The 31st match of the Indian Premier League 2025 was played between Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Risers (KKR) last night (April 16). In this match, Punjab won by 16 runs even after scoring a low score. But in this match, a KKR player was caught by the umpire while playing illegally. After which the umpire also took a tough action between the live matches. What is the whole thing? Know ...

KKR did this illegal work against Punjab

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have suffered defeat against Punjab Kings in the last match. But in this match, there has been a big mistake from KKR's camp. Actually, Enark Northern was batting in the 16th over of KKR's inning in the match. At the same time, Substitute Player Rahmanullah Gurbaz came on the field with some bat for him. On which it has been told by the TV commentator that Northern had to change the bat as the bat he was playing, the umpire declared him illegal.

He could not live up to the parameters of the umpire. Northern did not change the bat. The game stayed on the ground until his second bat passed the test.

What does the rules say about the bat

The bat used by the players used to be checked in the dressing room itself. According to the rules, the width of the bat should not exceed 10.79 cm. The thickness of the blade should not be more than 6.7 cm. At the same time, the width of the bat should not be more than 4 cm. At the same time, the length of the bat should be up to 96.4 cm.

KKR lost in low scoring match

Punjab Kings have defeated KKR by 16 runs. Talking about the match, Punjab Kings captain Shreyas won the toss and decided to bat first. But the Punjab Kings team was settled for 111 runs in 15.3 overs. In return, Kolkata could not achieve the easy looking goal. The KKR team was all out after scoring 95 runs in 15.1 overs. After which KKR has lost by 16 runs.

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