Premier Indian League (IPL) has always been a scene not only for exciting cricket but also for innovations and surprises. Such a surprising moment came during the confrontation between Delhi Capitals (DC) And Mumbai Indians (Mi) In IPL 2025When mi skipper Hardy PandyaThe bat was put under the spotlight – completely literally. The referee on the field, in an unprecedented movement in the middle of the match, measured Pandya’s bat using a special gauge, attracting curious looks of fans and commentators.
Why was Hherik Pandya’s bat was measured by the referee?
The viewers were caught when the referee interrupted the game briefly to execute a bat gauge over the entire length of the Pandya willow. It was not random. Depending on the updates of the IPL 2025 updates, a bat cannot exceed 4.25 inches (10.8 cm) in width and must go smoothly through the gauge at all points. This decision is part of a broader repression to maintain equity, in particular with the Cricket T20 attending a record race festival. Just earlier in the day, in the RR VS RCB confrontation, the bats of Phil Salt And Shimron Hetmyer Were also examined, which allowed the two players to change bats – raising the eyebrows and whispers on the possible oversized edges.
Fortunately for Pandya, his bat was successful. However, this signals the start of a stricter approach by managers to ensure that no paste wins an excessive edge – literally or figuratively – using equipment outside the legal specifications. With dozens of 200+ becoming the new standard, concern does not only concern skills, but trade tools to switch balance.
The referee checked Hardik Pandya’s bat before coming to beat today😭😭
Aura unreal🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/tv1pm0yng– `(@ sneha4kohli) April 13, 2025
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Mi edge after DC in an exciting competition
While the battery life verification was brief, it sparked widespread discussions. Pandya’s contribution with the bat was minimal – just 2 points – but the incident overshadowed this, focusing on equipment rather than performance. In the meantime, Karun NairExplosive 89 out of 40 for DC and Karn SharmaTransport with 3 clutch titles for MI was crucial moments in a closely disputed match. In the end, DC did not succeed at only 12 points, because Mi was able to restrict them for 193.
