During the IPL 2026 match between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) on April 28, RR captain Riyan Parag was caught vaping in the dressing room, leading to significant backlash due to the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act (PECA), 2019, which bans the use of vapes. The incident occurred in the 16th over of RR's innings, quickly going viral on social media. Parag's performance this season has been disappointing, as he has struggled to score over 30 runs in any innings, totaling 117 runs in nine matches at a strike rate of 124.46. Despite this, RR secured a six-wicket victory over PBKS, successfully chasing down a target of 223 runs in 19.2 overs. Following the match, Parag addressed concerns about the team's middle-order performance, expressing confidence in his players' abilities. Currently, RR sits third in the IPL 2026 points table with six wins and will face Delhi Capitals (DC) next on May 1.