New Rules introduced in one day international(50-50 overs) Cricket

Rule 1: The Free Hit
This rule states that following a no-ball only because of overstepping, the next ball shall be given a Free Hit. For this ball,the batsman is not given out by any way in the cricket rules apart from being run-out.

Rule 2: Change of the ball at the start of 35th over of each innings
There will be a mandatory replacement of ball after the end of 34th over of each innings.

Rule 3: Pitch
All matches shall be played on natural turf pitches. The use of PVA and other adhesives in the preparation of pitches is not permitted.

Rule 4: Slow over rate
Due to slow over rate by any team, the whole team will only face penalty on there match fee. There will not be any sort of reduction in number of overs and runs to be scored.

Rule 5: Points Distribution
In a competition with three or four Members with ODI status, the points system will be as follows:
Win, with bonus point - 5

Win, without bonus point - 4

Tie or No Result - 2

Loss - 0
The team that achieves a run rate of 1.25 times that of the opposition shall be awarded one bonus point.
In the event of teams finishing on equal points, the right to play in the final match or series will be determined as follows:
• The team with the most number of wins
• If still equal, the team with the most number of wins over the other team(s) who are equal on points and have the same number of wins
• If still equal, the team with the highest number of bonus points
• If still equal, the team with the highest net run rate

Rule 6: Power Plays
There are 3 blocks of Power Plays in 50-50 over match. A total of 20 overs are allocated for this.
First block of Power Play(PP) is fixed for first 10 overs. During this PP only 2 fielders are allowed outside the ring.
Second and Third block of PP are each of 5 overs and its the responsibility of the fielding captain to use them when he wants but before the start of 41st over. If both these block of PP are not used till 41th over then umpire assign the 2nd block of PP to from 41st to 45th overs and 3rd block of PP from 46th to 50th overs. Also the fielding team can place 3 fielders outside the ring in any one of the 2 Power Play.

Rule 7: Fielding restriction
At the instant of delivery, there may not be more than 5 fieldsmen on the leg side.
During First PP only 2 fieldsmen are allowed outside the ring.
For 2nd or 3rd PP 3 fieldsmen are allowed outside the ring but not in both of them. The other one has the same restriction as 1st PP.