When was powerplay introduced in ODI?

2005
Although fielding restrictions have existed in one-day cricket since the 1996 World Cup, the term “powerplay” was introduced by the International Cricket Council (ICC) in 2005. And since 2005, there have been four distinct implementations of the powerplay rule.

How many fielders are allowed outside the circle in ODI?

four fielders
ODI. During the first 10 overs of an innings, a maximum of two fielders are allowed outside the 30-yard circle (27 metres). This is called the 1st powerplay. Between overs 11 and 40, a maximum of four fielders are allowed outside the 30-yard circle.

Is there any fielding restrictions in Test cricket?

Test cricket – Apart from the leg side rule, there are no restrictions what so ever on fielding. You can have all the fielders on the boundary, or slips, or close in.

What does M mean in cricket?

Maiden overs (M): The number of maiden overs (overs in which the bowler conceded zero runs) bowled. Best bowling (BB): The bowler’s best bowling performance, defined as firstly the greatest number of wickets, secondly the fewest runs conceded for that number of wickets.

How many fielders are allowed on leg side?

5 fielders
1. Only 5 fielders will be allowed on the leg side excluding the bowler and keeper. If the 6th fielder is placed (bowler & keeper excluded) then it can be called a No-Ball irrespective of whether bowler is bowling over or around.

How many fielders can be on leg side in Test?

How many fielders are allowed leg side?

What is a diamond duck in cricket?

A golden duck – when a batter is dismissed after the first ball bowled to them in their innings. A diamond duck – when a batter is dismissed without facing any legal balls. This would usually happen from the non-striking side, but a batter could get out for a diamond duck after a wide ball on the striking end, too.