チームの検閲は、11を超える新しいボール2を取ることができます

In what has come as a groundbreaking development, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has introduced an entirely new rule for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. To counter unfair dew advantage for teams batting second, the IPL 2025 will see teams take a second new ball. The batting first teams will be able to take a fresh ball after the 11th over mark to help negate the dew that makes it tough for the bowler to grip the ball.

What is the 2nd new ball rule at IPL 2025?

As per Cricbuzz, the new rules and regulations were discussed at the IPL 2025 captains meeting. At the event in Mumbai, all the captains were stated about the fresh second ball rule. Well, it won’t be compulsory rule. Instead, the decision will solely rest on the umpire, who will decide whether the second ball will be allowed or not. Hence, the rule won’t be applicable for day games.

“It’s up to the umpires to determine whether the ball needs to be changed. They will decide based on the presence of dew,” a source asserted to Cricbuzz. 

Apart from this, the BCCI has also lifted the ban on the use of saliva on balls. Back in 2020 after the Covid pandemic, bowlers were disallowed to use saliva on the ball to assist reverse swing. Instead, they had to use sweat. But now, with the threat of the virus gone, the BCCI has brought back the rule to assist pacers.