RCB vs CSK: Controversy erupts as Dewald Brevis fails to review in time ！ Fans question umpire's decision
Dewald Brevis came to the crease to face the next ball ！ and that's when the controversy erupted. Some blamed the batter for not reviewing quickly enough, others pointed fingers at the umpire, while a section of fans began accusing RCB of cheating.
It can't be a Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) vs Chennai Super Kings (CSK) clash without drama and controversy. CSK were cruising to victory when Lungi Ngidi was brought back to bowl the 16th over and dismissed Ayush Mhatre, who missed his century by just 6 runs.
Dewald Brevis came to the crease to face the next ball ！ and that's when the controversy erupted. Some blamed the batter for not reviewing quickly enough, others pointed fingers at the umpire, while a section of fans began accusing RCB of cheating.
So what exactly happened?
Brevis attempted to flick a high full-toss and set off for a run, but was immediately given out LBW by umpire Nitin Menon. The decision sparked instant controversy. Replays showed the ball was clearly sliding down leg and would have missed the stumps ！ in fact, it was missing even the fifth stump, according to HawkEye.
However, Brevis didn't signal for a review right away. Instead, he consulted his partner Ravindra Jadeja, costing him crucial seconds. Despite no review timer appearing on the screen, the umpire ruled that the review window had expired.
Jadeja was seen looking at the giant screen while discussing the decision with Brevis. To add to the drama, there was a direct hit at the bowler's end ！ but Brevis had safely made it in.
While Lungi Ngidi celebrated, Virat Kohli was quick to approach the umpire, followed by Tim David, who exchanged a few words with Jadeja. Ultimately, Menon stood by his decision, and Brevis was asked to walk.
Final verdict: Brevis was out for a duck ！ a moment that has reignited debates over umpiring standards and DRS protocols.
Fans react
Many on X (formerly known as Twitter) had different opinions. One said, "Dewald Brevis was thinking so much to review when CSK had 2 reviews left. Brain fade".
Dewald Brevis was thinking so much to review when CSK had 2 reviews left. Brain fade.
！ Vipul ?? (@Vipul_Espeaks) May 3, 2025
Another said, "Clear Not out...Dewald brevis".
Clear Notout ? Dewald brevis
！ Yuvaraj????? (@Yuvaraj_Toxic) May 3, 2025
One wrote, "Absolute brain fade from Dewald Brevis...there was no way that was out on first glance either. Abysmal umpiring".
Absolute brain fade from Dewald Brevis..there was no way that was out on first glance either. Abysmal umpiring.
！ Arjun (@ArjunChopra_8) May 3, 2025
Another wrote, "WTH was that umpire???? Dewald ko review kyun nai karne diya?".
WTH was that umpire????
！ Faiz Tahir (@FaizTahir92) May 3, 2025
Dewald ko review kyun nai karne diya?#ipltickets #RCBvsCSK #brevis #CSKvsRCB
One added, "Rohit Sharma vs Rajasthan took the DRS at 0 second and today Dewald Brevis was not allowed to take DRS as clock was not visible. Are the rules different for Mumbai Indians??".
Rohit Sharma vs Rajasthan took the DRS at 0 second and today Dewald Brevis was not allowed to take DRS as clock was not visible
！ Chinmay Shah (@chinmayshah28) May 3, 2025
Are the rules different for Mumbai Indians ?? @IPL ?? pic.twitter.com/zrVNGlXrZI
Another stated, "Clock Not Shown Now Umpires Blaming The Batsman. RCB should Thank Nitin Menon & Third Umpire for this".
Feel for Dewald Brevis. It was not his mistake ?
！ Mohan (@ImMohan22) May 3, 2025
Clock Not Shown Now Umpires Blaming The Batsman.
RCB should Thank Nitin Menon & Third Umpire for this. #RCBvsCSK pic.twitter.com/2YAmITXj9D
Teams
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Playing XI): Jacob Bethell, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Lungi Ngidi, Yash Dayal
Impact Subs: Suyash Sharma, Liam Livingstone, Rasikh Dar Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Swapnil Singh
Chennai Super Kings (Playing XI): Shaik Rasheed, Ayush Mhatre, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, Dewald Brevis, Deepak Hooda, MS Dhoni(w/c), Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj, Matheesha Pathirana
Impact Subs: Shivam Dube, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Jamie Overton
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