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1. What is the minimum number of players required for a team to commence a game? *

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6 players

At least 2 players to start a batting partnership before the other players arrive

8 Players

7 Players

2. What is the penalty for a player bowling 2 consecutive overs in an 6 ball over game? *

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No penalty, as the umpire must make sure it doesn't happen.

15 runs

5 runs for Each Over Offended

10 runs for Each Over Offended

3. When does a bowler's delivery commence? *

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At the moment the bowler delivers the ball.

From the commencement of the bowler's run up.

At the moment the bowler gets into their delivery stride.

When the umpire calls play.

Required

4. What is the "uniform" rule that applies to team shirts? *

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Matching colour shirts. Logos must also be matching. Any doubt on shirt colour should be referred to the duty manager.

Matching colour shirts with identical logos.

Matching colour shirts (leisure shirt or T-shirt). Teams may combine shirt styles but colours and logos must still be matching.

Teams have up until 3 rounds to have the correct shirts. After 3 round they have to be matching in colour and logo but styles can vary.

5. What process is used to decide which team bats first? *

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The umpire will toss a coin to determine the order of the innings.

Teams may negotiate the order of innings prior to the toss.

Any team with less than 6 players at the start of the game will forfeit the toss.

All of the above.

6. What action must an umpire take if they discover a batter wearing only one glove, on the court? *

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Stop play and ask the batter to get a second glove.

Penalise the batting team 6 runs, for wasting time, and ask the batter to get another glove.

Only ask the batter to get an extra glove if the opposition captain brings it to your attention.

No action is necessary if the umpire considers that the safety of the fielders is not compromised.

7. Where should players unused protective equipment be placed whilst they are on the court? *

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Equipment not in immediate use must be placed outside the court until required.

Equipment not in immediate use should be placed outside the court until required however wicket keepers have the option to place their un-worn glove/s behind the stumps at the batter's end.

Equipment not in immediate use can be placed in the corners of the nets until required.

Equipment not in immediate use can be placed in the entry flaps at both ends of the court.

8. Who makes the final decision on what protective equipment may be worn in the field? *

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The decision rests with the umpire.

The decision to wear protective equipment rests with each individual player.

The decision rests with the duty manager or tournament organiser.

The decision rests with the agreement of both team captains.

9. What decision should an umpire make when, at the designated time to commence a game, one team has only 5 players present and the other team has 6 players present. *

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Allow another 5 minutes before calling the game a forfeit.

The team with 6 players present is given the right to choose their batting innings.

Wait until both teams have at least six players before conducting a toss.

Ask the team with 5 players to bat first to ensure that your game runs on time.

10. When may an individual late arrival take part in the game? *

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Before the commencement of the 13th over of the 1st innings

Before the commencement of the 1st Over of the 2nd innings

As long as both captains have agreed to it prior to the commencement of the game, a player can join the game at any over providing it is done in between overs.

None of the Above.

11. Can a individual late arrival still bowl and bat? *

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YES

12. When can players enter the court, if they arrive after the commencement of the game? *

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Up until the commencement of the 12th over of the first innings.

Players must wait until the end of the over in progress before entering the court.

Players must wait until the umpire calls them on.

Players must wait until the ball becomes dead.

13. What is the penalty imposed when a team is 1 player short and the selected player is not available to bat again? *

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10 run penalty will apply and another player must be selected.

No penalty if the player had to leave early to go to work.

A 5 run penalty will apply and another player must be selected.

The batting team forfeits the game for unfair play.

14. If a team has only 7 players, (a) who bowls the extra overs and (b) when does the opposition captain make the selection? *

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Two players selected by the batting captain. (b) After 12 overs have been completed.

One player selected by the batting captain. (b) To bowl 2 overs in the last batting pair.

Two players selected by the batting captain. (b) After 14 overs have been completed.

Two players selected by the fielding captain.(b) After 14 overs have been completed.

15. Define a "Substitute Player"? *

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A substitute player is someone who fills in for a team that is unable to start the game with 8 players.

A substitute player is someone who joins a team who has had someone sent off for the rest of the game for misconduct.

A substitute player is someone who joins the game after it has commenced to replace an existing player who is incapable of completing the game due to injury or illness suffered during the game.

A substitute player is someone who occasionally fills in for a team unable to find 8 players for a game.

16. Name the playing restrictions imposed on a Substitute player. *

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Bat, bowl, wicket keep or take the back stumps.

Bat, bowl or wicket keep.

Bat, bowl or take the back stumps.

Bat, bowl and not allowed in the front court.

17. How long should an umpire allow for an injured player to recover after suffering a non-blood related injury? *

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1 minute

2 minute

3 minute

The injury time depends on the severity of the injury.

18. A player is injured during a game and substituted. Can the injured player return to the game? *

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No, once substituted, a player may take no further part in the match.

Yes, provided both Captains agree.

Yes, but only if another player has to also leave the court through injury or illness and no one else is available to take their place.

All of the above.

19. If a bowler is injured during their first over, what happens to the remainder of the deliveries of their current and second over? *

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One player is to be nominated to complete the current over with the same or another player nominated to complete the injured player's second over in the 16th over.

One player is to be nominated to complete the current over and the injured player's second over after the 12th over.

One player is to be nominated to complete the current over with the same or another player nominated to complete the injured player's second over after the 14th over.

One player is to be nominated to complete the current over and the injured player's second over in the 16th over.

20. A player leaves the court as a result of a blood-related injury. What conditions must they satisfy before being able to resume play? *

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Players must have all surface blood washed off their body and replace any blood contaminated clothing.

Players must wait until the over in progress is completed before entering the court.

Players must receive a clearance from the umpire before rejoining the game.

All of the above.

21. What fielding restrictions are placed on a ‘blood replacement’ player? *

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Bat, bowl, wicket keep or take the back stumps.

Bat, bowl or wicket keep.

Bat, bowl or take the back stumps.

Bat, bowl and not allowed in the front court.

22. What should the umpire rule if a fielder takes up a position beside the pitch with some part of their body extending over, but not touching, the pitch during a delivery? *

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No call would be necessary.

The umpire would call No Ball (fielder on the pitch).

The umpire would ask the fielder to move before the ball is bowled. Failure to do so would result in a 6 run penalty.

The umpire would call No Ball-Dead Ball.

23. In a team fielding with eight players, when must there be four players in either half of the court? *

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Once the striker faces up (to the bowler).

When the umpire calls ‘play’.

From the time that the ball leaves the bowler’s hand until it is played at by the batter or it passes the batter’s stumps.

From the commencement of the bowler’s run up until the ball leaves the bowler’s hand.

24. At what stage, during a delivery, can a player move into the other half of the court? *

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When the bowler releases the ball in their delivery action.

When the ball is played at by the striker or passes the striker's wickets.

When the bowler commences their run up.

When the bowler reaches their delivery stride.

25. When is the wicket keeper permitted to leave their designated area? *

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When the bowler releases the ball in their delivery action.

When the ball is played at by the striker or passes the striker's wickets.

When the bowler commences their run up.

When the bowler reaches their delivery stride.

26. At what stage during a delivery, can a fielder (other than the wicket keeper) move into, or extend over, the exclusion zone? *

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When the bowler releases the ball in their delivery action.

When the batter leaves their crease to meet the ball.

When the bowler reaches their delivery stride.

When the ball is played at by the striker or passes the striker's wickets.

27. What restrictions are placed on a wicket keeper entering the exclusion zone? *

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The ball must have been played at by the striker or had passed the striker’s wickets.

They must be legitimately getting into position to field the ball.

They are allowed to cross forward of the batting crease.

All of the above.

28. What must an umpire do to recommence the game after a wicket has fallen? *

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Call "Play"

The bowler must wait until the batters and umpire are ready.

Call and signal "Play"

Signal "Play"

29. Which of the following Dead Balls does the umpire have the option to have re-bowled or to allow runs scored? *

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Any ball, after being struck by the batter, that lodges in the net or corner conduit.

Any ball that leaves the court, other than a ball leaving the court as a result of an attempted run out by a fielder.

The bowler attempts an illegal mankad.

All of the above.

30. Which of the following Dead Balls is not re-bowled? *

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A wicket falls, excluding a mankad.

A ball, when bowled, hits the top net.

The ball leaves the court as a result of an attempted run out by a fielder.

All of the above.

31. Which of the following Dead Balls do not require the umpire to decide whether or not they are to be re-bowled and/or have the runs scored? *

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The batter did not have enough time to take strike before the bowler delivers the ball.

An injury to a player.

The ball, after being bowled accidentally hits a fielder.

The bat accidentally leaves the hand of the striker as a result of playing a shot at the ball.

32. What must batters do in order to receive a net score (bonus runs)? *

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Hit the ball into the perimeter netting.

Hit the ball into the perimeter netting and safely cross to the opposite crease.

Any No Ball will automatically include bonus runs whether the batters run or not.

Any ball that comes off the bat or batters person which hits the perimeter netting will receive the bonus score provided the batters cross.

33. If the batters make a physical run on each of the following six scenarios, what would be the total runs scored off each delivery? The diagram below has been provided as a reference. (Ball 1) The batter deflects the ball off their leg into the Zone B net. *

1 point

34. (Ball 2) The batter strikes a "No Ball" into Zone B and it deflects to Zone C. *

1 point

35. (Ball 3) The batter plays the ball to a fielder who slaps it at the non strikers stumps in a controlled manner but misses and hits the Zone D net. *

1 point

36. (Ball 4) The batter hits the ball, on the full, onto the corner conduit between Zone C and D and it is caught by a fielder. *

1 point

-5

37. (Ball 5) The ball initially pitches off the pitch and is then hit on the bounce into Zone D via the Zone C net. *

1 point

38. (Ball 6) The batter hits the ball into Zone A and it then deflects onto the Zone B net. *

1 point

39. When must players challenge a scoreboard error to reinstate the correct score? *

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Before the completion of the current batting partnership.

Before the commencement of a new over, or before the players leave the court in the case of the last over of each innings.

Before the players leave the court.

Before the completion of the innings.

40. If the players have left the court at the end of a game, and the umpire discovers a difference between the scoreboard and the scoresheet, which is regarded as being correct? *

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Scoresheet & Scoreboard

Scoreboard

Duty Manager's decision

Don't inform anyone about the mistake.

41. Reasonable control used for slapping or kicking the ball at the stumps in an attempt to run a batter out could be defined as: *

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The deliberate attempt, by a fielder, which causes the ball to noticeably change from its original path to the direction of the intended target wickets.

The deliberate attempt, by a fielder, which causes the ball to go towards either set of stumps

The deliberate attempt, by a fielder, which causes the ball to noticeably change from its original path to within one extended arms reach width of the wicket keeper or receiver at the intended target wickets.

Any attempt by a fielder which directs the ball towards either target wickets.

42. From the answers supplied, identify the critical areas which an umpire must assess for a delivery to be called "No Ball- too high" *

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Striker's normal stationary batting stance during bowlers delivery action; height of striker when playing at the ball; striker's position in relation to batting crease when the ball passes the crease.

Striker's normal stationary batting stance during the bowler's delivery stride; striker's front shoulder; striker's position in relation to batting crease when the ball passes it.

Striker's stationary batting stance during the bowler's delivery action; striker's shoulder; striker's position in relation to batting crease when the ball passes it.

Striker's batting stance; height of striker's shoulder when playing at the ball; striker's position in relation to batting crease when the ball passes it.

43. Which of the following are No Balls? *

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A bowler pushes off the back net when commencing their run up.

A fielder, other than the wicket keeper, has any part of their body in the wicket keeper's area until the ball is played by the striker or passes the striker's stumps.

A bowler makes an unsuccessful mankad attempt.

A bowler changes style of bowling without first informing the umpire.

All of the above

44. The following diagram has the bowler’s feet placement for four deliveries. Identify any deliveries that would be called No Ball (Front Foot). *

1 point

45. Identify which of the following circumstances that a batter can not be given out off a No Ball. *

1 point

Run Out by the fielder

Wide

If either batter deliberately interferes with a fielder

Stumped

46. What call would an umpire call if a bowler attempted an illegal mankad? *

1 point

Dead Ball

No Ball

No Ball-Dead Ball

No Ball-Replay the Ball

47. An attempted Mankad needs to be in the bowlers action but does not need to be in one continues motion? *

1 point

True

False

48. Batters may be dismissed in the following ways when a Wide is bowled. *

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Caught

Bowled

Stumped

All of the above

49. On the diagram supplied, identify the point inside which the (whole) ball must pass to be a fair delivery (i.e. not called a wide) for a right handed batter. *

1 point

50. On the same diagram, identify the point inside which the whole ball must pass to be a fair delivery (i.e. not called a legside) for a right handed batter. *

1 point

51. What must an umpire do, if a "Wide" is bowled in the last 2 balls of the last over of each batting pair? *

1 point

Immediately ask the batters if they want to keep the two runs for the wide or have the ball re-bowled.

Credit the batting side with two runs and have the ball re-bowled.

Credit the batting side with two runs and immediately ask the batters if the ball is to be re-bowled.

Signal and call wide.

52. What should an umpire do if a bowler indicates he/she is about to change sides of the wicket? *

1 point

Signal to the players using the "bowler changing sides" signal.

Verbally tell the batters that the bowler is changing sides.

Use the correct hand signal and verbally advise the batters.

All of the above.

53. Any ball, when bowled, that leaves the playing area without being touched by the batter or the fielding side will result in the umpire taking which following action? *

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No Ball - ball is not to be re-bowled.

Dead Ball - ball is to be re-bowled.

Dead Ball - ball is not to be re-bowled.

No Ball - ball is to be re-bowled.

54. Any ball that leaves the playing area as a result of an attempted run out, by a fielder, will result in the umpire taking which following action? *

1 point

No Ball - ball is not to be re-bowled.

Dead Ball - ball is to be re-bowled.

Dead Ball - ball is not to be re-bowled.

No Ball - ball is to be re-bowled.

55. A batter is clearly bowled but there is no appeal, before the next ball is bowled, what should the umpire rule? *

1 point

Give the batter "out".

Give the batter "not out".

Prompt the fielding team for an appeal.

Replay the ball.

56. What is the difference between a batter being "stumped" and "run out" *

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Stumped is when the batter leaves their crease. Run out is when either batter is trying to make a run.

Stumped is when the batter is stranded outside their crease. Run out is when a batter is trying to run to the opposite crease.

Stumped is when the batter is stranded outside their batting crease after playing a shot and is attempting to regain their crease. Run out is when either batters are trying to make a run.

Stumped is when the batter is run out by the wicket keeper. Run out is when either batter is run out by a fielder.

57. Can a batter be given "out - stumped " if a wicket keeper takes a delivery in front of the stumps and then removes the bails from the side or the back? *

1 point

No, it would be a No Ball

Yes, the ball is always live.

Yes provided the wicket keeper brought the ball back past the line of the wickets first.

All of the above.

58. A bowler bowls a "No Ball - front foot". The batter advances down the pitch and misses the ball. The keeper takes the ball and successfully removes the bails. If batter makes no attempt to regain the crease, what decision should the umpire make and why? *

1 point

Not Out - Batter can't be stumped off a No Ball.

Out - run out. The striker did not make a deliberate attempt to regain the crease.

Out - stumped. The striker did not make a deliberate attempt to regain the crease.

Not Out - Dead Ball.

59. How many unsuccessful "Mankad" attempts in one over, is a bowler allowed before the umpire will call a "No Ball"? *

1 point

60. If the stumps are lying on the ground what must a fielder do to effect a "run out"? *

1 point

Lift the stumps in the air and touch one stump with the ball.

Re-stand the stumps upright with some part of the base in its normal position and hit an upright stump.

Re-stand the stumps upright on its original position and hit an upright stump.

Hit any stump lying on the ground.

61. Is the ball re-bowled when a batter is given out “Mankad”? *

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No, as it counts as part of the over

Yes, provided it is in the last over of a batting partnership.

Yes, as it does not count as part of the over

No, unless it is in the last over of the innings.

62. Describe a legitimate "Mankad" *

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If the non striker leaves the crease prior to the delivery of the ball and the bowler completes a delivery action then breaks the stumps with the hand holding the ball, the non striker will be out "Mankad". A mankad attempt does not have to be in one continuous motion nor does it have to be in the bowler's delivery hand provided it is in the bowler's hand that breaks the stumps.

If the non striker leaves the crease prior to the delivery of the ball and the bowler completes a delivery action then breaks the stumps with the hand holding the ball, the non striker will be out "Mankad". A mankad attempt need not be in one continuous motion and the ball must remain in the bowler's delivery hand throughout the attempt.

If the non striker leaves the crease prior to the delivery of the ball and the bowler completes a delivery action then breaks the stumps with the hand holding the ball, the non striker will be out "Mankad". A mankad attempt does not have to be in one continuous motion but the ball must remain in the bowler's delivery hand throughout the attempt.

If the non striker leaves the crease prior to the delivery of the ball and the bowler completes a delivery action then breaks the stumps with the hand holding the ball, the non striker will be out "Mankad". A mankad attempt must be in one continuous motion however it does not have to be in the bowler's delivery hand provided it is in the bowler's hand that breaks the stumps.

63. Who has right of way, the fielder or batter, and why? *

1 point

Fielders provided they are legitimately fielding the ball.

The batter because they must not have their running path unfairly impeded.

The fielder because it is the batter's responsibility to avoid fielders.

All of the above.

64. What circumstances result in a "Third Ball" call by the umpire? *

1 point

The score remains unchanged after two consequtive deliveries within a batting partnership.

The score remains unchanged on the consequtive deliveries either side of a change of batting partnerships.

The score remains unchanged after two consequtive deliveries within a batting partnership with the exception of any Wides or No Balls re-bowled in the final over.

All of the above.

65. After an umpire calls Third Ball, what must occur on the next delivery to prevent the batters from automatically being given out (Third Ball)? *

1 point

The score must change.

The bowler may bowl a No Ball, Legside or Wide.

The batters must cross safely to their opposite creases.

All of the above.

66. After the umpire calls Third Ball, what special circumstances will result in the batters being automatically given out (Third Ball)? *

1 point

The wicket keeper holds the ball over the stumps.

The non-striker stops or returns to their crease.

The striker stops or returns to their crease.

All of the above.

67. After the umpire calls Third Ball, would the batters change end should they be given out automatically if they did not cross on an attempted run (Third Ball)? *

1 point

They would change ends, and the run out would be recorded against the non-striker

They would not change ends, and the run out would be recorded against the striker

They would not change ends, and the run out would be recorded against the non-striker

All of the above.

68. What decision should the umpire make if, after the ball is bowled, it is deliberately fielded before reaching the batter? *

1 point

No Ball - ball is not re-bowled.

No Ball/Dead Ball - ball is not re-bowled.

Unfair Play - 5 run penalty.

Dead Ball - replay the ball.

69. Under the Misconduct Rule, what action would NOT constitute ‘sledging’. *

1 point

Spitting

Baiting or harassment

Deliberately trying to interrupt the concentration of an opponent.

Words or actions

70. What is the penalty applied to any player or team found to be deliberately tampering with the ball. *

1 point

5 runs

10 runs

10 runs and the Offender sent off.

15 runs

71. Under the Misconduct Rule, what action would constitute unfair play? *

1 point

Undue noise and movement during a delivery.

Unnecessarily slowing play down.

Ball tampering.

All of the above.

72. Identify the correct procedure to "dispute an umpires decision". *

1 point

A player telling the umpire he/she needs glasses.

A player continually reminding an umpire of the possible number of wickets that he/she has cost them.

A player may query an umpire's decision. Once the umpire has replied, any further talking to, at or about the umpire, or their decision, may be penalised.

Throwing the ball at the umpire when he/she is writing down the score.

73. Which one of the following is not a Misconduct Action? *

1 point

Deliberate physical contact.

Interference

Bat abuse

Swearing

74. ‘Equipment Abuse’ would constitute abuse of what equipment? *

1 point

Players bats

Nets and carpet

Stumps

All of the above

75. What circumstances would not necessitate an umpire ordering off a player? *

1 point

Any player who displays threatening behaviour towards another player.

Any player that has received two separate (run) penalties.

Any player who fights with another player.

Any player who has received more than two separate warnings.

76. In what circumstances are "Runners" permitted in a game? *

1 point

For any player injured during the game.

For players who run slowly.

For players who have taken an injury into a game which has become worse.

For players with a disability and/or at the discretion of the duty manager

77. Identify the circumstances that allow an umpire to end an over? *

1 point

All players regard the ball as being dead.

The ball is held over either stumps whilst at least one batter is in their crease.

A wicket falls, excluding a mankad.

All of the above.

78. How many "win" points does a team receive for scoring the higher number of total runs in a game? *

1 point

1½

79. If the scores from both team's second batting partnership are tied, who receives the skins point? *

1 point

The point is halved.

The point is given to the team with the higher score in the previous batting partnership.

The point is given to the team with the higher score in the next batting partnership.

Both teams receive 1 point.

80. If the scores from both team's third and last batting partnerships are tied, who receives the skins points? *

1 point

The points are halved.

The point is given to the team with the higher score in the second batting partnership.

The points are given to the team with the highest total score.

Both teams receive 2 points.

81. If a player, whose team is fielding in the second innings of a game, receives a penalty for misconduct, where does the penalty get deducted from the team's score? *

1 point

From the first batting partnership.

From the last partnership.

From the player's batting partnership.

From the corresponding batting partnership that contained the current over of the second innings where the penalty was given.

82. If a team, that is fielding in the second innings of a game, receives a ‘team’ penalty for misconduct, where does the penalty get deducted from the team's score? *

1 point

From the first batting partnership.

From the last partnership.

From the team captain's batting partnership.

From the corresponding batting partnership that contained the current over of the second innings where the penalty was given.

83. What is the maximum number of females allowed to play in a mixed game? *

1 point

84. What genders make up batting pairs in Mixed Games? *

1 point

Males bat with Males

Females bat with Females

Males bat with Females

Both team captains have the option of choosing batting pairs

85. If a team is one player short, who can fill in for the absent player. *

1 point

Players of the same sex.

Females can fill in for males or females.

Males can fill in for females provided they bat opposite handed.

None of the above.

86. What call would an umpire make if he/she considers that a fielder was fielding excessively close to a female batter in order to intimidate her? *

1 point

Dead Ball

No Ball

No Ball - Dead Ball

Warning for Unfair Play

87. What fielding restrictions are placed on Mixed Teams? *

1 point

When males are bowling, the majority of front court fielders must be males.

When females are bowling, the majority of front court fielders must be females.

Teams must have equal numbers of males and females in both halves of the court.

There are no fielding restrictions provided there are no more than four fielders in either court.

88. What call would an umpire make if he/she considers that a batter has hit the ball excessively hard? *

1 point

No Ball

Dead Ball

No Score

Warning for Unfair Play

89. What does an umpire rule if a player hits the ball into the back net (Zone D) on the full? *

1 point

Only males are automatically out if they hit the back net on the full.

Both males and females are automatically out if they hit the back net on the full.

Both males and females will be given out ’caught’ if they are caught from a direct hit off the back net.

As per mainstream rules, neither batter can be caught out off the back net.

90. Identify the following signal. *

1 point

Six Scored

Four Scored

Wide

Bowler Changing sides

91. Identify the following signal. *

1 point

Dead Ball

Over

Stop

Bowler Changing Sides

92. Identify the following signal. *

1 point

Four Scored

Wide

Bowler Changing sides

Stop

93. Identify the following signal. *

1 point

Stop

Six Scored

Over

No Ball

94. Identify the following signal. *

1 point

Out

Six Scored

Play Ball

No Ball

95. Identify the following signal. *

1 point

Dead Ball

Over

Wide

Four Scored

96. Identify the following signal. *

1 point

Stop

Six Scored

Wide

Third Ball

97. Identify the following signal. *

1 point

Play Ball

No Ball

Third Ball

Stop

98. Identify the following signal. *

1 point

Wide

No Ball

Third Ball

Four Scored

99. Identify the following signal. *

1 point

Over

Play

Third Ball

No Ball

100. Identify the following signal. *

1 point

No Ball

Play Ball

Stop

Third Ball

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