Pakistan, June 27 -- The International Cricket Council (ICC) has introduced a new Powerplay calculation system for T20 matches that are shortened due to rain or other delays. This change, effective from July 2025, aims to bring more fairness and consistency to reduced-over games.

Under the updated rules, Powerplay overs will now be calculated proportionally based on the total number of overs per innings. This means the Powerplay can now start or end mid-over, depending on how many overs are left in the match. Previously, Powerplays in shortened games were often unclear or rigid.

For example, if an innings is reduced to 8 overs, the Powerplay will last for 2.2 overs, and in a 5-over innings, it will be 1.3 overs. During this phase, only ...