Over rate
An over rate is the average number of overs bowled per hour by the bowling team in cricket.[1][2] When calculated by Test match officials, allowances are made for wickets taken (2 mins per wicket), drinks breaks (4 mins each), UDRS reviews, treatment for injuries, and other reasons,[3] which means the figure is higher than if calculated simply as the number of overs bowled divided by the number of hours of play.
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In the highest levels of cricket, bowling sides are expected to achieve a minimum over rate. Bowling teams that have failed to achieve the minimum over rate have had points deducted,[4][5] the players fined,[6] or the captain suspended for future matches.[7] It has been suggested that penalty runs could be imposed.[8]
Minimum levels
In Test cricket, bowling sides are expected to bowl a minimum of 15 overs per hour.[2]
In ODIs, bowling sides are expected to bowl the 50 overs in 3.5 hours, equivalent to a minimum over rate of 14.28 overs per hour.[9]
In T20Is, bowling sides are expected to bowl the 20 overs in 1 hour 25 minutes, equivalent to a minimum over rate of 14.11 overs per hour.[10]
Notable over rate penalties
In the 2017 County Championship, Middlesex were relegated by 1 point after a deduction of 2 points for a slow over rate.[11] The minimum over rate requirement was 16 overs per hour.[5]
See also
References
- "Over-rate definitions". yourdictionary.com. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
(cricket) The average number of overs completed per hour
- "ICC Men's Test Match Playing Conditions Effective 1 September 2019". International Cricket Council. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
12.9.1 The minimum over rate to be achieved in Test Matches shall be 15 overs per hour.
- "ICC Men's Test Match Playing Conditions Effective 1 September 2019". International Cricket Council. Section 12.9 Minimum Over Rates. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
- "South Africa docked six WTC points, fined 60% match fees for slow over rate". ESPN. 27 January 2020. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
- "Cricket Discipline Commission upholds Middlesex's two-point penalty". ECB. 17 October 2017. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
The two-point deduction from Middlesex CCC for a slow over rate will stand... it is noted that the requirement of 16 overs per hour is a minimum rate
- "India cop over-rate fine for the second time in two matches". ESPN. 3 February 2020. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
After picking up a first over-rate offence in nearly six years, India have got two in two games, with the team fined 20 percent of their match fees for a slow over-rate in the fifth and final T20I against New Zealand.
- "Cook handed one-match suspension". ESPN. 4 December 2014. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
Alastair Cook will miss the fourth one-day international against Sri Lanka after being handed a one-match suspension for England's slow over-rate in Hambantota on Wednesday.
- "World Cricket Committee endorses run penalties to keep over-rates in check". Wisden. 12 August 2019. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
"The committee feels that in-match five-run penalties would be the best deterrent to slow over rates," a statement said.
- "ICC Men's One Day International Playing Conditions Effective 1 August 2019" (PDF). International Cricket Council. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
12.7.1 To be determined by the Home Board subject to there being 2 sessions of 3.5 hours each... 12.8.1 The minimum over rate to be achieved in ODI Matches shall be 14.28 overs per hour.
- "ICC Men's Twenty20 International Playing Conditions Effective 28 October 2019". International Cricket Council. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
12.7.1 To be determined by the Home Board subject to there being 2 sessions of 1 hour 25 minutes each... 12.8.1 The minimum over rate to be achieved in T20I Matches shall be 14.11 overs per hour.
- "Middlesex: Somerset 'preparing legal case' against ECB if points deduction reversed". October 12, 2017 – via www.bbc.com.