UP T20 League 2025 witnesses match-fixing attempt, Lucknow police registers FIR - Reports

Six teams are locking horns in UP T20 League 2025.

UP T20 League 2025 is currently underway in Lucknow and six teams are locking horns in the tournament. According to reports by Times of India, an attempt to fix matches was made during the tournament.

Moreover, an FIR has been filed by Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). According to the FIR, Kashi Rudras’ team manager Arjun Chauhan received a suspicious message on Instagram from an unknown person with the account name ‘vipss_nakrani’.

The sender introduced himself as a big bookie and offered Rs. 1 crore to fix the match outcomes, promising a commission of Rs. 50 lakhs. The team manager immediately informed BCCI’s ACU of the match-fixing attempt.

Later, a trap was set for the sender and ACU members continued the conversation on Instagram. They got the phone number of the accused, who told them to contact only through messages and calls on WhatsApp.

He assured to provide instant payment in cash or dollars and insisted that players follow his instructions during matches. He also told them that his associates will be present on the ground during the match and pay them immediately when the match ends.

Lucknow police file charges under various sections

The ACU recorded the entire calls and chats on another device and submitted the proofs to the Lucknow police, who have launched an investigation into the matter. Police said that preliminary enquiry reveals a coordinated conspiracy of betting and match-fixing.

The Lucknow police have pressed charges under sections 318, 319, 112, 62, of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, along with section 3 of Public Gambling Act, 1867, and section 66D of Information Technology Act, 2000.

Police are working to find the person behind the Instagram handle and trace his network. Meanwhile, UP T20 League 2025 commenced on August 7 and will conclude on September 6 with the final.

Meerut Mavericks, Kanpur Superstars, Kashi Rudras, Gaur Gorakhapur Lions, Lucknow Falcons, and Noida Kings are the six teams who are participating in the tournament. Kashi Rudras and Meerut Mavericks will clash in the final on September 6. Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow is hosting the entire tournament.

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