Teams eye the 300-mark as new IPL season gets under way
The new IPL season begins with teams aiming to surpass the 300-run mark, facilitated by changes in rules such as the reintroduction of saliva use by bowlers and the continuation of the Impact Player rule. The season starts with a match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders, with new captains and high expectations for teams like RCB and traditional powerhouses Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings.
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The IPL season starts on Saturday with the goal of teams aiming to score over 300 runs per match.
Bowlers can now use saliva to shine the ball, a rule change from the COVID-19 era.
The Impact Player rule continues, allowing teams to substitute a bowler with an extra batter, likely leading to more aggressive batting.
The highest IPL total was set by Sunrisers Hyderabad at 287-3, but experts believe the 300-run mark is within reach.
New captains for the season include Rajat Patidar for RCB, Ajinkya Rahane for Kolkata, Axar Patel for Delhi, and Shreyas Iyer for Punjab.
The season opener features RCB against Kolkata at Eden Gardens, with the final scheduled for May 25 in Kolkata.
Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings, both with five IPL titles, will face off in a highly anticipated match.
