PLAYING CONDITIONS
and
MATCH HOSTING RESPONSIBILITIES
IN 2022, THE MCC ANNOUNCED IMPORTANT AMENDMENTS to the CODE OF LAWS - find out more here
1. The Laws of Cricket
Except as specially provided hereafter, the 2017(2022) Code of the Laws of Cricket, together with the Playing Conditions as laid down by NZC will apply
2. Teams
The Zone will consist of the 6 North Island District Associations of Central Districts in a round robin competition
3. Match Manager
The host Association will appoint a Match Manager and advise teams and umpires. The Match Manager will be in attendance at all times but may delegate their responsibilities to a replacement if they need to leave the ground. The teams and umpires must be notified of the replacement at the next interval. Refer item 21 – Match Report responsibility
4. Hours of Play and Intervals
10.30am – 1pm (2.30 – 40 overs) 1.40pm – 4pm (2.20 – 38 overs) 4.20pm – 6.30pm (2.10 – 34 overs). 112 overs will be bowled in the day. 3 overs are subtracted for each change of innings. Should the teams leave the ground for lunch, then at the discretion of the umpires, up to 20 minutes can be added to the lunch break with the remaining sessions adjusted accordingly. A minimum of 16 overs will be bowled in the last hour of the match. Players shall be ready to start on the field at the time set for the start of play and the resumption of play after a break. NZC playing conditions re drinks being run on and off the field will apply. As per these NZC first class P.C.’s no formal drinks breaks are scheduled. The umpires, however, can use their discretion in hot conditions. 30 minutes of extra time can be played after the scheduled close of play on day 1 but at this time play shall cease regardless of whether the full quota of overs has been bowled. For example, a 6.30pm scheduled finish allows for play to continue until 7.00pm when the over being bowled is completed and time is called. Unbowled overs are lost. The umpires are to be more demanding in relation to hurrying the over-rates along as much as they can with both the fielding and batting teams
5. Weather Interference and/or Travel difficulties
Where owing to weather conditions or travel difficulties it has been decided no play is possible in the pre-lunch period, the time set down for the luncheon interval may be brought forward. Also in the event of delay due to weather conditions or travel difficulties the afternoon tea interval may be varied. Time will be made up on that day and/or subsequent days where weather, travel difficulties or any other unavoidable circumstance intervenes
6.1 Total Hours
The total hours (including all stoppages but excluding scheduled intervals) do not exceed 14 hours in any match except where necessary to allow a minimum of 16 overs in the last hour of the match
6.2 Adjustments
Play can be brought forward to start at 9.30am on day 2 (if teams are requiring an early departure) provided that no session shall be scheduled for more than 3 hours in duration. The last hour will be scheduled to start at 4.30pm in this case if it is an uninterrupted day thereafter. (Overtime could be played to allow a minimum of 16 overs to be bowled in the last hour of the match).If play is lost on day 1, an additional 30 minutes of play can be added on. A scheduled close of play on day 1 can be no later than 7.00pm.Further lost time on day 1, up to an extra half hour, can be made up from 10.00am on day 2 prior to the scheduled normal start. Therefore, on day 2, only 30 minutes (half an hour) can be made up for ground, weather and light interruptions occurring on day 1. (For clarity, in the event of rain forcing an early finish on day 1, play can be scheduled to start at 10.00am on day 2 with a scheduled finishing time remaining at 6.30pm. In the event of further GWL interruption on day 2, a further 30 minutes can be added for a scheduled finish of 7.00pm. No session shall be scheduled for more than 3 hours in duration. (Note: Overtime could be played to allow a minimum of 16 overs to be bowled in the last hour of the match).6.3 Calculation for any lost time, due to weather etc. (excludes change of innings) – for every 3.75 minutes deduct one over. The major consideration with delays should be to recommence play as soon as possible. Co-operation is required between Captains/Coaches/Umpires.Note: Discussions on play resumption involves umpire and captains only.7. Length of Innings: There is no restriction on the length of an innings. A new ball becomes available after 80 overs
8. Points system
Bonus points: Four batting and four Bowling bonus points are available in the first innings.
Batting bonus points are achieved at 150, 200, 250 and 300 runs. (In the first 90 overs only).
Bowling bonus points are achieved on taking 3, 5, 7 and 9 wickets. (In the first 90 overs only).
1st innings win: 5 points
Outright points:
3 points to the team that won on the first innings
6 points to the team that was behind on the first innings.
Tied scores in either innings
- If 1st innings scores are tied 2.5 points each
- If the match finishes in an outright tie 2 points each
- It must be remembered here that an outright tie is only when scores are level and the team batting last is all out
- Scores level and the team batting last is 6 or 9 down is a draw
First innings points are retained: 8 points for 1st innings plus outright
- If a team loses on the first innings but wins outright they get 6 points, plus bonus point
- If a team wins on the first innings and loses outright they get 5 points, plus bonus points
- Tie on first innings but outright win = 5.5, plus bonus points
- Tie on first innings but outright loss = 2.5, plus bonus points.
- If a team having lost on the first innings, gains an outright tie 2 points, plus bonus points
- If a team having won on the first innings, gains an outright tie 7 points, plus bonus points
- No result with less than a day played (≤ 112 overs) - bonus points scored plus 3 each.
- No result with more than a day’s play (> 112 overs) then it is just bonus points plus 1 each.
- Abandoned or Rained off game – 8 points each.
- Win by default is equal to maximum points in the respective round
9. Zone Results and Winner
At the conclusion of each game the Host Association is responsible for advising Central Districts of the result and scores. Results are to be emailed to scott@cdcricket.co.nz no later than Monday morning or the result and scorecard must be entered as a true and accurate record on PlayHQ.
Central Districts will keep a points table and advise associations of the points on Monday afternoon, after having received the match summaries and team points earned earlier in the day. The Zone winner will win the right to the Zone 2 Challenge.
In the event of a tie, on points, the winner will be the team with the most outright wins. If the teams are still tied, the team with the best net runs per wicket, over the entire series of matches, will be the winner. Net run rate is calculated by taking the runs per wicket for and deducting the runs per wicket against. If for any reason the Zone winner is unable to fulfil the challenge obligations, then the second team will become the challenger
10. Umpires
Umpires appointments will be made by CDCUSA and forwarded to Central Districts for approval and notification to Districts
11. Balls
Associations are to provide their own 4 piece Kookaburra Regulation 156 gram balls for the matches. Ideally there should be replacement balls, in varying conditions of use, available if needed
12. Covers
Host Association will ensure adequate covers are available where possible to cover the block and bowlers run ups. Covers should be in place 3 days prior to the match. Both teams will assist with covers on match days
13. Sightscreens
The Host Association will provide sightscreens where possible
14. Scoreboard
The Host Association will provide a suitable scoreboard
15. Scorers
The Host Association will provide at least one scorer. Any visiting team scorer is to be notified to the host association 7 days prior to the match. A copy of the scoresheets may be given to the visitors at the conclusion of the game but certainly to the visiting District and the Central Districts Administration office at least within 48 hours by email unless PLAYHQ is entered accurately. Email: scott@cdcricket.co.nz or mail to : PO Box 309, NAPIER 4140
16. Player Eligibility
As per New Zealand Cricket Playing Conditions
17. Nomination of Players - Law 1.2
For each match teams may be composed of twelve players.
(a) Prior to the toss for each match team captains must provide opposing captains and the umpires a list of their batting XI and their Fielding XI. The player left out of the Fielding XI will act as a 12th man for the fielding portions of the match. (i.e. the player may bat in the Batting XI but may not bowl)
(b) The 12th man may be rotated on and off the field acting as substitute fielder bearing in mind the rules of cricket in terms of eligibility to bowl and bat in relationship to a player’s time off the field still apply. Sensible rotation is expected. It is recommended that players are rotated on and off at breaks in play ie drinks, lunch and tea, unless a replacement is necessary due to injury or sickness. Persistent rotation of a bowler or bowlers, after short spells, is not deemed to be a “sensible” reason for a substitution
(c) No player (batsman/batter) can only bat in the match and not take part in the field
18. Catering
The Host Association to provide a light morning and afternoon tea and lunch for players and umpires and relevant officials. Lunch shall be of a good nutritious standard suitable for fulfilling the needs of the athletes
Reminder – the following catering guidelines should apply - Hot dish / selection salads / rolls etc / fruit
Ice to be provided
Morning / afternoon tea optional
Dietary requirements – each Association to be responsible for themselves
Player drinks will be available, at all times, during the game
19. Dressing Rooms
Host Association to provide clean and tidy dressing rooms for players and umpires. At the conclusion of the match, teams are required to leave the rooms in a tidy condition, as per as they found them
20. Code of Conduct
This PC has now been superseded by Law 42. It states – Law 42 - Player Conduct Laws 42.1, 42.2 and 42.3, i.e. Level 1 and Level 2 offences, shall apply as per “The Laws of Cricket 2017”.For Laws 42.4, 42.5, 42.6 and 42.7, i.e Level 3 and 4 offences, the New Zealand Cricket Code of Conduct shall apply
21. Match Reports
Umpires: Captain’s Reports
For season 2023/24, the Umpires Captain’s Report can be found on the Central Districts Cricket Association website
Click on CDCA Competitions and choose your competition, then click on Umpires Captain’s Report [see top of this page].
Complete report and submit (remember Captains will need to know the respective umpires’ names).
It is recommended that this form is filled in straight after the game.If no completed report is received, from the participating Furlong Cup team, by 5pm on the following Wednesday, after the scheduled game, 4 points will be deducted from that team in the Furlong Cup points table
22. Travel and Accommodation
Each Association is responsible for organising its own travel and accommodation. Prior to making accommodation bookings, the visiting association should make contact with the host DA to ascertain whether there are any sponsorship relationships that can be taken into account.Host associations will also make single room accommodation bookings for umpires where required
23. Disputes
Any query regarding Zone Elimination matches will be referred to Central Districts who will rule on or arrange to get a ruling on the point at issue
24. Helmets
The wearing of helmets by batsmen facing pace bowlers is mandatory in this competition. In the interests of Health and Safety, it is also highly recommended, that helmets are worn against spin bowling as well
25. Running the non-striker out before the ball is bowled
The bowler must issue a warning to the non-striker who, in the umpire’s opinion, was out of their crease at the time of the incident.The warning must be made to the umpire at the non-striker's end before the next ball is delivered. The warning will last the duration of that innings and apply to all batters. The umpires will make all incoming batters aware if a warning has been issued
Central Districts Cricket Association believes that the process of the bowler running out the non-striker is not in the Spirit of the Game and should be used only as a last resort.
Other Notes – Law 5 (The Bat) places limits on the thickness of the edges and the overall depth of the bat. The maximum dimensions will be 108mm in width (unchanged), 67mm in depth with 40mm edges
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