How many overs of power play is allowed in T 20 cricket?

Question

The power play is the fielding restrictions in a one day match, when not more than 2 fielders are allowed outside the 30 yard circle. In a T-20 match, how many overs of power play is allowed?

Answer 1

Power play refers to the fielding restrictions in place during the start of the match. This is done to allow batsman to have a go at the bowlers and make the match more interesting. During the fielding restrictions, only 2 players are allowed outside the 30 yard circle and of the remaining players 2 (excluding the wicket keeper) have to be in a catching position. This opens up gaps in the field allowing the batsman to get quick runs. In T-20 matches, the power play is one for 6 overs. In 50 overs match, it is for 20 overs (10 fixed + 2 blocks of 5 overs used at the fielding side's discretion). There is no power play concept in test cricket.