1. MCC Rules of cricket are followed except where otherwise stipulated.
2. Prior to the commencement of the season each team must submit to the PCA a list of all their registered players. Teams will be able to add to this list during the course of the season.
3. Each team entering is required, before the start of a game, to submit, to the organizers, a list of their nominated 11 players.
No player nominated in one team may play for any other team in the same division of the league, without prior permission from the PCA Management Committee.
4. One player from each team will act as Captain for the duration of the competition, even though he may not necessarily play in each match. On match days the Captain’s (or their nominated deputy) responsibilities will be:
• Nominating eleven (11) players for every game of the team.
• Ensuring that players full names are recorded in the scorebook
• Time keeping.
• Conduct of his team.
• Acting on their behalf in the case of disputes
5. Unless there is a PCA Management Committee member present the umpire will be in charge of the games each day. His/her decision on any point of dissention shall be absolutely final.
6. The game is played for 20 overs. No bowler may bowl more than 4 overs.
7. All teams must wear an approved uniform.
8. White batting pads will not be permitted. These covered by coloured clads.
9. If a player is unable to complete an over due to injury it must be completed by another member of the team, and regardless of the number of balls will be considered to be a completed over.
10. Time limit. The first bowling side must complete their 20 overs in 1 hour and 20 minutes. If the bowling side does not complete the twenty overs within the stipulated time, the bowling side will only receive when batting that number of completed over’s they bowled in 1 hour and 20 minutes.
The side bowling second will also be expected to bowl their 20 overs in no more than one hour and 20 minutes. Failure to do so will result in the following penalties.
A. If only 19 overs are completed the Captain will receive a formal warning and should there be a repetition during the course of the season he will be suspended for one PCL game.
B. If only 18 or less than overs are completed the Captain will be suspended for the teams next game.
The Umpires will be the final decision makers and will take account of any lost time due to injuries or lost balls, which if adjudged shall be notified to the fielding captain and the batsman at the crease prior to the restarting of the next delivery.
11. There will be a 10 minute break between innings. There will be no drinks breaks.
12. Under-arm bowling is strictly prohibited.
13. Runs and extras are scored in accordance with the laws of cricket with the following exceptions:
a. WIDES:
Any leg side ball will be called as wide.
Off side wides shall be called at the discretion of the umpire.
b. NO-BALLS:
A NO BALL shall count as 1 extra to the batting side and an extra ball shall be bowled. Runs scored from a NO BALL (off the bat, byes or leg byes) will be credited, in addition to the 1 extras for the NO BALL.
The normal rules will apply to the call of “NO BALL”. If after delivery, the ball is then considered WIDE, the call of “NO BALL” takes precedence and therefore the ball remains live.
Any ball which, after bouncing, passes the batsman above shoulder height in his normal stance, or would have passed him above shoulder height if it strikes the batsman’s bat or body, shall be called a NO BALL by either umpire.
Any ball which, having not bounced after leaving the bowler’s hand, passes the batsman above waist height in their normal stance, or would have passed him above waist height if it had not struck the batman’s bat or body, shall be called a NO BALL by the bowling end umpire.
The ball remains live after the call of NO BALL.
c. MANKAD: A mankad style dismissal of a batsman trying to steal a run is permissible, provided that a warning to that batsman has already been given in that match.
14. A batsman cannot retire, except through injury. If a batsman is injured during the game, a runner may be used subject to the umpire’s approval.
15. A substitute may be allowed to bowl only if the opposing Captain agrees and if the player he is replacing has not already bowled and to bat if the said player has not batted.
16. In the case of a wicketkeeper being injured, he maybe substituted, but this substitute cannot be allowed to bowl.
17. If all the fielders are not on the field, when a game commences, then the player(s) arriving late can only enter the field of play after the over in progress has been completed.
18. The game is won by the side having the highest score after the completion of the game. If the total scores are the tied:
In league matches both teams will be awarded 1 point regardless of the number of wickets lost.
If a tie occurs during the knockout stages:
The side losing the fewest wickets is judged the winner.
In the event of both teams losing the same number of wickets, the side which has scored the most runs from the bat (i.e. total runs less all extras) will be adjudged the winner.
19. In the event of the total number of points being equal, in any table, on completion of all fixtures, the superior position will be decided by using the following criteria in order:
• The team with the superior run rate as shown on the Cricclubs.com Scoring App.
• Dividing the number of runs scored in all games played by the number of wickets taken.
In the event of a tie in a play-off round (i.e. semi or final), the team losing the fewest wickets will be declared the winner.
In the event of both teams losing the same number of wickets, the side which has scored the most runs from the bat (i.e. total runs less all extras) wins.
20. All equipment shall comply with M.C.C. Laws of Cricket. Cricket balls will be supplied by the organizing committee.
21. Where possible neutral umpires will adjudicate each game.
22. Decisions by the umpires on the field of play, and the management committee member in other matters are final. All players and officials will be expected to comply with the PCA Code of Conduct.
23. Rain affected Matches
A game will be declared abandoned and one point given to each side if a minimum of eight (8) overs per side can not be completed.
Rain effected league games will not be re-played. Only playoff games will be re-played.
Abandonment of games will be at the discretion of the Umpires.
24. Scorers
The PCA will provide a scorer.
NOTE: The PCA reserves the right to amend the Rules at any time if it considers such action to be in the best interests of the competition.
Disclaimer
Use of the facilities including the playing ground, pitch, and practice nets, is at players own risk. The Philippine Cricket Association, Emilio Aguinaldo College, and any other organization involved in the provision cricket in the Philippines will not be responsible for any injury incurred while playing cricket. All participating players do so at their own risk. The PCA encourages all participants to take appropriate measures to protect themselves when playing or watching cricket, including wearing the correct safety equipment including, but not limited to, a batting helmet, gloves and pads.