IPL 2025 RCB vs CSK: Why did umpires deny Dewald Brevis a DRS review?

In a tense IPL 2025 clash between RCB and CSK, controversy erupted when Dewald Brevis was denied a DRS review after being adjudged LBW by the on-field umpire on the very first ball he faced from Lungi Ngidi. Although Brevis completed a run and signaled for a review afterward, the umpire rejected the appeal, citing a delay in the request. Ravindra Jadeja attempted to intervene on behalf of CSK, but the decision was upheld, leaving fans and commentators puzzled, especially after seeing replays that clearly showed the ball miss the stumps.

The problem arose through the strict 15 seconds allowed for the Decision Review to be signalled, which states that players must signal for a review within 15 seconds of the on-field decision, and Brevis was running and subsequently only put his appeal in after time was out. It was still within the CSK camp's rights to protest however, the umpires stood firm. There is no doubt that CSK had an opportunity to overturn what was clearly an incorrect decision, had Brevis had time to be able to signal for a review.

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The commentators discussed the events for a long enough time to allow them to highlight that Ngidi's delivery would most likely have been overturned if reviewed. The decision disappointed not only the CSK camp but also caused further discussions on social media as fans highlighted areas where players had obviously been given more time to signal of a review. The loser in this particular situation was CSK and even though the policy was not abused by RCB, it gradually created skepticism among CSK fans who thought that a club had received a heavy-handed instance on being dyslexic with the 'time' requirement from the DRS rule. Overall, the moment was a huge talking point from the match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings match Scorecard and Highlight

In a thrilling IPL 2025 match, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a close 2-run victory over the Chennai Super Kings. RCB scored an impressive 213/5 in their innings, with Virat Kohli (62 off 33) and Jacob Bethell (55 off 33) leading the charge. Rajat Patidar and Jitesh Sharma made valuable contributions, while Tim David and Romario Shepherd finished things off. Matheesha Pathirana was the star performer for CSK, taking 3/36, while a wicket Sam Curran and Noor Ahmad took each in a high-scoring match at the Chinnaswamy.

Chennai Super Kings went close to themselves, putting up 211/5, helped by a brilliant innings where Ayush Mhatre scored 94 runs off 48 balls, and a fiery unbeaten 77 runs from Ravindra Jadeja. Lungi Ngidi was RCB's standout bowler, taking the crucial wickets of Mhatre and Sam Curran, among others, taking 3 wickets overall, while Krunal Pandya and Yash Dayal contributed a wicket each. With 13 needed in the final over, CSK's late push wasn’t enough, handing Bengaluru a crucial win in the tournament.