What over rate must my team keep, and what happens if we fall behind?

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It depends on the format (CGL 2025/26 playing conditions): 50 overs (15 overs an hour, excluding drinks): Overs per hour Time for the innings Points deducted 14.29 to 14.93 201 to 210 min 1 13.95 to 14.22 211 to 215 min 2 Less than 13.90 Over 215 min 3 35 overs: the innings ends when time runs out (the over in progress is finished). The batting side gets penalty runs for each over not bowled: the greater of 10 runs per over or the batting side's run rate (rounded down) times the overs not bowled. For example, 252/6 after 32 overs gets 3 × 10 = 30 runs added. The team batting second still gets its full 35 overs. 20 overs: Overs per hour Time to bowl 20 overs Points deducted 12.77 to 13.95 86 to 94 min 1 12.24 to 12.63 95 to 98 min 2 Less than 12.13 Over 98 min 3 Time cricket: 16 overs an hour. 15.20 to 15.99 costs 1 point, 14.80 to 15.19 costs 2, and below 14.80 costs 3. This only applies to innings longer than 2 hours 30 minutes. Allowances: the umpires allow for on-field treatment, injured players leaving the field, time-wasting by the batting side and other delays outside your control. Discipline: for 50-over, 20-over and time matches, the captain or deputy is also charged under the disciplinary code. Serious or repeated slow over rates are a Level 2 offence.

Overs per hour	Time for the innings	Points deducted
14.29 to 14.93	201 to 210 min	1
13.95 to 14.22	211 to 215 min	2
Less than 13.90	Over 215 min	3

Overs per hour	Time to bowl 20 overs	Points deducted
12.77 to 13.95	86 to 94 min	1
12.24 to 12.63	95 to 98 min	2
Less than 12.13