Drama in Ahmedabad! Riyan Parag argues with umpire after ‘controversial’ dismissal against Gujarat Titans | Cricket News

Riyan Parag with on-filed umpire. (X Photo)

NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals‘ Riyan Parag discovered himself on the centre of controversy throughout their Indian Premier League 2025 conflict against Gujarat Titans on the Narendra Modi Stadium on Wednesday, after a disputed dismissal noticed him exchanging phrases with the on-field umpire.
Chasing a frightening 218-run goal, Rajasthan have been struggling early at 12 for two when Parag walked in to hitch skipper Sanju Samson. The pair steadied the innings with a vital 48-run stand, till drama unfolded in the seventh over.
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Facing pacer Kulwant Khejroliya, Parag tried to information the ball to 3rd man however appeared to edge the supply via to wicketkeeper Jos Buttler. The Royals batter immediately opted for a DRS evaluation. Replays confirmed a spike on UltraEdge because the ball handed the bat, prompting the third umpire to uphold the on-field choice.

However, Parag was visibly dissatisfied, seemingly satisfied the spike got here from his bat grazing the bottom reasonably than an edge. He paused on his method again, partaking in a short however tense alternate with the umpire earlier than reluctantly leaving the sector.
It marked the top of a promising innings and left Royals in bother at 60 for 3 in 6.4 overs. Parag’s response highlighted his frustration with the decision.