Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) made a costly error in the opening over of their final league match of IPL 2025 against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). With this game being vital for RCB’s hopes of finishing in the top two, every decision was under the microscope. However, the team wasted their only DRS early in the innings on a clearly not-out call.
The incident occurred when pacer Nuwan Thushara delivered an in-swinger that struck Mitchell Marsh on the pads as he attempted a shot. Though the ball had visibly hit Marsh’s bat before reaching the pads, Thushara seemed convinced it was out and signaled toward the wicketkeeper, Jitesh Sharma, to review the decision.
Stand-in captain Jitesh Sharma, trusting Thushara’s confidence, opted for the review. However, Ultra-Edge technology clearly showed a thick inside edge off Marsh’s bat. The review was quickly lost, and it became evident that the decision to go upstairs was hasty. Cameras caught former captain Virat Kohli looking visibly disappointed after watching the replays.
This early mistake cost RCB their only chance to challenge any further decisions through DRS during the innings, which could prove crucial in such a high-stakes game. Given their tight position in the playoff race, such misjudgments are magnified and could impact their tournament fate.
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Fans on social media quickly reacted to the blunder with humorous and sarcastic posts, questioning why a clear edge was even reviewed. The incident became a talking point online, adding to the pressure and scrutiny already surrounding RCB’s final league match.