a BYE or LEG BYE is scored - click on Extras and select the appropriate amount

• If a WICKET falls - click on Wicket. Please be detailed in recording which player took catches, stumpings and run outs. 

• If a batter decides to Retire - Click on Actions - Retire Batsman

• If you make an error in scoring, you can click on the ↩️ undo button
   

REMEMBER:

• Batting: Batters switch ends at the end of each over.

• A batter who “retires” (after scoring 10 runs or facing 12 balls) will be allowed to return only when all other batters are OUT.

• Umpire - The OCL will try to provide the main umpire. The batting side may need to provide both umpires or just the leg umpire - the leg umpire is responsible for decisions on run out or stumping, and may suggest to the main umpire if a No Ball needs to be called - it will be the main umpire who makes the final decision.

• Fielding: Honour system by fielder for boundaries (stops, 4s and 6s) and catches—if the fielder claims it caught —batter is OUT.

• Respect: Abuse of Facility Staff, Fellow Competitors, Umpires or League Officials will not be tolerated. https://www.oshawa.ca/things-to-do/respect-check.asp

• Alcohol: No Alcohol is to be consumed anywhere on the facility.

• Registration and Waivers: All players participating in the league are required to register,  read and review the Release and Waiver Form, and agree to terms before submitting form.

• Underage Players: All players must be over the age of 14. Players under the age of 18 must have a parent/guardian sign the Underage Waiver Form.