WATCH: MS Dhoni’s Reluctant DRS call pays off for CSK in IPL 2025 clash against LSG

The famous "Dhoni Review System" made a great comeback during the IPL 2025 match Chennai Super Kings (CSK) played against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Monday. It happened on the last ball of the 4th over when CSK fast bowler Anshul Kamboj bowled a delivery that hit Nicholas Pooran on the pads. The umpire did not give it out, but Kamboj was sure it was hitting the stumps.

He asked MS Dhoni to take the review. Dhoni, with a smile, agreed after thinking for a few seconds. The Decision Review System (DRS) showed that the ball was going on to hit the stumps. Pooran was given out for just 8 runs, and fans were happy to see the "Dhoni Review System" back in action. Earlier, CSK won the toss and chose to bowl first in the 30th match of the IPL 2025 season, held at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Dhoni said there might be dew later, and the pitch would become better for batting. He added, "We need to play with the right mindset. Our bowling has been good, but we need to improve our batting."

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Dhoni Review System Returns in IPL 2025 After MS Dhoni's Reluctant DRS Call

CSK made two changes in their playing XI. Ravichandran Ashwin and Devon Conway were left out, and Sheik Rashid and Jamie Overton came in. LSG also made one change as Mitchell Marsh replaced Himmat Singh. LSG captain Rishabh Pant said he would have also liked to bowl first.

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"In Lucknow, the pitch is slow at the start but gets better later. We just want to play good cricket and give our best," Pant said. The match began with excitement, and Dhoni's DRS moment made it even more special. The match had plenty of crazy moments, but Dhoni’s cool and calm decision was to take the review in the high-pressure match for CSK. Even after so many years, his sharp thinking and calm nature continue to win hearts. The return of the “Dhoni Review System” brought every cricket fan’s face a smile and reminded us why Dhoni is still one of the smartest players in the cricket world. It was one of those simple yet special moments that make the IPL so enjoyable to watch.