BCCI Blasted For Showing Wrong India Map in IPL Laser Show

The IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 was treated with a fine laser show during the mid-innings break that truly entertained the spectators at the HPCA Stadium, the most beautiful cricket stadium in the world. The show was also live telecast on TV so that the TV viewers aren't deprived of any entertainment.

However, controversy erupted when a wrong map of India was shown during this laser show that instantly caught everyone's eye. It was a massive blunder from the authorities as a many parts of the country was not shown.

BCCI Blasted For Showing Wrong India Map in IPL Laser Show

During the IPL Qualifier laser show, a wrong map of India was shown on the IPL trophy. A few parts of India like Jammu and Kashmir, Bihar, UP, and Northeast were clearly missing from it. The shape of the map was visibly wrong, triggering a sharp response from the fans. Here is the video of Dharamsala laser show with the wrong India map:

The viewers were quick to notice it and took to various platforms to slam the BCCI and the IPL officials. The mistake was something that wasn't expected as such a big level, especially when the league is broadcasted all over the globe. The IPL is the biggest cricket league in the world and is one of the most watched sporting events of all time.

Here are some of the responses on X (formerly Twitter):

It is not yet clear how this mistake happened and the BCCI hasn't responded to it yet. However, questions will be asked from the board given its a massive one and not expected at this level. Apart from this mistake, it was an fantastic laser show, that even delayed the second innings of the RCB vs GT Qualifier 1 match at Dharamsala.

RCB Put Up a Complete Performance

Meanwhile, it was a professional performance from the Royal Challengers Bengaluru as they brushed aside Gujarat Titans to move into the final. Apart from the toss, everything went right for the defending champions as they put up a massive score of 254-5 in 20 overs on the back of a fantastic knock from the captain Rajat Patidar.

In response, Gujarat Titans faded away after losing their top order early. The middle order wasn't able to put up much resistance and they were bundled out cheaply while chasing a record score.