How would you rule on batting out of Order??

[nzumpire]

This scenario was posed as part of the NZ Rule exam. I am curious to see how you would have answered.

Batting line up is B1, B2, B3 etc. In the bottom of the seventh innings, with the game score tied up, B5 hits safely. B6 hits into a double play (B5 is played out at second and B6 is played out at first), for two outs. Neither batter 7 nor batter 8 have been batting very well in the game so the coach elects to bat B9 in place of the correct batter.

B9 is subsequently struck out for the third out of the innings. Before the defence leave the infield the coach appeals for B9 batting out of order.


Would you as the plate umpire allow the appeal?

If so, who is the third out of the innings?, If not – why not?

Who is the first batter for the next innings?

And who is the runner that starts at second base for the tie-breaker innings?

New Zealand uses ISF rules which for the most part align with your ASA.