Men's Test Match Clause 38: Run Out

38. Run Out

• 38.1. Out Run outEither batsman is out Run out, except as in clause 38.2, if, at any time while the ball is in play, he is out of his ground and his wicket is fairly put down by the action of a fielder even though No ball has been called, except in the circumstances of clause 38.2.2.2, and whether or not a run is being attempted.
• 38.2. Batsman not out Run out

  • 38.2.1. A batsman is not out Run out in the circumstances of clauses 38.2.1.1 or 38.2.1.2.

    • 38.2.1.1. He has been within his ground and has subsequently left it to avoid injury, when the wicket is put down.
      Note also the provisions of clause 30.1.2 (When out of his ground).
    • 38.2.1.2. The ball, delivered by the bowler, has not made contact with a fielder before the wicket is put down.

  • 38.2.2. The striker is not out Run out in any of the circumstances in clauses 38.2.2.1 and 38.2.2.2.

  • 38.2.2.1. He is out Stumped. See clause 39.1.2 (Out Stumped). 38.2.2.2.

  • 38.2.2.2. No ball has been called
    and he is out of his ground not attempting a run
    and the wicket is fairly put down by the wicket-keeper without the intervention of another fielder.

• 38.3. Which batsman is outThe batsman out in the circumstances of clause 38.1 is the one whose ground is at the end where the wicket is put down. See clause 30.2 (Which is a batsman’s ground).
• 38.4. Runs scoredIf either batsman is dismissed Run out, the run in progress when the wicket is put down shall not be scored, but any runs completed by the batsmen shall stand, together with any runs for penalties awarded to either side. See clauses 18.6 (Runs awarded for penalties) and 18.8 (Runs scored when a batsman is dismissed).
• 38.5. Bowler does not get creditThe bowler does not get credit for the wicket.