The ICC on Friday said the stopped clock system, which is currently being trialled, will become a permanent feature for all official member ODIs and T20Is starting from the upcoming 2024 T20 World Cup. The ICC introduced the stopped clock rule in December 2023 and has now included it in the standard playing conditions that will come into effect from June 1, 2024. June 2024, starting with the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in West Indies and the United States,” the ICC said in a statement after the annual board meeting. “The trial was originally scheduled to last until April 2024, but the trial has Results were obtained. Approximately 20 minutes are saved in each ODI match in terms of timely completion of matches,” the statement added.

According to the rules, the defending team must start a new round within 60 seconds after the end of the previous round.

An electronic clock counting down from 60 to zero will be displayed on the ground, with the third referee deciding the start of the clock.

A fielding team that fails to be ready to throw the first pitch of the next game within the allotted 60 seconds will be subject to two warnings and subsequent infractions will result in a five-point penalty per incident.

However, the ICC also provides for some exceptions to the rule, in which case it can be canceled if the clock has already started.

They include: If a new batsman arrives between overs, during official drinks breaks or while on the field to treat an injury to a batsman or fielder.

This rule will also not be activated if time is lost due to circumstances beyond the defender’s control.

T20 WC semi-finals and finals reserved days

The international ICC meeting also approved the reserved dates for the T20 World Cup semi-finals (June 27) and final (June 29).

In League One or Super Eight stages, the second batting team must bowl at least five overs to constitute a complete game.

However, in the knockout rounds, at least 10 overs need to be bowled in the second innings to constitute a match.

The global governing body also approved the qualification process for the 2026 T20 World Cup, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.

The competition will feature 20 teams with 12 automatic qualifiers.

The top eight teams from the 2024 World Cup will automatically qualify along with India and Sri Lanka, while the remaining spots will be taken by the second-placed team in the ICC T20I rankings as of June 30, 2024.

The remaining eight positions will be filled through ICC regional qualifiers.