How many overs can a junior pace bowler bowl in a spell and in a match?
Guideline- Australia
- Cricket Australia
- Pace bowling workload
- Under 11-Under 19
- Player safety
- 2026/27
- Coaches
Cricket Australia's in-season match limits are:
| Age | Maximum overs per spell | Maximum overs per match day |
|---|---|---|
| Under 11 | 2 | 4 |
| 11 to 13 | 4 | 8 |
| 13 to 15 | 5 | 12 |
| 15 to 17 | 5 | 16 |
| 17 to 19 | 6 | 18 |
The age bands share their end points (13, 15 and 17) on the Cricket Australia page, which does not say which band applies at the boundary age.
Competition rules can set lower limits than these. For example, junior formats cap Stage 2 bowlers at 4 overs in a 20-over match and 5 in a 30-over match.
Added 22 Oct 2026