To attain a STEAL, the non-striker must run a TWO i.e. The TWO runs will be added to the batting score as extras. The non-striker can STEAL two runs IF the striker is out caught. If the side batting second needs 4 to win in the 18th over and the batsmen hits a six, it is not a Home Run. If the batter then hits a six off the following ball it is also a Home Run (i.e. 12 runs + 1 run + the final ball is bowled again). However, If a batsman clears the boundary off the Last ball of the innings and this ball is called a No Ball, both the Home Run & No Ball count (i.e. For example, if a bowler bowls 2 Wides and 2 No Balls, the batter can then only hit a Home Run on the 9th ball of the over, as that is the Last ball of the innings. With reference to rule 7 below, a Home Run may only be hit in what is scheduled to be the final legitimate ball of the over. hits a six) off the last ball of either the 1st or 2nd innings will score 12 runs.

The ball is only dead when the batter attempting to score runs returns behind the batting crease at the striker’s end of pitch.Ī batter clearing the boundary (i.e. In other words it's two if he/she completes the first & second run and zero if he/she completes the first. If a batter is run out under this rule he/she will not get any runs for completing the first run. When the Last Man Stands, he/she can only be run out at the popping crease by the striker's end (or keeper’s end). The Last Man can only score 2, 4 or 6 off any ball, but may score 12 runs off the last ball of an innings (specified under Rule 2).

When the seventh wicket falls, the Last Man Stands on their own. However, there are a number of rules unique to LMS, as listed below.Īll 8 wickets are needed to bowl a team out. In general, Last Man Stands is played under the same rules as ICC T20. Players and umpires, play and officiate at their own risk ( ) Last Man Stands™ is a trademark of LMS Global and the Rules of Play are copyright of LMS Global since 2005. Over and above the laws and rules of cricket, we implore captains, players and umpires of their responsibility in respecting and upholding the Spirit of Cricket & to always play the game in a sportsmanlike manner.

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