Big Bash League saw the use of power surge for the first time on Thursday.
Big Bash League's (BBL) 10th edition started on Thursday and fans got to watch the new rules in play. One of them is power surge which allows the batting side to pick two overs of their choice with fielding restrictions, apart from the first four overs which is a mandatory powerplay in BBL.
Usually, the T20 cricket has a traditional six-over powerplay, but BBL has decided to divide it into two parts from this season. Fans got to watch the first power surge during the Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Sixers match.
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Along with power surge, BBL also has X-factor and Bash Boost as the other two new rules in this season. Twitter reacted to umpire Paul Wilson signaling the power surge by making a big circle with both hands.
Here are the reactions from Twitter users: