IPL 2025 Bat Size Rules Enforced as Sunil Narine, Anrich Nortje Fail BCCI Gauge Test in KKR’s 16-Run Loss to PBKS

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Updated Apr 16, 2025, 07:06 PM

The 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) has introduced stringent regulations regarding cricket bat dimensions, with umpires now equipped with devices to measure bat sizes on the field. This move aims to curb the use of oversized or technologically enhanced bats that could provide batters with an unfair advantage. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has enforced a rule that players cannot take the crease if their bat does not conform to the prescribed shape and size. During a recent match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS), KKR players Sunil Narine and Anrich Nortje failed the bat gauge test; Narine's bat was found too thick before the start of the chase, and Nortje's bat was flagged mid-game. Both players were required to switch bats, which contributed to KKR's 16-run loss. Former cricketer Atul Wassan commented on the evolving technology in cricket bats, noting that while many innovations have emerged, some have been restricted by the International Cricket Council (ICC). The IPL's move to monitor bat sizes reflects concerns over shrinking boundaries and increasingly batter-friendly rules, prompting calls for stricter enforcement to maintain competitive balance.

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KKR’s Sunil Narine & Anrich Nortje both failed the bat gauge test during their IPL 2025 clash vs PBKS 😳 Narine’s blade was too thick pre-match, Nortje’s was flagged mid-game! 🏏⚠️ Sub bats, pauses, & defeat followed... Full video 👇 https://t.co/MncH5Ww9mD

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Sunil Narine’s bat fails gauge test during IPL 2025 #ARYNews https://t.co/P6uojRDYN8

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IPL 2025: KKR's Narine, Nortje fail BCCI random bat check during PBKS game #IPL #IPL2025 #KKR #BCCI #Cricket #Sports @AdityaKaushik33 https://t.co/tvzKOBiXMb