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BBL New Rule: Whoever takes the catch, the ball is his… New rule came in Big Bash

Sanjeev Kumar

khelja|06-11-2025

A new rule is going to be implemented in the Big Bash League. (Photo-Ayush Kumar/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Big Bash League: A new rule is going to be implemented in the Big Bash League (BBL). Because of this the fans are going to get a big benefit. This rule can be implemented in the Women's Big Bash League starting from November 9. With its implementation, a large number of fans can come to watch the match with enthusiasm. This rule is applicable only in baseball till now, but for the first time it is being implemented in Big Bash League.

According to this, the ball will belong to the person who catches it.

Which rules will apply in Big Bash?

this time big bash league Baseball's iconic fan catch rule is going into effect. It can start in the Women's Big Bash League starting from November 9. According to this rule, if any ball reaches the fans during the match and the fan catches it, then he will keep that ball with himself.

This rule reflects baseball culture, where fans regularly wear gloves to catch foul balls and excitedly wait for the ball to hit the stands.

For the first time this rule is being implemented in cricket. The tournament is being sponsored by Westpac, which became Cricket Australia's bank sponsor following an agreement with Commonwealth Bank earlier this year.

What did Alistair Dobson say?

“Westpac Keep the Ball is a celebration of our passionate fans and an opportunity to bring them closer to the game,” said BBL Acting General Manager Alistair Dobson. He said that there was talk of implementing the 'Keep the Ball' rule in collaboration with Westpac for a long time.

What is the fan catch rule?

According to the fan catch rule in baseball, if a ball reaches a fan sitting in the stands and the fan catches the ball, then the fan can keep that ball with himself.

This rule is part of the broader fan interference rule, which applies when a fan touches a live ball or distracts a player, which could change the outcome of the game.