ECB Directives : Fast Bowling

ECB Fast Bowling Regulations for
players aged 19 and below

Notes:
1. These regulations only apply in hardball cricket
2. Where “age” is referred to (e.g. in the table below), it means the player’s age on the day of the match.

AGE	MAX OVERS PER SPELL	MAX. OVERS PER DAY
11 and below	4	8
12 & 13	5	10
14 & 15	5	12
16 & 17	6	15
18 & 19	7	18

Definition: a fast bowler is defined as a bowler who attempts to deliver the ball at high intensity. This includes seam bowlers, swing bowlers and medium pace bowlers. Once a bowler has bowled, or attempted to bowl, one ball at high intensity, they are deemed to be a fast bowler.

this table is here just to show the number of overs per age group quickly. Please ensure you print out and fold fromt he link below: thank you

USEFUL LINKS :

• ECB : Regulations and Playing Conditions

this page was last reviewed and updated 20 July 2026