New Delhi: A strange and slightly hilarious moment happened during the IPL 2026 clash. Chennai Super Kings And Punjab Kings when young batsman Ayush Mahatre came in to bat at number 3. What should have been a normal start turned into chaos before a single ball was faced on Friday.As part of standard procedure, the umpire checked Mahatre’s bat using a gauge. Surprisingly, the bat did not pass. A replacement bat was brought in but that too failed.
Then came the third batsman, and that too did not go through. At this point, Mahatre looked thoroughly confused at the crease, while the Chepak crowd looked on in belated disbelief.Just when things couldn’t be stranger, the umpire realized the mistake, the gauge had been used backwards the entire time. Once it was bent correctly, Mahatre’s original bat immediately passed the test without issue. What followed was a mixture of laughter and disbelief, as all the earlier confusion turned out to be unnecessary.In the end, nothing changed. Mahatre continued to bat with the bat he had brought earlier, and the substitute was no longer needed. The incident had no impact on the match itself but quickly became one of the most talked about moments of the day.It also highlighted how even a small mistake in a high-pressure game can lead to major confusion. In a tournament already full of surprises, this extraordinary event added another unforgettable moment. IPL 2026.
