In the 23rd match of IPL 2025, the Gujarat Titans defeated the Rajasthan Royals by 58 runs on Wednesday night. Before Gujarat’s win, there was a lot of noise over the wicket of RR’s star batsman Riyan Parag. The third umpire gave a controversial decision on Parag’s dismissal, which made the batsman unhappy. He tried to speak to the on-field umpires, but no one paid attention. In the end, Parag had to walk back to the pavilion. Let us tell you, the Gujarat Titans scored 217 runs while batting first. In reply, the entire Rajasthan Royals team was bowled out for 159 runs.
Riyan Parag’s Wicket Sparked Controversy in the 7th Over
The controversy over Riyan Parag’s wicket happened in the 7th over of the Rajasthan Royals’ innings. On the fourth ball bowled by Kulwant Khejroliya, Parag tried to play a drive but missed. Jos Buttler caught the ball behind the stumps and appealed loudly. The on-field umpires gave Parag out.
Parag Took DRS, Third Umpire Still Gave Him Out
Riyan Parag immediately asked for a DRS and challenged the decision. In the replay, it was seen that Parag’s bat had touched the ground before the ball passed. This gave him hope.
However, the third umpire still gave him out. The snicko meter showed a spike when the bat hit the ground, and that spike stayed even as the ball passed. Because of this, the third umpire supported the on-field decision and declared Parag out.
Parag Showed Displeasure, Argued with Umpires
Parag looked very unhappy with the third umpire’s decision. He argued with the on-field umpires, but nothing changed. He had to walk back to the pavilion. While going off, he hit his bat on the ground in anger. Parag was batting well and had scored 26 runs off just 14 balls.