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Men's ODI Match Clause 11: Intervals

11.INTERVALS

11.1. An interval

  • 11.1.1. The following shall be classed as intervals. - Intervals between innings.

    • Intervals for meals.

  • Intervals for drinks.

  • Any other agreed interval.

  • 11.1.2. Only these intervals shall be considered as scheduled breaks for the purposes of clause 24.2.6.

11.2. Duration of interval

  • 11.2.1. There shall be a 45 minute interval between innings, taken from the call of Time before the interval until the call of Play on resumption after the interval.

11.3. Allowance for interval between innings

Law 11.3 shall not apply.

11.4. Changing agreed times of intervals

  • 11.4.1. If the innings of the team batting first is completed prior to the scheduled time for the interval, the interval shall take place immediately and the innings of the team batting second will commence correspondingly earlier providing that this does not lead to an interval occurring more than 30 minutes prior to the scheduled interval.

  • 11.4.2. If the innings of the team batting first is completed more than 30 minutes prior to the scheduled interval a 10 minute break will occur and the team batting second will commence its innings and the interval will occur as scheduled.

  • 11.4.3. Where the innings of the side batting first is delayed or interrupted, the length of the interval will be reduced as follows:

    • 11.4.3.1. If up to 15 minutes of actual playing time is lost (total playing time lost less any extra time provided), then the interval will be reduced by the amount of actual playing time lost.
    • 11.4.3.2. If more than 15 minutes of actual playing time is lost (total playing time lost less any extra time provided), then the interval will be reduced to 30 minutes (subject to (iii) below).
    • 11.4.3.3. Note: The prescribed interval timings above may be reduced further by the ICC Match Referee taking into account the intention of not having a prolonged interval after a lengthy interruption close to the conclusion of the innings of the team batting first. However, the minimum interval shall not be less than ten minutes.

  • 11.4.4. The umpires may decide to play 15 minutes (a minimum of four overs) extra time at the scheduled interval if requested by either captain if, in the umpires’ opinion, it would bring about a definite result in that session. If the umpires do not believe a result can be achieved no extra time shall be allowed. If it is decided to play such extra time, the whole period shall be played out even though the possibility of finishing the match may have disappeared before the full period has expired.

Note: The prescribed interval timings above may be reduced further by the ICC Match Referee taking into account the intention of not having a prolonged interval after a lengthy interruption close to the conclusion of the innings of the team batting first. However, the minimum interval shall not be less than ten minutes.

11.5. Intervals for drinks

  • 11.5.1. Two drinks breaks per session shall be permitted, each 1 hour 10 minutes apart. The provisions of Law 15.9 shall be strictly observed except that under conditions of extreme heat the umpires may permit extra intervals for drinks.
  • 11.5.2. An individual player may be given a drink either on the boundary edge or at the fall of a wicket, on the field, provided that no playing time is wasted. No other drinks shall be taken onto the field without the permission of the umpires. Any player taking drinks onto the field shall be dressed in proper cricket attire (subject to the wearing of bibs – refer to the note in clause 24.1.4).

11.6. Scorers to be informed

The umpires shall ensure that the scorers are informed of all agreements about hours of play and intervals and of any changes made thereto as permitted under this clause.