ICC Intercontinental Cup 2004 - Fixtures

Playing Conditions:

The ICC Intercontinental Cup has introduced innovative playing conditions including a points system specifically created for the event, the ICC Intercontinental Cup gives players the chance to develop their skills in the longer version of the game, and assist in the progression to the next level of competition.

Teams receive 14 points for a win plus any bonus points accumulated, while teams that draw or lose a match receive only their bonus points. Only in the event of a tie will teams pick up seven additional points.

Bonus points can be accumulated in both innings with a maximum of six batting points per innings awarded on the basis of 0.5 points for every 25 runs scored up to 300 runs. A maximum of five bowling points are available per innings allocated at 0.5 points per wicket taken.

To encourage teams to play for a result, the first innings of each side is restricted to 90 overs, unless the team batting first does not use its 90 overs. In that case the team batting second can bat for its 90 overs plus the overs short of 90 not used by the team batting first.

The points system in the semi finals and final shall be the same as for the regional matches. The winner of each semi-final match, being the team with the highest number of points accumulated during the match, will progress to the Final.

If both teams have the same number of points in the semi final, or in the case of a match being abandoned without a ball being bowled, the teams will participate in a bowl out (procedure laid out in Tournament Playing Conditions) to determine who will progress to the final.

The winner of the final will be the team with the highest number of points accumulated during the match.

In the event that the final is abandoned without a ball being bowled, or the teams have equal points, the Trophy will be shared.