in the cricket world cup, what is the 'power play' rule?

Answer 1

A Powerplay is a new rule concerning fielding restrictions in one-day international (ODI) cricket. In the past, there was a 15-over period at the start of an innings when only two fielders were allowed outside the 30-yard circle. This meant that attacking batsmen were likely to score runs quickly in the first 15 overs, but would become more watchful after the end of the spell.

In an effort to keep the game more exciting during the middle overs, this rule was amended to apply only to the first 10 overs of every innings, but also in two blocks of five overs, Powerplays, which will be used at the discretion of the fielding captain.

1) The first block of 10 overs of an innings is known as Powerplay One. The fielding restrictions during this period are exactly the same as per the old ODI rules with only two players being allowed to stand outside the 30-yard circle and two fielders required to be placed in close catching position.

2). The first block of five overs chosen at the fielding captain's discretion is known as Powerplay Two. The fielding captain has to decide at which point he wishes to implement this rule. He can only implement it at the beginning of an over, provided he informs the umpire . Again, only two fielders are allowed outside the 30-yard circle. However there is no mandatory number of close catchers under this power play.

3). The second block of five overs, with identical parameters to Powerplay Two, is known as Powerplay Three.

4). When the fielding sides captain informs the umpire that he wishes to enact a powerplay the official will signal as such by moving his arm in a circular motion.

5). Should the fielding captain choose not to exercise his discretion, the remaining powerplays will automatically commence at the latest available point in the innings (i.e. at the start of the 41st and the 46th overs in an uninterrupted innings).

The Powerplay was intended to add to the excitement in ODI cricket. If the batting team has got off to a very quick start, the fielding captain is likely to choose to delay Powerplay 2 and 3, and instead spread out the field to stem the flow of runs. Powerplays may then be taken when an attacking batsman is out, or when the run rate has been reduced. Otherwise, all 20 Powerplay overs are likely to be taken at the start of the batting team's innings.

The rule was first encountered in the One-day International between England and Australia on 7 July 2005 and was then finalised after a trial period in 2006,

Answer 2

Power Play is just a nomenclature. It is specific to ODI Cricket Matches of 50overs each side under normal conditions.

The First 10 overs for Each Side has to be played with the same OLD Field Restrictions as it was when the Rule was simple. It has been just reduced in number but more conditions added.

In addition to the FIRST 10 overs there are TWO sets of 5 overs as a block to be played with less stringent rules for field settings. The Captain of the fielding side has a choice to excercise this option immediately after the end of the 10th over or deferring it for some time - this gives him some maneuverability in his tactics.

There can be a gap between the second and the 3rd Power Play. The Umpire will automatically announce this if the captain has not done so by the time it becomes too late - starting of the 41st over. This is only technical and will not happen, generally.

Answer 3

In the first five overs only two fielders are allowed outside the inner circle,The batting side can nominate three further periods of five overs when the same restrictions apply These are known as power play 1 ,2 and 3.This means that if all the power plays are taken in consecutive sequence that overs 1 to 20 would be with a restricted fielding .

Answer 4

there are 2 circle in cricket ground,
1 : 15 yards circle
2 : 65 yards boundry circle

rule 1:
during powerplay only 2 fielder should be outside the 15 yards circle and 2 players should be in catching positions.

rule 2:
-there are 3 powerplay, first one is from 1 to 10 overs, thats fix
-2nd n 3rd power play (each of 5 overs), that should be taken by fielding captain n in any over after 10 overs

Answer 5

The power play rule is:the first ten overs you are only allowed two players outside the circle.After ten overs the fielding side then decide when to use the next 2 sets of five overs anywhere between the 10th and 45th over.

Answer 6

bear in options the 40 over suits? that they had the first 15 overs the position you had to save a particular style of gamers interior a hoop? Powerplay has similarities,you may pick at the same time as to play 3 powerplays 5 overs each..with those fielding regulations in position.

Answer 7

He means in the first 10 overs...