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IPL 2025 KKR vs RCB: Many major changes will be seen in the 18th season of the Indian Premier League starting today. Five rules have changed. The same teams have changed their captains.
The first match of IPL 2025 will be played between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders. (Photo: bcci x)
Highlights
- The 18th season of the Indian Premier League starts today.
- The first match of IPL 2025 will be KKR vs RCB.
- Many rules and captains have changed in the current season of IPL.
New Delhi. The 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is starting today from 22 March. Many major changes will be seen in the T20 league this time. Five rules have changed. The same teams have also changed their captains. It is also possible that the new ball was seen twice in the innings of 20 overs. The players will also get up with more enthusiasm as they will get match fees for the first time. Let us know what is new in the Indian Premier League 2025.
The Cricket Board of India (BCCI) has approved some such rules in the IPL this time, which the ICC does not recognize. It is allowed to apply saliva on the ball. The board has approved many such new rules after a meeting with all 10 captains of IPL. With the introduction of these rules, the possibility of IPL 2025 becoming more exciting has increased. The first match of IPL 2025 will be played between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR vs RCB) in Kolkata.
2 new balls in the second innings…
For the first time in the IPL, two new balls can be seen in an innings. The board has changed the rules for this so that the effect of dew can be reduced. This decision will be applicable only in the match starting in the evening. According to this, the option of new ball will be given from the 11th over of the second innings. This decision will depend on the umpires.
Saliva starts again on ball
The ICC banned the use of saliva on the ball during Kovid period. This ban is still applicable in international cricket, but now it has no meaning in IPL. The BCCI has lifted the saliva ban. Now players will be able to use saliva to brighten the ball, which will help in reverse swing. Recently, Mohammed Shami demanded the removal of this ban.
DRS in wide and no ball
DRS has also expanded in IPL. Now DRS can also be used for the height no-ball and off-side wide ball. Hawk-I technology will be used for this.
No ban at slow over rate
Captains have also got relief from the slow over rate in the IPL. Now the captains will not have to be banned if there is a slow over rate. Let us know that Hardik Pandya will not be able to play the first match for Mumbai Indians this season because he/she was banned due to slow over rate. This ban is already engaged, so Pandya will have to complete it, but every captain has got the way in the next matches.
Match fees will also be filled with bag
For the first time in IPL, match fees are also going to be available. Now a player will get 7.50 lakh rupees to play a match. If a player plays 14 matches, then he/she will also get a match fee of 1.05 crore. This amount will be in addition to the bid in the auction.
300 runs for the first time…
The record for the biggest score in the IPL is 287 runs, which was made by Sunrisers Hyderabad last year. It is believed that what did not happen in 17 years can be in the 18th season. For the first time in IPL 2025, 300 runs can also be seen. According to former cricketer Akash Chopra, it can be done by Sunrisers Hyderabad first who has a powerful batting lineup.
