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Cricket · Laws of Cricket

Law 13: Innings

2 parts · 10 tests · 100 facts · updated 12 October 2026 · markdown

Law 13 covers the number of innings (one or two for each side, by agreement), limits of overs or time and the result criteria they need, alternate innings and their exceptions, the five ways an innings is completed, the toss, and the decision to bat or field.

13.131Innings: Number, Limits, Completion and the Toss

The number of innings by agreement, limits of overs or time and the result criteria, alternate innings, the five ways an innings is completed, and the toss and the decision to bat or field.

Test 1Number of inningsTake a test

  1. Law 13.1.1 makes it a matter of agreement before the match.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.1.1 · recall

  2. A match shall be one or two innings for each side.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.1.1 · recall

  3. Law 13.1 is headed Number of innings.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.1 · recall

  4. The agreement is reached before the match.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.1.1 · recall

  5. Two innings each is one of the two options.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.1.1 · applied

  6. The Law allows one or two innings.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.1.1 · recall

  7. Both sides get the same number, as agreed.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.1.1 · applied

  8. Law 13.1.1 permits a match of one or two innings.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.1.1 · applied

  9. The number of innings is the matter agreed.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.1.1 · recall

  10. Two sides times two innings each.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.1.1 · applied

Test 2Limits on innings and the result criteriaTake a test

  1. Any innings may be limited to overs or to a period of time.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.1.2 · recall

  2. Law 13.1.2.1 applies a similar agreement to both innings.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.1.2.1 · recall

  3. Law 13.1.2.2 allows the limit to apply to the first innings of each side, to the second innings of each side, or to both innings of each side; a limit on one side alone is not among the options.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.1.2.2 · recall

  4. First innings of each side, second innings of each side, or both innings of each side.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.1.2.2 · recall

  5. Law 13.1.2.2 requires similar agreements for each side.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.1.2.2 · applied

  6. The agreement must include criteria for the result.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.1.2 · recall

  7. Where neither a two-innings win (16.1) nor a one-innings win (16.2) applies.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.1.2 · recall

  8. A win in a two-innings match and a win in a one-innings match.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.1.2 · recall

  9. One agreement covers both innings alike.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.1.2.1 · applied

  10. Law 13.1.2 covers the limits.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.1.2 · recall

Test 3Alternate innings and what completes an inningsTake a test

  1. Law 13.2 makes the innings alternate.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.2 · recall

  2. The follow-on and the forfeiture of an innings.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.2 · recall

  3. Law 14 is headed The follow-on.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.2 · recall

  4. Law 15.2 is headed Forfeiture of an innings.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.2 · recall

  5. Law 13.3.1 to 13.3.5.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.3 · recall

  6. Declaration is Law 13.3.3.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.3.3 · recall

  7. Law 13.3.1 is the side being all out.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.3.1 · recall

  8. Law 13.3.4 is the forfeit.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.3.4 · recall

  9. Law 13.3.3 is the declaration.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.3.3 · recall

  10. Law 13.2 is headed Alternate innings.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.2 · recall

Test 4Completed innings in casesTake a test

  1. All out completes the innings.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.3.1 · applied

  2. Law 13.3.2 covers a retirement with no further batter available.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.3.2 · applied

  3. Law 13.3.5 covers an agreement under 13.1.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.3.5 · applied

  4. Law 13.3.5 covers the prescribed time expiring.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.3.5 · applied

  5. Law 13.3.5 applies as appropriate.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.3.5 · recall

  6. Either the overs or the time, as appropriate.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.3.5 · recall

  7. It begins: in the case of an agreement under 13.1.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.3.5 · applied

  8. A declaration completes the innings.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.3.3 · applied

  9. The forfeit is a listed case.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.3.4 · applied

  10. A run total completes nothing.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.3 · recall

Test 5The toss and the decision to bat or fieldTake a test

  1. Law 13.4 requires the toss on the field of play.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.4 · recall

  2. They toss a coin for the choice of innings.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.4 · recall

  3. Law 13.4 is headed The toss.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.4 · recall

  4. 30 minutes before the start.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.4 · applied

  5. 15 minutes before the start.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.4 · applied

  6. 30 minutes before the rescheduled start.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.4 · applied

  7. Law 13.4 puts the toss not earlier than 30 and not later than 15 minutes before the scheduled start of play.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.4 · applied

  8. Law 13.5 gives the winner the decision to bat or to field.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.5 · recall

  9. Law 13.5: once notified, the decision cannot be changed.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.5 · applied

  10. The note refers to Law 1.3.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.4 · recall

13.132Innings: Reading the Law - Statements, Figures, Clauses and Errors

True statements about each clause, counting and clock arithmetic on the innings and toss figures, finding the clause, spotting errors in notes, and cases from the ground.

Test 1Which statement is trueTake a test

  1. Law 13.1.1 makes it an agreed matter.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.1.1 · recall

  2. Law 13.1.2 allows overs or a period of time.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.1.2 · recall

  3. Law 13.2 names the two exceptions.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.2 · recall

  4. Law 13.1.2.1.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.1.2.1 · recall

  5. The agreement must include criteria for the result.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.1.2 · recall

  6. An umpire must attend the toss under this clause.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.4 · recall

  7. Law 13.5.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.5 · recall

  8. Laws 13.3.3 and 13.3.4.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.3 · recall

  9. It applies in the case of an agreement under 13.1.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.3.5 · recall

  10. Balls remain but no further batter is available.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.3.2 · recall

Test 2Counting and clock arithmeticTake a test

  1. The clauses run 13.1 to 13.5.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13 · recall

  2. 13.1.2.1 for one-innings and 13.1.2.2 for two-innings matches.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.1.2 · recall

  3. Law 13.3.3 and 13.3.4.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.3 · applied

  4. One innings for each side.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.1.1 · applied

  5. 15 minutes before the start.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.4 · applied

  6. 30 minutes before the start.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.4 · applied

  7. 15 minutes before the rescheduled start.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.4 · applied

  8. Law 13.1.2.1 applies a similar agreement.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.1.2.1 · applied

  9. A similar agreement applies to the first innings of each side.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.1.2.2 · applied

  10. Only Law 13.3.5.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.3.5 · applied

Test 3Finding the clauseTake a test

  1. Law 13.5 is headed Decision to be notified.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.5 · recall

  2. Law 13.4 says in the presence of one or both of the umpires.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.4 · recall

  3. Law 13.2 lists the exceptions to alternate innings.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.2 · recall

  4. The closing paragraph of Law 13.1.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.1.2 · recall

  5. Law 13.1.2.1.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.1.2.1 · recall

  6. Law 13.1.2.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.1.2.2 · recall

  7. Law 13.3.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.3.2 · recall

  8. Law 13.3.4.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.3.4 · recall

  9. The note is at the end of Law 13.4.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.4 · recall

  10. Law 13.3.5.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.3.5 · recall

Test 4Spot the error in the noteTake a test

  1. Law 13.2 names Law 14 and Law 15.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.2 · applied

  2. Law 13.4.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.4 · applied

  3. Law 13.4 sets a window.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.4 · applied

  4. Law 13.5.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.5 · applied

  5. Law 13.3 lists five cases.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.3 · applied

  6. Law 13.1.1.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.1.1 · applied

  7. Laws 13.1.2.1 and 13.1.2.2 require similar agreements.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.1.2 · applied

  8. Law 13.1.2 requires the criteria.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.1.2 · applied

  9. Law 13.4.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.4 · applied

  10. Law 13.5.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.5 · applied

Test 5Cases from the groundTake a test

  1. The number of innings is by agreement before the match.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.1.1 · applied

  2. All out completes the innings whatever the limit.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.3.1 · applied

  3. The prescribed overs have been bowled.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.3.5 · applied

  4. 35 minutes before is earlier than the window.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.4 · applied

  5. 10 minutes before is after the window closes.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.4 · applied

  6. 20 minutes falls between 30 and 15 minutes before.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.4 · applied

  7. Law 13.2 makes the innings alternate.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.2 · applied

  8. Law 13.1.2.2 allows limits on the first innings of each side alone.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.1.2.2 · applied

  9. It is one of the three patterns in Law 13.1.2.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.1.2.2 · applied

  10. 15 minutes before the rescheduled start.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.4 · applied

Sources

MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd edition, 2022), Law 13 with Laws 1.3, 14, 15.2, 16.1 and 16.2 as cross-references (paraphrased in original wording; original questions authored from the Laws, not reproduced)

  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.421
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.1.113
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.1.211
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.29
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.3.59
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.1.2.27
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.56
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.1.2.15
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.35
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.3.33
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.3.13
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.3.43
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.3.23
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 13.11
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 131