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12.6 NUMBER OF OVERS
In the following examples, the close of play is 6.30pm and the assumption is that a result is NOT reached during the last hour
An over is in progress at 5.30 and the next over starts at 5.32
The period of time from 5.32 is defined as the last hour BUT the close of play is still 6.30 not 6.32
Example A
At 6.30, 17 overs and 4 balls have been bowled, play will continue until 20 overs have been completed
Example B
At 6.25, the required 20 overs have been completed, play must continue until the end of the over in progress at 6.30
In the following examples, the close of play is 6.30pm and the assumption is that a result is NOT reached during the last hour
An over is in progress at 5.30 and the next over starts at 5.32
The period of time from 5.32 is defined as the last hour BUT the close of play is still 6.30 not 6.32
Example A
At 6.30, 17 overs and 4 balls have been bowled, play will continue until 20 overs have been completed
Example B
At 6.25, the required 20 overs have been completed, play must continue until the end of the over in progress at 6.30