Krunal Pandya, a prominent player in the Indian Premier League (IPL), discussed the significant impact of the Impact Player rule on batting strategies. He noted that teams can now include up to eight specialist batters, shifting the focus from all-rounders at positions six and seven to a more aggressive batting lineup. This change has allowed young players, such as Mukul Choudhary and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, to confidently attack from the first ball. Pandya emphasized the importance for bowlers to evolve their skills and mental strategies to counteract the fearless batting approach. With a career total of 1757 runs and 98 wickets in 146 matches, he reflected on his successful adaptation of bowling techniques, including the use of bouncers and varied lengths. Pandya's journey in the IPL began with the Mumbai Indians, where he became a key player, contributing to their title wins in 2019 and 2020. After joining Lucknow Super Giants, he continued to excel, helping the team reach the playoffs in their first two seasons and earning the Player of the Match award in the IPL 2025 Final.