Laws of Cricket - 1884 Code for One Day Matches - as Revised in 1900

Law 1	The side which bats first and leads by 75 runs shall have the option of requiring the other side to follow their innings.
Law 2	The match, unless played out, shall be decided by the first innings. Prior to the commencement of a match it may be agreed:- that the over consist of 5 or 6 balls. Note: A tie is included in the words "Played out."

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