Powerplay
Powerplay are overs where batsmen get an advantage to hit for more runs because there are only two fielders outside the 30- yard circle. These are good overs to hit sixes and fours and you have less chance of getting out for long shots. It was introduced in 1980-81 in Australia. In powerplay, captains must make sure there are players in close catching positions to add pressure on the batsmen.
T-20 Powerplay
In T-20 powerplay there six overs of powerplay.
Beginning with the seventh over, no more than five fielders are allowed outside the 30-yard circle.
ODI Powerplay
Powerplay 1: overs 1-10 only two fielders outside the 30- yard circle.
Powerplay 2: Beginning with the seventh over, no more than five fielders are allowed outside the 30-yard circle.
Powerplay 3: overs 41-50 only 5 fielders outside the 30 – yard circle.
Test match
No power play in test match
Bowling powerplay stopped in2015
My takeaway
Power play is the best time to hit long shots. It is a boost for batting side.