New Delhi: Rajasthant Royals’ Riyan Parag was on Wednesday a rare interruption during the IPL 2025 match against Delhi Capitals at the ARUN Jaitley stadium when he was forced to change his bats.
Parag, who came to the bat instead of the injured Sanja Samson, was stopped by a decision in the field for a routine control of a lane bat. The bat did not fulfill the required specifications, which led to a short but animated exchange between the body and the clerk. Despite his protest, Parag had no choice but to change his bat before renewing the game.
A video showing the incident has become viral on social media and shows the exact moment when the bat was tested, and Parag’s visible displeasure after learning that it did not take place.
However, the change in the device did not bring the change of assets. Parag managed only 8 runs out of 11 balls before he was released.
This incident contributes to the growing list of players marked to violate bats this season. Previously, KRKR Sunil Narine and Anrich Nortje were also forced to replace their bats after similar checks of matches.
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Should the players be penalized for using bats?
According to IPL 2025 regulations, bats must follow strict dimensions: maximum width of 10.79 cm, blade thickness up to 6.7 cm, edge thickness not exceeding 4 cm and total length limited to 96.4 cm.
When the right to enforce law enforcement, players and franchises are reminded that compliance with the equipment standards is not unregisable this season.
Why do the referees check bats?
Referees check bats as part of the BCCI protocol, which aims to prevent players from gaining unfair benefits in the era of aggressive powerhing.
The BCCI allowed IPL Match officials to check any bat they consider to be necessary during living games, which meant a significant change from previous periods when such inspections were limited to dressing rooms.
What are the rules for the size of bats?
ICC regulations specify the specific dimensions of bats. The bat width of the bat must not exceed 4.25 inches (10.79 cm), while the center of the bat thickness is limited to 2.64 inches (6.7 cm). The width of the edge cannot be more than 1.56 inches (4 cm) and the total height of the bat from the handle to the base must not exceed 38 inches (96.4 cm).
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