what is powerpaly in cricket?

Answer 1

A Powerplay is a rule introduced 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.

Answer 2

A Power play is a rule introduced 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.

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.

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 4

The original rules of ODIs stated that during the first 15 overs, only two fielders should be allowed outside a 30-metre circle around the wicket.

This meant that attacking batsman 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, the 15 over block with fielding restrictions at the beginning of the innings is reduced to 10, and thereafter, the captain of the fielding side has to decide when to bring his fielders in again for two further blocks of 5 overs, at any time he likes.

These 5 over spells are called Powerplay 2 and Powerplay 3. (Powerplay 1 is the first block of 10).

For more details about Power Play, please check the following link:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/powerplay_(...

Answer 5

A 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.

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.

Answer 6

The powerplay in one day cricket is totally of 20 overs in a 50 over match. The initial 10 overs are compulsorily powerplay for all innings of an ODI match and the balance 10 overs can be taken twice of 5 overs each during the course of the balance 40 overs in the match at the discretion of the fielding team captain. During the powerplay sessions,there are fieing restrictions in the number of fielders who can be out of the 30 yard circle (an inner boundary, again a speciality only in ODI matches)(if I remember correct this is two). These powerplays are mainly to the advantage of the batting side if the batsmen of their side can slog the ball out of the inner circle for 4s and 6s.

Answer 7

In odi cricket there are 3 powerplays 5 overs each.
-1st powerplay-1 to 10 over is compulsory
-2nd powerplay and 3rd powerplay may be used by at any time during 50 over
During powerplay only 2 fielder can field out side the circle

Answer 8

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). 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 .

Answer 9

it is a rule in cricket in which all the players will be inside the 30 yard circle except the two other fielders.

Answer 10

Powerplay is splitted into three parts.

POWERPLAY1:-(10 OVERS) In this powerplay,two players should be in catching positions(Eg:- slip) and only two players should be outside the 30yard circle.

POWERPLAY2&3:-(EACH 5 OVERS) In these powerplays, there is no need for catching positions, but only two players are allowed outside the 30yard circle.