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Cricket · Laws of Cricket

Law 18: Scoring Runs

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

Law 18 defines a run and how runs are scored, runs disallowed, short runs (unintentional and deliberate, with the umpire's steps, Penalty runs and report), the Laws for which Penalty runs are awarded, runs when a batter is dismissed or the ball becomes dead, crediting runs to the striker and as extras, the runs debited to the bowler, and where the batters stand afterwards.

18.181Scoring Runs: A Run, Disallowed Runs and Short Runs

What a run is, runs disallowed and boundary runs, short runs, unintentional short runs (calling and signalling, boundary disregard) and counting short runs.

Test 1What a run isTake a test

  1. The score shall be reckoned by runs.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.1 · recall

  2. Law 18.1.1: a run is scored each time the two batters, with the ball in play, have crossed and each made good their ground at the opposite end.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.1.1 · recall

  3. Law 18.1.1 says at any time while the ball is in play.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.1.1 · recall

  4. Running, a boundary, and Penalty runs.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.1 · recall

  5. See Law 19 (Boundaries).

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.1.2 · recall

  6. Law 18.1.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.1.2 · recall

  7. See 18.6.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.1.3 · recall

  8. Each crossing and making good of the ground is a run.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.1.1 · applied

  9. Each time counts as a run.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.1.1 · applied

  10. The batters must cross while the ball is in play.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.1.1 · applied

Test 2Disallowed runs and boundary runsTake a test

  1. Runs and penalties are subject to provisions for disallowing runs.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.2 · recall

  2. See Appendix A.11.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.2 · recall

  3. The one-run penalty shall stand.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.2 · recall

  4. Law 18.2: disallowing runs does not wipe out penalties; a 5-run penalty still stands, as does the one-run penalty for a No ball or Wide, the one exception being helmet penalties under Law 28.3.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.2 · recall

  5. Law 18.2 excepts Law 28.3.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.2 · recall

  6. Law 18.2 speaks of the one-run penalty for No ball or Wide.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.2 · recall

  7. The wide's penalty run remains after runs are disallowed.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.2 · applied

  8. Law 18.7 is headed Runs scored for boundaries.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.7 · recall

  9. Runs shall be scored for boundary allowances under Law 19.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.7 · recall

  10. Only Law 28.3 is excepted.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.2 · applied

Test 3Short runsTake a test

  1. A batter fails to make good his/her ground in turning for a further run.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.3.1 · recall

  2. Law 18.3.2: a short run leaves the following run shorter in distance, but if that following run is completed it is not treated as short.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.3.2 · recall

  3. The latter if completed shall not be regarded as short.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.3.2 · recall

  4. The striker may do so without penalty.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.3.2 · recall

  5. Law 18.3.1.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.3.1 · recall

  6. Law 18.3.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.3.2 · recall

  7. Law 18.3.1.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.3.1 · applied

  8. The succeeding run, if completed, is not short.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.3.2 · applied

  9. Law 18.3 has no automatic penalty.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.3 · recall

  10. Law 18.3.1.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.3.1 · recall

Test 4An unintentional short runTake a test

  1. The umpire concerned, under Law 18.4.1.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.4.1 · recall

  2. As soon as the ball becomes dead.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.4.1 · recall

  3. That run shall not be scored.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.4.1 · recall

  4. Unless a boundary is scored.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.4.1 · recall

  5. Law 18.4.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.4.2 · recall

  6. Law 18.4.2: when a boundary follows the short running, the umpire disregards it and makes no call; the exception is a boundary that comes from an overthrow or a fielder's wilful act.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.4.2 · recall

  7. Unless the boundary is a result of an overthrow or wilful act of a fielder.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.4.2 · recall

  8. See Law 19.8.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.4.2 · recall

  9. The overthrow exception means the short running is not disregarded.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.4.2 · applied

  10. Law 18.4 is the clause on unintentional short runs: the umpire calls Short run when the ball is dead and that run is not scored; 18.3 defines a short run and 18.5 covers deliberate ones.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.4 · recall

Test 5Counting short runsTake a test

  1. Law 18.4.3 counts it as only one.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.4.3 · recall

  2. Subject to 18.4.2 and 18.4.3, all runs called as short are not scored.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.4.4 · recall

  3. The umpire shall inform the scorers of the number of runs to be recorded.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.4.5 · recall

  4. The short run is not scored; the succeeding run is not short.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.4.1 · applied

  5. All runs called short are not scored.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.4.4 · applied

  6. Both short in one run counts as one short run.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.4.3 · applied

  7. Two short runs are not scored.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.4.4 · applied

  8. Law 18.4.3.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.4.3 · recall

  9. Law 18.4.4.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.4.4 · recall

  10. Law 18.4.5.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.4.5 · recall

18.182Scoring Runs: Deliberate Short Runs and Runs Awarded for Penalties

The umpires' action after a deliberate short run, the eight steps of the bowler's end umpire, cases, reporting after the match, and the Laws for which Penalty runs are awarded.

Test 1A deliberate short run: the first stepsTake a test

  1. Law 18.5.1: when the ball is dead.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.5.1 · recall

  2. If either umpire considers that ...

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.5.1 · recall

  3. The umpire informs the other umpire and applies 18.5.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.5.1 · recall

  4. Deliberately ran short at that umpire's end.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.5.1 · recall

  5. One or both batters.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.5.1 · recall

  6. Law 18.5 is headed Deliberate short runs.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.5 · recall

  7. Apply 18.5.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.5.1 · recall

  8. If either umpire considers that ... deliberately ran short.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.5.1 · recall

  9. The umpire concerned calls and signals Short run.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.5.1 · applied

  10. Law 18.4 begins: except in the circumstances of 18.5.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.4 · applied

Test 2The umpire's steps after a deliberate short runTake a test

  1. Law 18.5.2 gives the steps to the bowler's end umpire.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.5.2 · recall

  2. Law 18.5.2: once a short run is judged deliberate, the bowler's end umpire takes away every run the batting side would have had from that delivery.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.5.2 · recall

  3. Law 18.5.2 sends the not out batter back to the end he or she started from, so the batting side gains nothing from the running.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.5.2 · recall

  4. Award 5 Penalty runs to the fielding side.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.5.2 · recall

  5. Law 18.5.2 awards the 5 Penalty runs to the fielding side, the side wronged by the deliberate short running.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.5.2 · recall

  6. Signal No ball or Wide to the scorers, if applicable.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.5.2 · recall

  7. Among the steps in Law 18.5.2 the bowler's end umpire repeats the Short run signal to the scorers, and signals No ball or Wide as well if either applies.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.5.2 · recall

  8. Law 18.5.2 excepts Penalty runs under Law 28.3.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.5.2 · recall

  9. Disallow, return, signal, repeat, award, award other, inform scorers, inform captains.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.5.2 · recall

  10. The fielding captain, and as soon as practicable the batting captain.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.5.2 · recall

Test 3Deliberate short runs in casesTake a test

  1. All runs to the batting side are disallowed.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.5.2 · applied

  2. The one-run penalty for a Wide stands, and the Wide is signalled.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Laws 18.2 and 18.5.2 · applied

  3. Law 18.5.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.5.2 · applied

  4. The umpire signals No ball to the scorers.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.5.2 · applied

  5. One for the No ball and 5 Penalty runs.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.5.2 · applied

  6. The bowler's end umpire informs the captain of the fielding side.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.5.2 · applied

  7. As soon as practicable.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.5.2 · recall

  8. Law 18.4 is subject to 18.5.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.4 · applied

  9. Disallow all runs to the batting side.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.5.2 · applied

  10. If either umpire considers ...

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.5.1 · recall

Test 4Reporting, and how it differs from an unintentional runTake a test

  1. The umpires together shall report.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.5.3 · recall

  2. Law 18.5.3 directs the umpires' report to the Executive of the offending side and to any Governing Body responsible for the match.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.5.3 · recall

  3. Law 18.5.3 wants the umpires' joint report made as soon as possible once the match is over, not during play.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.5.3 · recall

  4. Law 18.5.3 leaves the authorities to act as they see fit against the captain, anyone else involved and, where it is warranted, the team as a whole.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.5.3 · recall

  5. The Executive and any Governing Body shall take such action.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.5.3 · recall

  6. Law 18.5.3.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.5.3 · recall

  7. Only Law 18.5.2 awards Penalty runs.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Laws 18.4 and 18.5 · applied

  8. Law 18.5.3 refers to the occurrence in Law 18.5.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.5.3 · applied

  9. Law 18.4 is headed Unintentional short runs.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.4 · recall

  10. Law 18.5 adds Penalty runs and a report.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.5 · applied

Test 5Runs awarded for penaltiesTake a test

  1. Law 22 (Wide ball).

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.6 · recall

  2. Law 24.4.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.6 · recall

  3. Law 26.4 (Penalties for contravention).

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.6 · recall

  4. Law 28.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.6 · recall

  5. Law 28.3.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.6 · recall

  6. Law 41 (Unfair play) and Law 42 (Players' conduct).

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.6 · recall

  7. Law 23.3 is Leg byes not to be awarded.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.6 · recall

  8. Law 25.7.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.6 · recall

  9. Law 34.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.6 · recall

  10. Law 41.14 (Batter damaging the pitch) and 41.15 (Striker in protected area).

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.6 · recall

18.183Scoring Runs: When a Batter Is Dismissed or the Ball Becomes Dead

Runs credited after a dismissal (obstructing the field, run out, the striker's runner), runs credited when the ball becomes dead other than at a wicket, and mixed scoring cases.

Test 1Runs when a batter is dismissedTake a test

  1. Runs for penalties awarded to either side stand on a dismissal.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.8 · recall

  2. Law 18.8: on a dismissal only penalty runs stand as of right; other runs are added solely in the two cases that follow, Obstructing the field and Run out.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.8 · recall

  3. Law 18.8.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.8 · recall

  4. No runs other than penalties are credited on a catch.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.8 · applied

  5. The 5-run award remains in place.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.8 · applied

  6. Laws 18.8.1 and 18.8.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.8 · recall

  7. Law 18.8.1.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.8.1 · recall

  8. Law 18.8.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.8.2 · recall

  9. No other runs are credited, apart from penalties.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.8 · applied

  10. The Law covers penalties for both sides.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.8 · applied

Test 2Obstructing the field and the runsTake a test

  1. The batting side also scores any runs completed before the offence.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.8.1 · recall

  2. No runs other than penalties shall be scored.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.8.1 · recall

  3. The completed runs before the offence count.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.8.1 · applied

  4. The catch-preventing case cancels the completed runs.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.8.1 · applied

  5. Law 18.8.1.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.8.1 · recall

  6. If the obstruction prevented a catch, no runs other than penalties.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.8.1 · recall

  7. Runs completed before the offence.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.8.1 · applied

  8. The obstruction or distraction prevented a catch.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.8.1 · recall

  9. Only runs completed before the offence count.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.8.1 · applied

  10. Law 18.8.1 is for Obstructing the field.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.8.1 · applied

Test 3Run out and the striker's runnerTake a test

  1. Any runs completed before the wicket was fairly broken.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.8.2 · recall

  2. The completed runs stand.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.8.2 · applied

  3. Only completed runs count.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.8.2 · applied

  4. If the striker is run out under Law 25.6.5, runs by the runner and the other batter are disallowed.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.8.2 · recall

  5. Law 18.8.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.8.2 · recall

  6. See Law 25.6.5.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.8.2 · recall

  7. Those runs are disallowed.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.8.2 · applied

  8. The disallowance applies only to a striker with a runner.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.8.2 · applied

  9. Law 18.8.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.8.2 · recall

  10. A dismissal leaves all penalty awards in place.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.8.2 · recall

Test 4Runs when the ball becomes deadTake a test

  1. Both sides' penalty runs are scored on a dead ball.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.9 · recall

  2. All runs completed by the batters before the incident or call of Dead ball.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.9 · recall

  3. The run in progress if the batters had already crossed.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.9 · recall

  4. A run not yet crossed is not credited on a dead ball.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.9 · recall

  5. Law 23.3 (Leg byes not to be awarded).

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.9 · recall

  6. Law 28.3.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.9 · recall

  7. Law 41.5.8.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.9 · recall

  8. Completed runs plus the run in progress once crossed.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.9 · applied

  9. The run in progress is not credited.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.9 · applied

  10. Law 18.9.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.9 · recall

Test 5Runs in mixed casesTake a test

  1. 3 completed runs plus the 5 penalty runs.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Laws 18.6 and 18.8.2 · applied

  2. The penalty runs go to the fielding side.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.8.2 · applied

  3. Only the penalty runs count on a catch.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.8 · applied

  4. Completed runs plus the run in progress.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.9 · applied

  5. Runs completed before the offence.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.8.1 · applied

  6. The catch-preventing case cancels the runs.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.8.1 · applied

  7. Those runs are disallowed.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.8.2 · applied

  8. Law 18.8.2 credits completed runs on a Run out.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.8.2 · applied

  9. No runs other than penalties are credited.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.8 · applied

  10. Law 18.8 covers a dismissal; Law 18.9 covers a dead ball otherwise.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Laws 18.8 and 18.9 · recall

18.184Scoring Runs: Crediting Runs and Where the Batters Stand

Crediting runs to the striker and as extras, the runs debited to the bowler, and the batters returning to their original ends or to the wickets they had left.

Test 1Crediting runsTake a test

  1. A boundary hit by the bat is credited whole to the striker.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.10.1 · recall

  2. Law 18.10.1 lists them.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.10.1 · recall

  3. All runs off the bat go to the striker.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.10.1 · applied

  4. The No ball run is scored as a No ball extra.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.10.1 · applied

  5. Penalty runs are scored separately.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.10.1 · applied

  6. Law 18.10.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.10.2 · applied

  7. Only the one-run penalty for No ball is scored as such.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.10.2 · applied

  8. The one-run penalty is a No ball extra; the rest are Byes.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.10.2 · applied

  9. Law 18.10.1.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.10.1 · recall

  10. Law 18.10.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.10.2 · recall

Test 2Runs debited to the bowlerTake a test

  1. Law 18.10.3.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.10.3 · recall

  2. Byes are not in the list.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.10.3 · recall

  3. Leg byes are not in the list.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.10.3 · recall

  4. Byes are not debited; No balls and Wides are.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.10.3 · recall

  5. 4 striker's runs plus 1 No ball extra.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.10.3 · applied

  6. The wide's one run plus 2 Wides.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.10.3 · applied

  7. Only the striker's runs are debited.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.10.3 · applied

  8. Only the striker's runs are debited; Leg byes are not.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.10.3 · applied

  9. Law 18.10.3.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.10.3 · recall

  10. 2 striker's runs plus 1 No ball extra.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.10.3 · recall

Test 3The not out batter after a dismissal (18.11.1)Take a test

  1. Law 18.11.1.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.11.1 · recall

  2. 18.11.1.1 to 18.11.1.8.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.11.1 · recall

  3. Stumped is listed in 18.11.1.3.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.11.1.3 · applied

  4. LBW is listed.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.11.1.5 · applied

  5. Bowled is listed.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.11.1.2 · applied

  6. Hit wicket is listed.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.11.1.6 · applied

  7. Caught is listed.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.11.1.7 · applied

  8. Hit the ball twice is listed.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.11.1.4 · applied

  9. An ordinary Run out is in Law 18.12.1.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.11.1 · recall

  10. Law 18.11.1.8.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.11.1 · recall

Test 4Both batters back, and the wicket left (18.11.2 and 18.12.1)Take a test

  1. 18.11.2.1 to 18.11.2.3.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.11.2.1 · recall

  2. Law 18.11.2.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.11.2.2 · recall

  3. Law 18.11.2.3 refers to Law 41.5.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.11.2.3 · recall

  4. Batters go back to the wicket left only if uncrossed.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.12.1 · recall

  5. Law 18.12.1.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.12.1 · applied

  6. If runs are to be disallowed, the not out batter returns to the original end.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.12.1 · applied

  7. 18.12.1.1 and 18.12.1.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.12.1 · recall

  8. Law 18.12 is headed Batter returning to wicket he/she has left.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.12 · recall

  9. Law 18.11 is headed Batter returning to original end.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.11 · recall

  10. Law 18.11.2.3 refers to Law 41.5.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.11.2.3 · recall

Test 5A run in progress when the ball is dead (18.12.2)Take a test

  1. Law 18.12.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.12.2 · recall

  2. Law 18.12.2: the batters go back to the wickets they left only if they had not crossed when the ball became dead; having crossed, each carries on to the end being run to.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.12.2 · recall

  3. Law 18.11.2.1 applies.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.11.2.1 · applied

  4. Law 18.11.2.2 applies.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.11.2.2 · applied

  5. Law 18.12.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.12.2 · recall

  6. Law 18.12.1 deals with a batter being dismissed; Law 18.12.2 with any other dead ball.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.12.2 · applied

  7. Crossing decides whether they return.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.12.2 · recall

  8. The clauses run 18.1 to 18.12.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18 · recall

  9. Law 18.3.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.3 · recall

  10. Law 18.10.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.10 · recall

Sources

MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd edition, 2022), Law 18 with Laws 19.8, 23.3, 25.6, 28.2, 28.3, 41 and 42 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 18.5.217
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.8.214
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.8.113
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.911
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.610
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.810
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.10.310
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.5.19
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.28
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.5.37
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.10.16
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.1.15
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.3.25
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.4.15
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.4.25
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.12.25
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.3.14
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.44
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.4.44
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.10.24
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.11.14
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.12.14
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.4.33
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.12
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.1.22
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.72
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.32
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.4.52
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.52
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.11.2.12
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.11.2.22
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.11.2.32
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.1.31
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Laws 18.2 and 18.5.21
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Laws 18.4 and 18.51
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Laws 18.6 and 18.8.21
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Laws 18.8 and 18.91
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.11.1.31
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.11.1.51
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.11.1.21
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.11.1.61
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.11.1.71
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.11.1.41
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.121
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.111
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 181
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 18.101