{
  "id": 9088761,
  "title": "Match-fixing allegations hit IPL: 'Passed information to bookies in London via Snapchat,' admits Rachit Bhatia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/match-fixing-allegations-hit-ipl-passed-information-to-bookies-in",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-22T05:18:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/match-fixing-allegations-hit-ipl-051805929.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Indian Premier League (IPL) is once again under investigation for match-fixing allegations according to a hidden-camera sting by Tehelka's Special Investigation Team. The investigation claims that Rachit Bhatia, a 28-year-old former Ranji Trophy cricketer and current coach, was the middleman in a network that allegedly brokered inside information about the Chennai Super Kings' playing XI to London-based bookmakers via Snapchat. Bhatia reportedly received the information from a 22-year-old wicketkeeper-batter named Vansh Bedi for Rs 60 lakh per game, totaling almost Rs 3 crore across five matches. The investigation also alleges that Bedi fixed matches in the 2018-19 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, receiving Rs 8 lakh per ball.",
  "summary": "Fresh match-fixing claims hit the IPL after Rachit Bhatia admitted to sharing insider pitch and squad information with London-based bookmakers via Snapchat.",
  "key_points": [
    "Rachit Bhatia, 28, accused of match-fixing in IPL",
    "Bhatia acted as middleman between Chennai Super Kings info and London bookies via Snapchat",
    "Vansh Bedi, 22, provided information for Rs 60 lakh per game, Rs 3 crore total"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The allegations against Rachit Bhatia and Vansh Bedi suggest a broader match-fixing network involving players and bookmakers, potentially undermining the integrity of domestic cricket tournaments.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}