Glossary
A result awarded when the other side cannot play. A league admin matter; still write it as the competition instructs.
A walkover is a result awarded to one side because the other cannot play, usually without a ball bowled. The league administrator decides, and the scorer records it as the competition instructs.
Write "walkover" and the team awarded it.
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