Power-play (overs 1-6): only 2 fielders allowed outside the 30-yard circle; After power-play (overs 7-20): maximum 5 fielders outside the 30-yard circle; At most 4 fielders on leg side at any time
Why people argue about this
People often assume that the 2-fielder restriction only applies during power-play overs, thinking it's a temporary measure for team strategy but actually, it’s a permanent rule designed to balance scoring opportunities between teams in T20 matches. They overlook how this impacts their batting strategies and field placements crucially.
