IPL Standing 2013
| SN | TEAMS | MATCHES | WON | LOST | TIE | NR | PTS | NET R.R |
| 1 |  Mumbai Indians | 14 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 20 | +0.636 |
| 2 |  Chennai Super Kings | 14 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 20 | +0.551 |
| 3 |  Rajasthan Royals | 14 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 20 | +0.506 |
| 4 |  Royal Challengers Bangalore | 14 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16 | +0.475 |
| 5 |  Sunrisers Hyderabad | 14 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16 | -0.117 |
| 6 |  Kolkata Knight Riders | 14 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 12 | -0.044 |
| 7 |  Kings XI Punjab | 13 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 10 | -0.018 |
| 8 |  Delhi Daredevils | 13 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -0.737 |
| 9 |  Pune Warriors India | 14 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -1.314 |
1. Out Stumped
(a) The striker is out Stumped, except as in 3 below, if
(i) a ball which is not a No ball is delivered
and (ii) he is out of his ground, other than as in 3(a) below
and (iii) he has not attempted a run
when (iv) his wicket is fairly put down by the wicket-keeper without the intervention of
another fielder. Note, however Laws 2.8(c) (Transgression of the Laws by a
batsman who has a runner) and 40.3 (Position of wicket-keeper).
(b) The striker is out Stumped if all the conditions of (a) above are satisfied, even though a decision of Run out would be justified.
2. Ball rebounding from wicket-keeper’s person
(a) If the wicket is put down by the ball, it shall be regarded as having been put down by the wicket-keeper if the ball
(i) rebounds on to the stumps from any part of the wicket-keeper’s person or equipment other than a protective helmet
or (ii) has been kicked or thrown on to the stumps by the wicket-keeper.
(b) If the ball touches a protective helmet worn by the wicket-keeper, the ball is still in play but the striker shall not be out Stumped. He will, however, be liable to be Run out in these circumstances if there is subsequent contact between the ball and any fielder. Note, however, 3 below.
3. Not out Stumped
(a) Notwithstanding 1 above, the striker will not be out Stumped if he has left his ground to avoid injury, when his wicket is put down.
(b) If the striker is not out Stumped he may, except in the circumstances of Law 38.2(e), be out Run out if the conditions of Law 38 (Run out) apply.
LAW 37 OBSTRUCTING THE FIELD
1. Out Obstructing the field
Either batsman is out Obstructing the field if he wilfully obstructs or distracts the fielding side by word or action.
Furthermore, it shall be regarded as obstruction if while the ball is in play either batsman wilfully, and without the consent of a fielder, strikes the ball with his bat or person, other than a hand not holding the bat, after the ball has been touched by a fielder. This shall apply whether or not there is any disadvantage to the fielding side. See 4 below.
2. Accidental obstruction.
It is for either umpire to decide whether any obstruction or distraction is wilful or not. He shall consult the other umpire if he has any doubt.
3. Obstructing a ball from being caught
The striker is out should wilful obstruction or distraction by either batsman prevent a catch being made. This shall apply even though the striker causes the obstruction in lawfully guarding his wicket under the provisions of Law 34.3 (Ball lawfully struck more than once).
4. Returning the ball to a fielder
Either batsman is out Obstructing the field if, without the consent of a fielder and while the ball is in play, he uses his bat or person, other than a hand not holding the bat, to return the ball to any fielder.
5. Runs scored
If either batsman is dismissed Obstructing the field, runs completed by the batsmen before the offence shall be scored, together with any runs for penalties awarded to either side. See Laws 18.6 (Runs awarded for penalties) and 18.9 (Runs scored when a batsman is dismissed).
If, however the obstruction prevents a catch from being made, runs completed by the batsmen before the offence shall not be scored, but any runs for penalties awarded to either side shall stand.
6. Bowler does not get credit
The bowler does not get credit for the wicket.
LAW 33 HANDLED THE BALL
LAW 33 HANDLED THE BALL
1. Out Handled the ball
(a) Either batsman is out Handled the ball if he wilfully touches the ball while in play with a hand or hands not holding the bat unless he does so with the consent of a fielder.
(b) Either batsman is out under this Law if, while the ball is in play, and without the consent of a fielder, he uses his hand or hands not holding the bat to return the ball to any fielder.
2. Not out Handled the ball
Notwithstanding 1(a) above, a batsman will not be out under this Law if he handles the ball to avoid injury.
3. Runs scored
If either batsman is dismissed Handled the ball, runs completed by the batsmen before the offence shall be scored, together with any runs for penalties awarded to either side. See Laws 18.6 (Runs awarded for penalties) and 18.9 (Runs scored when a batsman is dismissed).
4 Bowler does not get credit
The bowler does not get credit for the wicket.
IPL Standing 2013
| SN | TEAMS | MATCHES | WON | LOST | TIE | NR | PTS | NET R.R |
| 1 | Chennai Super Kings | 14 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 20 | +0.551 |
| 2 | Rajasthan Royals | 14 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 20 | +0.506 |
| 3 | Mumbai Indians | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 18 | +0.648 |
| 4 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 14 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16 | +0.475 |
| 5 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 13 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 16 | -0.092 |
| 6 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 14 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 12 | -0.044 |
| 7 | Kings XI Punjab | 13 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 10 | -0.018 |
| 8 | Delhi Daredevils | 13 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -0.737 |
| 9 | Pune Warriors India | 14 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -1.314 |
Protective helmets belonging to the fielding side
shortest six in cricket history
3. Protective helmets belonging to the fielding side
Protective helmets, when not in use by fielders, should, if above the surface, be placed only on the ground behind the wicket-keeper and in line with both sets of stumps. If a protective helmet belonging to the fielding side is on the ground within the field of play, and the ball while in play strikes it, the ball shall become dead, and 5 penalty runs shall then be awarded to the batting side, in addition to the penalty for a No ball or a Wide, if applicable. Additionally runs completed by the batsmen before the ball strikes the protective helmet shall be scored, together with the run in progress if the batsmen had already crossed at the instant of the ball striking the protective helmet. See Law 18.10 (Runs scored when the ball becomes dead other than at the fall of a wicket)
| Teams | Mat | Won | Lost | Tied | N/R | Pts | Net RR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | 11 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0.737 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0.708 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0.577 |
| Mumbai Indians | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0.134 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 | -0.102 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.08 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -0.104 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -0.599 |
| Pune Warriors | 11 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -1.382 |
| Teams | Mat | Won | Lost | Tied | N/R | Pts | Net RR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0.733 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0.69 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0.577 |
| Mumbai Indians | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0.134 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 | -0.102 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.172 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -0.104 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -0.599 |
| Pune Warriors | 10 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -1.433 |
LAW 5 THE BALL
1. Weight and size
The ball, when new, shall weigh not less than 5½ ounces/155.9 g, nor more than
5¾ ounces/163 g, and shall measure not less than 813/16 in/22.4 cm, nor more than 9 in/22.9 cm in circumference.
2. Approval and control of balls
(a) All balls to be used in the match, having been approved by the umpires and captains, shall be in the possession of the umpires before the toss and shall remain under their control throughout the match.
(b) The umpire shall take possession of the ball in use at the fall of each wicket, at the start of any interval and at any interruption of play.
3. New ball
Unless an agreement to the contrary has been made before the match, either captain may demand a new ball at the start of each innings.
4. New ball in match of more than one day’s duration
In a match of more than one day’s duration, the captain of the fielding side may demand a new ball after the prescribed number of overs has been bowled with the old one. The Governing Body for cricket in the country concerned shall decide the number of overs applicable in that country, which shall not be less than 75 overs.
The umpire shall inform the other umpire and indicate to the batsmen and the scorers whenever a new ball is taken into play.
5. Ball lost or becoming unfit for play
If, during play, the ball cannot be found or recovered or the umpires agree that it has become unfit for play through normal use, the umpires shall replace it with a ball which has had wear comparable with that which the previous ball had received before the need for its replacement. When the ball is replaced the umpire shall inform the batsmen and the fielding captain.
6. Specifications
The specifications as described in 1 above shall apply to men’s cricket only. The following specifications will apply to
(i) Women’s cricket
Weight: from 415/16 ounces/140 g to 55/16 ounces 151 g
Circumference: from 8¼ in/21.0 cm to 87/8 in/22.5 cm
(ii) Junior cricket – Under 13
Weight: from 411/16 ounces/133 g to 51/16 ounces 144 g
Circumference: from 81/16 in/20.5 cm to 811/16 in/22.0 cm
LAW 4 THE SCORERS
1. Appointment of scorers
Two scorers shall be appointed to record all runs scored, all wickets taken and, where appropriate, number of overs bowled.
2. Correctness of scores
The scorers shall frequently check to ensure that their records agree. They shall agree with the umpires, at least at every interval, other than drinks intervals, and at the conclusion of the match, the runsscored, the wickets that have fallen and, where appropriate, the number of overs bowled. See Law 3.15 (Correctness of scores)
3. Acknowledging signals
The scorers shall accept all instructions and signals given to them by umpires. They shall immediately acknowledge each separate signal.
LAW 3 THE UMPIRES
1. Appointment and attendance
Before the match, two umpires shall be appointed, one for each end, to control the game as required by the Laws, with absolute impartiality. The umpires shall be present on the ground and report to the Executive of the ground at least 45 minutes before the scheduled start of each day’s play.
2. Change of umpire
An umpire shall not be changed during the match, other than in exceptional circumstances, unless he is injured or ill. If there has to be a change of umpire, the replacement shall act only as striker’s end umpire unless the captains agree that he should take full responsibility as an umpire.
3. Agreement with captains
Before the toss the umpires shall
(a) ascertain the hours of play and agree with the captains
(i) the balls to be used during the match. See Law 5 (The ball).
(ii) times and durations of intervals for meals and times for drinks intervals. See Law 15 (Intervals).
(iii) the boundary of the field of play and allowances for boundaries. See Law 19 (Boundaries).
(iv) any special conditions of play affecting the conduct of the match.
(b) inform the scorers of agreements in (ii), (iii) and (iv) above.
4. To inform captains and scorers
Before the toss the umpires shall agree between themselves and inform both captains and both scorers
(i) which clock or watch and back-up time piece is to be used during the match.
(ii) whether or not any obstacle within the field of play is to be regarded as a boundary. See Law 19 (Boundaries).
5. The wickets, creases and boundaries
Before the toss and during the match, the umpires shall satisfy themselves that
(a) the wickets are properly pitched. See Law 8 (The wickets)
(b) the creases are correctly marked. See Law 9 (The bowling, popping and return creases).
(c) the boundary of the field of play complies with the requirements of Laws 19.1 (The boundary of the field of play) and 19.2 (Defining the boundary – boundary marking).
6. Conduct of the game, implements and equipment
Before the toss and during the match, the umpires shall satisfy themselves that
(a) the conduct of the game is strictly in accordance with the Laws.
(b) the implements of the game conform to the following
(i) Law 5 (The ball)
(ii) externally visible requirements of Law 6 (The bat) and Appendix E.
(iii) either Laws 8.2 (Size of stumps) and 8.3 (The bails) or, if appropriate, Law 8.4 (Junior cricket).
(c) (i) no player uses equipment other than that permitted. See Appendix D. Note particularly therein the interpretation of ‘protective helmet’.
(ii) the wicket-keeper’s gloves comply with the requirements of Law 40.2 (Gloves).
7. Fair and unfair play
The umpires shall be the sole judges of fair and unfair play.
8. Fitness for play
(a) It is solely for the umpires together to decide whether either conditions of ground, weather or light or exceptional circumstances mean that it would be dangerous or unreasonable for play to take place. Conditions shall not be regarded as either dangerous or unreasonable merely because they are not ideal.
(b) Conditions shall be regarded as dangerous if there is actual and foreseeable risk to the safety of any player or umpire.
(c) Conditions shall be regarded as unreasonable if, although posing no risk to safety, it would not be sensible for play to proceed.
9. Suspension of play in dangerous or unreasonable conditions
(a) All references to ground include the pitch. See Law 7.1 (Area of pitch).
(b) If at any time the umpires together agree that the conditions of ground, weather or light, or any other circumstances are dangerous or unreasonable, they shall immediately suspend play, or not allow play to start or to recommence.
(c) When there is a suspension of play it is the responsibility of the umpires to monitor conditions. They shall make inspections as often as appropriate, unaccompanied by any players or officials. Immediately the umpires together agree that the conditions are no longer dangerous or unreasonable they shall call upon the players to resume play.
10. Position of umpires
Each umpire shall stand where he can best see any act upon which his decision may be required. Subject to this over-riding consideration, the bowler’s end umpire shall stand where he does not interfere with either the bowler’s run up or the striker’s view. The striker’s end umpire may elect to stand on the off side instead of the on side of the pitch, provided he informs the captain of the fielding side, the striker and the other umpire of his intention to do so.
11. Umpires changing ends
The umpires shall change ends after each side has had one completed innings. See Law 12.3 (Completed innings)
12. Consultation between umpires
All disputes shall be determined by the umpires. The umpires shall consult with each other whenever necessary. See also Law 27.6 (Consultation by umpires)
13. Informing the umpires
Throughout the Laws, wherever the umpires are to receive information from captains or other players, it will be sufficient for one umpire to be so informed and for him to inform the other umpire.
14. Signals
(a) The following code of signals shall be used by umpires.
(i) Signals made while the ball is in play
Dead ball - by crossing and re-crossing the wrists below the waist.
No ball - by extending one arm horizontally.
Out - by raising an index finger above the
head. (If not out, the umpire shall call
Not out.)
Wide - by extending both arms horizontally.
(ii) When the ball is dead, the bowler’s end umpire shall repeat the signals above, with the exception of the signal for Out, to the scorers.
(iii) The signals listed below shall be made to the scorers only when the ball is dead. Boundary 4 - by waving an arm from side to side finishing with the arm across the chest
Boundary 6 - by raising both arms above the head.
Bye - by raising an open hand above the head.
Commencement - by pointing to a raised wrist with the of last hour other hand.
Five penalty - by repeated tapping of one shoulder runs awarded to with the opposite hand to batting side
Five penalty - by placing one hand on the opposite shoulder runs awarded to the fielding side
Leg bye - by touching a raised knee with the hand.
New ball - by holding the ball above the head.
Revoke - by touching both shoulders, each with last signal the opposite hand.
Short run - by bending one arm upwards and touching the nearer shoulder with the tips of the fingers.
All these signals are to be made by the bowler’s end umpire except that for Short run, which is to be signalled by the umpire at the end where short running occurs.
However, the bowler’s end umpire shall be responsible both for the final signal of Short run to the scorers and for informing them as to the number of runs to be recorded.
(b) The umpire shall wait until each signal to the scorers has been separately acknowledged by a scorer before allowing play to proceed.
15 Correctness of scores
Consultation between umpires and scorers on doubtful points is essential. The umpires shall,throughout the match, satisfy themselves as to the correctness of the number of runs scored, the wickets that have fallen and, where appropriate, the number of overs bowled. They shall agree these with the scorers at least at every interval, other than a drinks interval, and at the conclusion of the match. See Laws 4.2 (Correctness of scores), 21.8 (Correctness of result) and 21.10 (Result not to be changed).
