The 16th edition of IPL is set to start on March 31 and for the first time in the tournament’s history, fans will get to see the ‘Impact Player’ rule.
The rule will allow teams to play with 12 players and will benefit teams that lack all-rounders.
Here are the three teams that could use the Impact Player rule regularly in IPL 2023.
1. Rajasthan Royals
Rajasthan Royals, who were the runners-up of the last season, didn’t look very reliable in their all-rounders’ department.
But this time in IPL 2023 Auction, RR roped in three all-rounders – Jason Holder, Akash Vashisth and Abdul Basith. Holder is likely to be a regular member in the team’s playing XI, but if he struggles to get going, the Royals will have to rely on the Impact Player rule.
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2. Delhi Capitals
Delhi Capitals also have five all-rounders in their squad – Axar Patel, Vicky Ostwal, Mitchell Marsh, Ripal Patel and Lalit Yadav.
DC will be satisfied with their squad as the Impact Player rule will allow them to use talents like Chetan Sakariya, Yash Dhull, Sarfaraz Khan, Praveen Dubey and Kamlesh Nagarkoti.
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3. Gujarat Titans
Gujarat Titans, who were the champions last season, have five all-rounders in their squad – Hardik Pandya, Odean Smith, Rahul Tewatia, Vijay Shankar and Rashid Khan. Having depth in their bowling unit, Gujarat Titans can use the Impact Player rule regularly to give players like R Sai Kishore, Sai Sudharsan, Pradeep Sangwan and Jayant Yadav more opportunities.