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Cricket · Laws of Cricket

Law 16: The Result

4 parts · 20 tests · 200 facts · updated 12 October 2026 · markdown

Law 16 gives the result of a match: a win in a two-innings or one-innings match, umpires awarding a match (conceding defeat, refusing to play, time lost), a result laid down by an agreement under Law 13.1.2, a Tie or a Draw, the winning hit and extras, how the result is stated, correctness of the result, mistakes in scoring, and the rule that the result cannot be changed once the scores are agreed.

16.161The Result: Wins, Ties and Draws

A win in a two-innings match and in a one-innings match, a Tie, a Draw, a result laid down by an agreement under Law 13.1.2, and working out which result applies.

Test 1A win in a two-innings matchTake a test

  1. Law 16.1 gives the win to the side with runs in excess of the opposing side's two completed innings.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.1 · recall

  2. Both innings of the opposing side are compared.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.1 · recall

  3. See Law 13.3 (Completed innings).

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.1 · recall

  4. Note also 16.6 (Winning hit or extras).

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.1 · recall

  5. 355 exceeds 350.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.1 · applied

  6. 400 exceeds 399.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.1 · applied

  7. Only completed innings feature in the comparison.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.1 · applied

  8. The win goes to the side with the greater total.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.1 · applied

  9. Law 16.1 covers a two-innings win.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.1 · recall

  10. Law 16.1 requires only a total in excess.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.1 · applied

Test 2A win in a one-innings matchTake a test

  1. Law 16.2 gives it to the higher total.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.2 · recall

  2. It compares one innings with one completed innings.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.2 · recall

  3. Law 16.2 covers a one-innings win.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.2 · recall

  4. 240 exceeds 236.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.2 · applied

  5. All innings are completed with equal scores.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.5.1 · applied

  6. See Law 13.3 (Completed innings).

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.2 · recall

  7. 132 exceeds 131.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.2 · applied

  8. One innings for each side.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Laws 16.1 and 16.2 · recall

  9. 150 exceeds 149.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.2 · applied

  10. Note also 16.6.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.2 · recall

Test 3A TieTake a test

  1. Law 16.5.1 needs all innings completed and equal scores.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.5.1 · recall

  2. All innings have been completed.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.5.1 · recall

  3. All innings completed, scores equal.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.5.1 · applied

  4. B's innings is not completed, so it cannot be a Tie.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.5.2 · applied

  5. The innings are completed and the scores are equal.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.5.1 · applied

  6. Law 16.5.1 is headed A Tie.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.5.1 · recall

  7. Law 16.5 is headed All other matches, a Tie or Draw.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.5 · recall

  8. They are separate results in Laws 16.5.1 and 16.5.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.5 · recall

  9. A Tie requires all innings completed.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.5.1 · applied

  10. Law 16.6.1 lists them.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.6.1 · recall

Test 4A Draw, and an agreed resultTake a test

  1. A Draw is where the result is not determined in any of the other ways.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.5.2 · recall

  2. Law 16.5.2 names Law 42.6.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.5.2 · recall

  3. Law 42.6 is 'Captain refusing to remove a player from the field'; 42.6.2 is the case where both captains refuse over the same incident, the players leave the field and there is no result, which Law 16.5.2 records as a Draw.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.5.2 · recall

  4. No other result is determined.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.5.2 · applied

  5. Law 16.5.2 is headed A Draw.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.5.2 · recall

  6. A Draw needs every listed route to have failed.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.5.2 · recall

  7. Law 16.4.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.4 · recall

  8. Law 16.4 is headed Matches in which there is an agreement under Law 13.1.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.4 · recall

  9. The result is as laid down in the agreement.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.4 · applied

  10. A Tie needs completed innings.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.5.2 · applied

Test 5Which result appliesTake a test

  1. 350 exceeds 349.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.2 · applied

  2. Both total 380.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.5.1 · applied

  3. B's innings is not completed and no other result applies.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.5.2 · applied

  4. B's total exceeds A's.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.2 · applied

  5. A Tie is all innings completed with equal scores; a chasing side can win before finishing.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16 · recall

  6. It is a win in a two-innings match.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.1 · applied

  7. A Tie needs completed innings.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.5.2 · applied

  8. B's innings is completed with fewer runs.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.1 · applied

  9. B's innings is not completed.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.5.2 · applied

  10. The side batting last wins as soon as its runs exceed the opponents' total.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.5.1 · recall

16.162The Result: Umpires Awarding a Match

Conceding defeat and refusing to play, the umpires' procedure for a possible refusal, time lost by an action that is not a refusal, and the links to Laws 42.6, 2.8 and 11.

Test 1Conceding and refusing to playTake a test

  1. Law 16.3.1.1 and 16.3.1.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.3.1 · recall

  2. In the opinion of the umpires.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.3.1.2 · recall

  3. The umpires shall award the match to the other side.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.3.1.2 · recall

  4. Law 16.3.1.1.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.3.1.1 · recall

  5. Law 16.3.1.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.3.1.2 · recall

  6. Law 16.3 begins: regardless of any agreement under Law 13.1.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.3 · recall

  7. A match shall be lost by a side which concedes defeat.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.3.1.1 · applied

  8. Law 16.3 is headed Umpires awarding a match.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.3 · recall

  9. Law 16.3.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.3 · recall

  10. Law 16.3.1.2 applies whatever the agreement.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.3.1 · applied

Test 2The procedure for a possible refusalTake a test

  1. Law 16.3.2 starts with the umpires ascertaining the cause together.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.3.2 · recall

  2. The umpires together shall ascertain the cause.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.3.2 · recall

  3. They shall so inform the captain of that side.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.3.2 · recall

  4. The captain of that side.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.3.2 · recall

  5. A persisting captain brings the award.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.3.2 · recall

  6. If they then decide together that this action does constitute a refusal.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.3.2 · recall

  7. See also Law 42.6.1.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.3.2 · recall

  8. The Law requires the umpires together.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.3.2 · applied

  9. The captain is informed, and only if the action persists is the match awarded.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.3.2 · applied

  10. If an umpire considers that an action might constitute a refusal.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.3.2 · recall

Test 3Refusal in casesTake a test

  1. The match is awarded only if the captain persists.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.3.2 · applied

  2. The umpires award the match in accordance with 16.3.1.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.3.2 · applied

  3. The umpires together decide.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.3.2 · applied

  4. Law 16.3.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.3.2 · applied

  5. The umpires shall so inform the captain.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.3.2 · applied

  6. Law 16.3.2 covers the umpires' procedure.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.3.2 · applied

  7. Law 16.3.3 covers such action after play has started.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.3.3 · applied

  8. Law 16.3.2 refers to Law 42.6.1.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.3.2 · recall

  9. Law 16.5.2 refers to Law 42.6.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.5.2 · recall

  10. Law 16.3.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.3.2 · recall

Test 4Time lost by an action that is not a refusalTake a test

  1. It covers action as in 16.3.2 that is not a refusal.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.3.3 · recall

  2. From the call of Time to the call of Play.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.3.3 · recall

  3. Excluding intervals (Law 11) and suspensions of play (Law 2.8).

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.3.3 · recall

  4. See Law 2.8.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.3.3 · recall

  5. Law 16.3.3: the playing time lost to the players' action is added on to that day's close of play, so the day finishes later by the same amount.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.3.3 · recall

  6. Law 16.3.3 forbids any reduction of the last hour's minimum overs on account of this lost time alone, so the full number remains to be bowled.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.3.3 · recall

  7. From 2.10 pm to 2.25 pm.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.3.3 · applied

  8. The close is extended by the lost time.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.3.3 · applied

  9. Intervals are excluded.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.3.3 · applied

  10. No overs are deducted solely on account of this time.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.3.3 · applied

Test 5Conceding, awarding and the Draw linkTake a test

  1. Conceding defeat and refusing to play.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.3.1 · recall

  2. A match is lost by a side which concedes defeat.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.3.1.1 · applied

  3. The match is lost by the conceding side.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.3.1.1 · applied

  4. Law 16.5.2 names Law 42.6.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.5.2 · recall

  5. Law 16.3 is headed Umpires awarding a match.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.3 · recall

  6. Law 16.6.1 lists Law 16.3 among the results.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.6.1 · applied

  7. Law 16.3.3 extends the time for close of play by the time lost.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.3.3 · applied

  8. Law 16.3 applies regardless of an agreement under 13.1.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.3 · applied

  9. An action by any player or players.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.3.2 · recall

  10. Law 16.3 carries that heading.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.3 · recall

16.163The Result: Winning Hit, Extras and the Statement of Result

The match ending when a result is reached, the winning runs and a catch, a boundary before the winning runs, and how a result is stated (wickets, runs, Penalty runs, Match Conceded, Match Awarded).

Test 1The match ends when a result is reachedTake a test

  1. Law 16.6.1: the match is at an end.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.6.1 · recall

  2. Nothing thereafter counts, except as in Law 41.17.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.6.1 · recall

  3. Except as in Law 41.17.2 (Penalty runs).

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.6.1 · recall

  4. Note also 16.9.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.6.1 · recall

  5. Law 16.6.1: once a result is reached the match is over, and anything that happens after that moment forms no part of it, apart from Penalty runs under Law 41.17.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.6.1 · applied

  6. Law 16.6.1 lists them.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.6.1 · recall

  7. The list is 16.1, 16.2, 16.3, 16.4 or 16.5.1.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.6.1 · applied

  8. Nothing thereafter is regarded as part of the match.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.6.1 · applied

  9. Law 16.6.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.6 · recall

  10. The exception is in Law 16.6.1.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.6.1 · applied

Test 2The winning runs and a catchTake a test

  1. Only if the total is sufficient without runs completed before a catch.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.6.2 · recall

  2. Runs completed before the completion of a catch from which the striker could be dismissed.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.6.2 · recall

  3. Or the obstruction of a catch.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.6.2 · recall

  4. They were completed before the completion of the catch.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.6.2 · applied

  5. The run was completed before the catch.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.6.2 · applied

  6. Law 16.6.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.6.2 · recall

  7. It applies to a catch from which the striker could be dismissed.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.6.2 · applied

  8. The catch is one from which the striker could be dismissed.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.6.2 · recall

  9. Runs completed before the catch are not counted.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.6.2 · applied

  10. It concerns the winning total of the side batting last.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.6.2 · applied

Test 3A boundary before the winning runsTake a test

  1. The whole of the boundary allowance is credited.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.6.3 · recall

  2. In the case of a hit by the bat, to the striker's score.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.6.3 · recall

  3. The whole boundary allowance is credited.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.6.3 · applied

  4. The whole boundary allowance is credited.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.6.3 · applied

  5. Law 16.6.3.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.6.3 · applied

  6. Only a hit by the bat is credited to the striker.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.6.3 · recall

  7. 148 plus 4 is 152.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.6.3 · applied

  8. 138 plus 6 is 144.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.6.3 · applied

  9. Law 16.6.3.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.6.3 · recall

  10. The whole allowance goes to the striker on a hit by the bat.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.6.3 · applied

Test 4Stating the resultTake a test

  1. Law 16.7.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.7 · recall

  2. 10 wickets minus 3 lost leaves 7 still to fall.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.7 · applied

  3. Law 16.7.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.7 · recall

  4. 250 minus 230 is 20 runs.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.7 · applied

  5. Law 16.7 covers an award of 5 Penalty runs after the innings is complete.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.7 · recall

  6. An award of 5 Penalty runs.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.7 · recall

  7. Law 16.7.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.7 · recall

  8. Law 16.7.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.7 · recall

  9. 10 minus 6 is 4 wickets still to fall.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.7 · applied

  10. 10 minus 9 is 1 wicket still to fall.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.7 · applied

Test 5Result statements in casesTake a test

  1. 240 minus 236 is 4.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.7 · applied

  2. 10 minus 8 is 2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.7 · applied

  3. All innings completed, scores equal.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.5.1 · applied

  4. B's innings is not completed.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.5.2 · applied

  5. The Penalty runs make the completed innings enough to win.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.7 · applied

  6. 239 minus 236 is 3.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.7 · applied

  7. The side ends on 152 for 5, with 5 wickets still to fall.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.7 · applied

  8. Wickets are used only for the side batting last.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.7 · applied

  9. If the side fielding last wins, it is a win by runs.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.7 · recall

  10. Law 16.7 is headed Statement of result.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.7 · recall

16.164The Result: Correctness, Mistakes in Scoring and a Result That Cannot Change

The layout of Law 16, when Law 16.9 applies, resuming play or correcting the scores after a scoring mistake, and how Laws 16.9 and 16.10 work together.

Test 1Finding your way round Law 16Take a test

  1. Law 16.8.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.8 · recall

  2. Law 16.10 is headed Result not to be changed.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.10 · recall

  3. Law 16.9.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.9 · recall

  4. The clauses run 16.1 to 16.10.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16 · recall

  5. Both refer to Law 2.15.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Laws 16.8 and 16.10 · recall

  6. Law 16.7.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.7 · recall

  7. Law 16.4.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.4 · recall

  8. Law 16.5.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.5 · recall

  9. Law 16.1.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.1 · recall

  10. Law 16.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.2 · recall

Test 2When Law 16.9 appliesTake a test

  1. The trigger is leaving the field in the belief that the match has concluded.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.9 · recall

  2. A mistake in scoring which affects the result.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.9 · recall

  3. Subject to 16.10.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.9 · recall

  4. The umpires discover that a mistake in scoring has occurred.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.9 · recall

  5. The Law begins after the players and umpires have left the field.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.9 · applied

  6. It covers a mistake which affects the result.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.9 · applied

  7. 16.9.1 and 16.9.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.9 · recall

  8. Law 16.9.1.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.9.1 · recall

  9. Law 16.9.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.9.2 · recall

  10. Law 16.6.1 says to note also 16.9.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.9 · applied

Test 3Resuming play after a mistakeTake a test

  1. The side batting last has not completed its innings and overs or time remain.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.9.1 · recall

  2. The number of overs has not been completed.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.9.1 · recall

  3. The agreed time has not been reached.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.9.1 · recall

  4. Unless one side concedes defeat.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.9.1 · recall

  5. Until the overs are completed and time has been reached or expired.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.9.1 · recall

  6. Taken as at the call of Time for the supposed conclusion.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.9.1 · recall

  7. No account shall be taken of the time between.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.9.1 · recall

  8. Play continues unless a result is reached sooner.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.9.1 · applied

  9. The overs remaining are taken as at the call of Time.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.9.1 · applied

  10. The time remaining is taken as at the call of Time.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.9.1 · applied

Test 4Correcting the scores when no play remainsTake a test

  1. Law 16.9.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.9.2 · recall

  2. The umpires shall inform both captains.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.9.2 · recall

  3. The umpires shall inform both captains.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.9.2 · recall

  4. The umpires shall immediately inform both captains.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.9.2 · recall

  5. The necessary corrections to the scores and to the result.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.9.2 · recall

  6. Law 16.9.2 applies where the innings is completed.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.9.2 · applied

  7. Law 16.9.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.9.2 · applied

  8. Law 16.9.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.9.2 · recall

  9. There is nothing left to play.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.9.2 · applied

  10. Law 16.9.2 rather than 16.9.1.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.9.2 · applied

Test 5Law 16.9 and Law 16.10 togetherTake a test

  1. Law 16.9 is subject to 16.10.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Laws 16.9 and 16.10 · applied

  2. Law 16.10 stops any change once the scores are agreed.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.10 · applied

  3. Law 16.9 is subject to 16.10.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Laws 16.9 and 16.10 · applied

  4. Law 16.9.1.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.9.1 · applied

  5. Law 16.9.2 covers overs done with no Playing time left.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.9.2 · applied

  6. Unless one side concedes defeat.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.9.1 · applied

  7. The call of Time for the supposed conclusion of the match.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.9.1 · recall

  8. Law 16.9.1 orders play to resume; 16.9.2 only corrects the scores.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.9.1 · recall

  9. No account shall be taken of it.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.9.1 · applied

  10. Law 16.9 is subject to 16.10.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Laws 16.9 and 16.10 · applied

Sources

MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd edition, 2022), Law 16 with Laws 2.8, 2.15, 3.2, 11, 12.10, 13.1.2, 13.3, 41.17.2 and 42.6 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 16.3.219
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.719
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.9.116
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.5.214
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.113
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.3.312
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.9.212
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.211
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.6.111
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.5.110
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.6.210
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.6.310
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.99
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.36
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.44
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.3.1.14
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.53
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.3.13
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.3.1.23
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Laws 16.9 and 16.103
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 162
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.102
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Laws 16.1 and 16.21
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.61
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 16.81
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Laws 16.8 and 16.101