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Men's T20I Match Clause 19: Boundaries

19.1. Determining the boundary of the field of play

  • 19.1.1. Before the toss, the umpires shall determine the boundary of the field of play, which shall be fixed for the duration of the match. See clause 2.3.4 (Consultation with Home Board).
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    • 19.1.2. 19.1.3.
    • 19.1.4.

19.2.

  • 19.2.1.
  • 19.2.2. 19.2.3. 19.2.4.

19.3.

  • If a solid 19.3.1. 19.3.2.
  • 19.3.3.

19.4.

  • 19.4.1.
  • 19.4.2.

19.5.

  • 19.5.1. The boundary shall be determined such that no part of any sight-screen, will, at any stage of the match, be within the field of play. The aim shall be to maximize the size of the playing area at each venue. With respect to the size of the boundaries, no boundary shall be longer than 90 yards (82.29 meters), and no boundary should be shorter than 65 yards (59.43 metres) from the centre of the pitch to be used. Any ground which has previously been approved to host international cricket which is unable to conform to the minimum boundary dimension shall be exempt. In such cases the boundary shall be positioned so as to maximize the size of the playing area.

Identifying and marking the boundary

All boundaries must be designated by a rope, or similar object of a minimum standard as authorised by the ICC from time to time. The rope should be positioned a required minimum distance (3 yards (2.74 metres) minimum) inside the perimeter fencing or advertising signs, or from any solid object located between the rope and the fence/signs. For grounds with a large playing area, the maximum length of boundary should be used before applying the minimum 3 yards (2.74 metres) between the boundary and the fence.

If the boundary is marked by means of an object that is in contact with the ground the boundary will be the edge of the grounded part of the object which is nearest the pitch.

An obstacle within the field of play shall not be regarded as a boundary unless so determined by the umpires before the toss. See clause 2.3.4 (Consultation with Home Board).

If an unauthorized person enters the playing arena and handles the ball, the umpire at the bowler’s end shall be the sole judge of whether the boundary allowance should be scored or the ball be treated as still in play or called dead ball if a batsman is liable to be out as a result of the unauthorized person handling the ball.

Restoring the boundary

object used to mark the boundary is disturbed for any reason, then: the boundary shall be considered to be in its original position.

the object shall be returned to its original position as soon as is practicable; if play is taking place, this shall be as soon as the ball is dead.

if some part of a fence or other marker has come within the field of play, that part shall be removed from the field of play as soon as is practicable; if play is taking place, this shall be as soon as the ball is dead.

Ball grounded beyond the boundary

The ball in play is grounded beyond the boundary if it touches

  • the boundary or any part of an object used to mark the boundary;
  • the ground beyond the boundary;
  • any object that is grounded beyond the boundary.

The ball in play is to be regarded as being grounded beyond the boundary if

  • a fielder, grounded beyond the boundary as in clause 19.5, touches the ball;
  • a fielder, after catching the ball within the boundary, becomes grounded beyond the boundary while in contact with the ball, before completing the catch.

Fielder grounded beyond the boundary

A fielder is grounded beyond the boundary if some part of his person is in contact with any of the following: - the boundary or any part of an object used to mark the boundary;

  • the ground beyond the boundary;

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  • any object that is in contact with the ground beyond the boundary;
  • another fielder who is grounded beyond the boundary.

19.5.2. A fielder who is not in contact with the ground is considered to be grounded beyond the boundary if his final contact with the ground, before his first contact with the ball after it has been delivered by the bowler, was not entirely within the boundary.

  • 19.6. Boundary allowances
    • 19.6.1. 6 runs shall be allowed for a boundary 6; and 4 runs for a boundary 4. See also clause 19.7.

19.7. Runs scored from boundaries

  • 19.7.1. A boundary 6 will be scored if and only if the ball has been struck by the bat and is first grounded beyond the boundary without having been in contact with the ground within the field of play. This shall apply even if the ball has previously touched a fielder.

  • 19.7.2. A boundary 4 will be scored when a ball that is grounded beyond the boundary - whether struck by the bat or not, was first grounded within the boundary, or

  • has not been struck by the bat.

  • 19.7.3. When a boundary is scored, the batting side, except in the circumstances of clause 19.8, shall be awarded whichever is the greater of

    • 19.7.3.1. the allowance for the boundary
    • 19.7.3.2. the runs completed by the batsmen together with the run in progress if they had already crossed at the instant the boundary is scored.

  • 19.7.4. When the runs in clause 19.7.3.2 exceed the boundary allowance they shall replace the boundary allowance for the purposes of clause 18.12.

  • 19.7.5. The scoring of Penalty runs by either side is not affected by the scoring of a boundary.

19.8. Overthrow or wilful act of fielder

If the boundary results from an overthrow or from the wilful act of a fielder, the runs scored shall be

any runs for penalties awarded to either side

and the allowance for the boundary

and the runs completed by the batsmen, together with the run in progress if they had already crossed at the instant of the throw or act.

Clause 18.12.2 (Batsman returning to wicket he has left) shall apply as from the instant of the throw or act.