IPL 2024 New Rule: According to reports, IPL 2024 will introduce a new rule permitting pacers to deliver two bouncers every over.

Indian Premier League returns, and its auction will take place this Tuesday. Franchises aim to strengthen their squads through key purchases and adding depth in specific departments.

According to reports, IPL 2024 introduced a rule permitting bowlers two bouncers per over. This measure was implemented to ensure both bat and ball receive equal treatment; its effectiveness was tested during Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2023-24.

Jaydev Unadkat applauded the new rule when representing Saurashtra in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. He told TrendsMyth he found two bouncers per over very useful and gave bowlers an advantage against batters.

“For instance, when bowling slower balls… batsmen were likely certain there would be no further bouncers. Even if only one slower bouncer is used during an over’s first half, another one may still be possible in that over. It will force someone who struggles with bouncers to work on improving them and add another weapon into their arsenal,” explained Williamson. He noted that minor changes might only seem insignificant but can have a big effect. He believes it is important for bowlers like himself.

Indian pacer believes fast bowlers will now have more options for death overs, thanks to this rule change. “Fast bowlers were increasingly using yorker-style [bowling] during death overs and with two bouncers permitted per over, batsmen will expect it from bowlers regardless,” he stated.

A rule introduced at the auction could change the mindset of 10 franchises seeking to secure some of the top pacers at auction, such as Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc – with Geral Coetzee also featured – being heavily sought-after players. The new rule may add another layer of competition for signing contracts at this season’s auctions.

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