Last Updated: April 29, 2026 11:07 AM
Rajasthan Royals got a special victory against Punjab Kings at Mullanpur recently. Their chase of 222 looked hard initially but ended well. But a video from the dressing room surpassed their great win.
The Viral Video That Sparked Controversy
A video started leaking on social media showing something bad during RR’s chase. Riyan Parag was caught on camera vaping inside the team dressing room. This happened during the 16th over while his mates were batting outside.
The footage spread like wildfire across the internet within hours. Fans couldn’t accept what they were seeing from RR’s captain. Vaping during the PBKS Match created immediate hate among cricket fans.
India banned e-cigarettes fully under the PECA Act back in 2019. The law bans import, export, sale, purchase, or production of vapes. Stadium rules also strictly forbid smoking anywhere, including private dressing rooms clearly.
What Laws Did Riyan Parag Potentially Break?
This incident could quite break IPL’s Code of Conduct Rule 2.2. That rule deals with getting the game into shame through actions. Riyan Parag faces likely penal action from the match referees and the BCCI.
Likely fines include the deduction of match fees from his IPL 2026 profits. He might get an official reprimand on his record. The worst-case scenario involves a ban from the next games if found guilty.
BCCI hasn’t issued any official statement about the incident yet surprisingly. They’ll likely seek explanations from Riyan Parag and the RR team management soon. The franchise might also face questions about player supervision and management.
RR’s Victory Gets Overshadowed by Scandal
The match itself was very thrilling before this debate erupted afterward. PBKS posted a huge 222/4 with Marcus Stoinis hitting 62 unbeaten.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hit 43 (16) and Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 51 (27). They started well for RR. Donovan Ferreira and Shubham Dubey’s good 77-run partnership in 5.2 overs closed the win.
Riyan Parag himself added 29 runs off 16 balls during the chase. This win was vital after losing three of the last four games. Now Vaping During the PBKS Match controversy threatens to ruin everything achieved.
