Pakistan, May 20 -- In response to the growing threat of rain disruptions during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has updated its match regulations, doubling the permissible extra waiting time before a game is called off.

Effective from Tuesday, May 20, all IPL matches - including league and playoff games - will now have up to 120 minutes of extra time available in the event of weather-related delays. Previously, this extended window was reserved only for playoff fixtures, while league matches were allotted 60 minutes.

The BCCI announced the update in a formal communication to franchises, citing the need to mitigate scheduling issues caused by unseasonal monsoon rains across s...