Impact Players in IPL: Winners, losers, and India’s key learnings before T20 World Cup | Cricket Updates

The Impact Player rule in the Indian Premier League has sparked a revolution in the way T20 cricket is played, with a focus on aggressive batting and high-scoring matches. The rule, introduced in the 2023 edition, allows teams to include an extra batsman and go all-out in their offensive approach throughout the innings.

This season, the Impact Player rule has led to unprecedented run-scoring and six-fests, with flat surfaces and a reliance on unproven bowlers contributing to the trend. Teams like Kolkata Knight Riders, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Delhi Capitals have reaped the benefits of the rule, reshuffling their combinations and finding success with unconventional opening pairs and young talents