Power play is the name for the fielding restrictions in limited-over and Twenty- 20 matches in cricket. It is of 30 yard circle in the centre of field.
Restrictions imposed on the players during the power play:
• Mandatory powers play (1-10 overs) : Only two fielders are allowed outside the 30- yard circle.
• Between over 11 and 40, a maximum of four fielders are allowed outside the 30-yard circle.
• In the final 10 overs (41-50), a maximum of five fielders will be allowed to field outside the restricted area.
