WNYCL T20 2019 Rules

Playing Conditions

• Captains will submit their teams for each match before the toss (Super sub will be allowed).  All other MCC rules apply.

• Powerplay will be for 6 overs (2 fielders allowed outside the inner circle).

• After the powerplay, teams can have a maximum of 5 fielders outside the inner circle.

• A player must have played a match in the group stage to be eligible to play in the knockouts.

Ground prep, toss, umpiring

• For matchups where one of the teams is a traveling team, the local team will be the host and responsible for setting up and removing the mat, getting the match balls, bringing the stumps (if spring stumps are needed).  For matchups where both teams are local, the host responsibilities will be shared.

• Toss will take place 15mins before the scheduled start time.  The 2 captains and the umpires to coordinate in case of a delayed start due to weather.  If one team is not present for the toss, it is rewarded to the other team.

• Umpires will have the discretion to reduce overs for a delayed start or for any delays during the match (1 over lost for each team for every 10 minutes).  Umpires are responsible to monitor the pace of the game. Each innings should be finished within 1hr and 50mins (including drinks break). Failure to complete the overs in a timely fashion may result in a points penalty and a fine.

• Teams assigned umpiring duties are expected to send 2 players to officiate the match.  Failure to send umpires may results in a points penalty and a fine.

• Umpires' call is final.  Any player or team found guilty of arguing with or abusing the umpires or the opposing team will be subject to a suspension and a fine.  

Rain rule

• Each team must bat 10 overs to constitute a match.  Points are shared if a match is not completed.

• There will be a reserve weekend after the group stage to conduct washed out matches.  Any matches that cannot be conducted during that weekend will remain a draw, with the points shared.