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QIn cricket, what is a powerplay?

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  • A A period of the game where the fielding team is allowed to have more than 11 players on the field ✔ ✖
  • B A period of the game where the batting team is allowed to have a designated number of overs with fewer fielders in the outfield ✔ ✖
  • C A period of the game where the umpires use a different ball with more swing ✔ ✖
  • D A period of the game where the batsman is allowed to use a larger bat ✔ ✖
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In limited-overs cricket, a powerplay is a period of the game where the batting team is allowed to have a designated number of overs with fewer fielders in the outfield. This is usually used to try to increase the run-scoring rate during the middle overs of an innings.

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