IPL 2023: What are the new rules for this year's T20 tournament?

The Gujarat Titans are set to begin the defence of their Indian Premier League (IPL) title on Friday when they face Chennai Super Kings in the opening game of this year's tournament. 

This will mark the start of a long gruelling journey where 10 teams will battle it out for a place in the final on May 28. 

But before the competition gets underway, a number of new rules have been introduced for the latest edition of the IPL and DAZN lists these below. 

What are the new rules for IPL 2023? 

Team announcement

• Team captains can walk to the middle with two different team sheets before submitting their final playing XI after the toss.
• If any teams fails to field their playing XI due to COVID-19, the BCCI will attempt to reschedule the game.

During the game

• Each team will have two DRS reviews in each innings. 
• Players can take reviews for wides and no-balls.
• Upon a catch dismissal, irrespective of whether the batsmen have crossed or not, the incoming batsman will take the strike, unless it's the last ball of the over.

Playoffs/Final

• If a Super Over or subsequent Super Overs can't be completed, the team that has finished higher in the league will be declared the winner.  

IPL 2023 tournament schedule

Starting on March 31, all 10 teams will play each other home and away with the final game set for May 21 when Royal Challengers Bangalore face the Gujarat Titans.

The top four teams will then battle it out for place in the final, the full schedule for the knockout stage can be found below. 

IPL 2023 road to the final 

• Qualifier 1: First place vs. second place
• Eliminator: Third place vs. fourth place
• Qualifier 2: Loser of Q1 vs. Eliminator winner

Dates for the above matches are yet to be confirmed, but the final will take place on Sunday, May 28. 

Can I watch the IPL on DAZN?

This year's tournament will stream live on DAZN in the UK and Ireland. You can sign up for a subscription here.

What devices are supported on DAZN?

DAZN is available on web browsers at DAZN.com (except Argentina, Chile and Colombia) and also has apps available for all of the following TV and streaming devices: