Last Update on: August 13th, 2023 at 03:42 pm
New rules are set to be imposed in the upcoming Caribbean Premier League (CPL) in both men’s and women’s tournaments to combat slow over-rates.
In the T20 league, the third umpire will keep a check on the time and will tell the over-rate status to the players at every stage of the match through the field umpires and on the big screen in the stadium.
The bowling team will get a few relaxations in the over rate rule like when there is DRS, injuries, and when the batsmen waste time on purpose.
The last four overs in the Caribbean Premier League will be closely monitored by the umpires. Also, 85 minutes is the given time by the authorities to complete the 20 overs.
As per the news, the 17th over of each innings needs to be finished by 72 minutes and 15 seconds, if failed then one fielder must enter the 30-yard circle.
The 18th over should be finished by 76 minutes and 30 seconds if the team fails then two more fielders will be taken inside the 30-yard circle.
The 19th over of each innings needs to be ended by 80 minutes and 45 seconds if the team concedes the time limit then one fielder will be shown a red card and will be eliminated from the field before the start of the 20th over. According to the new rules, the fielding captain can choose which player needs to be eliminated.
We have been disappointed that our T20 games have been getting longer – Caribbean Premier League Operations Director
While speaking in a press conference, the Tournament Operations Director of the Caribbean Premier League, Michael Hall, said that they are sad to see the new trend of slow over-rates in the 20-over format and to keep a check on it new rules have been imposed.
“We have been disappointed that our T20 games have been getting longer and longer each year, and we want to do what we can to arrest this trend. It is the duty of those involved in cricket to ensure that the game keeps moving and we have sensitized both the franchises and our match officials to this duty ahead of the tournament. Our hope is that these in-game penalties are not needed, but we believe they are proportionate and necessary,” he said.
The Caribbean Premier League 2023 will have six teams, St Lucia Kings, Barbados Royals, Trinbago Knight Riders, Amazon Warriors, SKN Patriots, and Jamaica Tallawahs. The tournament will kick off on Thursday (August 17) and the final match will be held on September 25th.