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Indian Premier League: 10 Things to Know as the Tournament Begins  

IPL 2025 introduces the Impact Player Rule! Now, teams can name five substitute players instead of four. 

1. New Rules - Format Changes  

A new "Smart System" in IPL 2025 allows all the teams to challenge umpiring calls beyond traditional DRS. 

2. Smart Review System

This year’s IPL 2025 has a record-breaking prize pool of ₹100 crore, making it the richest IPL season yet. 

3. Highest Prize in IPL History 

The first match features Chennai Super Kings (CSK) vs Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in a high-voltage clash. 

4. All-Star Opening Match 

Watch out for young talents like Angkrish Raghuvanshi (KKR) and Rajvardhan Hangargekar (CSK) ready to make their mark. 

5. New Faces, Big Expectations  

IPL season 18 2025 will be broadcast in 25+ languages across 150+ countries, making it the most-watched IPL ever. 

6. IPL Goes Global 

Big names like Rishabh Pant (Delhi Capital) and Jasprit Bumrah (Mumbai Indians) are back in action after long injury breaks. 

7. Players Return After Injury 

Player Transfers - Hardik Pandya’s return to Mumbai Indians from Gujarat Titans shook the cricketing world! 

8. Biggest Player Transfers 

Fans can now vote live for in-game decisions using the IPL mobile app, giving viewers a say in the action. 

9. Innovative Fan Engagement 

CSK eyes their sixth title, while MI aims for seventh championship. Teams like GT & LSG are also hungry. 

10. Who Will Win IPL 2025 

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