what is meant by a power play?

Answer 1

Giving more opportunity to batsmen by imposing fielding restrictions.

Answer 2

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

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

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Powerplay_(cricket)

Answer 3

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.

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.

Implementation

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.[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.
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. Since October 1st 2007 the fielding captain now has the choice of making either the second or the third powerplay a "three fieldsmen" powerplay where they are allowed to station one extra man outside the this fielding restriction area.[2]
6. 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 .
Effects of Powerplays

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.

A captain whose team is bowling second may choose not to take the second and third powerplays if the total seems likely to be chased down within 40 o
First match played with powerplays

The rule was first encountered in the One-Day International between England and Australia on 7 July 2005 and was then finalized after a trial period in 2006, unlike the supersub rule which was scrapped after being pioneered at the same time. The rule was included as part of the playing conditions for the 2007 Cricket World Cup.

Answer 4

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.

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.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Powerplay_(cricket)

Answer 5

The term Power play was introduced in the year 2006 for ODI's in which there is a compulsory 10 overs of fielding restrictions and the other ten overs of power play can be taken by the captain whenever he wants.In the first ten overs only two fielders are allowed outside the circle and now there is also a little change in this rule tht now in any one of the two power play three players are allowed outside the circle and other power play u have to come back to ur normal rules tht is of the first ten overs.this is wat is known as power play.if this has answered most of ur questions plezzzzz vote as best answer.
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Answer 6

A power play means it is a type of fielding restrictions.There will be a circle on the ground and only 2 should stand outside the circle.There are powerplays upto 17 overs.Only captain can decide when he wants to take powerplay.

Answer 7

power play is applicable in One day...
There are 3 power plays in a innings...
In a power play only two fielders can be outside the inner circle,
If any others goes out of the circle before the ball is balled it will be called a noball........
First power play will be start from 1st over..
10 overs will be balled in the 1st power play..
2nd & 3rd power plays will have 5 overs each...
Only fielding captain will decide when to use the power plays..
all 3 power plays must be used before the inning end....

Answer 8

ability Play is presented in Cricket now a days with the intention to make cricket spectator friendly via making communities score extra runs frequently till finally first 15 overs in basic terms 2 gamers are allowes to stand exterior the indoors circle yet now the ICC has made that into 20 overs and the bowling team can use as 5 overs each and every each and every time and might use it at any ingredient of the interest.

Answer 9

Powerplay is when 9 ppl (including the bowler & the keeper) are supposed to be within the 45 yard ring. So only 2 are allowed out side it.

Answer 10

when u have authority to hit over the top ....beacuz of batsman friendly restrictions

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