IPL 2024: Check All the Rules Changed For the 17th Season of Indian Premier League

With only one day till the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 kicks off, excitement is at its pinnacle. The Chennai Super Kings (CSK), captained by MS Dhoni, will begin their title competition against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), led by Faf du Plessis. On Friday, March 22, the action-packed match will occur at Chennai's iconic MA Chidambaram stadium. Interestingly, the IPL 2024 rules will include a few new adjustments.

Introduction of Second Bouncer Rule -

Earlier this year, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) incorporated the second bouncer rule into the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT), an inter-state national T20 event on the BCCI domestic calendar. Now, the Board has decided to apply this restriction to the IPL as well. As a result, to promote a more balanced duel between bat and ball, bowlers will be allowed to unleash two bouncers per over this season. This represents a significant departure from prior seasons when only one short ball was permitted.

Continued Catch Review For Stumping Referrals -

In another crucial playing condition, the BCCI will continue to enforce the rule of checking for a catch when a stumping referral is issued. Unlike the International Cricket Council (ICC) standards, which only review stumping calls based on the on-field umpire's referral, this rule promotes fairness for the fielding side by considering the likelihood of a catch before confirming a stumping decision. Teams will preserve their limit of two referrals and will retain the opportunity to examine wides and no balls, a rule introduced last year.

No Stop Clock Rule -

Interestingly, the IPL will not impose the stop clock rule, in contrast to recent modifications in ICC playing standards, where this regulation has been permanently established in white-ball international matches.

What is the Stop Clock Rule?

Under the strop clock rule, the bowling team will have to bowl the next over within 60 seconds of the previous over being completed. The 60-second gap will be determined with the help of an electronic clock, counting down from 60 to zero, at the ground. The third umpire will determine the start of the clock.

Introduction Of Smart Replay System -

In addition, this season's Smart Replay System will be unveiled by the IPL to improve and speed up review times during games.

The IPL 2024 will reportedly use the Smart Replay System, which will have eight Hawk-Eye high-speed cameras positioned strategically throughout the field. This information comes from an article on ESPNcricinfo. The TV umpire and two Hawk-Eye operators will work together to provide real-time visuals so that decisions can be made more quickly and accurately.

The TV broadcast director, who formerly acted as a go-between for the Hawk-Eye operators and the third umpire, is no longer required with this new configuration. Compared to earlier arrangements, the TV umpire will have access to a wider variety of visuals, including split-screen images, with the Smart Replay System.

The Impact Player rule, which was implemented a year ago, will also remain in force.