How many fielders are allowed outside the 30-yard circle during Powerplay overs in a 50-over ODI?

Answer Explanation

In the first powerplay of an ODI (overs 1 to 10), only 2 fielders may be outside the 30-yard circle. From overs 11 to 40 the limit is 4, and in the last 10 overs it is 5.

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