Why Shimron Hetmyer and Phil Salt Bats Checked Know the Reason IPL 2025

Jaipur: Rajasthan Royals And a strange incident took place in the IPL 2025 match played at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium between Royal Challengers Bangalore. During the innings of Rajasthan Royals, the umpire checked his bat when Shimron Hetmyer came to the crease. After this he started batting. After being dismissed on the last ball of Yashsvi Jaiswal’s 16th over, Hetmyer came to bat at number five.

Phil Salat also checked

Royal Challengers Bangalore batted thereafter. Something similar was seen in his innings. With Virat Kohli, England’s Phil Salt started to start the innings for the team. This time the umpire checked Salt’s bat. After this he was allowed to bat. Salt again scored a stormy innings of 65 runs off 33 balls. He also received the Player of the Match award due to the innings of 5 fours and 6 sixes.

Why the Bat of Salt and Hetmyer checked?

In the IPL, the umpire has the power to check the bat of any batsman. The umpire examined the bat to ensure whether it is in accordance with the rules of the IPL or not. This investigation was conducted under Rule 5.7 of the IPL. This rule tells about the size of the bat. There is no penalty for violating bat size in IPL rules. If the bat does not follow the rules, the second bat is asked to use.

What is the rule of bat size in IPL?

– The total length of the bat should not exceed 38 inches (96.52 cm) including the handle.
– The width of the bat should not exceed 4.25 inches (10.8 cm).
– The depth of the bat should not exceed 2.64 inches (6.7 cm).
– The edge of the bat should not exceed 1.56 inches (4.0 cm).
– The handle of the bat should not exceed 52% of the total length.