2015/2016 SUMMER HANDBOOK 453 SUNFOIL | 3-DAY CUP MATCH PROGRAMME THE SUNFOIL 3-DAY CUP MATCH PROGRAMME 1 The 14 contestants have been divided into two pools as depicted below: Pool A Pool B Border Boland Griqualand West Eastern Province KwaZulu-Natal Easterns North West Free State Northerns Gauteng South Western Districts KwaZulu-Natal Inland Western Province Namibia Each team shall play against each team in its respective pool with four cross pool matches in the opposing pool as per the fixture roster. At the conclusion of the preliminary round of fixtures, the teams that end first in the final log position of their respective pools will progress through to play a final to determine the winner. The awarding of any form of match points in the final is not applicable. In the event of the final being a draw, the teams shall be declared joint winners. The finalists and the venue for the final will be determined in the following order of priority at the conclusion of the preliminary round: › The team with the highest number of points; if still equal then › The team with the highest number of outright wins; if still equal then › The team with the highest number of cumulative bonus points; if still equal then › The team with the highest number of batting bonus points; if still equal then › The team with the highest number of bowling bonus points; if still equal then › The team with the highest runs to wicket ratio; if still equal then › The team with the lowest wickets to run ratio; if still equal › The team that hosted the higher percentage of their matches at their main venue. In the event of the team having the right to host the final, the match shall be played at its main venue. In the event of the match not being to be played at the main venue, then the opposing team shall host the final at its main venue. 2015/2016 SUMMER HANDBOOK 454 SUNFOIL | 3-DAY CUP PLAYING CONDITIONS In the event of both finalists being unable to host the match at their respective venues, then CSA shall determine the venue. Prize Money for Winner R 300 000.00 Draw R 150 000.00 each 2 POINTS SCORING Points will be allocated for each preliminary round match in accordance with the system described below: 2.1 For an outright win: 10 points 2.2 For a tie on a double innings: 6 points 2.3 No Match 5 points each 2.4 First innings points: Awarded only for batting and bowling performances in the first 100 overs of each first innings and retained irrespective of the match result. 2.4.1 Batting bonus points: 1 point awarded on attaining 150 runs, and 0,02 of a point for each run scored thereafter. 2.4.2 Bowling bonus points: A maximum of 4 points to be awarded, one each at the fall of the 3rd, 5th, 7th and 9th wicket. 2.5 If play starts when less than 10 hours playing time remains, a one innings match will be played but no bonus points will be scored. The side winning on the one innings to score 6 points. 2015/2016 SUMMER HANDBOOK 455 SUNFOIL | 3-DAY CUP PLAYING CONDITIONS Except as varied hereunder the Playing Conditions for the Sunfoil Series 4-Day shall apply. 1 LAW 1 – THE PLAYERS 1.1 Law 1.2 Nomination of players The following shall apply in place of Clause 1.1: If the late withdrawal of a player nominated to participate in a Sunfoil Series 4-Day, Momentum 1-Day Cup, Ram Slam T20 Challenge match necessitates the promotion of a player nominated to a CSA Provincial 3-Day Challenge match, such player shall by right, be permitted a replacement after the nomination. (Refer to Clause 2.2 – Law 2.3 Restrictions on the role of substitutes, as modified). 2 LAW 2 – SUBSTITUTES AND RUNNERS 2.2 Law 2.3 – Restrictions on the role of substitutes Law 2.3 shall be replaced by the following: Subject to the provisions of Clause 1.1, the replacement player shall by right be entitled to bat, bowl or keep wicket. If the promoted player is batting at the time and he is required to leave the match, he shall retire “not out” and his substitute will be permitted to bat later in the innings at the fall of a wicket, unless nine wickets have already fallen, in which case he shall be allowed to bat immediately if available. 3 LAW 3 – THE UMPIRES 3.1 Law 3.1 – Appointment and attendance The following shall apply in place of Law 3.1: The National Match Officials Administrator (‘NMOA’) in consultation with the CSA Appointments Committee shall appoint all Umpires to matches played in South Africa, and one on-field Umpire in the case of matches played in Namibia. Three Umpires, comprising two on-field umpires and a reserve umpire will be appointed to all matches. 5 LAW 5 – THE BALL Clause 5.1 shall be replaced by the following: 5.1 Law 5.2 – Approval and control of balls Law 5.2 shall be replaced by the following: The Host Venue shall provide 156g Kookaburra Red “Regulation” balls and spare used balls for changing during a match (minimum of 6), which shall be of the same brand. The fielding Captain or his nominee may select the ball with which he wishes to bowl from the supply provided by the Host Venue. The reserve umpire shall take a box containing at least 6 new balls to the dressing room and supervise the selection of the balls. The umpires shall retain possession of the match ball throughout the duration of the match when play is not actually taking place. During play the umpires shall periodically and irregularly inspect the condition of the ball and shall retain possession of it at the fall of a wicket, a drinks interval, or any other disruption in play. 2015/2016 SUMMER HANDBOOK 456 SUNFOIL | 3-DAY CUP PLAYING CONDITIONS 7 LAW 7 – THE PITCH 7.2 Law 7.4 – Changing the pitch Clause 7.2 shall apply subject to the modification of Clause 7.2.6, as follows: 7.2.6 If the decision is to abandon the match as in Clause 7.2.5, the umpires shall advise the host Chief Executive Officer or his representative and the Manager of Cricket Operations immediately following such decision. Where a match has been abandoned as a result of dangerous or unfit ground conditions, the umpires jointly, and both captains shall submit a report to the Manager of Cricket Operations within 24 hours detailing the reasons for the abandonment of the match. 16 LAW 16 – START OF PLAY; CESSATION OF PLAY Law 16 shall apply subject to the following: 16.1 Start and Cessation Times Each day shall be scheduled for 7 hours play as listed below. Session KwaZulu-Natal All other venues First 09h00 – 11h30 10h00 – 12h20 Second 12h10 – 14h25 13h00 – 15h20 Third 14h45 – 17h00 15h40 – 18h00 16.1.1 Minimum Overs in the Day Subject to clause 16.1.2 below: (a) On days other than the last day, play shall continue on each day until the completion of a minimum target of 104 overs or a minimum of 15 overs per hour) or the completion of the scheduled or rescheduled cessation time, whichever is the later but provided that play shall not continue for more than 30 minutes beyond the scheduled or rescheduled close of play time (permitted overtime). For the sake of clarity, if any of the minimum target number of overs have not been bowled at the completion of the permitted overtime, play shall cease upon completion of the over in progress. The overs not bowled shall not be made up on any subsequent day. (b) On the last day, a minimum of 89 overs (or a minimum of 15 overs per hour) shall be bowled during the playing time other than the last hour of the match where clause 16.1.6 below shall apply. If any of the minimum of 89 overs or as recalculated, have not been bowled when one hour of the scheduled playing time remains, the last hour of the match for the purposes of clause 16.1.6 shall be the hour immediately following the completion of these overs. 16.3 Minimum over rates 16.3.1 The minimum over rate to be achieved by the fielding team shall be 15 overs per hour. 16.3.2 In calculating the actual over rate for the match, allowances will be given as follows: (a) The time lost as a result of treatment given to a player by an authorised medical personnel on the field of play; 2015/2016 SUMMER HANDBOOK 457 SUNFOIL | 3-DAY CUP PLAYING CONDITIONS (b) The time lost as a result of a player being required to leave the field as a result of a serious injury; (c) The time taken for all third umpire referrals and consultations and any umpire or player reviews; (d) The time lost as a result of time wasting by the batting side; and (e) The time lost due to all other circumstances that are beyond the control of the fielding side. (f) 2 minutes per wicket taken, provided that such wicket results in the subsequent batsmen immediately commencing his innings. For the avoidance of any doubt, no time allowance will be given for the final wicket of an innings or where a wicket falls immediately prior to any interval; (g) 4 minutes per drinks break taken (one per session).