What is power play cricket?
In cricket power play is basically a term that is given to a set of overs that has specific fielding rules in a limited-overs cricket match. In the powerplay, ICC rules said that only 2 fielders can be outside the 30-yard circle of the ground for the first 6 overs of a T20 match. Check in the below What is the Benefits of Powerplay in T20 Cricket?
The rules of powerplay are applicable to the T20 and ODI matches where the ODI match rule of 2 fielders in a 30-yard circle holds for 10 overs. Test Match doesn’t have any powerplay rule. The rules for the powerplay keep on changing.
Here are the details about the rules for the Powerplay in T20 cricket matches.
The Benefit of Powerplay in T20 Cricket
FOR 1 TO 6 OVERS:
A maximum of 2 fielders is allowed outside the 30 yards circle
FOR 6 TO 20 OVERS:
A maximum of 5 fielders is allowed outside the 30 yards circle
LEG SIDE RULE
A maximum of 5 fielders are allowed on the leg side throughout the match.
| Overs | Fielders allowed outside 30 yards circle |
| 1 to 6 | 2 |
| 6 to 20 | 5 |
| Leg Side Rule | 5 fielders allowed on the leg side throughout the match |
Powerplay Terms In Cricket
There are a few common terms like P1, P2, and P3 that are frequently used in cricket. These are the terms assigned to the three powerplays. Here are the details about the powerplay in cricket tournaments.
- Powerplay 1 (P1): The mandatory powerplay is for the first 10 overs of the ODI. This powerplay allows only two fielders outside the 30-yard circle
- Powerplay 2 (P2): This powerplay is applicable from 11 to 40 overs in an ODI match. This area doesn’t allow more than 4 fielders.
- Powerplay 3 (P3): It is used during the death overs that is from 41 to 50. It is generally used by the bowling team to bring the balance back. A maximum of 5 fielders are allowed outside the 30-yard circle during this powerplay.
Powerplay Important Stats From Previous Tournament
The average score of the teams receiving the powerplay and having the matches for the tournament is 47 that is 7.9 RPO to date. The team that does the batting first has an average of 46 runs whereas the team batting for the second time has an average of 45 runs during the first six overs.
Batting first or second doesn’t affect the game for the teams is there is no visible difference in the scores for the teams.
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