2009 Indian Premier League

Some of the rules were changed for the 2009 edition of the IPL. The number of international players allowed in any one squad was increased from 8 to 10 although the number allowed in any playing 11 remained at 4.[14] The IPL sanctioned franchises to spend a further US$2 million during the auction taking the total salary cap for each franchise to US$7 million for the 2009 tournament.[15] The BCCI also negotiated with England Cricket Board (ECB) to allow English cricketers to participate in the tournament. English players were allowed to play for 21 days in between their tour to West Indies and the subsequent return tour.[16]

At the halfway point of each innings, a seven-and-a-half-minute television timeout was now held.[17] The change proved controversial, as critics and players felt that it broke the flow of the game, and because two-thirds of the break were devoted purely to additional advertising time. The timeout rules were revised for the 2010 season.[18]

The format is the same as previous season. Points in the group stage were awarded as follows:

If the match ends with the scores tied and there must be a winner, the tie is broken with a one over per side "Eliminator"[19] or "Super Over":[20][21]

1. Higher number of points
2. If equal, higher number of wins
3. If still equal, net run rate
4. If still equal, lower bowling strike rate
5. If still equal, result of head-to-head meeting.

Times are in Indian Standard Time (UTC+05:30). Subtract 3.5 hours for local time in South Africa[22]

• Rajasthan Royals score of 14/2 from the powerplay is the lowest in IPL history [23]
• Rajasthan Royals total of 58 is the second lowest in IPL history[24]

• Deccan Chargers became the first IPL team to hit a six off the final ball of a match to win[25]

• List of 2009 Indian Premier League personnel changes

• Official website
• Cricinfo – Indian Premier League
• IPL 2009 - Statistics