Question

Explain the following term in cricket:

Power play

Briefly explain the following:

A power-play

Answer 1

1. A power play feature was introduced into One Day International Cricket in 1991.
2. The ICC introduced this rule in 2005 to improve the middle overs of one-day internationals. It requires the bowling side to take three blocks of overs in which extra fielders must be present within the 30-yard circle.
3. The first power play is necessary for the first ten overs of the innings; the second and third, each for five overs, can be taken at any moment.
4. In rain-shortened games, the duration of the second and third power plays is proportional to the overall reduction.