IPL 2025: Why are green tree symbols being displayed for every dot ball?

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has produced some exciting games thus far, living up to the anticipation. With two victories in two games, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) is now leading the points table and is the most remarkable squad in the competition.

Ashutosh Sharma led the Delhi Capitals (DC) to a stunning one-wicket victory over the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on March 24, the most exciting match of the season thus far.

Five-time champions The Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians are ranked in the bottom half of the table and have appeared to be shadows of their former selves. In contrast, the IPL 2025 table-toppers are the Delhi Capitals and the Gujarat Titans.

However, the tournament's design has left viewers perplexed because each dot ball in the game is represented by a green tree symbol on the scorecard.

Why are green tree symbols being used for dot balls in IPL 2025? Explained

Fans have noticed that during the IPL 2025 live streaming and internet transmission, the dot ball in the scorecard changes to "Tree Signs" during the matches. The emblem that displays on the scorecard under the bowler's section may pique the interest of the viewers.

During IPL 2025, the BCCI and the Tata Group are implementing a green initiative whereby these tree signs are displayed in lieu of each dot ball. According to the three signs, 500 trees will be planted for each dot ball in the IPL 2025 match. The action was also taken during the IPL 2023 playoffs as part of BCCI's green program. The BCCI also implemented a similar program in the previous two seasons.

Furthermore, we witnessed the same initiative at WPL 2025. Last year, the BCCI announced that 4 lakh trees had been planted at their center of excellence in Bengaluru as part of their green drive for the IPL and WPL.

Fans would want to see more boundaries during the IPL, but this BCCI-Tata Group collaboration might be a significant step for Green India. The IPL 2025 dot ball tree planting project is establishing a new standard by fusing the thrill of cricket with environmental awareness. This further demonstrates how cricket is helping India achieve its sustainability objectives for a greener world.

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