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Fielding Restrictions in Cricket: Powerplays and Circles Explained

A full guide to cricket's fielding restrictions — Powerplay overs, the 30-yard circle, fielding limits outside the circle, and how restrictions differ across T20, ODI, and Test cricket formats.

Written by GeoCric EditorialUpdated Jul 28, 2026

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