4 rule changes that could make IPL 2025 more exciting

3. Impact Player rule stays

The Impact Player rule which has returned for the last two seasons of the IPL, will continue to be part of the game till at least 2027. With the implementation of this rule, the teams can make their tactical substitution in the middle of the match and add a player who would be fresh for a player from the playing XI.

Aimed at bringing in a fresh dimension of strategy, the Impact Player rule allows teams to modify their combinations according to match situations. A side can add batter when pursuing a large total or add a specialist bowler to bolster their attack. The rule does not, however, cover all-rounders coming in for another all-rounder in a like-for-like exchange; it is intended to have a real effect on the game.

The extension of this rule implies that it has been well received by teams, coaches, and fans, adding an element of uncertainty to team selection and match dynamics. With the Impact Player rule to continue until at least 2027, teams will continue to refine their game plans, optimizing their bench depth to acquire a winning edge in the critical moments of the match.