Rasikh Salam of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) exited the match against Gujarat Titans (GT) due to cramps. This incident occurred during the IPL match held at M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Friday night.
Match Overview
Rasikh was preparing to bowl the last over of the first innings. However, he suddenly slowed down mid-run-up and fell to the ground, visibly in pain. The 26-year-old cricketer’s struggle with cramps had been evident the previous week during a match against Mumbai Indians (MI). At that time, he required treatment from team physios and interrupted gameplay on several occasions.
Impact on the Game
During the match against MI, Rasikh successfully continued playing, but he could not do the same against GT. After being evaluated by health staff, RCB’s management decided to replace him on the field. Krunal Pandya stepped in to bowl the last over, finishing the innings while GT posted a total of 205 runs.
Continuation of Gameplay
Interestingly, Krunal faced a similar fate shortly after, suffering cramps after delivering his first ball of the over. Fortunately, he managed to recover quickly and completed the over effectively.
Performance Summary
| Player | Overs Bowled | Runs Conceded | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rasikh Salam | 3 | 0 | 28 |
| Krunal Pandya | 1 | N/A | N/A |
The team and fans await further updates on Rasikh Salam’s health and fitness as the IPL 2026 season progresses.
