In a surprising turn of events during an IPL 2025 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings, three KKR batters had to change their bats after failing a gauge test under the new compliance rule. The revised bat dimension regulations required the blades to pass through a triangle-shaped plastic gauge measuring width, depth, edge thickness, and bulge curve. This disruption seemed to have impacted the match as KKR collapsed in a record-setting low chase of just 112 runs, eventually being bowled out for 95. Dale Steyn cheekily remarked on social media about the umpires’ new toy and its potential impact on scoring outcomes. Despite a promising start with a stable partnership between Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi, KKR suffered a catastrophic collapse, losing six wickets for just 17 runs. Former South Africa coach Mark Boucher noted that the low target was always going to be tricky, and the batters failed to bat with the necessary intensity. This match marked Punjab Kings defending the lowest total ever in IPL history.
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