Day 3 - Surrey lead by 96 runs.

454/6

Sussex

358/9d

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Hampshire

214/10

Glamorgan

536/7d

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Day 3 - Yorkshire lead by 141 runs.

Somerset

274/10

Yorkshire

162/10 & 253/6

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Day 3 - Leicestershire trail by 57 runs.

Leicestershire

308/10 & 125/3

Nottinghamshire

490/10

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Day 3 - Kent lead by 296 runs.

Kent

352/10 & 248/6

Derbyshire

304/10

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Day 3 - Worcestershire trail by 248 runs.

Northamptonshire

597/7d

Worcestershire

306/10 & 43/2

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Day 3 - Durham trail by 39 runs.

430/10

391/5

UAE won by 54 runs

308/8

254/10

BR won by 4 runs

166/7

162/6

GER won by 5 wickets

216/5

213/9

GUE won by 40 runs

198/6

158/4

BAR won by 4 wickets

146/8

147/6

KKR won by 7 wickets

165/10

Kolkata Knight Riders

169/3

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27/0

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Innings Break : Gujarat Titans elected to bowl

Gujarat Titans

Punjab Kings

163/9

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Peshawar Zalmi elected to bowl

72/4

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MCC Announces Major Cricket Law Changes Effective from October 2026

by Dwijesh February 3, 2026

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The MCC (Marylebone Cricket Club), which has governed the rules of cricket since 1787, has released a new edition of the game's laws and will make changes to the game's laws ahead of commencement on October 1, 2026. The fourth edition of the Code of Laws will ensure that the laws remain relevant to cricket and are also more inclusive, affordable, and easier to apply across all levels of cricket. While the 2019 edition primarily clarified existing law, and the 2022 edition was a significant update, the 2026 edition will represent a number of the most significant changes in recent cricket history.

In total, 73 significant changes were approved as part of the new edition, in addition to revisions on wording throughout the document. The new edition has been made available in advance to allow players, umpires, and cricket organisations sufficient time to understand the new laws of cricket. Some of the laws have already been implemented by the ICC and some other cricket governing bodies. The drafting of the changes was completed by MCC's Laws Sub-Committee and then ratified by the Main Committee and Cricket Committee.

MCC Introduces Major Law Changes to Modernise Cricket from 2026

“It is important that we announce these changes now as part of the Club’s global commitment to the game, giving officials from all over the world the chance to learn under the new Laws ahead of them coming into force in October. Cricket is a fast-evolving sport and this edition is drafted with the modern game in mind, as we are constantly looking to ensure that the Laws, which the Club has administered since being founded in 1787, are fit for all levels of cricket across the globe. The Laws sub-committee meets several times each year to shape the Laws and debate what changes are required to every area of the edition. The changes announced today represent the way the game continues to evolve," MCC Laws Manager, Fraser Stewart said in a statement.

The regulations have changed regarding laminated bats being permitted to be used in open age cricket. Previously, laminated bats were restricted to being used as junior bats. Type D Bats consist of up to three pieces of wood used and have been approved as a way to help promote the availability of bats at lower prices because the price of 'English Willow' bats has increased due to a shortage of wood in England.

New rules set limits on bat size

Area	New Update
Bat Dimensions	Maximum width: 108mm, depth: 67mm, edge: 40mm
Bat Materials	Non-willow materials allowed behind the bat face (elite cricket still expected to use full willow bats)
Multi-day Matches	The final over of the day must be completed even if a wicket falls after scheduled close
Overthrows Law	Rewritten with clearer definitions to reduce confusion
Players’ Conduct	Umpires can give penalty runs, temporarily suspend, or permanently remove players
Captain Refusal of Sanctions	Match can be awarded to opposition or abandoned in extreme cases
Substitutes	Substitutes now allowed to keep wicket
Bails	Tethered bails permitted to reduce injury risk
Cricket Balls	Junior and women’s balls standardized into three size categories
Short Runs & Dead Ball	Rules clarified for better understanding
Language in Laws	Gendered terms removed to make laws more inclusive

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FAQs

Q. When will the new MCC cricket laws come into effect?

They will be implemented from October 1, 2026.

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