During the IPL 2026 clash between the Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings, a surprising turn of events occurred when Rahul Tewatia of Gujarat Titans was penalized for using a bat that did not meet size regulations. The incident took place in the penultimate over of the innings, leading to Tewatia having to quickly switch bats before continuing his innings.
Since April 2025, IPL officials have been using bat gauges to ensure that all bats comply with size regulations, aiming to maintain a fair balance between bat and ball. This move follows similar regulations implemented by the England and Wales Cricket Board in 2018.
In the match, Punjab Kings won the toss and chose to bowl first. Their bowlers, especially Yuzvendra Chahal and Vijaykumar Vyshak, put up a strong performance to restrict Gujarat Titans to 162/6. Despite efforts from Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler, Gujarat Titans struggled to build momentum in their innings.
Overall, the match was marked by the unexpected incident involving Tewatia’s bat, highlighting the importance of maintaining regulations to ensure fairness in cricket.
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