Pakistan, April 22 -- The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is once again under the spotlight for match-fixing allegations. This time, questions are being raised over Rajasthan Royals' recent loss to Lucknow Super Giants in Match 36 of the season. Rajasthan lost by just two runs, despite needing only nine runs in the final over with six wickets in hand. The close defeat has fueled speculation and backlash.

Jaydeep Bahani, convener of the Rajasthan Cricket Association's ad-hoc committee, openly called the match fixed. He questioned how a team could lose from such a strong position, especially on their home ground. Bahani also accused the Rajasthan Royals, the Rajasthan Sports Council, and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) of...