In recent matches across various sports, several substitutes have made significant impacts after coming off the bench:

Football (Soccer):

• Newcastle United vs. West Ham United (March 10, 2025): Newcastle’s Anthony Gordon, introduced as a substitute, scored the decisive goal in a 1-0 victory over West Ham United.

Cricket:

• Indian Premier League (IPL): The Impact Player rule, introduced in 2023, allows teams to substitute a player from their starting XI with a specialist batsman or bowler during a match. This strategic move has led to several game-changing performances by substitutes. For example, in the previous season, players like Venkatesh Iyer of Kolkata Knight Riders and Dhruv Jurel of Rajasthan Royals capitalized on this rule, delivering impactful performances that influenced match outcomes. olympics.com