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Law 18 Scoring runs Law
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LAW 18 SCORING RUNS
1. A run
The score shall be reckoned by runs. A run is scored
(a) so often as the batsmen, at any time while the ball is in play, have crossed
and
made good their ground from end to end.
(b) when a boundary is scored. See Law 19 (Boundaries).
(c) when penalty runs are awarded. See 6 below.
(d) when Lost ball is called. See Law 20 (Lost ball).
2. Runs disallowed
Notwithstanding 1 above, or any other provisions elsewhere in the Laws, the
scoring
of runs or awarding of penalties will be subject to any disallowance of runs provided
for within the
Laws that may be applicable.
3. Short runs
(a) A run is short if a batsman fails to make good his ground on turning for a
further run.
(b) Although a short run shortens the succeeding one, the latter if completed
shall not
be regarded as short.
A striker taking stance in front of his popping crease may run from that point
also
without penalty.
4. Unintentional short runs
Except in the circumstances of 5 below,
(a) if either batsman runs a short run, unless a boundary is scored the umpire
concerned shall call and signal Short run as soon as the ball becomes dead and
that run shall not be
scored.
(b) if, after either or both batsmen run short, a boundary is scored, the umpire
concerned shall disregard the short running and shall not call or signal Short run.
(c) if both batsmen run short in one and the same run, this shall be regarded as
only
one short run.
(d) if more than one run is short then, subject to (b) and (c) above, all runs
so called
shall not be scored.
If there has been more than one short run the umpire shall inform the scorers as
to the number of runs scored.
5. Deliberate short runs
(a) Notwithstanding 4 above, if either umpire considers that either or both
batsmen
deliberately run short at his end, the following procedure shall be adopted.
(i) The umpire concerned shall, when the ball is dead, warn the batsmen that the
practice is unfair, indicate
that this is a first and final warning and inform the
other umpire of what has
occurred. This warning shall continue to apply
throughout the innings. The umpire shall so inform each
incoming batsman.
(ii) The batsmen shall return to their original ends.
(iii) Whether a batsman is dismissed or not, the umpire at the bowler’s end
shall
disallow all runs to the batting side from that delivery other than the penalty for a
No ball or Wide, or
penalties under Laws 42.5 (Deliberate distraction or
obstruction of Batsman) and 42.13 (Fielders
damaging the pitch), if applicable.
(iv) The umpire at the bowler’s end shall inform the scorers as to the number of
runs
scored.
(b) If there is any further instance of deliberate short running by any batsman
in that
innings, when the ball is dead the umpire concerned shall inform the other umpire of
what has occurred and
the procedure set out
in (a)(ii) and (iii) above shall be
repeated. Additionally, the umpire at
the bowler’s end shall
(i) award 5 penalty runs to the fielding side. See Law 42.17 (Penalty runs).
(ii) inform the scorers as to the number of runs scored.
(iii) inform the batsmen, the captain of the fielding side and, as soon as
practicable, the captain of the batting side of the reason for this action.
(iv) report the occurrence, with the other umpire, to the Executive of the
batting
side and any Governing Body responsible for the match, who shall take such
action as is considered
appropriate against the captain and player or players
concerned.
6. Runs scored for penalties
Runs shall be scored for penalties under 5 above and Laws 2.6 (Player returning
without
permission), 24 (No ball), 25 (Wide ball), 41.2 (Fielding the ball), 41.3 (Protective helmets
belonging to the fielding side) and 42 (Fair and unfair play).
7. Runs scored for boundaries
Runs shall be scored for boundary allowances under Law 19 (Boundaries)..
8. Runs scored for Lost ball
Runs shall be scored when Lost ball is called under Law 20 (Lost ball).
9. Batsman dismissed
When either batsman is dismissed
(a) any penalties to either side that may be applicable shall stand but no other
runs
shall be scored, except as stated in 10 below.
(b) 12(a) below will apply if the method of dismissal is Caught, Handled the
ball or
Obstructing the field. 12(a) will also apply if a batsman is Run out, except in the
circumstances of
Law 2.8 (Transgression of the Laws by a batsman who has a
runner) where 12(b) below will apply.
(c) the not out batsman shall return to his original end except as stated in
(b) above.
10. Runs scored when a batsman is dismissed
In addition to any penalties to either side that may be applicable, if a batsman
is
(a) dismissed Handled the ball, the batting side shall score the runs completed
before
the offence.
(b) dismissed Obstructing the field, the batting side shall score the runs
completed
before the offence. If, however, the obstruction prevents a catch from being made,
no runs other than penalties shall be scored.
(c) dismissed Run out, the batting side shall score the runs completed before
the
dismissal.
If, however, a striker with a runner is himself dismissed Run out, no runs other
than
penalties shall be scored. See Law 2.8 (Transgression of the Laws by a batsman who
has a runner).
11. Runs scored when ball becomes dead
(a) When the ball becomes dead on the fall of a wicket, runs shall be scored as
laid
down in 9 and 10 above.
(b) When the ball becomes dead for any reason other than the fall of a wicket,
or is
called dead by an umpire, unless there is specific provision otherwise in the Laws,
the batting side shall be credited with
(i) all runs completed by the batsmen before the incident or call and
(ii) the run in progress if the batsmen have crossed at the instant of the
incident
or call.
Note specifically, however, the provisions of Laws 34.4(c) (Runs permitted from
ball
lawfully struck more than once) and 42.5(b)(iii) (Deliberate distraction or obstruction
of batsman) and (iii) any penalties that are applicable.
12. Batsman returning to wicket he has left
(a) If, while the ball is in play, the batsmen have crossed in running, neither
shall return
to the wicket he has
left, except as in (b) below.
(b) The batsmen shall return to the wickets they originally left in the cases
of, and only
in the cases of:
(i) a boundary;
(ii) disallowance of runs for any reason;
(iii) the dismissal of a batsman, except as in 9(b) above.
1. The boundary of the field of play
(a) Before the toss, the umpires shall agree the boundary of the field of play
with both
captains. The boundary shall if possible be marked along its whole length.
(b) The boundary shall be agreed so that no part of any sight-screen is within
the field
of play.
(c) An obstacle or person within the field of play shall not be regarded as a
boundary
unless so decided by the umpires before the toss. See Law 3.4(ii) (To inform
captains and scorers).
2. Defining the boundary – boundary marking
(a) Wherever practicable the boundary shall be marked by means of a white line
or a
rope laid along the ground.
(b) If the boundary is marked by a white line,
(i) the inside edge of the line shall be the boundary edge.
(ii) a flag, post or board used merely to highlight the position of a line
marked on
the ground must be placed outside the boundary edge and is not itself to be
regarded as defining or
marking the boundary. Note, however, the provisions
of (c) below.
(c) If a solid object is used to mark the boundary, it must have an edge or a
line to
constitute the boundary edge.
(i) For a rope, which includes any similar object of curved cross section lying
on
the ground, the boundary edge will be the line formed by the innermost points
of the rope along its
length.
(ii) For a fence, which includes any similar object in contact with the ground,
but with
a flat surface projecting above the ground, the boundary edge will be the base
line of the fence.
(d) If the boundary edge is not defined as in (b) or (c) above, the umpires and
captains
must agree, before the toss, what line will be the boundary edge. Where there is no
physical marker for a
section of boundary, the boundary edge shall be the imaginary
straight line joining the two nearest marked points
of the boundary edge.
(e) If a solid object used to mark the boundary is disturbed for any reason
during play,
then if possible it shall be restored to its original position as soon as the ball is
dead.
If this is not possible, then
(i) if some part of the fence or other marker has come within the field of play,
that
portion is to be removed from the field of play as soon as the ball is dead.
(ii) the line where the base of the fence or marker originally stood shall
define the
boundary edge.
3. Scoring a boundary
(a) A boundary shall be scored and signalled by the umpire at the bowler’s end
whenever, while the ball is in play, in his opinion
(i) the ball touches the boundary, or is grounded beyond the boundary.
(ii) a fielder, with some part of his person in contact with the ball, touches
the
boundary or has some part of his person grounded beyond the boundary.
(b) The phrases ‘touches the boundary’ and ‘touching the boundary’ shall mean
contact
with
either (i) the boundary edge as defined in 2 above
or (ii) any person or obstacle within the field of play which has been
designated
a boundary by the umpires before the toss.
(c) The phrase ‘grounded beyond the boundary’ shall mean contact with
either (i) any part of a line or a solid object marking the boundary, except its
boundary edge
or (ii) the ground outside the boundary edge
or (iii) any object in contact with the ground outside the boundary edge.
4. Runs allowed for boundaries
(a) Before the toss, the umpires shall agree with both captains the runs to be
allowed
for boundaries. In deciding the allowances, the umpires and captains shall be
guided by the prevailing
custom of the ground.
(b) Unless agreed differently under (a) above, the allowances for boundaries
shall be
6 runs if the ball having been struck by the bat pitches beyond the boundary, but
otherwise 4 runs.
These allowances shall still apply even though the ball has previously touched a
fielder. See also (c) below.
(c) The ball shall be regarded as pitching beyond the boundary and 6 runs shall
be
scored if a fielder
(i) has any part of his person touching the boundary or grounded beyond the
boundary when he catches
the ball.
(ii) catches the ball and subsequently touches the boundary or grounds some
part
of his person beyond the boundary while carrying the ball but before
completing the catch. See Law 32
(Caught).
5. Runs scored
When a boundary is scored,
(a) the penalty for a No ball or a Wide, if applicable, shall stand together
with any
penalties under any of Laws 2.6 (Player returning without permission), 18.5(b)
(Deliberate short runs) or 42
(Fair and unfair play) that apply before the boundary
is scored.
(b) the batting side, except in the circumstances of 6 below, shall additionally
be
awarded whichever is the greater of
(i) the allowance for the boundary.
(ii) the runs completed by the batsmen, together with the run in progress if
they
have crossed at the instant the boundary is scored. When these runs exceed
the boundary allowance, they
shall replace the boundary for the purposes of
Law 18.12 (Batsman returning to wicket he has left).
6. Overthrow or wilful act of fielder
If the boundary results either from an overthrow or from the wilful act of a
fielder, the runs
scored shall be
(i) the penalty for a No ball or a Wide, if applicable, and penalties under any
of
Laws 2.6 (Player returning without permission), 18.5(b) (Deliberate short
runs) or 42 (Fair and unfair
play) that are applicable before the boundary is
scored
and (ii) the allowance for the boundary.
and (iii) the runs completed by the batsmen, together with the run in progress
if they
have crossed at the instant of
the throw or act. Law 18.12(a) (Batsman
returning to wicket he has left)
shall apply as from the instant of the throw or
act.
1. Fielder to call Lost ball
If a ball in play cannot be found or recovered, any fielder may call Lost ball.
The ball shall
then become dead. See Law 23.1 (Ball is dead). Law 18.12(a) (Batsman returning
to wicket he has
left) shall apply as from the instant of the call.
2. Ball to be replaced
The umpires shall replace the ball with one which has had wear comparable with
that
which the previous ball had received before it was lost or became irrecoverable.
See Law 5.5 (Ball lost
or becoming unfit for play).
3. Runs scored
(a) The penalty for a No ball or a Wide, if applicable, shall stand, together
with any
penalties under any of
Laws 2.6 (Player returning without permission), 18.5(b)
(Deliberate short runs)
or 42 (Fair and unfair play) that are applicable before the
call of Lost ball.
(b) The batting side shall additionally be awarded
either (i) the runs completed by the batsmen, together with the run in progress
if they have crossed at the instant of the call,
or (ii) 6 runs, whichever is the greater.
4. How scored
If there is a one run penalty for a No ball or for a Wide, it shall be scored as
a No ball
extra or as a Wide as appropriate. See Laws 24.13 (Runs resulting from a No ball –
how
scored) and 25.6 (Runs resulting from a Wide – how scored).
If any other penalties have been awarded to either side, they shall be scored as
penalty
extras. See Law 42.17 (Penalty runs).
Runs to the batting side in 3(b) above shall be credited to the striker if the ball has been
struck
by the bat, but otherwise to the total of Byes, Leg byes, No balls or Wides
as the
case may be.
1. A Win – two innings match
The side which has scored a total of runs in excess of that scored in the two
completed
innings of the opposing side shall win the match. Note also 6 below. A forfeited innings
is to count as a completed innings. See Law 14 (Declaration and forfeiture).
2. A Win – one innings match
The side which has scored in its one innings a total of runs in excess of that
scored by
the opposing side in its one completed innings shall win the match. Note also 6 below.
3. Umpires awarding a match
(a) A match shall be lost by a side which
either (i) concedes defeat
or (ii) in the opinion of the umpires refuses to play and the umpires shall
award the match to the other side.
(b) If an umpire considers that an action by any player or players might
constitute a
refusal by either side to play then the umpires together shall ascertain the cause
of the action.
If they then
decide together that this action does constitute a refusal to play by one
side, they shall so inform the captain
of that side. If the captain persists
in the action
the umpires shall award the match in accordance with (a)(ii)
above.
(c) If action as in (b) above takes place after play has started and does not
constitute
a refusal to play
(i) playing time lost shall be counted from the start of the action until
play
recommences, subject to Law 15.5 (Changing agreed times for intervals).
(ii) the time for close of play on that day shall be extended by this length of
time,
subject to Law 3.9 (Suspension of play for adverse conditions of ground,
weather or light).
(iii) if applicable, no overs shall be deducted during the last hour of the
match
solely on account of this time.
4. A Tie
The result of a match shall be a Tie when the scores are equal at the conclusion
of play,
but only if the side batting last has completed its innings.
5. A Draw
A match which is concluded, as defined in Law 16.9 (Conclusion of a match),
without
being determined in any of the ways stated in 1,2,3 or 4 above, shall count as a Draw.
6. Winning hit or extras
(a) As soon as a result is reached, as defined in 1, 2, 3 or 4 above, the match
is at an
end. Nothing that happens thereafter except as in Law 42.17(b), shall be regarded
as part of it. Note also 9 below.
(b) The side batting last will have scored enough runs to win only if its total
of runs is
sufficient without including any runs completed before the dismissal of the striker
by the completion of a
catch or by the obstruction of a catch.
(c) If a boundary is scored before the batsmen have completed sufficient runs to
win
the match, then the whole of the boundary allowance shall be credited to the side’s
total and, in the case
of a hit by the bat, to the striker’s score.
7. Statement of result
If the side batting last wins the match without losing all its wickets, the
result shall be
stated as a win by the number of wickets still then to fall.
If the side batting last has lost all its wickets but, as a result of an award
of 5 penalty runs
at the end of the match, has scored a total of runs in excess of the total scored by the
opposing
side, the result shall be stated as a win to that side by Penalty runs.
If the side fielding last win the match, the result shall be stated as a win by
runs.
If the match is decided by one side conceding defeat or refusing to play, the
result shall
be stated as Match Conceded or Match Awarded as the case may be.
8. Correctness of result
Any decision as to the correctness of the scores shall be the responsibility of
the
umpires. See Law 3.15 (Correctness of scores).
9. Mistakes in scoring
If, after the umpires and players have left the field in belief that the
match has been
concluded, the umpires discover that a mistake in scoring has occurred which affects
the result, then, subject to 10 below, they shall adopt the following procedure.
(a) If, when the players leave the field, the side batting last has not
completed its
innings, and
either (i) number of overs to be bowled in the last hour has not been completed,
or (ii) the agreed finishing time has not been reached, then unless one side
concedes defeat the umpires shall order play to resume.
If conditions permit, play will then continue until the prescribed number of overs
has been completed and the time remaining has elapsed, unless a result is
reached earlier. The number of overs and/or the time remaining shall be taken
as they were when the players left the field; no
account shall be taken of
the time
between that moment and resumption of play.
(b) If, when the players leave the field, the overs have been completed and time
has
been reached, or if the side batting last has completed its innings, the umpires
shall immediately inform both captains of the necessary corrections to the scores
and to the result.
10. Result not to be changed
Once the umpires have agreed with the scorers the correctness of the scores at
the
conclusion of the match
– see Laws 3.15 (Correctness of scores) and 4.2 (Correctness
of scores) – the result cannot thereafter be changed.
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