Powerplay is the term given to a set of overs with special fielding rules during a limited overs cricket match. During a powerplay, only 2 fielders are allowed outside the 30-yard circle for the first 10 overs in an ODI match and first 6 overs of a T20 match. There are no powerplay rules in a Test Match.
Rules Of Powerplay in ODI Matches
As per the latest powerplay rules indicated in the ICC Playing Handbook,
Mandatory Powerplay (First 10 overs): In an uninterrupted 50 overs ODI match, the first 10 overs of the innings allows a maximum of 2 fielders outside the 30 yards circle. From 11th to the 40th over: In overs 11 to 40 of the innings, maximum of 4 fielders are allowed outside the 30 yards circle.In the last 10 overs or overs 41 to 50: A maximum 5 fielders are allowed outside the 30 yards circle.
It is important to note that the number of overs during each powerplay get altered during an ODI match that is affected by rain.
Rules Of Powerplay in T20 Matches
The rules for powerplay in T20 matches are pretty easy-to-understand.
Overs 1 to 6: A maximum of 2 fielders are allowed outside the 30 yards circle.Overs 6 to 20: A maximum of 5 fielders are allowed outside the 30 yards circle.Leg side rule: A maximum of 5 fielders are allowed on the leg side at any given point in time throughout the match.
The Powerplay rules for the World Cup are the same as they are for ODIs and the rules for IPL are the same as they are for T20 cricket.
A total of 3 powerplays now exist in an ODI match.All the 3 powerplays are a mandatory powerplay. No batting or bowling powerplay exist anymore. The first powerplay is of 10 overs, the 2nd powerplay is of 30 overs and the 3rd powerplay is of 10 overs. Also, the requirement of minimum 2 fielders in catching positions in the first 10 overs has been removed.
Allowing an extra fielder outside the 30-yard circle in the last 10 overs has helped the bowlers. Overall, these changes seemed to have restored the balance between the batting and the bowling team.
What is Batting Powerplay in Cricket?
A Batting Powerplay in cricket was the term assigned for the set of 5 overs chosen by the batting team during an innings in which field restrictions could be enforced upon the bowling team.
The batting powerplay was first introduced in 2008. However, as mentioned above, the batsman often risked losing their wickets during the batting powerplay in an effort to increase the scoring rate. As a result, most teams would take the batting powerplay from over 46-50.
Later ICC, made it compulsory to use the batting powerplay by the 36th over. However, in 2015, the batting powerplay was scrapped and replaced by the mandatory powerplay.
What is Bowling Powerplay in Cricket?
A Bowling Powerplay in cricket was the term assigned to the set of 5 overs chosen by the bowling team in which the field restrictions would be enforced upon the bowling team.
The bowling powerplay was introduced in 2005. However, the term âBowling Powerplayâ was only assigned upon the introduction of batting powerplay in order to differentiate the two set of powerplay overs.
The bowling powerplay rule was scrapped in 2012 by the ICC.
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