Archive · 27 May 2025
RCB Captain's Team Sheet Error Adds Drama to LSG Clash
During an IPL match between RCB and LSG, there was an amusing moment.
The stand-in captain for RCB, Jitesh Sharma, won the coin toss and chose for his team to bowl first.
However, he accidentally gave the officials the wrong list of players!
The correct team sheet was then submitted.
The commentators on TV mentioned this too.
RCB stand-in captain Jitesh Sharma won the toss and chose to bowl first.
Sharma mistakenly handed the wrong team sheet to the match referee.
The mix-up listed Rajat Patidar in the starting XI instead of as an Impact Substitute.
LSG also made two changes to their playing XI.
The error was quickly corrected with the approval of the LSG team management.
- Who
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
- What
- Match between RCB and LSG with a team sheet mix-up
- When
- Tuesday (match date not provided)
- Where
- Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
- Why
- RCB aims to win, affecting playoff position. Due to mix up
- Teams Involved
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
- Match Location
- Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium
- RCB Captain
- Jitesh Sharma (stand-in)
- Toss Result
- RCB won toss and chose to bowl first
- Impact Player
- Rajat Patidar (for RCB)
- LSG Captain
- Rishabh Pant
Sources
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