Field Placement Strategy in T20 Cricket

Field placement is where captaincy meets tactics. A well-set field can restrict runs, create dot balls, and force wickets in critical moments.

Powerplay Field

Only 2 fielders allowed outside 30-yard circle. Typical setup:

• Cover point + backward point
• Third man + fine leg
• Forward short leg + backward square leg
• Mid-off + mid-on
• Long-on + long-off

Middle Overs (7-15)

Restrictions relaxed to 5 outside the ring. Captains use this to:

• Attack with 3-4 catchers
• Save runs in deep
• Apply choke pressure

Death Overs (16-20)

Maximum attack setup:

• 5 fielders in deep circle
• Long-on, long-off, deep midwicket, deep extra cover
• Sweeper at square leg
• Wicket-keeper + slip for pace

For Specific Bowlers

Yorker Specialist

Spread field - all 5 around the boundary. Trust the bowler to execute yorkers.

Slower Ball Bowler

Mid-off, cover, point inside ring. Rest deep. Force batsmen to take singles.

Wicket-taking Bowler

Slip, gully, point. Attack with catchers.

Match-ups Based Field

Modern captains use match-ups: