what is a power player in cricket world cup?

Answer 1

Powerplay is a rule introduced in 2006 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 not 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 modalities of Power Play are explained below:

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).Power play at the final overs would mean that the batting side has greater opportunity to score runs as only two men would be out of the thirty yard circle. Powerplays at the end of the innings are next to impossible in short version of the game

Answer 2

I assume you mean a powerplay?

Powerplays are a relatively new feature added to one-day internationals in 2006. The idea is to impose fielding restrictions during 20 overs of the match (during a standard 50 over match), by allowing only two fielders outside of the 30-yard circle on the field during these overs.

A fielding side has three powerplays to be used during an innings:
- Powerplay 1 lasts for ten overs and must be taken at the start of the innings;
- Powerplays 2 and 3 last for five overs each and may be used at any other time during the innings at the discretion of the fielding side's captain (but only at the start of an over). However, if these are not used, they will be taken at the latest available point in the innings.

The umpire signals the start of a Powerplay by moving his arm in a circular motion.

The effect of the Powerplay is to provide a bit more excitement to the middle overs. During Powerplays, the batting side will normally be able to score more boundaries and score at a quicker rate. At the same time, it increases the chance of a batsman being out caught as they are more likely to try to play the more risky shots.