Interhouse - Cricket

Interhouse Cricket is a co-ed league that is friendship based & guarantee lots of fun and good play. Teams must be able to play anytime during the league's schedule! All team members must be current U of T students or UTSC staff. Teams must have a minimum of 7 players.

https://tpasc.ca/item/interhouse-cricket

UCC Indoor Tournament Official Rules

§    For all rules not covered please refer to the normal Outdoor Cricket rules.

§    The team captain is responsible for making sure all players are aware of the rules.

§    The total overs will be 9 overs per innings or time limit. 

First or Last over is to be played between the female players of the teams. If the female player is not on the field to bowl her over, the over shall be completed by a male bowler who is only allowed to bowl slow or spin bowling to the female batsmen. The female player has the right to call any ball that she deems too fast for her to be re-bowled, if a male is bowling the ball. Any runs scored on the male bowler by the female are counted as double and extras are counted as runs as well. The over is concluded if the opposition batter gets out. However, if the batter is still on the crease at the end of the first over, the batting team have the option of declaring the batter and calling her back at some other time in the game.

The option of declaring a batter and calling them back at some other time in the game is only for female players. Any other batter declared during an innings is considered out, unless the player was injured and required medical attention.

§    3-2-2-1 is the bowling limit for bowlers.

§    There are 6 + 1(Female) players on the field for the bowling team always. 

TEAMS

Ø   A squad will consist of no more than twelve (12) and no less than eight (8) players. On game  day teams can have 10 players (6+1F) on their team.

Ø   All divisions are co-ed

Ø   All players must be U of T students or Recreation Centre members

Ø   All players need to be registered on Imleagues

Ø   A maximum of 7 players are allowed on the field during fielding at one time, including the bowler and the female player (who should be fielding always). Only 7 players can bat including the female member and anyone can bowl.

Ø   If a team does not have a female player on the field they will be charged a penalty and will only be allowed to field with 5 players including the bowler. However, the penalty can be waived if both captains come to a mutual conclusion or if both teams don’t have a female player.

Ø   If a team does not have enough players on match day to start the game. They can play the game with substitute fielders. They are also allowed to field other teams’ players. Umpires should be informed always. It is the captain’s responsibility to make sure the umpire is aware of the situation.

Ø   No other teams’ players or substitute fielders are allowed for PLAYOFFS.

Playoffs

Ø   A player must play in at least 2 of the regular season games to be eligible for the playoffs

Ø   If there is a tie in the standings at the end of regular season, it will be broken down in order of the following:

o    Net Run Rate

o    Head to Head Wins

o    Most wins

o    Most Runs Scored

o    Fewest Defaults

Gameplay Rules

Ø   1 run will be given for wides and no balls.

Ø   No LBW rule in place and no runs for byes and leg byes.

Ø   Direct hit on the far sidewall will result in 6 runs.

Ø   Indirect hit on the far sidewall will result in 4 runs.

Ø   Ball will be in play if it hits the ceiling; a catch resulting after the ball hits the ceiling is an out. If ball hits middle divider, - ball is in play.

Ø   If the ball hits the back wall the ball is still in play and players can get run out on the ball if they are not in the crease

Ø   If the ball crosses the boundary before it goes out of bound the batsmen will not be out, rather will get the runs

Ø   If the ball goes inside the bleachers or in place where there is obstruction from material or spectators, it will result in 1 run for the batting team.

Ø   If the ball gets stuck on the ceiling it will be ruled a dead ball.

Ø   If the ball goes on the running track and does not bounce back on the field on its own it is considered out. Ball will be in play if it bounces back on to the field.

Ø   Umpire’s scoring sheet will be the official score sheet, if conflict arises with the scoreboard, result or etc.

Ø   Please respect the decision of the umpire always.

The decision of the umpire is final.

Ø   Any problem regarding the umpire should be discussed with the convener after the game is finished.

Ø   There is zero tolerance for abusive language.

Ø   Every run scored for a female will be 2 runs. A double count as 4 runs, a triple count as 6 runs, a quadruple count as 8 runs and a six is counted as12 runs for the female. Except in the first over or any over bowled by a female.

Ø   All the rules of outdoor cricket will apply unless stated otherwise above.

Ø   Maximum of 4 players can be fielded at the boundary line to encourage positive and competitive cricket.

Ø   Once the bowler runs into bowl, there should be an absolute silence.

Ø   Slow over rates would result in the deduction of overs from the fielding side, if the side is fielding second, then they will face the penalty in the next game.

Ø   In case of a team being short of players, the team may use 1 player from another team with the approval of the opposing captain and convener. However, for the playoffs no such co-opting will be allowed.

Ø   The decision of a fastball for female players is in the discretion of the umpire.

Ø   Each side will have 30 minutes to finish 7 overs, if not then the number of balls bowled after 35 minutes will be deducted from the batting.

Ø   A female player that is batting has the option of asking for someone to run for her.

Umpires

Ø  There is one umpire and one leg umpire/scorekeeper always

Ø  Any physical abuse of an umpire will result in a lifetime suspension from all activities in the UTSC Recreation Centre.

Ø  All complaints against an official or player are to be directed to the conveners.

Ø  A spectator can be removed from the gym if they interfere with play or display excessive language. (Conveners discretion)

Ø  Any rules can be amended at the discretion of the Convenor.

Format

• Teams will be put into playoffs on the number of games they win during the season
• If teams have a tie in their division with other teams on the number of wins. The net run rate will be should for those teams to decide which team qualifies.
• The format of the playoffs will resemble the Page Playoff System.