Riyan Parag’s 90 powered Rajasthan Royals, but Delhi Capitals held firm to win the match. Parag, amid vaping-related criticism, said his focus is on winning rather than silencing critics. The spotlight also returned to Mitchell Starc, who made a successful comeback for Delhi by taking three wickets as Rajasthan fell short.
Rajasthan Royals, riding momentum with six wins in nine matches, host Delhi Capitals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on the day of their IPL 2026 clash. RR, led by Riyan Parag, look to extend their winning run, while DC, captained by Axar Patel and sitting seventh, fight to climb the table. The match airs on Star Sports Network and streams on JioHotstar.
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Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag has been fined 25% of his match fee and handed a demerit point after vaping in the dressing room during an IPL game against Punjab Kings. Parag accepted the sanction, while the BCCI said it is reviewing whether further action is needed to protect the league’s image and enforce conduct rules.
Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag was filmed vaping inside the team dressing room during a live match broadcast, reportedly in front of teammates. Since vaping is banned in India under the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act, concerns are growing over unregulated, unknown ingredients. The BCCI has been contacted for its response as the team faces scrutiny.
After RR’s six-wicket win over Punjab Kings, Riyan Parag didn’t hold back. With Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi setting up the chase, Donovan Ferreira’s unbeaten 52* and Shubman Dubey’s 31* helped RR overhaul the target. Parag then delivered a pointed response to critics, suggesting everyone is watching and weighing in.
Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag is under pressure as his team takes on unbeaten Punjab Kings, who have won six of seven games. Punjab’s batting, led by Shreyas Iyer, has been dominant, including a stunning chase of a record 265. Rajasthan has lost momentum after a strong start, and their fielding has raised concerns.
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Rajasthan Royals are reeling after a heartbreaking loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad in Jaipur, and criticism has quickly zeroed in on Riyan Parag. With his batting form coming up short and yet another disappointing outing, the mounting pressure has sparked demands that Parag step down from the RR captaincy, intensifying scrutiny within the camp.
Former India World Cup winner Kris Srikkanth slammed RR skipper Riyan Parag and KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane after their poor outings in IPL 2026. He delivered a pointed remark suggesting their contributions haven’t matched their reputation, turning criticism into a stylish-walk jab. The comment has fueled debate as both teams look to recover from lean patches.
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