Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 saw another controversy during the toss before the crucial encounter between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Maharaja Yadvendra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh on May 29.
During the toss ceremony, presenter Ravi Shastri handed the coin to Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill. Gill tossed the coin while Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag called 'heads', but the coin landed as tails. However, the call was reportedly not loud enough for match referee Prakash Bhatt to hear clearly. The coin eventually landed on the table, but officials decided that the toss would have to be repeated due to Parag's ambiguous call.
This decision did not go down well with Gill and he looked unhappy with the situation. In the second attempt, Gill tossed the coin again and this time the toss went in favor of Rajasthan Royals. In a high-pressure match, Parag opted to bat first.
Coming into the match, GT were looking to bounce back after their loss to Royal Challengers Bangalore in Qualifier 1 in Dharamshala. Meanwhile, RR enter the competition with confidence after their eliminator win against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Mullanpur. Rajasthan Royals have retained the same playing eleven, while Gujarat Titans have made one change, bringing in Sai Kishore in place of Kulwant Khejroliya.
“We are going to bat first. Almost the same wicket. I think it slows down a bit at the last end. We have the bowlers to take advantage of it. We have had such games for the last three matches. Everyone wants to win. The message is simple. We have to play good cricket for 40 overs. Whichever team plays good cricket, wins. Everyone is hanging on by a thread. I am especially hanging on by a thread. Everything has been done for the team. Now, this game. It doesn't matter who has it or not, we have to give our best,” Parag said at the time of the toss.
“We would have batted first. 40 overs have been played. I don't think there will be much change. Unfortunately, I don't think the ref has heard Ryan's call. There is everything to play for. It is a 'now or never' situation. One change: SAI (Kishore) is back,” Gill said.
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