what does power play mean in the cricket?

Answer 1

it's to do with fielding restrictions. The fielding side can only have 3 fielders outside of the circle - therefore increasing the batting sides chances of getting a boundary.

Answer 2

Power play is in action from 2006, before that there was not a word like it in cricket, but to improve cricket's image in the world the ICC has changed something, before that in the first 15 overs the fielding teams were not allowed to put their more than 2 fielders outside the 30 yard circle, after 15 overs there was no fielding restrictions, so after 15 overs the charm of the game was not looking as good in many matches because the maintaining run rate fast and furious by batsmen was very difficult with more fielders at boundary line , so now they play the same method with the name of the power play compulsory for first 10 overs meanwhile they are allowed to put three fielders outside the 30 yard circle, it means at the boundary line, then after the fielding team captain has to take 2 more power plays, 5 overs each, according to their strategy they decides when to bring power play.

Answer 3

A Powerplay is a new (2006) 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 side's 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 4

A Powerplay is a new (2006) 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.

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.
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.[1] Again, only two fielders are allowed outside the 30-yard circle. However there is no mandatory number of close catchers under this power play.
The second block of five overs, with identical parameters to Powerplay Two, is known as Powerplay Three.
When the fielding side's 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.
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, unlike the supersub rule which was scrapped after being pioneered at the same time. The rule is included as part of the playing conditions for the 2007 Cricket World Cup.

Answer 5

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 at 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 in an innings, where the fielding restrictions are exactly the same as per the old ODI rules, is known as Powerplay 1. That is only two fielders are allowed outside the 30-yard circle and two fielders have to be in close catching position.
2) The first block of five overs chosen at the fielding captain's discretion is known as Powerplay 2. 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 [1]. Only two fielders are allowed outside the 30-yard circle and the two close catchers are not mandatory in this case.

3. The second block of five overs, identical to Powerplay 2 is known as Powerplay 3
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4. The umpire will signal Powerplay 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 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.

Answer 6

A Powerplay is a new (2006) 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.

Answer 7

When 2 players are outside of the 30 yard circle it is used to get runs for the team

Answer 8

in simple words... more number of players will be standing in side the circle....it is comulsary for 20 overs...the first 20 overs are considerd as power plays...the 1st 10overs r considererd as 0ne power play...next 5overs as 2nd power play...remaing 5overs as considered as 3rd power play...