A powerplay is a set of overs during which the fielding side must keep a set number of fielders inside the fielding circle. The playing conditions set the overs and the number of fielders.
Some formats add a batting powerplay the batting side chooses. The scorer marks the start and end of every powerplay in the book.
Match questions
Questions scorers actually ask
- 01 Who decides the powerplay overs?
- The playing conditions set them, and the umpires confirm on the day.
- 02 Does the powerplay change how a batter can be out?
- No. It changes fielding restrictions, not the dismissal rules.
