Allegations of match-fixing gripped the Chennai Super Kings following their win over the Lucknow Super Giants LSG in IPL 2025 earlier last week. Days later the Rajasthan Royals RR led by stand-in captain Riyan Parag are now subject to similar accusations. However the CSK-LSG allegations were mere speculations by their respective fandoms whereas RR has been accused by the convenor of the Rajasthan Cricket Association RCA of sending sensational waves. Accusations of match-fixing by RCA Jaideep Bihani convenor of the Rajasthan Cricket Association RCA ad hoc committee accused the team of deliberately losing their April 19 clash against Lucknow Super Giants LSG. The allegations far more severe than the fan-driven rumours around Chennai Super Kings CSK days earlier have sparked a firestorm. Collapse Against LSG Raises Eyebrows RRrsquos dramatic two-run defeat in Jaipur saw them crumble from a commanding 156/2 in the 17th over while chasing 181. Stand-in captain Riyan Parag and Yashasvi Jaiswal fell in quick succession to Avesh Khan leaving the lower order to score nine runs off the final six balls. Despite Dhruv Jurel and Shimron Hetmyer at the crease RR managed only three runs in the last three deliveries collapsing to 178/5. Bihani a BJP MLA called the loss ldquounthinkablerdquo stating ldquoEven a child would say this was fixed.rdquo He criticised RRrsquos tactical decisions and accused the franchise of sidelining RCArsquos government-appointed ad hoc committee from IPL 2025 operations. ALSO READIPL 2025 Rohit Surya outscore Dube Jadeja as MI hammer CSK by 9-wkts Feud Over Management Control The RCA convenor alleged collusion between RR the Rajasthan Sports Council and the BCCI to exclude RCA from hosting IPL matches at Jaipurrsquos Sawai Mansingh Stadium. ldquoThe BCCI initially communicated only with RCA not the Zila Parishadrdquo Bihani claimed questioning why the district council was granted authority. He argued that RCArsquos absence violated protocols despite the franchise paying the council for match hosting. RR management denied all charges calling Bihanirsquos claims ldquobaseless and damaging.rdquo A senior official emphasised their 18-year partnership with the state and adherence to BCCI guidelines adding that matches are organised in coordination with the Sports Council and the state government. Samsonrsquos Absence Youth Debut Add to Chaos RRrsquos struggles have been compounded by injuries. Regular captain Sanju Samson missed the LSG game with Parag leading a reshuffled lineup. The match also saw 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi become the youngest IPL debutant a bright spot overshadowed by the controversy. Currently eighth in the standings with six losses RRrsquos season hangs in the balance. Their upcoming match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on April 24 will test their ability to regroup under scrutiny. CSK-LSG Drama A Background of Distrust Earlier CSKrsquos win over LSG had sparked fan theories of foul play. Critics questioned Rishabh Pantrsquos decision to bowl ex-CSK player Shardul Thakur in the penultimate over where he leaked 19 runs and MS Dhonirsquos sudden resurgence at 43. While those claims lacked evidence they revived memories of CSKrsquos 2013 spot-fixing scandal. For RR however the allegations are institutional not just speculative. With no formal investigation launched yet the franchisersquos reputation and the IPLrsquos credibility remain under a cloud. The IPL governing council has not commented on either case