Delhi: The Indian Premier League (IPL) was played at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, where Rajasthan Royals (RR) faced Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). This was the first match played on this ground this season. This was followed by another exciting contest between Delhi (DC) and Mumbai (Mi). A shocking incident was seen during both these matches, when the umpires were seen examining the batsmen’s bat.
RCB’s banging victory
Unlike Rajasthan’s expectations, RCB performed brilliantly. Due to the stormy innings of opener Phil Soult (65 runs) and Virat Kohli (62 unbeaten), the team achieved a target of 174 runs by losing just one wicket and 15 balls remaining. Yashasvi Jaiswal’s innings of 75 runs off 47 balls went in vain.
Strange events during the match
During this match, some strange incidents were also seen, which became a topic of discussion on social media. The umpires examined the bat of some batsmen during the match, including Rajasthan batsman Shimron Hetmyer and RCB opener Phil Salt.
Why was the bat tested?
When Hetmyer came to bat after Jaiswal’s dismissal, the umpires examined his bat with a special equipment. The same process was later repeated on the bat of Phil Soult and Devdutt Padikal. Interestingly, the same scene was seen in the match between Delhi and Mumbai on Sunday night, when Mumbai captain Hardik Pandya came to the crease and the umpire investigated his bat. After these frequent incidents, the discussion on social media intensified, people started asking whether this investigation is being done for the first time or any new rule has come into force in IPL 2025.
Umpire Checked Hardik Pandya Bat Before He Came to Bat Today😭😭
Unreal aura🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/tv1pm0yngm– `(@sneha4kohli) April 13, 2025
Has this Always been done and i am see just now? Saw It Twice Today, The Umpires Sliding Some Contraption Through the bat when a batter come in or there is a change of bat… somewhat like what they do to check if the ball is out of shape. pic.twitter.com/azvcxv3nq
– Vinayakk (@vinayakkm) April 13, 2025
What do IPL rules say?
In fact, the umpires were seeing whether these bats are not out of the fixed criteria of IPL. The T20 format is considered favorable for the batsmen, especially since the ‘Impact Player’ rule came into force. But according to the IPL rules, some limitations have been set on the size and thickness of the bats, so that there is a balance between the ball and the bat.
IPL Rules – Section 5.7 measurement of bat
- The total length of the bat should not exceed 38 inches (96.52 cm).
- Blade width: maximum 4.25 inches (10.8 cm)
- Depth (thickness): 2.64 inch (6.7 cm)
- Thickness of edges: 1.56 inch (4 cm)
- The bat should pass through a bat gauge.
- The length of the handle should not exceed 52% of the total length of the bat.
- The covering on the bat of the bat should not be thick from 0.04 inches (0.1 cm).
- The thickness of the security material installed on the bottom of the bat should not be more than 0.12 inches (0.3 cm).
Not punished on violation
If a player’s bat does not follow these rules, the umpires can stop him from starting batting. However, in such cases there is no direct punishment or fine in the IPL.
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