What does bowling power play mean in cricket?

Answer 1

During a Powerplay in an ODI, only 3 or 2(in the compulsory Powerplay) players can field outside the 30-yard circle. There are in all 3 Powerplays. The first one is the compulsory one from 1-10 overs. And the other two Powerplays can be taken between the 16-40 overs. One Powerplay is the Bowling Powerplay. That is the bowling side decides when to take it. And the other is the batting Powerplay which is decided by the batting side as to when will it be taken.

Answer 2

Bowling powerplay is that period of 5 overs when only 2 players of fielding side are

outside the inner circle. It is chosen by the fielding side.