What is batting powerplay?

Answer 1

Powerplay is a rule imposed in the shortened versions of the cricket game like ODIs or 20-20 games. During a power play only 2 fielders from the fielding team are allowed to stand outside the 30 yard circle.

This rule is actually considered as a boon to the batting team because, with lack of protection in the deep, batsmen can take risks and try to increase the score.

In ODI's powerplay is played from overs 1-10.Two other powerplays are played of 5 overs each, one picked by the Bowling side 'n one by the batting side.

The batting powerplay can have only 3 fielders outside the 30 yard circle,unlike the original powerplay which can have only 2 fielders outside.Same rule is applied when bowling powerplay is taken.