• Fan invaded pitch to touch Riyan Parag's feet during IPL 2025 match in Guwahati.

  • The atmosphere at Barsapara Cricket Stadium was electric, with fans eager to witness Parag's leadership debut in his home state of Assam.

WATCH: Fan invades pitch to touch Riyan Parag’s feet during RR vs KKR 2025 IPL match in Guwahati
Fan invades pitch to touch Riyan Parag's feet during RR vs KKR 2025 IPL match in Guwahati (PC: X)

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A remarkable incident unfolded during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Wednesday, March 26.

Fan breaches security to touch Riyan Parag’s feet

In the 12th over of KKR’s innings, a fan breached security, sprinting onto the pitch to touch the feet of RR’s stand-in captain Riyan Parag, a local hero, before embracing him. This unexpected moment momentarily halted the match, drawing gasps from players and spectators alike.

Parag, who was captaining RR in place of Sanju Samson due to injury, was preparing to bowl to Quinton de Kock when the fan invaded the field. Despite the swift action of security personnel who quickly escorted the intruder away, the incident has sparked discussions regarding fan behaviour and security protocols at sporting events.

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This incident is not isolated; it mirrors a previous pitch invasion earlier in the IPL season when another fan attempted a similar act towards cricketing icon Virat Kohli. The consequences for such invasions can be severe, with legal repercussions including arrest and potential bans from future matches.

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KKR thrash RR by 8 wickets

As for the match itself, KKR secured their first victory of the season by defeating RR by eight wickets. Quinton de Kock played a pivotal role in this win, scoring an impressive 97 not out off 61 balls, leading his team to chase down RR’s total of 151/9 with relative ease. This match marked a disappointing second consecutive loss for RR, who struggled to find form despite strong local support for Parag.

The atmosphere at Barsapara Cricket Stadium was electric, with fans eager to witness Parag’s leadership debut in his home state of Assam. His journey from a promising young cricketer to captain has been closely followed by local supporters, making this match particularly significant for him and his fans.

Also READ: IPL 2025 – Fans celebrate as Quinton de Kock’s unbeaten 97 seals KKR’s dominant eight-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals

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