Rajasthan Royals suffered a narrow two-run defeat against Lucknow Super Giants in their recent IPL 2025 match, with young Vaibhav Suryavanshi making history as the youngest player in the competition. Regular captain Sanju Samson was sidelined due to injury, and his return for the upcoming game in Bengaluru is uncertain. However, amidst their on-field struggles, RR faced accusations of match-fixing in the game against LSG. Jaideep Bihani, convenor of the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) ad hoc committee, raised concerns about the team’s performance and involvement in the management of the IPL season.
Bihani questioned RR’s loss on home turf, particularly in the final over when they needed just nine runs. He criticized the franchise for not allowing RCA to play a role in the IPL management, alleging that the Zila Parishad had taken control without proper authorization. Despite a valiant effort by Dhruv Jurel and Shimron Hetmyer in the final over, Avesh Khan’s tight bowling restricted RR to 178/5, falling short of the target. The team currently sits at the bottom of the IPL 2025 points table, with only two wins in eight matches. The match-fixing allegations have sparked controversy and raised the need for a thorough investigation into the matter.
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