As the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 approaches, all the teams are busy preparing strategies for the world’s most significant cricket league. The impact player rule introduced last year provided teams with good options to manage talents in the squad, and they will now once again be looking to use this to their advantage according to the situation in the upcoming event.
What is impact player rule?
While the rule might look like a provision for substituting players mid-match, it comes with certain restrictions and guidelines. Notably, an overseas player can only be brought on as a substitute if the teams don’t feature four foreigners in their playing 11; otherwise, only Indian players can come in as an impact player. Additionally, an impact player can be introduced into the game before the start of the innings or after the completion of an over. He also needs to be called before the 14th over in an inning.
One player from each team who could impress as impact player
As the IPL 2024 comes closer, fans are curious to know about players who could be a game-changer for the various 10 teams as impact players in the league. On that note, here is one player from each team who could impress as an impact player:
CSK – Sameer Rizvi
Chennai Super King’s new recruit Sameer Rizvi can be the perfect choice for an impact player in chasing situations for CSK. The Indian power-hitter is known for his six-hitting abilities and could cross the boundary line with flair. Sameer had a stellar UPT20 league last year and amassed 455 runs in just nine innings for Kanpur Superstars. He can be a dark horse and a game-changer for CSK in tough situations.
RCB – Vyshak Vijaykumar
Vijay Kumar Vishak could be an ideal impact player for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in IPL 2024. His handy bowling abilities could be used by RCB during bowling to provide an additional option to their unit. Vyshak had a decent last year season where he picked nine wickets in seven games and even appeared as an impact player on numerous occasions.
MI – Akash Madhwal
Akash Madhwal had an impressive outing for Mumbai Indians (MI) in IPL 2023 and managed to pick 14 wickets in just eight games with best figures of 5/5. Now as Mumbai will see the return of Jasprit Bumrah who missed last year’s IPL, Madhwal can complement the side’s formidable bowling unit as an impact player during MI’s second innings.
SRH – Mayank Markande
Mayank Markande picked 12 wickets for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in 10 games last year. With a huge pool of talented players, Mayank might not be able to feature in the initial eleven of the Hyderabad-based side, but he could definitely weave his magic with spin as an impact player for the side.
GT – Sai Sudharsan
Sai Sudharsan was one of the two impact player substitutions used in the first match of IPL 2023 last year. He had a stellar campaign throughout IPL 2023 and scored 362 runs for the side in just eight matches.
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KKR – Suyash Sharma
Suyash Sharma last year turned out to be a dark horse for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and troubled even the best of batters, picking 10 wickets in 11 matches. He played multiple matches as an impact player and left a memorable mark with his performance. He will once again be expected to do the same for his side.
LSG – Prerak Mankad
Prerak scored 93 runs in last year’s IPL for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in five games at an average of 31. He can be used as an extra batting option for the team in run chases. Prerak has the ability to build innings and switch gears in no time.
PBKS – Harpreet Brar
Harpreet Brar picked nine wickets for Punjab Kings (PBKS) in 13 games last year. The team might look to use Harpreet strategically this year. He could be an ideal choice as an impact player, replacing any batter while the side is defending the target.
RR – Sandeep Sharma
With a knack for picking crucial wickets, Sandeep Sharma‘s ability to excel in the death overs makes him a valuable asset for Rajasthan Royals (RR), especially while defending a total. His performance in IPL 2023, where he picked up 10 wickets, underscores his capability to tilt the match in his team’s favor during crucial phases.
DC – Jhye Richardson
Delhi Capitals (DC) might look to use Australia’s Jhye Richardson as the impact player. With international experience, he can add sharpness to DC’s bowling lineup during the second innings by replacing any specialist batter.
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