Champions One-Day Cup: PCB tweaks playing conditions

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has recently revised the bonus points rule for the Champions One-Day Cup at Faisalabad’s Iqbal Stadium. Here’s a breakdown of the updated playing conditions:

1. Bonus Points Based on Run Rate:
   • Teams will now earn bonus points based on the difference in their run rate compared to the opposition.
   • 1 run per over difference earns 1 bonus point.
   • 2 runs per over difference earns 2 bonus points.
   • 3 runs per over difference earns 3 bonus points.
2. Previous System:
   • Under the old rule, bonus points were awarded based on the margin of victory by runs or wickets.
3. Additional Bonus Points Opportunities:
   • Scoring 350 runs will earn 1 bonus point.
   • Scoring 375 runs will earn 2 bonus points.
   • Taking three wickets in the first powerplay earns bonus points.
   • Scoring 80 runs in the first powerplay also earns bonus points.
4. No Points for Unfinished Matches:
   • If a match is washed out or cancelled without completing innings, no points will be awarded to either team.
5. Current Standings:
   • Markhors: Leading the table with 14 points after three games.
   • Stallions: Second place with 13 points.
   • Panthers: Third place with 11 points.
   • Dolphins: Fourth place with zero points.
   • Lions: Fifth place, also with zero points.

This rule change is intended to make the competition more engaging and to promote a more aggressive style of play.