New Delhi, May 11 -- Ever since the Impact Player rule came into existence in the Indian Premier League (IPL) the bowlers have had nightmares with the batters reaping all the rewards of the rule. Unlike the previous seasons, IPL 2026 has been a complete run-fest with as many as 12 successful run chases of 200-plus totals - the most in a single season, surpassing nine in IPL 2025.

In fact, Punjab Kings chased down Delhi Capitals' 265/4 - the highest successful run-chase in the history of IPL. Amid such a beating right, left and centre, former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar came up with a suggestion for the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to restore the balance between the bat and ball.

With most of the wickets being batting-f...