NCCA Rules & Playing Conditions
NCCA General Competition Rules 2025-2029
This document outlines the official competition rules for all National Counties Cricket Association (NCCA) fixtures from 2025 to 2029. It covers formats, player eligibility, match regulations, commercial expectations, and administrative responsibilities. All counties are expected to adhere to the rules herein to ensure fair play and smooth competition delivery.
The NCCA Board retains full discretion over all matters and reserves the right to amend these rules as needed.
NCCA Playing Conditions 2026
NCCA Playing Conditions 2026 Amendments
Super 12’s format
· One ball will be used from 34 overs in One Day Trophy games
· No balls in white ball cricket = 1 run
· No balls in red ball cricket = 2 runs
· Sanction for a bat not fitting through the bat gauge
T20 Playing Conditions:
Information regarding the new format for Super 12’s has been added at the start of the section, with playing conditions for the day, including days affected by rain.
Regulation
Comment
4.3.4
Spare balls to be supplied 60 minutes before play
5
Information about the sanctions for a breach
20
Clarification around head strikes resulting in dead balls
21.1
No ball changed to 1 run
One Day Trophy Playing Conditions:
Regulation
Comment
4.1
Change to using one ball after 34 overs
4.3.4
Spare balls to be supplied 60 minutes before play
5
Information about the sanctions for a breach
20
Clarification around head strikes resulting in dead balls
21.1
No ball changed to 1 run
Championship Playing Conditions:
Regulation
Comment
2
Umpires to arrive 75 minutes before play
4.3.4
Spare balls to be supplied 60 minutes before play
5
Information about the sanctions for a breach
12.2.6.2
Additional information added to clarify the time played on the final day if lost time is carried forward
20
Clarification around head strikes resulting in dead balls
21.1
No ball will remain as 2 runs