IPL 2025: How Player Replacements Work & What’s Changed This Season
The IPL season hasn’t started yet, but several player replacements have already been confirmed. Here’s all you need to know about the new replacement rule.
Extended Replacement Window
Teams can now replace unavailable players until their 12th league match (previously 7th).
Where Can Teams Sign Replacements From?
Only from the Registered Available Player Pool (RAPP) — players who went unsold at the auction.
Who Can Be Replaced Mid-Season?
- Players with a season-ending injury/illness confirmed by a BCCI doctor.
- Must occur on or before the team’s 12th match.
- Replaced players cannot return that season.
Can Teams Sign a Player for One Match?
- No, except in rare cases for wicketkeepers if all regular options are unavailable.
- A short-term keeper must be Indian if the team has 8 overseas players.
How to Sign a Replacement?
- Submit medical/required docs to BCCI for approval.
- Replacements are only allowed post-auction.
Salary Cap for Replacements
Cannot exceed the original player’s auction price.
Net Bowlers & Replacements
RAPP players signed as net bowlers can be picked by any team as a replacement.
Confirmed Replacements for IPL 2025
KKR: Chetan Sakariya in for Umran Malik
MI: Mujeeb Ur Rahman for Allah Ghazanfar, Corbin Bosch for Lizaad Williams
SRH: Wiaan Mulder for Brydon Carse
Bosch signing sparks controversy due to his PSL contract — legal action possible.
