IPL 2023: Who can be the Impact player choices of all IPL teams? A complete Guide

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The IPL 2023 is introducing a new phenomenon in the game. The Impact Player Rule is going to be introduced from this season onwards and it promises to provide a new edge to the tournament.

The IPL is set to start from March 31 as Gujarat Titans take on Chennai Super Kings in the opening match of the 16th season of the cricketing extravaganza. And the spectacle is only going to get spicier with the introduction of the Impact Player rule.

What is Impact Player Rule?

An Impact Player is a player who can come in as a substitution in the middle of a game and takes an active part in it. Till now, a substitute in the cricket match can only take part in fielding. But an Impact Player will be able to bat or bowl in the match.

According to the Impact Player rule, each team will name four substitutes along with their starting XI on the team sheet before the toss. One of these four substitutes can later take an active part in the match as an Impact Player. Also, teams can name their team after the toss, which is another advantageous call for the franchises.

Who can be the Impact players?

As the teams go about the tournament, there are a possible few players in all the teams who can play their part as an Impact Player.

Teams will be able to field one player who may not be part of the original starting XI, but can come on as a substitute and play a massive part. In this way, both teams can strategize their game according to the toss result.

Also remember, only 4 overseas players can play at a time for a franchise. Hence, if the franchises want to bring on one overseas player as the Impact Player, they will have to name only three foreigners in their starting XI.

Today we shall take a look at some possible names of each team who can play their part as an Impact player.

Chennai Super Kings

CSK Impact Players Chennai Super Kings have a top squad and they do have some names who can play a massive part as an Impact player.

For CSK, although their first XI is pretty much set, three players who can play as Impact player are-

If CSK Batting 2nd: Ajinkya Rahane, Dwaine Pretorious

IF CSK Bowling 2nd: Sisanda Magala, Simarjeet Singh

Delhi Capitals

DC Impact Players The Delhi Capitals are eyeing their maiden title in IPL this year. They do have changes in the squad as Rishabh Pant will be unavailable with injury. David Warner is also going to lead the DC in this IPL edition.

For DC, there are a few candidates who can hone the Impact Player role extremely well.

IF DC Batting 2nd: Yash Dhull, Rovman Powell

IF DC Bowling 2nd: Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Khaleel Ahmed

Gujarat Titans

GT Impact Players The defending champions added some more firepower to their squad in the last auction as they look to defend their title.

The Titans have a strong lineup but there are some players who may not warrant a first team start, but can definitely come later to showcase their talent.

IF GT Batting 2nd: Abhinav Manohar, KS Bharat/Wriddhiman Saha

IF GT Bowling 2nd: Josua Little, R Sai Kishore

Kolkata Knight Riders

KKR Impact Players The Kolkata Knight Riders are in a pickle ahead of the start of this IPL. They have uncertainty over Shreyas Iyer and also there are doubts over Lockie Ferguson's availability. But KKR do possess a decent starting lineup and there are some top candidates who can come on as an Impact Player.

If KKR Batting 2nd: Litton Das, Mandeep Singh

If KKR Bowling 2nd: David Wiese, Suyash Sharma, Harshit Rana

Lucknow Super Giants

LSG Impact PLayers Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will be playing in front of their home crowd for the first time since their existence. There is a great blend of youth and experience in the team and anyone can come in a be a match-winner for them.

If LSG Batting 2nd: Manan Vohra, Ayush Badoni

If LSG Bowling 2nd: Amit Mishra, Jaydev Unadkat

Mumbai Indians

MI Impact Players Mumbai Indians will be missing Jasprit Bumrah in this season with injury, but they will welcome the arrival of Jofra Archer, who was brought in for a humongous amount of money in the mega auction last year.

Here are the players who can be handy as an Impact Player for MI-

If MI Batting 2nd: Dewald Brevis, Tim David

If MI Bowling 2nd: Piyush Chawla, Kumar Kartikeya, Jason Behrendorff

Punjab Kings

PBKS Imapct Players Punjab went on a buying spree in the mini auction in 2022 as they made a couple of statement buys. One of which was Sam Curran for INR 18.5 crore, making the English man the most expensive player in IPL history.

Hre are the players who can play their part as an Impact Player for PBKS-

If PBKS Batting 2nd: Shahrukh Khan, Prabhsimran Singh

IF PBKS Bowling 2nd: Nathan Ellis, Vidhwath Kaverappa

Rajasthan Royals

RR Impact Players Rajasthan do possess players who can change the course of a match after coming on as a substitute. Here is the list of those players-

If RR Batting 2nd: Joe Root, Fonavon Ferreira

If RR Bowling 2nd: Murugan Ashwin, Navdeep Saini

Royal Challengers Bangalore

RCB Impact Players RCB's quest for the elusive IPL title continues. But will this Impact Player rule play a pivotal part in that? Yes it definitely can be. RCB do have some amazing players who may warrant a late appearance and can play a huge Impact.

Here are the names of the RCB squad who may be the wildcard for them-

If RCB Batting 2nd: Michael Bracewell, Manoj Bhandage, Mahipal Lomror

If RCB Bowling 2nd: Akash Deep, Reece Topley, Josh Hazlewood

Sunrisers Hyderabad

SRH Impact Players Sunrisers Hyderabad will be banking a lot on their new captain Aiden Markram. And they have players whose roles can be specific in games according to situations. They are well equipped with some unidimensional players who can be immense as an Impact Player-

If SRH Batting 2nd: Abdul Samad, Abhishek Sharma, Vivrant Sharma

If SRH Bowling 2nd: T Natarajan, Kartik Tyagi