The Indian Premier League (IPL) will return for its 17th season on Friday, March 22. The opening match will see a marquee clash as defending champions Chennai Super Kings kick off proceedings against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on home turf.
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The first set of fixtures, until April 7, have been finalised thus far with the remaining matches set to be announced after dates are fixed for India's general elections. Another mouth-watering encounter in the first round will see Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans clash for the first time since all-rounder Hardik Pandya rejoined MI.
With so many T20 leagues and matches going on, it can be difficult to keep track of which rules are applicable in which competition. Here, TSN brings you all the rules and regulations in place for the upcoming IPL season.
IPL 2024: All rules and playing regulations detailed
Some of the following rules have been in place since last season, with one notable one coming in ahead of the 2024 season.
Two bouncers per over
In a departure from the previous playing conditions, the BCCI announced that fast bowlers would now be allowed to bowl two bouncers per over, instead of one. This has shifted some of the balance back in favour of bowlers, making them less predictable to batters.
As laid out in clause 41.6.1.4 & 41.6.1.5 of the IPL's playing conditions, "a bowler shall be limited to two fast short-pitched delivery per over. A fast short-pitched delivery is defined as a ball, which passes or would have passed above the shoulder height of the striker standing upright at the popping crease."
Checking multiple modes of dismissal
In January this year, the ICC had announced that the TV umpires would no longer check for caught behind dismissals when reviewing stumping appeals. However, the IPL has retained the pre-existing rule, allowing the third umpire to check all possible modes of dismissal when an umpire review or player review is requested. According to Appendix D, clause 2.1.4 states,
Additionally, if the third umpire finds the batter is Out by another mode of dismissal (excluding LBW), or Not out by any mode of dismissal (excluding LBW), he/she shall notify the on-field umpire so that the correct decision is made.
Referrals for wides and no-balls
Another rules which has carried over from last year is that players can review not only dismissals, but also wides and no-balls. This allowance is not in place in international cricket, but was also used in the recently-concluded Women's Premier League. As per Appendix D, clause 3.1.1,
A player may request a review of any decision taken by the on-field umpires concerning whether or not a batter is dismissed with the exception of ‘Timed Out’ (Player Review). A player may also be allowed to review any decision taken by on-field umpires concerning wide or no ball.
Apart from these three regulations, the role of the impact player and the concussion substitute remain the two modes by which teams are allowed to switch personnel on the field. They are also allowed substitute fielders, but those players are not allowed to bat or bowl.
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