IPL 2025 Match Fixing Scandal Rajasthan Royals Respond to Allegations
IPL 2025 Match Fixing Scandal – A match that had fans on the edge of their seats has now taken an unexpected twist off the field. After a thrilling 2-run defeat against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Rajasthan Royals (RR) have found themselves at the center of a controversy that has shocked cricket fans across the country.
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What Actually Happened?
In a closely contested IPL 2025 match, Rajasthan Royals were chasing a target of 181 runs. Everything seemed to be going well, but an unexpected collapse in the final over left them just 2 runs short of victory. This narrow loss led Jaydeep Bihani, a top official from the Rajasthan Cricket Association’s (RCA) ad hoc committee, to raise serious questions about the match.
Bihani hinted that the match might have been fixed and went as far as accusing the Rajasthan Royals, the Rajasthan Sports Council, and even the BCCI of working together to sideline the RCA committee.
Rajasthan Royals Break Their Silence
Rajasthan Royals didn’t take long to respond. The team strongly denied all the allegations, calling Bihani’s statements:
“False, baseless, and without any evidence.”
Deep Roy, a senior RR official, dismissed the accusations and emphasized that such claims are damaging not just to the team but to the spirit of cricket.
Official Complaint Filed
Taking things further, the RR management lodged a formal complaint with the following authorities:
- Rajasthan Chief Minister
- State Sports Minister
- State Sports Secretary
They demanded strict action against Bihani for making such “irresponsible” remarks that could damage the image of multiple organizations involved in IPL operations.
“We reject all allegations made by the convener of the ad hoc committee. Such public statements are not only misleading but have caused serious damage to the reputation and credibility of Rajasthan Royals… They also tarnish the integrity of cricket,” the statement read.
What Is Bihani Alleging?
According to Bihani, the Sports Council is deliberately keeping the RCA’s ad hoc committee away from IPL activities. He even claimed that the committee members weren’t issued proper accreditation for the IPL matches being hosted in Jaipur.
Bihani added that while RCA has successfully hosted international matches in the past, this time, there seems to be a hidden agenda to keep them out.
Silence from BCCI and RCA
So far, neither the BCCI nor RCA has made any official comment on the matter. This silence has only added to the growing buzz around the situation.
The Royals Defend Their Track Record
Rajasthan Royals highlighted their 18-year relationship with the state government and the Rajasthan Sports Council. They stated that all their operations are in full compliance with BCCI guidelines. For the 2025 season, the Rajasthan Sports Council holds the official rights to host IPL matches in Jaipur.
RR further clarified that they are working closely with both the Sports Council and the BCCI to ensure a smooth tournament.
Summary of Key Points
- Rajasthan Royals lost by just 2 runs to LSG in IPL 2025.
- Jaydeep Bihani of RCA accused RR of match-fixing and tampering.
- RR dismissed the claims as false and damaging.
- The franchise filed a formal complaint with top Rajasthan officials.
- Bihani claims RCA’s ad hoc committee is being sidelined from IPL activities.
- No comments have been issued yet by the BCCI or RCA.
Why This Matters
As IPL 2025 heats up, such controversies could distract from the sport itself. Fans hope that these issues are resolved quickly, with facts and transparency, to protect the true spirit of cricket.
Stay tuned to Bharat Details for updates on this developing story.
