Archive · 21 May 2025
KKR Criticizes IPL Rule Change as MI Hopes It Helps in Match
The IPL, a cricket league, changed its rules to allow more time for rain-delayed matches.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) is upset because they think this change came too late and might have cost them a spot in the playoffs.
The Mumbai Indians (MI) coach hopes the change will help them play their match against Delhi Capitals (DC), as rain is expected.
Both teams want to play a full game, and MI needs to win to advance to the playoffs.
KKR criticized the IPL for implementing a new rule allowing more time for rain-affected league matches.
KKR believes the rule change, if implemented earlier, might have helped them in their playoff race.
The IPL made the rule change to allow an extra two hours for rain-affected matches.
MI coach Mahela Jayawardene hopes the rule will help them in their upcoming match against Delhi Capitals.
MI needs to win against DC to secure a playoff spot.
- Who
- Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Mumbai Indians (MI), and the Indian Premier League (IPL) officials
- What
- The IPL implemented a new rule allowing extra time in rain-affected matches.
- When
- May 17 and May 21, 2025, during the IPL season
- Where
- Bengaluru and Mumbai, India
- Why
- The IPL extended match times due to expected monsoon rains, aiming to ensure more complete games. KKR feels disadvantaged by the timing of the rule change.
- New IPL Rule
- Allowing two hours of extra time for rain delays in certain matches.
- Key Critic
- KKR CEO Venky Mysore
- Key Figure
- MI coach Mahela Jayawardene
- KKR's Match Affected by Rain
- Against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
- Crucial Match
- MI vs DC on Wednesday
