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Cricket · Laws of Cricket

Law 25: Batter's Innings; Runners

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

Law 25 sets out who may bat or act as a runner, when a batter's innings commences, the restriction on a batter with unserved Penalty time, a batter retiring (Retired - not out and Retired - out, and when a retired batter may resume), runners (when allowed, who may run, equipment), how a batter and his or her runner are dismissed and conduct themselves, the restriction on the striker's runner, and the striker's right to play the ball.

25.251Batter's Innings: Eligibility, Commencement and Penalty Time

Who may bat or act as a runner, when a batter's innings commences (at the call of Play or on first stepping onto the field), and how unserved Penalty time restricts batting and running, including how it is served and carried forward.

Test 1Who may bat or runTake a test

  1. Law 25.1 limits batting and running to nominated players.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.1 · recall

  2. Law 25.1 allows it even though a substitute has previously acted, subject to those clauses.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.1 · applied

  3. Law 25.1 to 25.5.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25 · applied

  4. Law 25.1 is headed Eligibility to act as a batter or runner.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.1 · recall

  5. Law 25.1: only a nominated player may bat or act as a runner.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.1 · applied

  6. A substitute fielder is not a nominated player, so he cannot run for a batter.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.1 · applied

  7. Law 25.1 refers to 25.3 and 25.5.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.1 · recall

  8. Law 25.5 to 25.8.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25 · applied

  9. Nominated players are those named on the list of the side.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.1 · recall

  10. A nominated player may bat despite an earlier substitute.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.1 · applied

Test 2Commencement of a batter's inningsTake a test

  1. Law 25.2: the innings of the first two batters commences at the call of Play.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.2 · recall

  2. Law 25.2: a new batter on the resumption of play after Time commences at the call of Play.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.2 · applied

  3. Law 25.2: the innings commences when the batter first steps onto the field of play.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.2 · applied

  4. Outside Time and the start of play, a batter's innings dates from stepping onto the ground.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.2 · recall

  5. The board shows Time called and the batter in position, so the innings dates from the call of Play.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.2 · applied

  6. Only the openers and a new batter ready after Time have their innings dated from the call of Play.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.2 · applied

  7. Law 25.2 is headed Commencement of a batter's innings.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.2 · recall

  8. The openers take the field, the umpire calls Play, which is the moment their innings commences, then the bowler runs in and the first ball is delivered.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.2 · applied

  9. Law 25.2's first sentence names the first two batters and a new batter on the resumption after Time.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.2 · recall

  10. Play is the call that starts the openers' innings; Time ends a session.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.2 · recall

Test 3Unserved Penalty time and battingTake a test

  1. Law 25.3.1: he may not bat or act as a runner until the Penalty time has been served.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.3.1 · recall

  2. Law 25.3.1 refers to Law 24.2.7.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.3.1 · recall

  3. Law 25.3.1.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.3.1 · applied

  4. Law 25.3.1: he may bat after his side has lost 5 wickets.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.3.1 · recall

  5. Law 25.3.1: after 5 wickets have fallen the player may bat even with Penalty time unserved.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.3.1 · applied

  6. Law 25.3.1 gives the right only after 5 wickets have fallen.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.3.1 · applied

  7. Law 25.3.1.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.3.1 · applied

  8. He may bat once 5 wickets have fallen: 1, 2, 3 and 4 more wickets are needed.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.3.1 · applied

  9. Law 25.5.2.5 says a runner must have no unserved Penalty time, and Law 25.3.1 bars such a player from running as well as batting; the five-wicket relief in 25.3.1 lets him bat, not run.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.3.1 · applied

  10. Law 25.3.1 sets the restriction.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.3.1 · recall

Test 4Serving Penalty time as a batterTake a test

  1. Law 25.3.2: Penalty time is served during Playing time.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.3.2 · recall

  2. Law 25.3.2.1: the period of suspension does not count as Penalty time served.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.3.2.1 · recall

  3. Law 25.3.2.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.3.2.2 · applied

  4. Law 25.3.2.1 refers to Law 42.4.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.3.2.1 · recall

  5. Law 25.3.2.2: only the time after the batter notifies an umpire in person counts.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.3.2.2 · applied

  6. An umpire must be told in person; telling a captain or simply waiting is not enough.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.3.2.2 · recall

  7. Law 25.3.2.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.3.2.2 · applied

  8. Law 25.3.1, 25.3.2 and 25.3.3.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.3 · applied

  9. Law 25.3.3: it is carried forward to the next and subsequent innings if appropriate.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.3.3 · recall

  10. Law 25.3.3 deals with the carry forward.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.3.3 · recall

Test 5Eligibility and Penalty time in casesTake a test

  1. Law 25.3.1: he may not bat until the time is served or 5 wickets have fallen.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.3.1 · applied

  2. Law 25.3.1.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.3.1 · applied

  3. An innings ending does not wipe the debt: it follows the batter into later innings.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.3.3 · applied

  4. With the Penalty time served, Law 25.3.1 no longer bars him.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.3.1 · applied

  5. Three wickets are down and the time is still owed, so he must wait.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.3.1 · applied

  6. Law 25.3.3.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.3.3 · applied

  7. Law 25.1 limits batting to nominated players, even if a substitute has acted for them.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.1 · applied

  8. Laws 25.1, 25.2 and 25.3.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25 · applied

  9. A batter coming in as play resumes starts at Play being called, not at the moment he walks on.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.2 · applied

  10. Law 25.3.1, 25.3.2 and 25.3.3.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.3 · recall

25.252Batter's Innings: Retiring and the Striker's Right to Play

When a batter may retire and what the umpires are told, retiring through illness or injury (entitled to resume, Retired - not out) and for any other reason (opposing captain's consent, Retired - out), when a retired batter may resume, and the striker's right to play the ball only while some of the bat or person remains within the pitch.

Test 1When a batter may retireTake a test

  1. A batter may retire at any point of his innings, provided the ball is dead; the umpires must then be told the reason before play goes on.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.4.1 · recall

  2. Law 25.4.1: the umpires are informed of the reason for a batter retiring.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.4.1 · recall

  3. A batter may retire at a moment when the ball is dead, not while it is in play; having retired, the reason is given to the umpires, and then they let play go on.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.4.1 · applied

  4. Law 25.4.1 permits retiring only when the ball is dead.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.4.1 · applied

  5. The bowler is running in, so the ball is live and the retirement must wait.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.4.1 · applied

  6. Law 25.4 is headed Batter retiring.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.4 · recall

  7. Law 25.4.1.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.4.1 · recall

  8. Law 25.3 to 25.6.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25 · applied

  9. Retiring between overs with the reason given meets both conditions of the Law.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.4.1 · applied

  10. Law 25.4.1 requires the umpires to be informed of the reason, not to give permission.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.4.1 · applied

Test 2Retiring through illness, injury or another unavoidable causeTake a test

  1. Law 25.4.2: a batter who retires through illness, injury or unavoidable cause may resume.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.4.2 · recall

  2. Law 25.4.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.4.2 · recall

  3. Law 25.4.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.4.2 · applied

  4. Law 25.4.2: otherwise the batter is recorded as Retired - not out.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.4.2 · recall

  5. An injured batter who does not come back is entered as Retired - not out.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.4.2 · applied

  6. Law 25.4.2 gives the entitlement; consent is needed only under Law 25.4.3.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.4.2 · applied

  7. Law 25.4.2 includes injury.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.4.2 · applied

  8. Law 25.4.2 and 25.4.4: resuming is possible at the fall of a wicket.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.4.4 · applied

  9. Law 25.4.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.4.2 · recall

  10. The score entry for a batter hurt and unable to return is Retired - not out.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.4.2 · applied

Test 3Retiring for any other reasonTake a test

  1. Law 25.4.3: the innings may be resumed only with the consent of the opposing captain.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.4.3 · recall

  2. Law 25.4.3: he is recorded as Retired - out.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.4.3 · recall

  3. Law 25.4.3.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.4.3 · applied

  4. Retiring for a reason other than an unavoidable cause falls under Law 25.4.3.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.4.3 · applied

  5. Leaving for a tactical reason and not returning is entered as Retired - out.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.4.3 · applied

  6. Law 25.4.3.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.4.3 · applied

  7. Law 25.4.3.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.4.3 · recall

  8. Law 25.4.3.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.4.3 · applied

  9. Law 25.4.3.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.4.3 · recall

  10. Law 25.4.3.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.4.3 · applied

Test 4When a retired batter may resumeTake a test

  1. Law 25.4.4: only at the fall of a wicket or the retirement of another batter.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.4.4 · recall

  2. Law 25.4.4.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.4.4 · applied

  3. Law 25.4.2 and 25.4.4.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.4.4 · applied

  4. Law 25.4.4.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.4.4 · recall

  5. The end of an over is not one of the two moments the Law allows.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.4.4 · applied

  6. Laws 25.4.3 and 25.4.4 are both satisfied.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.4.4 · applied

  7. Law 25.4.4 includes the retirement of another batter.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.4.4 · applied

  8. Law 25.4.3 and 25.4.4.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.4.4 · applied

  9. Law 25.4.4 is subject to 25.4.2 and 25.4.3 and fixes when.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.4.4 · recall

  10. Law 25.4.4 applies even to the entitlement under 25.4.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.4.4 · applied

Test 5The striker's right to play the ballTake a test

  1. Law 25.8: the striker has a right to play the ball or a legitimate second strike.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.8 · recall

  2. Law 25.8: without interference from the wicket-keeper or any other fielder.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.8 · recall

  3. Law 25.8.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.8 · applied

  4. Law 25.8 refers to 27.5 and 27.6.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.8 · recall

  5. A stroke made with nothing of the striker or bat in the pitch brings Dead ball at once.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.8 · applied

  6. Law 25.8: some of the bat or person, grounded or raised, must remain within the pitch.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.8 · recall

  7. Either umpire acts at once; a stroke played wholly off the pitch is not allowed to stand.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.8 · applied

  8. Law 25.8.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.8 · applied

  9. Law 25.8 cites Law 6.1 (Area of pitch).

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.8 · recall

  10. A raised foot above the pitch still counts as part of his person remaining in it.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.8 · applied

25.253Batter's Innings: Runners

When the umpires allow a runner (an injury during the match or another wholly acceptable reason), who may be a runner (a member of the batting side who has completed his innings if possible), changing the runner, the runner's equipment and bat, the bar on a runner with Penalty time, and the runner as a batter.

Test 1When a runner is allowedTake a test

  1. Law 25.5.1.1: an injury that affects his ability to run and occurred during the match.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.5.1.1 · recall

  2. Law 25.5.1.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.5.1.2 · recall

  3. Law 25.5.1.1.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.5.1 · applied

  4. Law 25.5.1 allows a runner for an injury sustained during the match that affects running, or for another wholly acceptable reason; without one of those the umpires refuse a runner.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.5.1 · recall

  5. Law 25.5.1.1: the injury must have occurred during the match.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.5.1.1 · applied

  6. Law 25.5.1.1.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.5.1.1 · recall

  7. Law 25.5.1: the umpires shall allow a runner if they are satisfied.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.5.1 · recall

  8. Law 25.5.1.1, 25.5.1.2 and the closing sentence.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.5.1 · applied

  9. Law 25.5.1.1.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.5.1.1 · applied

  10. Law 25.5.1.1 and 25.5.1.2 give two grounds; otherwise a runner is not allowed.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.5.1.1 · applied

Test 2Who may be a runnerTake a test

  1. Law 25.5.2.1.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.5.2.1 · recall

  2. Law 25.5.2.2: if possible, have already completed his innings.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.5.2.2 · recall

  3. Law 25.5.2.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.5.2.2 · applied

  4. Law 25.5.2.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.5.2.2 · applied

  5. Law 25.5.2.1: a runner shall be a member of the batting side.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.5.2.1 · applied

  6. A fielder belongs to the fielding side, so a fielding-side substitute cannot run.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.5.2.1 · applied

  7. Law 25.5.2.1.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.5.2.1 · recall

  8. Law 25.5.2.1, 25.5.2.2 and 25.5.2.3.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.5.2 · applied

  9. A dismissed batter is the preferred runner because he has finished his innings.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.5.2.2 · applied

  10. Law 25.5 is headed Runners.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.5 · recall

Test 3Changing the runner and the runner's equipmentTake a test

  1. Law 25.5.2.3.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.5.2.3 · recall

  2. Law 25.5.2.4.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.5.2.4 · recall

  3. The umpires first allow a runner (Law 25.5.1); the batting side then provides one of its members, who must wear protective equipment matching the batter's and carry a bat before taking up his position (Law 25.5.2).

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.5.2 · applied

  4. Law 25.5.2.4.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.5.2.4 · recall

  5. Law 25.5.2.4: a runner shall wear equivalent external protective equipment and carry a bat.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.5.2.4 · applied

  6. Law 25.5.2.4 requires both equivalent protective equipment and a bat.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.5.2.4 · applied

  7. Law 25.5.2.4.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.5.2.4 · recall

  8. Law 25.5.2.3, 25.5.2.4 and 25.5.2.5.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.5.2 · applied

  9. Law 25.5.2.3.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.5.2.3 · recall

  10. Law 25.5.2.3.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.5.2.3 · applied

Test 4A runner and Penalty time, and the runner as a batterTake a test

  1. Law 25.5.2.5.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.5.2.5 · recall

  2. Law 25.5.2.5 and Law 25.3.1.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.5.2.5 · applied

  3. Law 25.5.2.5 and Law 25.3.1.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.5.2.5 · applied

  4. Law 25.5.3: the runner is subject to the Laws and regarded as a batter.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.5.3 · recall

  5. Law 25.5.2.5: a runner shall not have any unserved Penalty time.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.5.2.5 · applied

  6. Law 25.5.3 refers to Law 30.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.5.3 · recall

  7. Because the Laws bind him, his own infringements have consequences.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.5.3 · recall

  8. Law 25.5.1, 25.5.2 and 25.5.3.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.5 · applied

  9. Law 25.5.3.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.5.3 · recall

  10. Law 25.5.3.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.5.3 · applied

Test 5Runners in casesTake a test

  1. Law 25.5.1.1 and 25.5.2.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.5.2.2 · applied

  2. Law 25.5.1.2 and the closing sentence.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.5.1 · applied

  3. Law 25.5.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.5 · applied

  4. Law 25.5.2.1 to 25.5.2.5.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.5.2 · recall

  5. A strain that stops him running during the match is a qualifying injury.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.5.1.1 · applied

  6. Protective gear is the only requirement missing from those the Law demands.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.5.2.4 · applied

  7. Law 25.5.1.1: the injury occurred during the match.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.5.1.1 · applied

  8. Law 25.5 to 25.7.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25 · applied

  9. Law 25.5.2.4 requires a runner to carry a bat.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.5.3 · recall

  10. Law 25.5.2 has no requirement of a prior score.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.5.2 · recall

25.254Batter's Innings: A Batter and His or Her Runner

How a batter answers for his runner (out if the runner is out under Law 37 or 38), the striker's ground at the wicket-keeper's end, a striker with a runner out of his ground (Laws 38 and 39, runs disallowed), a batter with a runner who is not the striker, and the restriction on the striker's runner.

Test 1A batter answers for the runnerTake a test

  1. Law 25.6.1: the batter will suffer the penalty as if he had been responsible.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.6.1 · recall

  2. Law 25.6.1: out if the runner is out under Law 37 (Obstructing the field) or 38 (Run out).

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.6.1 · recall

  3. Law 25.6.1.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.6.1 · applied

  4. Law 25.6.1: the batter will be out if the runner is out under Law 38.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.6.1 · applied

  5. Law 25.6.1: the batter is out if the runner is out under Law 37 or 38.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.6.1 · applied

  6. Law 25.6.1.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.6.1 · applied

  7. Law 25.6.2: for Run out and Stumped, special provisions apply to a striker with a runner.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.6.2 · recall

  8. Law 25.6.1, 25.6.2 and 25.6.3.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.6 · applied

  9. Law 25.6.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.6.2 · recall

  10. Being bowled is treated like any other dismissal, with no special provision for a runner.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.6.2 · applied

Test 2The striker's ground, and the runner out of his groundTake a test

  1. Law 25.6.3.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.6.3 · recall

  2. Law 25.6.3.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.6.3 · recall

  3. Law 25.6.4.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.6.4 · applied

  4. Law 25.6.4: the conditions of Law 38 shall apply.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.6.4 · applied

  5. With a runner, the striker's ground is fixed at one end: the wicket-keeper's.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.6.3 · applied

  6. Law 25.6.4.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.6.4 · recall

  7. Law 25.6.4.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.6.4 · recall

  8. Law 25.6.2, 25.6.3 and 25.6.4.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.6 · applied

  9. Law 25.6.3 fixes the ground of a striker who has a runner at the wicket-keeper's end, so he has no ground at the bowler's end to be out of; a wicket broken there puts the runner or the non-striker at risk, not him.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.6.3 · applied

  10. Law 25.6.2 points to three sub-clauses, 25.6.3, 25.6.4 and 25.6.5: where the striker's ground lies, the runner out of his ground at the keeper's end, and the striker out of his ground there.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.6 · recall

Test 3The striker out of his groundTake a test

  1. Law 25.6.5.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.6.5 · recall

  2. With the runner also out of his ground, stumping drops out and only a run out can be given.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.6.5 · applied

  3. Law 25.6.6.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.6.6 · applied

  4. Law 25.6.5.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.6.5 · applied

  5. Both striker and runner out of their ground: the keeper's wicket broken means Run out only.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.6.5 · applied

  6. Law 25.6.5.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.6.5 · recall

  7. Law 25.6.6.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.6.6 · recall

  8. Law 25.6.5 and 25.6.6.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.6.5 · applied

  9. Law 25.6.6.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.6.6 · recall

  10. Law 25.6.6.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.6.6 · recall

Test 4A batter with a runner who is not the strikerTake a test

  1. Law 25.6.7.1.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.6.7.1 · recall

  2. Law 25.6.7.1: remains subject to Law 37 but is otherwise out of the match.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.6.7.1 · recall

  3. Law 25.6.7.1, 25.6.7.2 and 25.6.7.3.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.6.7 · applied

  4. Law 25.6.7.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.6.7.2 · recall

  5. Law 25.6.7.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.6.7.2 · applied

  6. Law 25.6.7.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.6.7.2 · recall

  7. Law 25.6.7.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.6.7.2 · recall

  8. Law 25.6.7.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.6.7 · applied

  9. Law 25.6.7.3.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.6.7.3 · applied

  10. Law 25.6.7.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.6.7 · recall

Test 5The restriction on the striker's runnerTake a test

  1. Law 25.7.1.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.7.1 · recall

  2. Law 25.7.1: until the ball reaches the striker or passes the popping crease, whichever is sooner.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.7.1 · recall

  3. Law 25.7.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.7 · applied

  4. Law 25.7.1.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.7.1 · recall

  5. Law 25.7.2: the striker's end umpire considers whether the runner is in breach.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.7.2 · applied

  6. Law 25.7.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.7.2 · recall

  7. Law 25.7.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.7.2 · recall

  8. Law 25.7.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.7.2 · applied

  9. Law 25.7.2: he shall delay the call of Dead ball to allow the opportunity for a catch to be completed.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.7.2 · recall

  10. Law 25.7.2: the bowler's end umpire shall disallow all runs, return any not out batter and award any 5-run Penalty.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.7.2 · recall

Sources

MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd edition, 2022), Law 25 with Laws 6.1, 24.2.7, 27.5, 27.6, 28.3, 30.2, 37, 38, 39, 42.4 and Appendix A.12 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 25.3.114
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.211
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.4.411
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.4.310
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.810
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.19
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.4.29
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.4.18
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.5.1.17
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.5.2.46
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.5.36
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.6.16
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.6.56
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.7.26
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 255
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.5.15
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.5.2.25
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.5.25
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.3.2.24
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.3.34
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.5.2.14
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.5.2.54
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.6.34
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.6.44
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.6.64
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.6.7.24
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.53
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.5.2.33
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.6.23
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.63
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.6.73
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.7.13
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.3.2.12
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.32
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.6.7.12
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.3.21
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.41
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.5.1.21
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.6.7.31
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 25.71