News Update
Tezzbuzz|16-03-2025
IPL 2025 net bowlers: All IPL teams will hire some overseas or local bowlers to help their batters get better with conditions ahead of the 18th edition of the season.
It is worth mentioning that IPL clubs may have different selection procedures for net bowlers. While many teams might rely on referrals or scouting networks, others might use open trials to hire their net bowlers.
These bowlers will be used by the team during their net session in order not to overload their team’s bowlers. It also plays a crucial role in the net bowlers’ cricket career as some of them might get a chance to represent the team if they impressed the franchise.
IPL 2025 Net Bowlers
IPL 2025 Net Bowlers: As per IPL 2025 Schedule, the first match will be played on March 22 with the finals to be played on 25 May 2025.
The defending Champions Kolkata Knight Riders will be facing Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the inaugural match of the season. With the squads for all ten teams revealed, the franchises have started their preparation camp.
With all teams have started their camps ahead of the 2025 season, all teams have their net bowlers for the betterment of players during the season.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Net Bowlers
Will Update soon…!!!
Mumbai Indians (MI) Net Bowlers
Will Update soon…!!!
Royal Challengers Bengaluru(RCB) Net Bowlers
- Satvik deshwal
- Deepak Devadiga
Rajasthan Royals (RR) Net Bowlers
Will Update soon…!!!
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Net Bowlers
- Chetan sakariya
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Net Bowlers
Will update soon!!!
Punjab Kings (PBKS) Net Bowlers
Will update soon!!!
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Net Bowlers
Will Update soon…!!!
Gujarat Titans (GT) Net Bowlers
Will update soon!!!
Delhi Capitals (DC) Net Bowlers
Will update soon!!!
IPL 2025 Format
The IPL 2025 format is not something unfamiliar to the IPL cricket community. The format has been used in the last IPL season where the tournament is played with a total of 10 teams.
- The ten teams are divided into two groups of five.
- A random draw was used to determine the groups and who plays whom across the groups once and twice.
- In the group stage, each team plays 14 games facing the other four teams in their group two times each (one home and one away game), four teams in the other group once, and the remaining team two times.
- IPL Points Table system: The team winning a match will be awarded 2 points. The losing team will not receive any points. In case of a draw or no result, both teams will be awarded 1 point.
- A four-game playoff stage following the Page playoff system is held after the group stage. Four games will be played in the playoffs:
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- Qualifier 1: between the teams ranked first and second in the group stage.
- Eliminator: between the teams ranked third and fourth in the group stage.
- Qualifier 2: between the loser of Qualifier 1 and the winner of the Eliminator.
- Final: between the winners of Qualifiers 1 and 2.
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IPL 2025 Playoff Format
The playoffs consist of two Qualifiers and one Eliminator. Qualifier 1 is played first, followed by the Eliminator and then Qualifier 2.
Qualifier 1: The first Qualifier is played between the top two teams in the points table. The Qualifier is like a semi-final. The team winning this game goes straight to the IPL final. The loser of Qualifier 1 takes part in Qualifier 2 – for another shot at the final. Thus, the teams finishing in the top two spots of the points table get two bites of the cherry – they have two chances to qualify for the IPL final.
Eliminator: The Eliminator is played between teams who finish at the third and fourth position in the points table. Like the name suggests, the team losing this match is out of the competition. The winner of this match goes into Qualifier 2.
Qualifier 2: The loser of Qualifier 1 and the winner of the Eliminator play this game. This again is like a semi-final and the team winning this game moves into the final.
IPL Final: The final and the most crucial juncture of this prestigious competition is played between the winner of Qualifier 1 and the winner of Qualifier 2.
IPL 2025 Rules and Regulations
Here are the complete details of updated IPL 2025 Rules and Regulations, which are said to be followed similarly to the last season of the Indian Premier League.
- As of last season, BCCI included the “Smart Replay System” in the IPL 2025 season for quicker and more accurate reviews.
- Bowlers can bowl two bounces in an over in IPL 2025.
- The IPL 2025 season will also retain the Impact Player Rule which was introduced in IPL 2023.
- Team captains can walk in with 2 different team sheets before handling their final playing 11 after the toss.
- Depending on the toss result, the teams can pick their best 11 after the toss. But till last season, the captains had to exchange the teams before the toss.
- For Example: If team A wants to bat first and then defend a total on a slow track in turning conditions and is forced to bowl first they can pick the playing 11 with an extra spinner in the starting 11 and then they can replace a specialist bowler with a batter in the second innings to help with the run-chase.
- BCCI introduced this rule in the 2023 edition to bring down the motto of “win toss, win match” in certain conditions.
- IPL 2025 will have two DRS for each inning.
- Players can take reviews for wides and no-balls in IPL
- Upon a catch dismissal, irrespective of whether the batsmen have crossed or not the incoming batsman will take the strike, except if it’s the last ball of the over
- In Playoffs/Final: If Super Over or subsequent Super Overs can’t be completed due to some reason then the team that has finished higher in the league will be declared as the winner.
- Over rate penalty of only four fielders outside the 30-yard circle for every over not completed in the allocated time.
- Unfair movement of the wicketkeeper will result in a dead ball and 5 penalty runs.
- Unfair movement by a fielder will result in a dead ball and 5 penalty runs
Practice during tournament
- Teams will get 2 nets in the practice area and 1 of the side wickets on the main square to do range hitting. For the Mumbai venue, if both the teams are practicing at the same time, the teams will get 2 wickets each.
- No open nets will be allowed.
- If one of the teams finishes their practice early, the other team is not allowed to use the wickets for their practice.
- No practice will be allowed on Match days.
- No fitness test will take place on the Match Day on the main square.
- On practice days (during pre-tournament & tournament), only accredited staff is allowed in the dressing room and on the field of play.
- Player family members and friends to travel in a different vehicle and can watch the team practice from the hospitality area.
- For extended support staff ( throw down specialist/net bowlers) list needs to be submitted for approval to the BCCI. Once approved, non-match day accreditations will be issued for the same.
- Players to use the team bus while coming for practice. Teams may travel in two batches.
- For any request to practice, fitness test on Match days, the Venue Manager will be the POC.
Match Day
- It is mandatory for PMOA accredited staff to bring their accreditation on match day. On the first instance failure of not carrying the accreditation, a warning will be issued. On the second instance, a monetary fine will be issued to the team.
- Despite providing hitting nets, players keep hitting on the LED boards thus board requests teams to adhere to it.
- The Board has advised players and support staff not to sit in front of the LED boards. The sponsorship team will mark places across the FOP where substitutes carrying towels and water bottles can be seated.
- Players have to wear Orange and Purple caps during the game. In case where players do not wear caps, the board requests players to wear them for the first two overs till the broadcast captures it.
- In the post-match presentation, floppies and sleeveless jerseys are not allowed. Failure to do so will result in warning on the first instance. On the second instance, there will be a financial penalty.
- On match days, similar to IPL 2024 season, only 12 accredited support staff will be permitted which includes team doctor.
Jersey Number
- In case of a change in jersey numbers, information has to be made 24 hours in advance as mentioned in clothing & equipment guidelines.
IPL 2025 Teams
Following are the details of the IPL 2025 participating teams:
- Punjab Kings
- Sunrisers Hyderabad
- Gujarat Titans
- Delhi Capitals
- Lucknow Super Giants
- Rajasthan Royals
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru
- Kolkata Knight Riders
- Chennai Super Kings
- Mumbai Indians
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