Cricket Match Incident Leaves Spectator Injured, BCCI Launches Investigation A spectator was seriously injured after being struck by a ball during the PBKS vs RR match in Mullanpur, sparking widespread concern and prompting the BCCI to initiate an investigation. The incident, which occurred on April 28, 2026, has drawn attention due to the severity of the injury and the viral spread of footage showing the event. The spectator, who was seated in the stadium, suffered significant bleeding from the injury, with blood visibly streaming from the affected area and their shirt stained with blood. While the exact details of the incident remain under scrutiny, the footage circulating online suggests the ball struck the spectator during the match, though the specific batsman responsible has not been identified. The BCCI has confirmed it will conduct a thorough probe into the incident to determine accountability and prevent future occurrences. The match itself, part of the IPL 2026 tournament, saw Rajasthan Royals defeat Punjab Kings by six wickets. The game, played at Mullanpur, ended with Rajasthan securing a narrow victory after a tense final over. Punjab Kings had scored 222 runs in their innings, setting a target of 223 for Rajasthan. The Royals chased down the target with four balls remaining, with key contributions from Donovan Ferreira and Shubham Dubey. Ferreira scored 52 runs off 26 balls, while Dubey added 31 off 12 deliveries, ensuring the team's victory. The result marked a significant win for Rajasthan, which had faced challenges during the match but managed to capitalize on the final over to secure the win. The incident has overshadowed the match's outcome, with fans and cricket authorities expressing concern over the safety of spectators.#bcci #ipl_2026 #pbks #rr #mullanpur
