When MS Dhoni decides to take a review, the verdict comes in his favour more often than not. No wonder, the fans have dubbed DRS as "Dhoni Review System."

During the CSK versus KKR fixture at Chepauk on Friday (April 11), however, Dhoni's DRS call didn't bring the desired outcome for him. The CSK captain was given out in a decision that stirred controversy.

Coming on to bat at No.9, Dhoni went forward and tried to flick a Sunil Narine delivery, but missed the line. The ball hit the pads as Narine went up in his appeal. Chris Gaffaney waited initially before raising his finger, and Dhoni opted for a review straightaway.

Although there seemed to be a gap between the bat and the ball, the UltraEdge also showed a murmur as the ball passed the bat. He was eventually given out by the third umpire for 1 off 4 balls.

The decision wasn’t well received by the CSK fans who tore apart the TV umpire on social media platform X (formerly Twitter).

Coming to the match, CSK’s dismal run in the IPL 2025 season continued as they suffered a humiliating eight-wicket defeat against KKR at home.

Invited to bat first, the five-time champions managed a paltry 103/9 in their allotted 20 overs. It was a listless performance with the bat as no one managed to touch the 40-run mark. Shivam Dube was the top scorer with 31* off 29 balls.

Sunil Narine (3-13), Harshit Rana (2-16) and Varun Chakaravarthy (2-22) were the wrecker-in-chief with the ball for KKR.

In reply, the defending champions overhauled the target in just 10.1 overs, handing CSK their fifth defeat of the season in six matches so far.

This match also marked Dhoni’s return as the CSK captain after Ruturaj Gaikwad was ruled out for the tournament due to an elbow injury.