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GMCL Rules Reviewed & Updated February 2024

	SECTION G - WEATHER AFFECTED MATCHES
G (a)	This section of the rules gives details on what to do when the weather intervenes in your game
19.	Weather Affected League & Cup Games
19 (a)	This section of the rules covers procedures for any league or cup matches shortened due to unfit surfaces or bad weather.

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19.1.; 19.2.; 19.3. Bonus Points, Rain Panel & Play on Day

GMCL Rules Reviewed & Updated February 2024

	19.1.	Points in League Games
	19.1.1.	Bonus Points
	19.1.1.1	Bonus Points can be won in league games.
	19.1.1.1.1.	However, Bonus Points do not apply in any reduced over league games
	19.2.	GMCL Rain Panel for Saturday Regional and Sunday League Games
	19.2.1.	Rain Panel - Reasoning
	19.2.1.1.	GMCL has a Rain Panel of Umpires
	19.2.1.1.1.	The purpose is to prevent unnecessary travel and reduce match day expenses when there are poor weather conditions at grounds in the lower levels in the league.
	19.2.1.2.	Reasoning
	19.2.1.2.1.	If the home team considers that their ground for a Saturday Fixture is not fit and is unlikely to be fit for any play, then the club can call in a Rain Panel Umpire to make a decision in advance of the game to save costs and travelling.
	19.2.1.2.2.	The Rain Panel can only be used in the Sunday Competition or in the Division 4 and below of the Saturday Competition.
	19.2.1.2.3.	The decision taken can take into account that some clubs may not have roll on/roll off covers and water removal equipment, therefore this may mean there is little prospect of play.
	9.2.1.3.	Umpire Details
	19.2.1.3.1.	Details of available umpires will be published here before the start of the season
	19.2.2.	Rain Panel Procedure
	19.2.2.1.	The home club must ensure sufficient time is available for the umpire to attend and carry out a thorough inspection and make a decision.
	19.2.2.1.1.	The decision to cancel a game MUST be made by a Rain Panel Umpire at least two hours before the scheduled start time so sufficient time must be allowed for the Rain Panel Umpire to visit the ground, inspect and make a decision on whether the match be cancelled.
	19.2.2.1.2.	So, for example, for a match due to start at 1.00pm, the Rain Panel Umpire must have made a decision before 11.00am on the day of the match. In practice this requires the Home club to make contact with a Rain Panel Umpire around 9.00am on the day of the match. This will allow the Umpire time to travel to the ground, carry out an inspection, maybe consult with colleagues and then inform the club of the decision.
	19.2.2.2.	If the Rain Panel Umpire decides that the game is to go ahead or believes play may be possible
	19.2.2.2.1.	then that Rain Panel Umpire will inform the club of the decision and allow the standing umpire/s attend for the match as normal.
	19.2.2.2.2.	The home should confirm this to the away team
	19.2.2.3.	If the Rain Panel Umpire decides that the fixture is to be called off
	19.2.2.3.1.	The Rain Panel Umpire will inform the appointed Umpires of the cancellation of the fixture and
	19.2.2.3.2.	The home club shall inform the away team.
	19.2.2.3.3.	The home club shall update the game on cricHQ and record as “Abandoned”
	19.2.2.4.	The Rain Panel Umpire will be paid £10.00 at the time of the inspection by the club whose ground is being inspected, whatever the decision.
	19.2.3.	Rain Panel - Umpire Actions
	19.2.3.1.	We strongly recommend that the Rain Panel Umpire
	19.2.3.1.1.	checks the facilities available such as water hog, sponges, sawdust etc before making their decision
	19.2.3.1.2.	takes photos if possible, in support of their decision. Most umpires now have smartphones which can be used to do this.
	19.2.3.2.	Reappointment of Umpires
	19.2.3.2.1.	Umpires who are informed that their match is cancelled, should contact the appropriate Umpires Appointments Secretary to see if there is another match that they can be appointed to. If such a game exists, they will umpire that game and receive the appropriate fee.
	19.3.	Match Completion
	19.3.1.	Every effort should be made to have GMCL Cup matches played on the fixture day.
	19.3.1.1.	Reserve Dates (This section updated Winter 23/24)
	19.3.1.1.1.	Use of reserve dates will impact other teams, other cup competitions, Sunday League games and the availability of umpires.
	19.3.1.1.2..	There are reserve dates for certain rounds of the senior cup competitions however, with a full fixture programme for around 80 Sunday Teams, there are no completely free dates and venues may not always be available at both clubs as it is not possible to predict the cup draw and fixture league games accordingly.
	19.3.1.1.2.1.	If the weather forecast is not good, then clubs should agree (with the umpires on the day) before the game as to whether the reserve date is available or a bowl out should be the solution.
	19.3.2.	Once a cup game is started
	19.3.2.1.	it must be completed on the day, no exemptions
	19.3.2.1.1.	And the result determined in accordance with the GMCL Cup bad weather rules below and the cup result rules below.

19.4. Delayed Start in League or Cup

GMCL Rules Reviewed & Updated February 2024

	19.4.	Delayed Start in League or Cup Matches (This section updated Winter 23/24)
	19.4.1.	Weather – Delayed start due to weather (the Grace Period applies in certain league matches but not the Cups)
	19.4.1.1.	If bad weather delays the start of the match,
	19.4.1.1.1.	The overs have to be rearranged so that each team has an innings of equal overs and so overs will be reduced at the rate of 2 overs i.e. one per side for every 7½ minutes lost, equivalent to two overs per side every 15 minutes.
	19.4.1.1.1.1.	Less than 7.5 mins lost - 0 overs lost by both sides
	19.4.1.1.1.2	7.5 mins lost - Overs lost by both sides =1
	19.4.1.1.1.3	15 mins lost - Overs lost by both sides =2
	19.4.1.1.1.4	22.5 mins lost - Overs lost by both sides =3
	19.4.1.1.1.5	30 mins lost - Overs lost by both sides =4
	19.4.1.1.1.6	37.5 mins lost - Overs lost by both sides =5
	19.4.1.1.1.7	45 mins lost - Overs lost by both sides =6
	19.4.1.1.1.8	52.5 mins lost - Overs lost by both sides =7
	19.4.1.1.1.9	60 mins lost - Overs lost by both sides =8
	9.4.1.1.1.10	67.5 mins (1hr 7.5 mins) lost - Overs lost by both sides =9
	19.4.1.1.1.11	75 mins lost (1hr 15 mins) - Overs lost by both sides =10
	19.4.1.1.1.12	82.5 mins lost (1hr 22.5 mins) - Overs lost by both sides =11
	19.4.1.1.1.13	90 mins lost (1hr 30 mins) - Overs lost by both sides =12
	19.4.1.1.1.14	97.5 mins lost (1hr 37.5 mins) - Overs lost by both sides =13
	19.4.1.1.1.15	105 mins lost (1hr 45 mins) - Overs lost by both sides =14
	19.4.1.1.1.16	112.5 mins lost (1hr 52.5 mins) - Overs lost by both sides =15
	19.4.1.1.1.17	120 mins lost (2 hrs) - Overs lost by both sides =16
	19.4.1.1.1.18	127.5 mins lost (2 hrs 7.5 mins) - Overs lost by both sides =17
	19.4.1.1.1.19	135 mins lost (2 hrs 15 mins) - Overs lost by both sides =18
	19.4.1.1.1.20	142.5 mins lost (2 hrs 22.5 mins) - Overs lost by both sides =19
	19.4.1.1.1.21	150 mins lost (2 hrs 30 mins) - Overs lost by both sides =20 (maximum reduction for Sunday League games)
	19.4.1.1.1.22	157.5 mins lost (2 hrs 37.5 mins) - Overs lost by both sides =21
	19.4.1.1.1.23	165 mins lost (2 hrs 45 mins) - Overs lost by both sides =22
	19.4.1.1.1.24	172.5 mins lost (2 hrs 52.5 mins) - Overs lost by both sides =23
	19.4.1.1.1.25	180 mins lost (3hrs) - Overs lost by both sides =24
	19.4.1.1.1.26	187.5 mins lost (3 hrs 7.5 mins) - Overs lost by both sides =25 (maximum reduction for Saturday 45 over League games)
	19.4.1.1.1.27	195 mins lost (3 hrs 15 mins) - Overs lost by both sides =26
	19.4.1.1.1.28	202.5 mins lost (3 hrs 22.5 mins)- Overs lost by both sides =27
	19.4.1.1.1.29	210 mins lost (3 hrs 22.5 mins) - Overs lost by both sides =28
	19.4.1.1.1.30	217.5 mins lost (3 hrs 22.5 mins) - Overs lost by both sides =29
	19.4.1.1.1.31	225 mins lost (3 hrs 22.5 mins)- Overs lost by both sides =30 (maximum reduction for Saturday 50 over League games and Sunday 40 over cup games)
	19.4.1.1.1.32	232.5 mins lost (3 hrs 22.5 mins)- Overs lost by both sides = 31
	19.4.1.1.1.33	240 mins lost (3 hrs 22.5 mins)- Overs lost by both sides = 32
	19.4.1.1.1.34	247.5 mins lost (3 hrs 22.5 mins)- Overs lost by both sides = 33
	19.4.1.1.1.35	255 mins lost (3 hrs 22.5 mins)- Overs lost by both sides = 34
	19.4.1.1.1.36	262.5 mins lost (3 hrs 22.5 mins)- Overs lost by both sides = 35 (maximum reduction for Sunday 45 over Cup games)
	19.4.1.2.	When a decision is made to restart (This section updated Winter 23/24)
	19.4.1.2.1.	The umpires should
	19.4.1.2.1.1.	calculate the overs lost (after applying any applicable Grace Period in the league) and
	19.4.1.2.1.2.	notify the scorers of the overs lost before taking the field and
	19.4.1.2.1.3.	verify that the scoring app has been updated by both scorers
	19.4.1.2.2.	The scorers must update cricHQ with the overs lost
	19.4.1.2.3.	If the scorers are not notified or they do not update the scoring app, the match cannot be scored correctly (because it can affect the D/L/S Par and the revised target calculations).
	19.4.1.4.	When a game does start, both sides must have at least the Minimum Overs for the competition and must be allocated an equal number of overs for the start of each innings.
	19.4.2.	Weather - Latest Start
	19.4.2.1.	Minimum Overs
	19.4.2.1.1.	A league or cup game cannot start without sufficient time for the Minimum Overs for the competition
	19.4.2.2.	Latest Start Time
	19.4.2.2.1.	If the calculated start time for the competition is later than any times shown here then the game must be abandoned,
	19.4.2.2.1.1.	in the league both sides would take 2 points,
	19.4.2.2.1.2.	in the cup, the game must go to the reserve date if available. If none available or this is the reserve date, then a bowl out must take place.
	19.4.2.2.2.	Because of the varied start times, grace periods in certain divisions and the minimum overs being 20 per innings in the league and 10 in the cup, there could be many latest start times across GMCL. Therefore for simplicity, we have agreed that the latest start times are as follows (assuming the interval is taken before the delayed start)
	19.4.2.2.2.1.	League to 31st August 16:45; in September 16:15
	19.4.2.2.2.2.	Cup to 31st August 17:30; in September 17:00

19.5. Weather Interruptions during the first innings

GMCL Rules Reviewed & Updated February 2024

	19.5.	Weather Interruptions during the first innings of League or Cup matches
	19.5.1.	Weather - Overs Lost during First Innings
	19.5.1.1.	Recording the interruption,
	19.5.1.1.1.	The total number of overs for the game have to be rearranged so that each team has an innings of equal overs and
	19.5.1.1.2.	the umpires should record the time at the start of each interruption and any applicable Grace Period in the league
	19.5.1.2.	If a restart is agreed, determine time lost
	19.5.1.2.1.	the umpires calculate the total time lost between the time of the interruption and the proposed time for restart
	19.5.1.2.2.	The umpires then use the total time lost (after any Grace Period in the League) to calculate the overs lost from each innings at a rate of one for each side for every 7 1⁄2 minutes lost, equivalent to 2 for each side deducted for every 15 minutes lost, the schedule can be found below.
	19.5.1.2.2.1	7.5 mins lost - Overs lost by both sides =1
	19.5.1.2.2.2.	15 mins lost - Overs lost by both sides =2
	19.5.1.2.2.3.	22.5 mins lost - Overs lost by both sides =3
	19.5.1.2.2.4.	30 mins lost - Overs lost by both sides =4
	19.5.1.2.2.5.	37.5 mins lost - Overs lost by both sides =5
	19.5.1.2.2.6.	45 mins lost - Overs lost by both sides =6
	19.5.1.2.2.7	52.5 mins lost - Overs lost by both sides =7
	19.5.1.2.2.8	60 mins lost - Overs lost by both sides =8
	19.5.1.2.2.9	67.5 mins lost - Overs lost by both sides =9
	19.5.1.2.2.10	75 mins lost - Overs lost by both sides =10
	19.5.1.2.2.11	82.5 mins lost - Overs lost by both sides =11
	19.5.1.2.2.12	90 mins lost - Overs lost by both sides =12
	19.5.1.2.2.13	97.5 mins lost - Overs lost by both sides =13
	19.5.1.2.2.14	105 mins lost - Overs lost by both sides =14
	19.5.1.2.2.15	112.5 mins lost - Overs lost by both sides =15
	19.5.1.2.2.16	120 mins lost - Overs lost by both sides =16
	19.5.1.2.2.17	127.5 mins lost - Overs lost by both sides =17
	19.5.1.2.2.18	135 mins lost - Overs lost by both sides =18
	19.5.1.2.2.19	142.5 mins lost - Overs lost by both sides =19
	19.5.1.2.2.20	150 mins lost - Overs lost by both sides =20
	19.5.1.2.2.21	157.5 mins lost - Overs lost by both sides =21
	19.5.1.2.2.22	165 mins lost - Overs lost by both sides =22
	19.5.1.2.2.23	172.5 mins lost - Overs lost by both sides =23
	19.5.1.2.2.24	180 mins lost - Overs lost by both sides =24
	19.5.1.2.2.25	187.5 mins lost - Overs lost by both sides =25
	19.5.1.2.2.26	195 mins lost - Overs lost by both sides =26
	19.5.1.2.2.27	202.5 mins lost - Overs lost by both sides =27
	19.5.1.2.2.28	210 mins lost - Overs lost by both sides =28
	19.5.1.2.2.29	217.5 mins lost - Overs lost by both sides =29
	19.5.1.2.2.30	225 mins lost - Overs lost by both sides =30 (the max in the league)
	19.5.1.2.2.31	232.5 mins lost - Overs lost by both sides =31 (cup only)
	19.5.1.2.2.32	240 mins lost - Overs lost by both sides =32 (cup only)
	19.5.1.2.2.33	247.5 mins lost - Overs lost by both sides =33 (cup only)
	19.5.1.2.2.34	255 mins lost - Overs lost by both sides =34 (cup only)
	19.5.1.2.2.35	262.5 mins lost - Overs lost by both sides =35 (cup only)
	19.5.1.2.2.36	270 mins lost - Overs lost by both sides =36 (cup only)
	19.5.1.2.2.37	277.5 mins lost - Overs lost by both sides =37 (cup only)
	19.5.1.2.2.38	285 mins lost - Overs lost by both sides =38 (cup only)
	19.5.1.2.2.39	292.5 mins lost - Overs lost by both sides =39 (cup only)
	19.5.1.2.2.40	300 mins lost - Overs lost by both sides =40 (the max in the cup)
	19.5.1.3.	If the umpires find at any time that the total overs already faced plus the overs still to play in the first innings totals less than the Minimum Overs, then the game is to be abandoned,
	19.5.1.3.1.	in the league both sides would take 2 points,
	19.5.1.3.2.	in the cup, because the game has started, a bowl out must take place.
	19.5.1.4.	Whilst overs in the first innings remain higher than the Minimum Overs, the procedure for restart should be followed by umpires and scorers.
	19.5.2.	After each First Innings interruption (after applicable Grace Period in the League but not the Cup)
	19.5.2.1.	The umpires should
	19.5.2.1.1.	calculate the overs lost and
	19.5.2.1.2.	notify the scorers of the overs lost before taking the field and
	19.5.2.1.3.	verify that the scoring app has been updated by both scorers
	19.5.2.2.	The scorers must
	19.5.2.2.1.	update cricHQ with the overs lost
	19.5.2.3.	If the scorers are not notified or they do not update the scoring app, the match cannot be scored correctly
	19.5.2.3.1.	The actions taken will generate a “Revised Target” for the second innings on cricHQ which will be displayed on the cricHQ app at the time the second innings commences.
	19.5.3.	Further delay in first innings
	19.5.3.1.	If there is a further interruption
	19.5.3.1.1.	and the innings still exceeds the Minimum Overs and there are overs remaining, this rule should be followed again

19.6. Taking an early tea, in League or Cup

GMCL Rules Reviewed & Updated February 2024

	19.6.	Taking an early tea, in League or Cup
	19.6.1.	Weather – Early Tea
	19.6.1.1.	Where a long weather interruption is expected during the first innings
	19.6.1.1.1.	due to weather, and teas are prepared, then captains and umpires may agree to take tea early
	19.6.1.1.2.	The benefit of this is that the turnaround between innings can be reduced to 10 minutes.

19.7. Weather interruption brings the first innings to an end in League or Cup Match

GMCL Rules Reviewed & Updated February 2024

	19.7.	Weather interruption brings the first innings to an end in League or Cup Match
	19.7.1.	Weather - First Innings - Overs lost exceed overs remaining
	19.7.1.1.	Should the first innings be interrupted, and the remaining overs are lost to that interruption, then the first innings shall come to an end.
	19.7.1.2.	If less than the Minimum Overs have been faced by the team batting first, then the game is abandoned,
	19.7.1.2.1.	in the league each side awarded 2 points.
	19.7.1.2.2.	In the cup, because the game has started, the game goes to a bowl out.
	19.7.1.3.	If the team batting first had already used more than the Minimum Overs,
	19.7.1.3.1.	then the umpires should advise the scorers that the first innings has ended so they can enter overs lost into CricHQ.
	19.7.1.3.2.	If the scorers are not notified or they do not update the scoring app, the rest of the match cannot be scored correctly
	19.7.1.3.3.	Tea will be taken if not already taken
	19.7.1.3.4.	The umpires will advise both captains and scorer of the scheduled restart time after the interval between innings.

19.8. Restarting a League or Cup match after interval between innings

GMCL Rules Reviewed & Updated February 2024

	19.8.	Restarting a League or Cup match after interval between innings
	19.8.1.	Weather – Second Innings starting on time or on rescheduled time after interval between innings
	19.8.1.1.	If the match can start on time (or rescheduled time) after the interval between innings, then the second innings will begin with the same number of overs as the first innings.
	19.8.1.1.1.	If an over was incomplete in the first innings when it ended, this will be counted as a full over for the second innings. eg first innings 25.4 overs, second innings 26 overs.
	19.8.1.2.	If the side batting first were bowled out and did not complete their overs, the overs for the second innings are the number of overs the side batting first had available.
	19.8.1.2.1.	(eg 30 overs after delays but bowled out in 26 – then side batting second has 30 overs)
	19.8.1.3.	In addition, if overs were lost during the first innings, after the start of the match
	19.8.1.3.1.	the match will have a D/L/S Revised Target which will come into play for the Second Innings,
	19.8.1.3.2.	and, providing the scorers have correctly entered the overs lost so far at the time they were lost
	19.8.1.3.3.	when the second innings is started on the app, after all overs lost have been entered, then a Revised Target will be displayed by cricHQ.
	19.8.1.4.	The scorers should advise the umpires of the Revised Target and the scorers must add the Revised Target to the scoreboard
	19.8.1.4.1.	The Umpires should notify both captains of the Revised Target before taking to the field.
	19.8.1.4.2.	For clarity, the revised target is the score needed to win.
	19.8.2.	Weather – Second Innings - Delayed Start after interval between innings
	19.8.2.1.	If the game cannot be restarted at the agreed end of interval time, overs will be lost from the second innings (after using any remaining applicable Grace Period in league games)
	19.8.2.1.1.	This will mean that the game will have unequal innings and therefore a D/L/S Revised Target or a further Revised Target will come into play for the Second Innings.
	19.8.2.1.2.	As soon as the umpires have a new time for restart the umpires should calculate the time lost between the notified restart time after the interval and the new time for restart (after taking account of any remaining applicable Grace Period in league games) and
	19.8.2.1.3.	the umpires then use the time lost to calculate any (further) overs lost from the second innings at a rate of two for every 7½ minutes lost, four for every 15 minutes lost
	19.8.2.1.3.1	7.5 mins lost - Overs lost from 2nd innings =2 overs
	19.8.2.1.3.2	15 mins lost - Overs lost from 2nd innings =4 overs
	19.8.2.1.3.3	22.5 mins lost - Overs lost from 2nd innings =6 overs
	19.8.2.1.3.4	30 mins lost - Overs lost from 2nd innings =8 overs
	19.8.2.1.3.5	37.5 mins lost - Overs lost from 2nd innings =10 overs
	19.8.2.1.3.6	45 mins lost - Overs lost from 2nd innings =12 overs
	19.8.2.1.3.7	52.5 mins lost - Overs lost from 2nd innings =14 overs
	19.8.2.1.3.8	60 mins lost - Overs lost from 2nd innings =16 overs
	19.8.2.1.3.9	67.5 mins lost - Overs lost from 2nd innings =18 overs
	19.8.2.1.3.10	75 mins lost - Overs lost from 2nd innings =20 overs
	19.8.2.1.3.11	82.5 mins lost - Overs lost from 2nd innings =22 overs
	19.8.2.1.3.12	90 mins lost - Overs lost from 2nd innings =24 overs
	19.8.2.1.3.13	97.5 mins lost - Overs lost from 2nd innings =26 overs
	19.8.2.1.3.14	105 mins lost - Overs lost from 2nd innings =28 overs
	19.8.2.1.3.15	112.5 mins lost - Overs lost from 2nd innings =30 overs
	19.8.2.1.3.16	120 mins lost - Overs lost from 2nd innings =32 overs
	19.8.2.1.3.17	127.5 mins lost - Overs lost from 2nd innings =34 overs
	19.8.2.1.3.18	135 mins lost - Overs lost from 2nd innings =36 overs
	19.8.2.1.3.19	142.5 mins lost - Overs lost from 2nd innings =38 overs
	19.8.2.1.3.20	150 mins lost - Overs lost from 2nd innings =40 overs
	19.8.2.2.	If there are still more than the Minimum Overs for the side batting second to face,
	19.8.2.2.1.	Umpires are to notify the scorers of the overs lost in this delay before re-taking the field and verify that the scoring app has been updated
	19.8.2.2.2.	The scorers must update cricHQ with the overs lost
	19.8.2.2.3.	If the scorers are not notified or they do not update the scoring app, the match cannot be scored correctly
	19.8.2.2.4.	When the cricHQ app has been updated the app will generate the Revised Target to chase.
	19.8.2.2.5.	The umpires shall notify both captains and the scorers must display the Revised Target on the scoreboard.
	19.8.2.2.6.	For clarity, the revised target is the score needed to win.
	19.8.2.3.	If there are less than the Minimum Overs available for the second innings,
	19.8.2.3.1.	the game is abandoned, in the league each side takes 2 points or in the cup the game goes to a bowl out

19.9. & 19.10 League or Cup, first innings completed, weather interruption in the second innings.

GMCL Rules Reviewed & Updated February 2024

	19.9.	League or Cup, first innings completed, team all out with “Unused Overs”, weather interruption in the second innings.
	19.9.1.	Weather – Second Innings - Side batting first all out
	19.9.1.1.	Should the team batting first be all out before completing their overs,
	19.9.1.1.1.	the unused overs do not carry forward for the use of the team batting second, however, in line with match rules in international cricket ODIs, we set any unused overs against weather interruption before reducing the overs from the side batting second.
	19.9.1.2.	These overs will be referred to as “Unused Overs”
	19.9.1.3.	Examples of this are: -
	19.9.1.3.1.	Where the side batting first in a 50 over Premiership 1 game is all out in 44 overs then there are 6 unused overs, a rain delay of 1 hour in the second innings (after having taken account of any remaining applicable Grace Period in the match) requires a reduction of 16 overs, in this case the reduction should be reduced to 10 and the umpires will notify the scorers of the 10 overs lost up to the proposed restart and the scorers will input the 10 overs lost into the CricHQ system and they will then notify the umpires of the D/L/S Revised Target generated to be notified to the captains.
	19.9.1.3.2.	Where the side batting first in a 50 over Championship game is all out in 35 overs then there are 15 unused overs. There is a rain delay of one hour in the second innings (of which 30 minutes is disregarded because of the available Grace Period in the match ) leaving 30 minutes which requires a reduction of 8 overs, in this case the reduction should be reduced to nil and the umpires will notify the scorers that no overs should be recorded as lost and the game continues with the team batting second having the same number of overs as they did before the interruption. This also leaves 7 overs in the pot for any further weather interruptions.
	19.9.1.4.	At no time will the side batting second have an increased number of overs.
	19.9.2.	Weather – Second Innings Overs Lost Calculation where there are “Unused Overs”
	19.9.2.1.	If play is interrupted by bad weather during the second innings, the umpires should record the time of each interruption and any applicable Grace Period used in league games
	19.9.2.2.	If a restart is agreed,
	19.9.2.2.1.	the umpires calculate the total time lost between the time of the interruption and the proposed time for restart (taking account of any applicable Grace Period in the league)
	19.9.2.2.2.	the umpires then use the total time lost to calculate the overs lost from the second innings at a rate of one per 3 ¾ minutes, two for every 7½ minutes lost, four for every 15 minutes lost,
	19.9.2.2.2.1	7.5 mins lost - Overs lost from 2nd innings =2 overs
	19.9.2.2.2.2	15 mins lost - Overs lost from 2nd innings =4 overs
	19.9.2.2.2.3	22.5 mins lost - Overs lost from 2nd innings =6 overs
	19.9.2.2.2.4	30 mins lost - Overs lost from 2nd innings =8 overs
	19.9.2.2.2.5	37.5 mins lost - Overs lost from 2nd innings =10 overs
	19.9.2.2.2.6	45 mins lost - Overs lost from 2nd innings =12 overs
	19.9.2.2.2.7	52.5 mins lost - Overs lost from 2nd innings =14 overs
	19.9.2.2.2.8	60 mins lost - Overs lost from 2nd innings =16 overs
	19.9.2.2.2.9	67.5 mins lost - Overs lost from 2nd innings =18 overs
	19.9.2.2.2.10	75 mins lost - Overs lost from 2nd innings =20 overs
	19.9.2.2.2.11	82.5 mins lost - Overs lost from 2nd innings =22 overs
	19.9.2.2.2.12	90 mins lost - Overs lost from 2nd innings =24 overs
	19.9.2.2.2.13	97.5 mins lost - Overs lost from 2nd innings =26 overs
	19.9.2.2.2.14	105 mins lost - Overs lost from 2nd innings =28 overs
	19.9.2.2.2.15	112.5 mins lost - Overs lost from 2nd innings =30 overs
	19.9.2.2.2.16	120 mins lost - Overs lost from 2nd innings =32 overs
	19.9.2.2.2.17	127.5 mins lost - Overs lost from 2nd innings =34 overs
	19.9.2.2.2.18	135 mins lost - Overs lost from 2nd innings =36 overs
	19.9.2.2.2.19	142.5 mins lost - Overs lost from 2nd innings =38 overs
	19.9.2.2.2.20	150 mins lost - Overs lost from 2nd innings =40 overs
	19.9.2.3.	If the overs lost are lower than any “Unused Overs” available
	19.9.2.3.1.	The umpires should reduce the amount of “Unused Overs” and record the number remaining.
	19.9.2.3.2.	The scorers should be advised that no overs have been lost from the second innings and no adjustment is required on cricHQ,
	19.9.2.3.3.	The second innings continues with no overs lost.
	19.9.2.3.4.	This same procedure will occur for every such break until the unused overs are used up.
	19.9.2.4.	Where the overs lost in the latest delay exceed any “Unused Overs” remaining
	19.9.2.4.1.	Then the excess need to be deducted from the overs available in the second innings.
	19.9.3.	Weather – Second Innings - After interruption – overs lost exceed “Unused Overs”
	19.9.3.1.	Where the overs lost exceed any remaining “Unused Overs” the excess must now be deducted from the second innings and
	19.9.3.1.2.	this will mean that the game will have unequal innings and therefore D/L/S Revised Target will come into play for the second innings or be further adjusted if a Revised Target is already in place.
	19.9.3.2.	Umpires are to notify the scorers of the excess overs lost in the delay before re-taking the field and verify that the scoring app has been updated
	19.9.3.2.1.	The scorers must update cricHQ with the excess overs lost
	19.9.3.2.2.	If the scorers are not notified or they do not update the scoring app, the match cannot be scored correctly
	19.9.3.2.3.	When the cricHQ app has been updated the app will generate a Revised Target to chase.
	19.9.3.2.4.	The umpires shall notify both captains and the scorers must display the Revised Target on the scoreboard.
	19.9.3.2.5.	For clarity, the revised target is the score needed to win.
	19.9.3.3.	Any further delays due to weather are to be treated as follows
	19.10.	League or Cup, Weather interruption in the second innings, no “Unused Overs” available
	19.10.1.	Weather – Second Innings - Overs Lost Calculation where overs to be deducted
	19.10.1.1.	If play is interrupted by bad weather during the second innings, the umpires should record the time of each interruption (and any applicable Grace Period available in the League)
	19.10.1.2.	this will mean that the game will have unequal innings and therefore D/L/S Revised Target will come into play for the second innings or be further adjusted if a Revised Target is already in place.
	19.10.1.3.	If a restart is agreed,
	19.10.1.3.1.	the umpires calculate the total time lost between the time of the interruption and the proposed time for restart (after any applicable Grace Period in the the League)
	19.10.1.3.2.	the umpires then use the total time lost to calculate the overs lost from the second innings at a rate of one per 3 ¾ minutes, two for every 7½ minutes lost, four for every 15 minutes lost,
	19.10.1.3.2.1	7.5 mins lost - Overs lost from 2nd innings =2 overs
	19.10.1.3.2.2	15 mins lost - Overs lost from 2nd innings =4 overs
	19.10.1.3.2.3	22.5 mins lost - Overs lost from 2nd innings =6 overs
	19.10.1.3.2.4	30 mins lost - Overs lost from 2nd innings =8 overs
	19.10.1.3.2.5	37.5 mins lost - Overs lost from 2nd innings =10 overs
	19.10.1.3.2.6	45 mins lost - Overs lost from 2nd innings =12 overs
	19.10.1.3.2.7	52.5 mins lost - Overs lost from 2nd innings =14 overs
	19.10.1.3.2.8	60 mins lost - Overs lost from 2nd innings =16 overs
	19.10.1.3.2.9	67.5 mins lost - Overs lost from 2nd innings =18 overs
	19.10.1.3.2.10	75 mins lost - Overs lost from 2nd innings =20 overs
	19.10.1.3.2.11	82.5 mins lost - Overs lost from 2nd innings =22 overs
	19.10.1.3.2.12	90 mins lost - Overs lost from 2nd innings =24 overs
	19.10.1.3.2.13	97.5 mins lost - Overs lost from 2nd innings =26 overs
	19.10.1.3.2.14	105 mins lost - Overs lost from 2nd innings =28 overs
	19.10.1.3.2.15	112.5 mins lost - Overs lost from 2nd innings =30 overs
	19.10.1.3.2.16	120 mins lost - Overs lost from 2nd innings =32 overs
	19.10.1.3.2.17	127.5 mins lost - Overs lost from 2nd innings =34 overs
	19.10.1.3.2.18	135 mins lost - Overs lost from 2nd innings =36 overs
	19.10.1.3.2.19	142.5 mins lost - Overs lost from 2nd innings =38 overs
	19.10.1.3.2.20	150 mins lost - Overs lost from 2nd innings =40 overs
	19.10.1.4.	Umpires are to notify the scorers of the excess overs lost in the delay before re-taking the field and verify that the scoring app has been updated
	19.10.1.4.1.	The scorers must update cricHQ with the overs lost
	19.10.1.4.2.	If the scorers are not notified or they do not update the scoring app, the match cannot be scored correctly
	19.10.1.4.3.	When the cricHQ app has been updated the app will generate a Revised Target to chase.
	19.10.1.4.4.	The umpires shall notify both captains and the scorers must display the Revised Target on the scoreboard.
	19.10.1.4.5.	For clarity, the revised target is the score needed to win.
	19.10.2.	Weather - After second innings interruption - Overs remaining more than the Minimum Overs
	19.10.2.1.	The game will continue with the Revised Target set being the score needed for the side batting second to win.
	19.10.2.2.	Since there are more than the Minimum Overs in the innings,
	19.10.2.2.1.	D/L/S Par score is in play in this scenario and therefore the scoreboard should be updated with the Par score at the end of each over by the scorers as advised by the cricHQ app

19.11 & 19.12 Revised Target

GMCL Rules Reviewed & Updated February 2024

	19.11.	League or Cup, Revised Target – Over the Minimum Overs played
	19.11.1.	Weather – A D/L/S Revised target in place and more than the Minimum Overs played
	19.11.1.1.	If the Revised Target is reached within the available overs then the side batting second wins
	19.11.1.2.	If the team batting second scores one less than the Revised Target then
	19.11.1.2.1.	in the league, the game is a tie, 3 points each,
	19.11.1.2.2.	in the cup the game is incomplete and must go to a bowl out. Note: the wickets lost rule and scoring rate does not come into play in the cup where the Revised Target is in play due to imbalanced overs or unequal overs.
	19.11.1.3.	If the side batting second is bowled out in the available overs, and f the target is not reached, and the match not “tied” then the side bowling second wins
	19.12	This rule (Where 2nd innings drops below minimum required overs) is no longer in force.

19.13. League or Cup match rained off to end the game during the second innings

GMCL Rules Reviewed & Updated February 2024

	19.13.	League or Cup match rained off to end the game during the second innings
	19.13.1.	Weather – Second Innings – Match stopped with the Minimum Overs or more played
	19.13.1.1.	The game will be decided by the D/L/S Par Score comparison after the action of the last ball bowled is recorded on the app
	19.13.1.2.	Scorers to note that the cricHQ scoring should not be ended and score uploaded until the umpires and captains have been able to confirm the D/L/S position below
	19.13.1.2.1.	If the score of the team batting second exceeds the D/L/S Par score recalculated after the final ball bowled and after all details have been entered into CricHQ then the side batting second will be the winner; in the league that is 5 points, no bonus points.
	19.13.1.2.2.	If the score is equal to the D/L/S Par score, recalculated after the final ball bowled and after all details have been entered into CricHQ then the game is a tie; 3 points each, in the cup a bowl out is needed.
	19.13.1.2.3.	If the score is below the D/L/S Par score, recalculated after the final ball bowled and after all details have been entered into CricHQ then the side bowling second will be the winner; in the league that is 5 points, no bonus points.
	19.13.2.	Weather – Second Innings – Match stopped with less the Minimum Overs played
	19.13.2.1.	Game Comes to End
	19.13.2.1.2.	The game will end Abandoned – Incomplete. – in the League 2 points each, in the cup it must go to bowl out

19.14. The Bowl Out in Cup Games

GMCL Rules Reviewed & Updated February 2024

	19.14.	The Bowl Out
	19.14.1.	Weather – Bowl Out required
	19.14.1.1.	A result is achieved using the following procedure: -
	19.14.1.1.1.	Five players from each team, who must be selected from the 11 players named on the team sheet, in the order nominated to the umpires, will each bowl two fair over-arm deliveries at a wicket and from a wicket (conforming to Law 8, eg including bails) pitched at a distance of 22 yards with, if practicable, bowling, popping and return creases (conforming to Law 9).
	19.14.1.1.2.	The captains will toss a coin and the winner will decide which team bowls first.
	19.14.1.1.3.	Each team will appoint a wicket-keeper to stand behind the wicket but out of reach of the stumps.
	19.14.1.1.4.	One umpire will stand at the bowlers end to adjudge ‘no balls’, the other will stand square to the target wicket to remake the wicket and check the position of a wicket-keeper.
	19.14.1.2.	Rules of the bowl out
	19.14.1.2.1.	The same suitably acceptable ball (not a new one) will be used by both teams. If this ball becomes wet, it may be changed subject to the Umpires’ approval.
	19.14.1.2.2.	If a bowler bowls a ‘no ball’ it will count as one of the bowler’s two deliveries but will not count towards the score of the team. A fair delivery must pitch before reaching the wicket and only bounce once.
	19.14.1.3.	Procedure
	19.14.1.3.1.	The first bowler from ‘Team A’ will bowl two deliveries, then the first bowler from ‘Team B’ will bowl two deliveries, then the second bowler from ‘Team A’ will bowl two deliveries, etc.
	19.14.1.4.	Determining the winner
	19.14.1.4.1.	The team which bowls down the wicket (defined in Law 28.1) most times shall be the winner.
	19.14.1.4.2.	If the scores are equal, the other players from each team will bowl, in the order nominated to the umpires, one ball each alternately to achieve a result on a ‘sudden death’ basis, should all 11 have bowled then the players go again (in the original order) with alternate balls until a winner is found.
	19.14.1.5.	Should it not prove possible to bowl at the stumps, the match shall be decided on the toss of a coin

19.15. Result when No Interruption & 19.16 Run rate Calculations

GMCL Rules Reviewed & Updated February 2024

	19.15.	Both innings completed in League or Cup Match
	19.15.1.	Weather - No interruptions after game starts
	19.15.1.1.	The teams will have had equal overs and more than the Minimum Overs so
	19.15.1.2.	the team that scores the most runs is the winner, in the league that means 5 points, no bonus if the game (after any Grace Period) is a reduced overs game.
	19.15.1.3.	where the scores are equal in the league
	19.15.1.3.1.	a tie is declared. 3 points each.
	19.15.1.4.	where the scores are equal in the cup
	19.15.1.4.1.	the side losing the least number of wickets shall be declared the winners.
	19.15.1.4.2.	If the number of wickets lost by both sides is equal, the result shall be decided on the average scoring rate runs per over overall, highest wins
	19.15.1.4.3.	Should this not bring about a decision, the scoring rate (runs per over) on the first 30 overs (20 overs, 10 overs, 9 overs and then reducing by one over) should be considered until a result has been realised.
	19.16.	Run Rate Calculations in GMCL
	19.16.1.	Run rate calculations will no longer be required except for a tie in the cup where teams have had equal overs as referred to in that section of the rules.

19.17. Rain affected Games - Bowlers overs

GMCL Rules Reviewed & Updated February 2024

	19.17.	Rain affected Games - Bowlers overs
	19.17.1.	Weather - Maximum overs per bowler are in place for games in GMCL
	19.17.1.1.	All bowlers maximum number of overs will be reduced pro rata at the time of any recalculation of overs in rain interrupted matches.
	19.17.1.1.1.	Where the calculation equals part of an over, the figure will be rounded up to the nearest whole over. e.g. An innings reduced to 41 overs; 30% of 41 =12.3, a bowler may bowl a maximum of 13 overs.
	19.17.1.1.2.	There will be no penalty if a bowler has already bowled more than the maximum following any recalculation and
	19.17.1.1.2.1.	Should the innings resume, the bowler at the time of any interruption should complete any over part completed when the match interruption came but that must be the bowler’s last over if the bowler then exceeds the recalculated maximum
	19.17.1.2.	Scorers and umpires should note that the cricHQ app will not highlight that a bowler has completed their allocated overs after a recalculation to reduce the overs.
	19.17.1.3	In the Saturday competition, no bowler will be allowed to bowl more than 30% of the overs of an innings.The maximum is recalculated when overs are lost from the game on the new expected innings length at the time the first over is bowled at the restart.
	19.17.1.3.1	In the Saturday competition - 50 overs maximum is 15 overs per bowler
	19.17.1.3.2	In the Saturday competition - 45 overs maximum is 14 overs per bowler
	19.17.1.3.3	In the Saturday competition - 35 overs maximum is 11 overs per bowler
	19.17.1.3.4	In the Saturday competition - 30 overs maximum is 9 overs per bowler
	19.17.1.3.5	In the Saturday competition - 25 overs maximum is 8 overs per bowler
	19.17.1.3.6	In the Saturday competition - 20 overs maximum is 6 overs per bowler
	19.17.1.4	In the Sunday League competition, no bowler will be allowed to bowl more than 25% (20% in the Open Divisions)of the overs of an innings.The maximum is recalculated when overs are lost from the game on the new expected innings length at the time the first over is bowled at the restart.
	19.17.1.4.1	In the Sunday League competition - 40 overs maximum is 10 overs per bowler(8 in the Open Divisions)
	19.17.1.4.2	In the Sunday League competition - 35 overs maximum is 9 overs per bowler(7 in the Open Divisions)
	19.17.1.4.3	In the Sunday League competition - 30 overs maximum is 8 overs per bowler (6 in the Open Divisions)
	19.17.1.4.4	In the Sunday League competition - 25 overs maximum is 7 overs per bowler(5 in the Open Divisions)
	19.17.1.4.5	In the Sunday League competition - 20 overs maximum is 5 overs per bowler(4 in the Open Divisions)
	19.17.1.5	In the cup competitions, no bowler will be allowed to bowl more than 20% of the overs of an innings.The maximum is recalculated when overs are lost from the game on the new expected innings length at the time the first over is bowled at the restart.
	19.17.1.5.1	In the cup competitions - 45 overs maximum is 9 overs per bowler
	19.17.1.5.2	In the cup competitions - 40 overs maximum is 8 overs per bowler
	19.17.1.5.3	In the cup competitions - 35 overs maximum is 7 overs per bowler
	19.17.1.5.4	In the cup competitions - 30 overs maximum is 6 overs per bowler
	19.17.1.5.5	In the cup competitions - 25 overs maximum is 5 overs per bowler
	19.17.1.5.6	In the cup competitions - 20 overs maximum is 4 overs per bowler

GMCL Rules Tabs - G19 - Weather Affected Games

19.1.

Points in League Games

19.1.1.

Bonus Points

19.1.1.1

Bonus Points can be won in league games.

19.1.1.1.1.

However, Bonus Points do not apply in any reduced over league games

19.2.

GMCL Rain Panel for Saturday Regional and Sunday League Games

19.2.1.

Rain Panel - Reasoning

19.2.1.2.

Reasoning

19.2.1.2.3.

The decision taken can take into account that some clubs may not have roll on/roll off covers and water removal equipment, therefore this may mean there is little prospect of play.

19.2.1.3.1.

Details of available umpires will be published here before the start of the season

19.2.2.

Rain Panel Procedure

19.2.3.

Rain Panel - Umpire Actions

19.2.3.2.1.

Umpires who are informed that their match is cancelled, should contact the appropriate Umpires Appointments Secretary to see if there is another match that they can be appointed to. If such a game exists, they will umpire that game and receive the appropriate fee.

19.3.

Match Completion

19.3.1.

Every effort should be made to have GMCL Cup matches played on the fixture day.

(This section updated Winter 23/24)

19.3.1.1.1.

Use of reserve dates will impact other teams, other cup competitions, Sunday League games and the availability of umpires.

19.3.1.1.2..

19.3.2.

Once a cup game is started

19.3.2.1.

it must be completed on the day, no exemptions

19.4.

Delayed Start in League or Cup Matches

(This section updated Winter 23/24)

19.4.1.

Weather – Delayed start due to weather (the Grace Period applies in certain league matches but not the Cups)

(This section updated Winter 23/24)

19.4.1.2.3.

If the scorers are not notified or they do not update the scoring app, the match cannot be scored correctly (because it can affect the D/L/S Par and the revised target calculations).

19.4.1.4.

When a game does start, both sides must have at least the Minimum Overs for the competition and must be allocated an equal number of overs for the start of each innings.

19.4.2.

Weather - Latest Start

19.4.2.1.1.

A league or cup game cannot start without sufficient time for the Minimum Overs for the competition

19.4.2.2.1.

If the calculated start time for the competition is later than any times shown here then the game must be abandoned,

19.5.

Weather Interruptions during the first innings of League or Cup matches

19.5.1.

Weather - Overs Lost during First Innings

19.5.2.

After each First Innings interruption (after applicable Grace Period in the League but not the Cup)

19.5.3.

Further delay in first innings

19.6.

Taking an early tea, in League or Cup

19.6.1.

Weather – Early Tea

19.7.

Weather interruption brings the first innings to an end in League or Cup Match

19.7.1.

Weather - First Innings - Overs lost exceed overs remaining

19.8.

Restarting a League or Cup match after interval between innings

19.8.1.

Weather – Second Innings starting on time or on rescheduled time after interval between innings

19.8.2.

Weather – Second Innings - Delayed Start after interval between innings

19.9.

League or Cup, first innings completed, team all out with “Unused Overs”, weather interruption in the second innings.

19.9.1.

Weather – Second Innings - Side batting first all out

19.9.2.