D. Simplify Super 20 Over Rate Penalties (Reg 25.5)

WHAT'S THIS ABOUT?

Over rate penalty runs in Super 20 cricket.

DISCUSSION

Is this rule that hard to understand? Well...

In one of the Super 20 grand finals this season the first innings was cut to 19 overs in fine weather.

Afterwards, some of the players said to me the umpires made a "time call", signalling confusion.
In any case of not getting 20 overs inside the 80 minutes, Reg 25.5.2 explicitly says "the full quota of overs will be bowled", then 6 penalty runs are added to the opponents score for each unstarted over.

So what happened? I'm unable to explain.

This regulation needs to be easier to understand and better known, I guess?

So here’s a new, easier version...

EXISTING REGULATIONS	MEANINGS AND COMMENTS	PROPOSED NEW REGULATIONS
25 INNINGS FINISH TIME For Super 20 Matches
25.1 If the team fielding first fails to bowl the required number of overs by the scheduled Innings Finish time for the first innings, play will continue until the required number of overs has been bowled and Playing Condition 25.5 will apply.	Pretty straightforward so far.	NO CHANGES
25.2 If the team fielding second fails to bowl 20 overs by the scheduled close of play, the hours of play will be extended subject to conditions of ground, weather and light until the overs have been bowled or a result achieved, and Playing Regulation 25.5 will apply.	Pretty straightforward so far.	NO CHANGES
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25.5 OVER-RATE PENALTIES		25.5 OVER-RATE PENALTY RUNS
25.5.1 All sides are expected to be in position to bowl the first ball of the last of their 20 overs within 80 minutes playing time.	A statement of expectation. Nice. Tidy a couple of words.	25.5.1 Both teams are expected to be in position ready to bowl the first ball of the 20th over within 80 minutes playing time.
25.5.2 In the event of them failing to do so, the full quota of overs will be completed, and the batting side will be credited with 6 runs for every whole over that has not been bowled.	“Not been bowled” might lead some to think the last overs do not get bowled.. (which is wrong).	25.5.2 In the event of the bowling side failing to do so, the full 20 overs will be completed, and the batting side will be credited with 6 penalty runs for every whole over that has not been started.
	An example is always useful.	25.5.2.1 For example: a bowling side which is bowling the 18th over when the innings time reaches 80 minutes will concede 12 penalty runs to the batting side at the end of the 20th over.
25.5.3 This will apply to both innings of the match.	Present tense is more direct.	25.5.3 This applies to both innings of the match.
25.5.4 If the side batting second is credited with runs in this way and this consequently takes their score past that of the side batting first then the match will be deemed to be won by the side batting second.	Yes, match results can be determined by this rule.	25.5.5 Both teams are warned that match results can be overturned because of this rule.
25.5.5 All penalties in this regard will be imposed immediately the ball first becomes dead after the scheduled or re-scheduled end time for the innings.	The umpire should check the scores after each innings and advise captains at that point.	25.5.4 All penalty runs added will be confirmed by the umpire with the scorers at the end of each innings.
25.5.6 If the innings is terminated before the scheduled or re-scheduled cut-off time, no over-rate penalty will apply.	This is a get out clause which will be of use to many sides from time to time.	25.5.11 If the innings ends before the scheduled or new innings end time, no over-rate penalty will apply.
25.5.7 If the innings is interrupted, the over-rate penalty will apply based on the re-scheduled cessation time for that innings.	This might happen if there’s rain.	25.5.7 If the innings is interrupted, the over-rate penalty will apply based on the new innings end time for that innings. See Regulations 26.6 and 26.15 to 26.26
25.5.8 The Umpire will inform the fielding team Captain when taking the field for the first time and on every subsequent occasion if play is interrupted by the weather, the scheduled cessation time for that innings.	Practical but fairly rare, I expect.	25.5.8 After each weather interruption the Umpire will inform the fielding team Captain of the new innings end time for that innings.
25.5.9 The Umpire at the bowler’s end will inform the fielding Captain, the batsman and their fellow Umpire of any time allowances as and when they arise. (This matter will not be subject to retrospective negotiation).	This is meant to allow the umpire to give a bit of sensible grace for time issues like injuries, lost balls, dogs running on the field etc.	25.5.6 The Umpire(s) will inform the fielding captain and the batsmen of any time allowances as they arise for injuries, lost balls, or other interruptions. Batting sides should be aware of Playing Regulation 30.
25.5.10 In addition, in all reduced overs matches, the fielding team will be given one over’s leeway.	This is confusing and probably unnecessary. In a rain interrupted match there will be an extra over allowed to avoid the run penalty.	25.5.10 NIL
25.5.11 Over-rate penalties apply only to innings of 10 overs or more duration.		25.5.9 Over-rate penalties apply only to innings of 10 overs or more duration. Please note Regulation 26.4
25.5.12 This is the only penalty for a slow over-rate.	This seems redundant.	25.5.12 NIL

 

The new version in the new order. (so it makes more sense...)

25.5 OVER-RATE PENALTY RUNS

25.5.1 Both teams are expected to be in position ready to bowl the first ball of the 20th over within 80 minutes playing time.
25.5.2 In the event of the bowling side failing to do so, the full 20 overs will be completed, and the batting side will be credited with 6 penalty runs for every whole over that has not been started.
25.5.2.1 For example: a bowling side which is bowling the 18th over when the innings time reaches 80 minutes will concede 12 penalty runs to the batting side at the end of the 20th over.
25.5.3 This applies to both innings of the match.
25.5.4 All penalty runs added will be confirmed by the umpire with the scorers at the end of each innings.
25.5.5 Both teams are warned that match results can be overturned because of this rule.
25.5.6 The Umpire(s) will inform the fielding captain and the batsmen of any time allowances as they arise for injuries, lost balls, or other interruptions. Batting sides should be aware of Playing Regulation 30.
25.5.7 If the innings is interrupted, the over-rate penalty will apply based on the new innings end time for that innings. See Regulations 26.6 and 26.15 to 26.26
25.5.8 After each weather interruption the Umpire will inform the fielding team Captain of the new innings end time for that innings.
25.5.9 Over-rate penalties apply only to innings of 10 overs or more duration. Please note Regulation 26.4
25.5.10 NIL
25.5.11 If the innings ends before the scheduled or new innings end time, no over-rate penalty will apply.
25.5.12 NIL

 ABM 9-Jun-2022

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