In the sport of cricket, different fielding restrictions are imposed depending on the type of match. They are used to discourage certain bowling tactics, or to encourage the batsmen to play big shots, enabling them to hit fours and sixes. Each team has nine fielders other than the wicket-keeper and bowler. The captain decides the fielding positions usually after consulting with the bowler. In Test cricket matches, the fielding restrictions are relaxed as compared to a One Day International.
A limited number of fielders are allowed in outfield during powerplay.
In all forms of cricket, only two fielders are allowed in the quadrant between the fielding positions of square leg and long stop.[1] This is to prevent the outlawed and controversial bodyline tactics from being used. No fielder is allowed on or over the pitch until the batsman has had a chance to play the ball.
One day cricket
Various rules concerning have applied during the history of one day cricket, with the dual aim of encouraging the batsman to play attacking shots and to prevent the fielding team from being too defensive by posting all their fielders on the boundary. The current rules applying to One Day Internationals were first introduced as trial rules in July 2001, and are also used for some other limited overs tournaments.
Men's Fielding Restriction Circles
An oval shall made by drawing two semi-circles on the field of play. The semi-circles shall have as their centre the middle stump at either end of the pitch. The radius of each of the semi-circles shall be 30 yards (27 m). The semi-circles shall be linked by lines which are drawn parallel to the pitch. This line, is commonly known as the circle. Further, two circles centered on each wicket of 15 yards (14 m) radius are drawn and combined encompasses an area known as the close infield. During the first 10 overs of a 50-over innings a maximum of two fielders are allowed to be deployed in the outfield. Before July 2015, a minimum of two fielders (other than the bowler and wicket-keeper) had to be deployed in the close infield during Powerplay 1.[2] If the number of overs in the innings is restricted to less than 24, the length of the fielding restrictions is reduced to eight or nine overs. At least 3 fielders must remain on either the Off or Leg Side.
T10 cricket has the same restrictions as T20 but for half the time. Only two men outside the circle for the first six overs.
Women's Fielding Restriction Circles
In the Women's game the infield and close infield circles are smaller than in the Men's game. With the semicircles of the infield having a radius of 25 yards (23 m) and the close infield circles having a radius of 13 yards (12 m).
The restriction of having a maximum of three fielders in the outfield is applied for a further two blocks of five overs, with the captains of the fielding and the batting sides deciding the timing of one block each. These five-over spells are called Powerplay 2 and Powerplay 3 and may be shortened if the length of the innings is restricted (Powerplay 1 is the first block of 10). Powerplays were first encountered in the One Day International between England and Australia on 7 July 2005.
For the rest of the innings, a more generous maximum of five fielders in the outfield applies.
History
Fielding restrictions were first introduced in the Australian 1980-81 season.[3] By 1992, only two fieldsmen were allowed outside the circle in the first fifteen overs, then five fieldsmen allowed outside the circle for the remaining overs.[4] This was shortened to ten overs in 2005, and two five-over powerplays were introduced, with the bowling team having discretion over the timing for both. In 2008, the batting team was given discretion for the timing of one of the two powerplays. In 2011, the teams were restricted to completing the discretionary powerplays between the 16th and 40th overs; previously, the powerplays could take place at any time between the 11th and 50th overs.
On October 30, 2012, changes to the rules for fielding restrictions in one-day matches were officially implemented by the ICC. The number of Powerplay blocks were reduced to two; the first occurs within the first 10 overs, restricting the team to two fielders outside the 30-yard circle. The second block, the Batting Powerplay with a restriction of three fielders outside the circle, must occur by the 40th over.[5] The number of fielders outside the 30-yard circle in non-Powerplay overs has also been reduced to four (from five).[5]
In June 2015 rules changed to do away with batting powerplay, and allowed up to 5 fielders outside the circle in last 10 overs. The 2015 rule changes also included the removal of batting power play. [6]
Twenty20
The number of players in the outfield area is the same as for the One-day format, but the restriction lasts for the first six of the twenty overs, and there is no "Batting" or "Bowling" Powerplay (Powerplays 2 and 3 in ODI's). Whereas in Twenty20 format a team can have maximum of five fielders outside 30 yards (27 m) (25 yards (23 m) for women) after first six overs of twenty overs.
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Fielding restrictions cricket news newspapers books scholar JSTOR December 2012 Learn how and when to remove this template message In the sport of cricket different fielding restrictions are imposed depending on the type of match They are used to discourage certain bowling tactics or to encourage the batsmen to play big shots enabling them to hit fours and sixes Each team has nine fielders other than the wicket keeper and bowler The captain decides the fielding positions usually after consulting with the bowler In Test cricket matches the fielding restrictions are relaxed as compared to a One Day International A limited number of fielders are allowed in outfield during powerplay Contents 1 All forms 2 One day cricket 2 1 Men s Fielding Restriction Circles 2 2 Women s Fielding Restriction Circles 2 3 History 3 Twenty20 4 See also 5 ReferencesAll forms EditIn all forms of cricket only two fielders are allowed in the quadrant between the fielding positions of square leg and long stop 1 This is to prevent the outlawed and controversial bodyline tactics from being used No fielder is allowed on or over the pitch until the batsman has had a chance to play the ball One day cricket EditVarious rules concerning have applied during the history of one day cricket with the dual aim of encouraging the batsman to play attacking shots and to prevent the fielding team from being too defensive by posting all their fielders on the boundary The current rules applying to One Day Internationals were first introduced as trial rules in July 2001 and are also used for some other limited overs tournaments Men s Fielding Restriction Circles Edit An oval shall made by drawing two semi circles on the field of play The semi circles shall have as their centre the middle stump at either end of the pitch The radius of each of the semi circles shall be 30 yards 27 m The semi circles shall be linked by lines which are drawn parallel to the pitch This line is commonly known as the circle Further two circles centered on each wicket of 15 yards 14 m radius are drawn and combined encompasses an area known as the close infield During the first 10 overs of a 50 over innings a maximum of two fielders are allowed to be deployed in the outfield Before July 2015 a minimum of two fielders other than the bowler and wicket keeper had to be deployed in the close infield during Powerplay 1 2 If the number of overs in the innings is restricted to less than 24 the length of the fielding restrictions is reduced to eight or nine overs At least 3 fielders must remain on either the Off or Leg Side T10 cricket has the same restrictions as T20 but for half the time Only two men outside the circle for the first six overs Women s Fielding Restriction Circles Edit In the Women s game the infield and close infield circles are smaller than in the Men s game With the semicircles of the infield having a radius of 25 yards 23 m and the close infield circles having a radius of 13 yards 12 m The restriction of having a maximum of three fielders in the outfield is applied for a further two blocks of five overs with the captains of the fielding and the batting sides deciding the timing of one block each These five over spells are called Powerplay 2 and Powerplay 3 and may be shortened if the length of the innings is restricted Powerplay 1 is the first block of 10 Powerplays were first encountered in the One Day International between England and Australia on 7 July 2005 For the rest of the innings a more generous maximum of five fielders in the outfield applies History Edit Fielding restrictions were first introduced in the Australian 1980 81 season 3 By 1992 only two fieldsmen were allowed outside the circle in the first fifteen overs then five fieldsmen allowed outside the circle for the remaining overs 4 This was shortened to ten overs in 2005 and two five over powerplays were introduced with the bowling team having discretion over the timing for both In 2008 the batting team was given discretion for the timing of one of the two powerplays In 2011 the teams were restricted to completing the discretionary powerplays between the 16th and 40th overs previously the powerplays could take place at any time between the 11th and 50th overs On October 30 2012 changes to the rules for fielding restrictions in one day matches were officially implemented by the ICC The number of Powerplay blocks were reduced to two the first occurs within the first 10 overs restricting the team to two fielders outside the 30 yard circle The second block the Batting Powerplay with a restriction of three fielders outside the circle must occur by the 40th over 5 The number of fielders outside the 30 yard circle in non Powerplay overs has also been reduced to four from five 5 In June 2015 rules changed to do away with batting powerplay and allowed up to 5 fielders outside the circle in last 10 overs The 2015 rule changes also included the removal of batting power play 6 Twenty20 EditThe number of players in the outfield area is the same as for the One day format but the restriction lasts for the first six of the twenty overs and there is no Batting or Bowling Powerplay Powerplays 2 and 3 in ODI s Whereas in Twenty20 format a team can have maximum of five fielders outside 30 yards 27 m 25 yards 23 m for women after first six overs of twenty overs See also EditPowerplay cricket References Edit Law 28 The fielder MCC Retrieved 29 September 2017 ICC changes rules again One Day Cricket CricTrivia com December 2005 Archived from the original on 9 February 2015 Retrieved 16 January 2015 Colourful cricket and that rain rule ESPN Cric Info Retrieved 6 April 2014 a b Amended playing conditions to take effect Cricinfo Retrieved 21 April 2013 ICC changes powerplay fielding free hit rules in ODIs The 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