ICC changed the rules of powerplay in changed T20i, rules will be applicable in case of over -over, know complete details

There has been a major change in T20 International cricket. Now the count of the powerplay will be based on the balls instead of the over. This rule will be applicable in matches where overs are reduced due to rain or any other reason. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the implementation of this new rule from 2 July 2025.

Till now, the first six overs were considered powerplays in a 20 -over match, in which only two fielders could live out of the circle of 30 yards. But in the event of over decrease, there was often confusion about deciding the duration of the powerplay. To overcome this problem, the ICC has now connected the length of the powerplay to the number of balls.

What is the new rule?

Till now, there was an initial 6 -over powerplay in a 20 -over T20 innings. In this, only two fielders could live out of the circle of 30 yards. But when the overs of the match were reduced due to some reason, there was ambiguity about the powerplay.

Now under the new rule, the powerplay will be counted on the basis of balls. For example:

• Powerplay will be of 2.2 overs (14 balls) in an 8 -over innings
• 2.4 overs (16 balls) in 9 overs innings
• 1.2 overs (8 balls) in 5 overs innings
• Powerplay will be 5.4 overs (34 balls) in 19 overs match

This means that if there is an 8 -over match, the umpire will indicate the end of powerplay after two balls of the third over and the third fielder will be allowed to go out of the 30 yard circle.

These rules are already applicable in England

This rule is already in force in England’s T20 Blast Tournament, where there is no technical difficulty in changing the over between the over during the powerplay. According to Creekbaj report, the ICC gave the example of this tournament and told all the members that the players and officials do not have any problem.