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A fan entered the field of play during RR vs KKR IPL 2025 match

What happens to the cricket fans who invade the pitch during an IPL match? Check details

A fan entered the field of play during RR vs KKR IPL 2025 match (Credits: X)

Cricket is considered as a religion in India and one of the biggest and craziest lovers of the sport are also found in this part of the world. Interestingly, the love for cricket multiplies twice and even thrice sometimes during the Indian Premier League (IPL) as seen over the years. However, there must be a particular boundary line which the cricket fans must draw in order to give the ideal space to their favourite cricketers. There have been numerous incidents witnessed on the cricket field where cricket fans can be seen invading the field to get a closer view of their favourite player. 

What is the punishment for a cricket fan invading the cricket field during an IPL match?

During the first match of the ongoing Indian Premier League 2025 season between the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, a fan was seen invading the cricket field and tried to touch the feet of Virat Kohli. The security officials suddenly came running and took the person away. In the Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders IPL 2025 match on Wednesday, another cricket fan was seen invading the game at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, to touch the feet of RR's stand-in captain Riyan Parag who is the local boy. 

Not many people know all the rules of cricket and what is the exact punishment for a cricket fan who invades the field during a particular cricket match. According to the Rule 42 of the ICC Playing Conditions, "it is an offence for a spectator or other unauthorized person to enter the field of play or any designated restricted area."Anyone who violates this rule can be slapped to a fine upto $5,000 or imprisonment for upto six months, or both. 

On the other hand, in addition to the above guidelines issued by the International Cricket Council, the individual cricket boards can also put their own rules and regulations into place. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has placed a strict rule that "any spectator who enters the field of play without permission will be banned from attending future matches." As witnessed over the years in the IPL, there have been a number of incidents where the spectators can be crossing that fine line and invading the cricket field to meet their favourite player. 

Without much of doubt, the biggest reason for these interruptions by spectators during an international or Indian Premier League match is due to security failures. In order to avoid such incidents in future, cricket grounds across the globe should have full proof security measures in tact to prevent the fans from entering the playing field. The fans should also understand that it is their responsibility to follow the rules and regulations. Also, it is very much crucial for the spectators to maintain a safe and fair environment during the matches in the stadiums. 

“The moment I touched his feet, Virat Kohli sir, asked my name and said, ‘Jaldi se bhaag jaa (run away fast). He even asked the security to not hit me,” the 18-year-old was quoted as saying by Times of India.

"See, first of all, I would say that no one should intrude into the ground. This is not right. And this question was also not right, because we don't want to promote this thing that who is running and coming to the ground," said Indian captain Rohit Sharma during an interview. 

"I think, players' security is important. Similarly, the security of the people outside is also important. We are playing cricket, yes, but for the people sitting outside, it is important for them to understand that there are rules and regulations for every country. It is very important to follow them and understand them. So, that's all I can say. Now, what more can I say?

"See, the rules are different in India and here. So, understand the rules, what is there and what is not. See the match, they have made such a good stadium. You can watch the match comfortably. No need to run to the ground, no need to do all this, I think," he added.

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