Riyan Parag had a forgettable evening in Delhi during the DC vs RR clash in IPL 2025 on Wednesday. Parag was the latest to be subjected to a bat check and failed the test while coming onto the bat. The RR superstar was left aggrieved by the decision, and was eventually dismissed after a short stay at the crease.
Riyan Parag fails bat test, argues with umpire
Riyan Parag walked into bat after RR captain Sanju Samson was retired hurt trying to chase a Vipraj Nigam delivery. Parag walked into bat, but was instantly subjected to a bat check at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The umpires passed the RR star’s bat through the gauge, but it did not fit through. Parag was livid and argued with the umpire, but to no avail. Watch the incident here:
What to do the rules say?
As per the rules, a player’s bat must meet IPL standards. The bat’s size requirements are mnetioned in Law 5.7 of the IPL playing conditions, which determine and regulate bat dimensions. As per the set rules, the bat width should be 4.25 inches (10.8 cm), the depth should be 2.64 inches (6.7 cm), and the edges should be 1.56 inches (4.0 cm).
Furthermore, any covering material on the bat should not exceed 0.04 inches (0.1 cm) in thickness, and any protective base at the bottom should not be thicker than 0.12 inches (0.3 cm). The handle, meanwhile, cannot be more than 52% of the bat. For a bat to pass the regulations, it should easily pass through the bat gauge. Parag’s bat did not pass through without grazing, meaning he failed the test.
Earlier in the season, Phil Salt, Shimron Hetmyer, Anrich Nortje and Sunil Narine have all been subjected to checks. While the former two passed, the latter two failed, with a change of bat demanded.
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