53. The side which bats first and leads by 150 runs in a three days’ match, or by 100 runs in a two days’ match, shall have the option of requiring the other side to follow their innings.
54. The In-side may declare their innings at an end in a three days’ match at or after the luncheon interval on the second day; in a two days’ match on the second day, at any time; in a one day match at any time.
ONE DAY MATCHES.
1. The side which bats first and leads by 75 runs shall have the option of requiring the other side to follow their innings.
2. The match, unless played out, shall be decided by the first innings. Prior to the commencement of a match it may be agreed that the over consist of 5 or 6 balls.
N.B.—A Tie is included in the words “Played out.”
SINGLE WICKET.
The Laws are, where they apply, the same as the above, with the following alterations and additions.
1. One wicket shall be pitched, as in Law 6, with a bowling stump opposite to it at a distance of twenty-two yards. The bowling crease shall be in a line with the bowling stump, and drawn according to Law 7.
2. When there shall be less than five players on a side, bounds shall be placed twenty-two yards each in a line from the off and leg stump.