If you or your team are planning on entering a cricket Super 8s competition, it is best to familiarize yourself with the rules. Super 8’s is a cricket format designed for beginners or teams looking for more experience. Players bat in pairs for a specified number of overs and lose runs, when losing a wicket. Unlike the 11 a side format, batters do not leave the field of play but lose a number of runs and swap ends. It is a great way to develop players skills and encourage new players to the game of cricket.
The following rules apply for women’s Super 8s and can be adopted for youth and men’s cricket too. However, the size of cricket ball will differ from that stated below. Be aware though, there may be specific local rules which apply to your own league or competition.
What Size Wicket And Boundary Are Used in Cricket Super 8s?
It is to be assumed that most grounds can accommodate a minimum boundary of 35 metres from the centre stump at each end. The wicket length is a standard 22 yards and should be played on grass, when available. If a grass wicket isn’t available, permission should be sought from the league, before the season starts.
How Many Overs Are Bowled In Cricket Super 8s?
The Super 8s cricket format allows up to 16 overs per side. These generally consist of 6 balls per over however, there may be more bowled to allow for wides and no-balls, depending on the abilities of the players. It is accepted in the Super 8s, only one new cricket ball is used per game.
In Cricket Super 8s What Are The Penalties For Wides and No Balls?
For overs 1 to 15, no balls and wides result in 2 penalty runs but no extra ball being bowled. However, in the final over, wides and no balls result in 2 penalty runs and an extra ball. Therefore, it is generally best to have your most consistent bowler bowling the final overs.
Does A Club Need To Provide An Umpire And Scorer In Crickets Super 8s?
When entering a Super 8s tournament, it is expected that each team must provide an umpire and a scorer. Most leagues and counties offer training courses during the winter months or pre-season to get volunteers suitably trained. With women’s cricket, it is generally played with less confrontation so could be a good way to introduce trainee umpires to the game.
In Cricket’s Super 8s, How Many Overs Do Batters Face?
Super 8s is a cricket format whereby batters, bat in pairs. The innings is generally 16 overs per side, with each batting pair facing 1 quarter of each innings. Therefore, batters in Super 8s would face 4 overs per pair. It is important to remember that batters lose runs, each time they lose a wicket so, the 2nd innings would also be 16 overs.
Is Coloured Clothing A Requirement For Super 8s Cricket?
Wearing coloured clothing in Super 8s is recommended however it isn’t essential. As the format is designed for new or developing players, it is a nice to have rather than must have. Many clubs like to encourage new sponsors to get involved with Super 8s as it is a more social cricket format. Experience says, teams wearing coloured clothing or at the very least the same style of shirt, are more likely to perform better. Coloured clothing also looks more appealing visually when promoting your club on social media. It must be stressed that pink and red clothing should be avoided, if adopting coloured clothing for your team.
What Cricket Balls Are Used in Women’s Super 8s Cricket?
As mentioned previously, these rules are specifically for women’s Super 8s. The recommended ball for Super 8s is a pink 5oz cricket ball. One ball is used per game. If playing in an organised league, it may be the case that the exact model is specified in the local rules. If not, do not buy the cheapest ball going as it will still need to last 32 overs. A good quality pink cricket ball should cost between £10 and £16. One such cricket ball is the women’s 5oz Readers County Crown and can be purchased from Amazon via our affiliate link.
It should also be noted, that 3 spare balls should be available of variable quality, to cover any loss or damge to the match ball. If your club is new to Super 8’s, you should consider using 3 match balls in practice for a variable time. This would give you the 3 spare match balls for game day.
How Many Players Are Required For A Team In Super 8s?
Most women’s Super 8s leagues are played at the weekend. As such, the rules suggest 3 teams play at the same venue on a specified match day. The 3 teams will play each other once, on that day. 8 players are required for a Super 8s game although the minimum is actually 7 players. Should a team only have 7 players, one player will bat twice (This player is selected by the opposition prior to the start of the game). Assuming a full compliment of 8 is available ad ifferent player line up can be used in 2 game.
How Does Scoring Work In Cricket Super 8s?
When batting, each team starts with a score of 200. Should they lose a wicket, 5 runs are taken off the total score. On losing a wicket, other batter faces next ball, even if end of an over. For example, should a player lose their wicket, the players would swap ends if there are further balls in the over. If a wicket falls on the last ball of the over, players remain at the same end and the other batter faces the next ball from the new bowler.
Can You Be Out LBW In Super 8s?
It is true the laws of cricket apply in all women’s cricket Super 8s matches, although there is no LBW. This is to encourage players to develop and not overcomplicate, what is a development game. Having said that if the player kicks the ball away or the action is deemed to be deliberate by umpires, then LBW may still apply. Prior to the game, a quick chat between umpires and captains can eradicate any potential issues later in the game.
How Many Overs Can A Bowler Bowl In Cricket Super 8s?
Bowlers may bowl a maximum of ¼ of total overs (For full game, a bowler can bowl a maximum of 4 overs). Not all players will need to bowl as you can have 4 bowlers bowl 4 overs each. A maximum of 2 bounces are allowed, prior to the delivery reaching the batter – if more, its a no-ball. One bouncer (over shoulder height) limit per over. More than one results in a no-ball. Any passing over head height, will be called a no-ball. Any full tosses above the batters waist height, will be called a no-ball. Ball following a no-ball, will be a free hit – this carries over to next over
What Is A Free Hit In Super 8s Cricket?
Free hits are awarded when a bowler bowls a no-ball or a full toss above waist height. In overs 1 to 15, 2 extra runs are awarded and the subsequent ball will be a free hit. A free hit means the only way a batter can lose a wicket is by run out. The field can only be changed for a free hit, if there has been a change of the batter facing the next ball.
How Long Does A Cricket Super 8s Game Last?
Each 16 over innings should last no more than 1 hour. 10 minutes extra can be allowed should it be required. There is usually a 10 minute interval between innings and this is agreed by consent with the umpires and captains, prior to the start of any game. Restricting the game to a timed period, helps move the game along, especially if there are 3 matches taking place across the day, at the same venue.
Are Ther Rain Rules In Super 8s Cricket?
Should the game be rain affected, a minimum requirement will be 4 overs per team. Both sides need to bat for the same period of overs so could be 8 and 8 or 12 and 12 etc. There are rain rules that dictate potential length of games however, should the 2nd innings face less overs than the first, then the match should be classified as abandoned. Subsequent games may need to have the length of match reduced should the previous games be delayed by rain. The length of game shall be determined by the umpires prior to the start of the game.
If you are in a Super 8s league, the organisers will have their own full set of rules or laws. The above is an appraisal of a Super 8s structure and can be adjusted to suit your own circumstances. If you have a wooden cricket bat that needs a new grip, you might find the following video of interest, especially if you don’t have a batting cone available.
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