New bonus point rules implemented in Champions One-Day Cup tournament

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a significant revision to the bonus point system for the ongoing Champions Cup One Day tournament taking place in Faisalabad. The new playing conditions aim to enhance the competitive nature of the event and promote a more aggressive style of cricket.

Under the revised system, bonus points will now be awarded based on net run rate differences rather than the previous margin of wickets or runs. Teams will receive:

• One bonus point for a net run rate difference of one run per over.
• Two bonus points for a net run rate difference of two runs per over.
• Three bonus points for a net run rate difference of three runs per over.

A PCB spokesperson explained that the change was implemented to increase the competitiveness of matches and to encourage teams to adopt a more proactive approach on the field.

Additionally, the new conditions stipulate that if a match is washed out or canceled without completing the innings, no points will be awarded to any team.

Teams can also earn bonus points under the following conditions:

• One bonus point for scoring 350 runs in an innings.
• Two bonus points for reaching 375 runs.
• One bonus point for taking three wickets or scoring 80 runs during the first powerplay.