# Law 19: Boundaries (MCC Laws of Cricket)

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Law 19 covers determining the boundary of the field of play before the toss, marking it (white line, object on the ground, marked points, umpires' determination), obstacles and people or animals on the field, restoring a disturbed marker, when the ball and a fielder are grounded beyond the boundary, boundary allowances, when a Boundary 6 and a Boundary 4 are scored, the greater of the allowance or the runs run, Penalty runs, and overthrows or wilful acts of a fielder.

## 19.191 Boundaries: Determining, Marking and Restoring the Boundary

Who determines the boundary and when, keeping sightscreens out of the field, marking by a white line, an object or points, an unidentifiable boundary, obstacles and people or animals on the field, and restoring a disturbed marker.

### Test 1: Determining the boundary

- Law 19.1.1 gives it to the umpires. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.1.1)
- Law 19.1.1: before the toss. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.1.1)
- It shall be fixed for the duration of the match. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.1.1)
- See Law 2.3.1.4 (Consultation with captains). (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.1.1)
- Law 19.1.2 requires the boundary to be set so that a sightscreen never sits inside the field of play at any stage of the match. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.1.2)
- A continuous white line or an object in contact with the ground. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.2.1)
- Law 19.1.2. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.1.2)
- The boundary shall be determined so that the screen is not within the field. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.1.2)
- It is fixed for the duration of the match. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.1.1)
- Law 19.2.1. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.2.1)

### Test 2: A white line or an object on the ground

- Law 19.2.2.1. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.2.2.1)
- It must be placed beyond the boundary. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.2.2.2)
- Law 19.2.2.2: a flag, post or board that only shows where a ground line is must stand beyond the line and is not the boundary; the line's inner edge is. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.2.2.2)
- Law 19.2.3. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.2.3)
- Law 19.2.2. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.2.2)
- Law 19.2.3. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.2.3)
- The edge of the grounded part nearest the pitch. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.2.3)
- The flag is only to highlight the line. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.2.2.2)
- Used merely to highlight the position of a line marked on the ground. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.2.2.2)
- Law 19.2.2.1. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.2.2.1)

### Test 3: Points, and a boundary that cannot be identified

- Flags, posts or boards may mark specific points. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.2.4)
- The imaginary straight line on the ground joining the two nearest marked points. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.2.4)
- Law 19.2.4 puts it on the ground itself, not in the air: where only certain points are marked, the boundary runs straight across the turf from one marker to the next. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.2.4)
- Law 19.2.4. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.2.4)
- Law 19.2.5. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.2.5)
- Law 19.2.5. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.2.5)
- The boundary is the imaginary line joining them. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.2.4)
- The two nearest marked points. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.2.4)
- The boundary is the imaginary straight line. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.2.4)
- Determined by the umpires before the toss. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.2.5)

### Test 4: Obstacles, people, animals and objects

- Law 19.2.6. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.2.6)
- Law 19.2.7. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.2.7)
- Law 19.2.7: something that comes onto the field during play is not a boundary unless the umpires decide otherwise at the moment the ball touches it. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.2.7)
- Law 19.2.7 requires a fresh decision every time it happens; a ruling on one occurrence does not carry over to the next. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.2.7)
- See also Law 20.4.2.12. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.2.7)
- Law 19.2.6. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.2.6)
- Law 19.2.7. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.2.7)
- Law 19.2.6. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.2.6)
- Law 19.2.7. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.2.7)
- For each separate occurrence. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.2.7)

### Test 5: Restoring the boundary

- Law 19.3.1. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.3.1)
- Law 19.3.2. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.3.2)
- If play is taking place, as soon as the ball is dead. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.3.2)
- Law 19.3.3. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.3.3)
- Law 19.3.3: a fence part that has come inside the field is removed as soon as practicable, but while play is in progress that means waiting until the ball is dead. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.3.3)
- Law 19.3.1. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.3.1)
- Law 19.3.2. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.3.2)
- Law 19.3.3. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.3.3)
- The boundary is considered to be in its original position. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.3.1)
- Law 19.3. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.3)

## 19.192 Boundaries: The Ball and the Fielder Grounded Beyond the Boundary

When the ball is grounded beyond the boundary, a fielder touching the ball or completing a catch, when a fielder is grounded beyond, another fielder, a fielder in the air, and cases.

### Test 1: When the ball is grounded beyond the boundary

- Law 19.4.1 lists touching the boundary. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.4.1)
- Any part of an object used to mark the boundary. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.4.1)
- The ground beyond the boundary is listed. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.4.1)
- Three kinds of object or ground are listed. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.4.1)
- The boundary or marking object, the ground beyond, and an object grounded beyond. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.4.1)
- Law 19.4.1. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.4.1)
- Any object that is grounded beyond the boundary. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.4.1)
- It has not touched the boundary or anything beyond. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.4.1)
- The ball in play is grounded beyond the boundary if ... (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.4.1)
- It must touch one of the listed things. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.4.1)

### Test 2: A fielder touching the ball, and a catch

- Law 19.4.2. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.4.2)
- Under the second case of Law 19.4.2 the ball is regarded as grounded beyond the boundary, so there is no catch and a boundary is scored. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.4.2)
- Law 19.4.2. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.4.2)
- A fielder grounded beyond touches it; a fielder becomes grounded beyond after a catch within. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.4.2)
- Law 19.4.2: the fielder must still be holding or touching the ball at the moment of becoming grounded beyond; a ball already released is not caught by this case. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.4.2)
- Before completing the catch. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.4.2)
- The Law applies only before completing the catch. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.4.2)
- As in 19.5. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.4.2)
- The ball is regarded as grounded beyond. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.4.2)
- Neither case in Law 19.4.2 applies. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.4.2)

### Test 3: A fielder grounded beyond the boundary

- Law 19.5.1 lists the boundary. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.5.1)
- The fielder touched an object marking the boundary. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.5.1)
- The ground beyond the boundary is listed. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.5.1)
- Four kinds of contact are listed. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.5.1)
- The object was on the ground beyond. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.5.1)
- Law 19.5.1. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.5.1)
- An object in contact with the ground beyond the boundary. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.5.1)
- Only contact with the boundary or beyond grounds the fielder. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.5.1)
- Some part of his/her person. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.5.1)
- Some part of the person in contact suffices. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.5.1)

### Test 4: Another fielder, and a fielder in the air

- Only if the umpire considers that either fielder intended the contact to assist in fielding the ball; incidental contact does not ground the first fielder beyond. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.5.1)
- If the umpire considers ... (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.5.1)
- The intention of either fielder. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.5.1)
- The contact must be meant to assist the fielding. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.5.1)
- Law 19.5.2. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.5.2)
- The final contact before the first contact with the ball. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.5.2)
- Before his/her first contact with the ball after it has been delivered by the bowler. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.5.2)
- The final contact before touching the ball was within the boundary. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.5.2)
- A foot on the boundary is not entirely within the boundary. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.5.2)
- Law 19.5.2. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.5.2)

### Test 5: Grounded beyond in cases

- Law 19.4.2 first case. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.4.2)
- Law 19.5.2 makes the fielder grounded beyond. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Laws 19.4.2 and 19.5.2)
- The fielder was not grounded beyond when touching the ball. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.5.2)
- The catch was completed before the rope touch. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.4.2)
- Contact with the rope makes the fielder grounded beyond the boundary, and under Law 19.4.2 a ball still in hand before the catch is complete goes beyond with him. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.4.2)
- The clauses run 19.1 to 19.8. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19)
- Law 19.4. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.4)
- Law 19.5. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.5)
- Ball and fielder grounded beyond. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Laws 19.4 and 19.5)
- Law 19.5 is headed Fielder grounded beyond the boundary. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.5)

## 19.193 Boundaries: Allowances, Boundary 6 and Boundary 4

Boundary allowances and the custom of the ground, when a Boundary 6 and a Boundary 4 are scored, which boundary scores in cases, and boundary arithmetic with default and agreed allowances.

### Test 1: Boundary allowances

- Law 19.6.1. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.6.1)
- Law 19.6.1. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.6.1)
- Law 19.6.2. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.6.2)
- Law 19.6.2. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.6.2)
- Law 19.6.2. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.6.2)
- Law 19.6.1. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.6.1)
- Unless determined differently under 19.6.1. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.6)
- The default is 4 for a Boundary 4. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.6.2)
- See also 19.7. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.6.2)
- With both captains. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.6.1)

### Test 2: Boundary 6

- Law 19.7.1 scores a six 'if and only if' the ball was struck by the bat and first grounded beyond the boundary without touching the ground inside the field; both parts must hold. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.7.1)
- First grounded beyond the boundary. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.7.1)
- The ball must not have been in contact with the ground within the field. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.7.1)
- 6 plus 6 plus 4. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.6.2)
- 6 off the bat plus 1 No ball extra. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.6.2)
- Law 19.7.1. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.7.1)
- A Boundary 6 requires the ball to have been struck by the bat. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.7.1)
- It scores a Boundary 4 under Law 19.7.2. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.7.2)
- Law 19.7.2. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.7.2)
- 6 times 6. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.6.2)

### Test 3: Boundary 4

- First grounded within the boundary, or not struck by the bat. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.7.2)
- Law 19.7.2. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.7.2)
- A ball not struck by the bat that is grounded beyond scores a 4. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.7.2)
- It was not struck by the bat. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.7.2)
- It was first grounded within the boundary. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.7.2)
- Law 19.7.2 first case. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.7.2)
- Law 19.7.2 second case. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.7.2)
- Law 19.7.2 gives a Boundary 4 in either case: a ball that bounced inside first, whether off the bat or not, and a ball not struck by the bat at all. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.7.2)
- It was first grounded within the boundary. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.7.2)
- Law 19.7.2. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.7.2)

### Test 4: Which boundary scores

- Even if the ball has previously touched a fielder. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.7.1)
- It was first grounded within the boundary. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.7.2)
- 6 minus 4 is 2. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.6.2)
- Law 19.7.2. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.7.2)
- Law 19.7.1. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.7.1)
- Allowances may be determined differently under 19.6.1. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.6.1)
- The agreed allowance applies. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.6.1)
- Only the first grounding matters. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.7.1)
- A 6 needs first grounding beyond the boundary. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.7)
- Touching the boundary is grounded beyond the boundary, with no earlier ground contact inside. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Laws 19.4.1 and 19.7.1)

### Test 5: Allowances and boundaries in mixed cases

- Law 19.6. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.6)
- Law 19.7. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.7)
- 19.7.1 to 19.7.5. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.7)
- Law 19.7.1. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.7.1)
- 4 off the bat plus 1 No ball extra. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.6.2)
- 6 plus 4. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.6.2)
- 12 plus 6. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.6.2)
- Law 19.7.3 awards the greater of the allowance and the runs run, so here the allowance; under Law 18.10.1 runs off the bat go to the striker. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.7)
- Law 19.8. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.8)
- Law 19.1. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.1)

## 19.194 Boundaries: The Greater of the Allowance or the Runs Run, and Overthrows

The greater of the boundary allowance and the runs completed with the run in progress, the runs that replace the allowance, Penalty runs unaffected by a boundary, and overthrows or wilful acts of a fielder with their arithmetic.

### Test 1: The greater of the allowance or the runs run

- Law 19.7.3. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.7.3)
- The runs completed together with the run in progress if they had already crossed. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.7.3.2)
- If they had already crossed at the instant the boundary is scored. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.7.3.2)
- Except in the circumstances of 19.8. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.7.3)
- Law 19.7.3.1. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.7.3.1)
- Law 19.7.3.2. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.7.3.2)
- Greater of 4 and 2 is 4. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.7.3)
- 3 plus the crossed run is 4; equal to the allowance of 4. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.7.3)
- 4 plus the crossed run is 5, greater than 4. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.7.3)
- 3 plus 1 is 4, less than 6. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.7.3)

### Test 2: Working out the greater of the two

- Greater of 4 and 5 is 5. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.7.3)
- Greater of 4 and 1 is 4. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.7.3)
- Greater of 6 and 7 is 7. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.7.3)
- 6 plus 1 is 7, greater than 6. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.7.3)
- Greater of 4 and 3 is 4. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.7.3)
- 4 plus 1 equals 5, the allowance. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.7.3)
- Greater of 4 and 6 is 6. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.7.3)
- Whichever is the greater. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.7.3)
- 2 plus 1 is 3, less than 4. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.7.3)
- Law 19.7.3 gives the greater of the allowance (4) and the runs run, counting the one in progress since they had crossed (1), so four. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.7.3)

### Test 3: Runs that replace the allowance, and Penalty runs

- Law 19.7.4: when the runs the batters ran exceed the allowance, that higher figure takes the allowance's place when Law 18.12.2 decides which ends the batters return to. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.7.4)
- Batter returning to wicket he/she has left. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.7.4)
- Law 18.12.2. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.7.4)
- Law 19.7.5 leaves the scoring of Penalty runs untouched. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.7.5)
- Law 19.7.5. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.7.5)
- 4 plus 5 Penalty runs. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.7.5)
- The Penalty runs go to the other side and are unaffected. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.7.5)
- Law 19.7.4. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.7.4)
- Penalty runs to the fielding side do not add to the batting side. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.7.5)
- Only when they exceed the allowance. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.7.4)

### Test 4: An overthrow or wilful act

- Law 19.8 adds them. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.8)
- Any runs for penalties awarded to either side. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.8)
- At the instant of the throw or wilful act. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.8)
- Crossing is tested at the instant of the throw or wilful act. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.8)
- Law 18.12.2 shall apply as from the instant of the throw. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.8)
- Law 19.8. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.8)
- Law 19.8: for a boundary from an overthrow or a fielder's wilful act the batting side gets the allowance plus the runs completed, and the run in progress if the batters had crossed; Law 19.7.3 instead takes the greater of the two. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Laws 19.7.3 and 19.8)
- The allowance and the runs completed are added. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.8)
- An overthrow is a boundary resulting from a fielder's throw. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.8)
- The runs scored are for the batting side, plus penalties to either side. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.8)

### Test 5: Overthrows in numbers

- 4 plus 2. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.8)
- 4 plus 2 plus the run in progress. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.8)
- 4 plus 0. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.8)
- 4 plus 1. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.8)
- 4 plus 3 plus 1 plus 5. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.8)
- 4 plus 2; the Penalty runs go to the fielding side. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.8)
- 4 plus 1 plus the run in progress. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.8)
- Wilful acts are treated like overthrows. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.8)
- Law 19.8 adds; Law 19.7.3 takes the greater of 4 and 3. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Laws 19.7.3 and 19.8)
- The four components are those listed in the Law. (Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 19.8)

Sources: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd edition, 2022), Law 19 with Laws 2.3.1.4, 18.12.2, 20.4.2.12 and 16.6.3 as cross-references (paraphrased in original wording; original questions authored from the Laws, not reproduced)

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