The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) implemented a notable new regulation in the ongoing IPL 2025 season, a rule that permits random in-match bat size checks by umpires and match officials.

Traditionally, the inspection of bat dimensions was carried out behind the scenes, typically inside the dressing room on the eve of a match. However, under the newly introduced protocol, umpires now have the authority to assess the legality of a player’s bat at any point during the match, even on the field of play.