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T20 explained: overs, powerplays and the free hit

The short format in three ideas.

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Each side bats for up to 20 overs of six balls.

The powerplay is the first six overs, when only two fielders may stand outside the inner circle.

After a front-foot no-ball the next ball is a free hit: the batter can't be out bowled or caught, but can still be run out.

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