Ravindra Jadeja became the latest player to fail the obligatory bat size test during the IPL 2025 home game between the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Friday, April 25. Jadeja came in to bat at No. 4 during the powerplay, and the on-field umpire approached him right away to check his bat size.

The bat failed to pass through the house-shaped gauge, making the Chennai Super Kings all-rounder feel ashamed. In a comedic moment, Jadeja banged the bat to the ground in an attempt to downsize it so it would fit through the gauge. However, his efforts were futile, as the bat failed to pass the test.

The umpire then requested him to change his bat. Jadeja promptly signalled to the Super Kings' dressing room, requesting a replacement bat that passed the size test.

As part of its efforts to restore balance between bat and ball, the BCCI has intensified scrutiny of bat sizes for the IPL 2025.

Previously, bat sizes were measured either the day before the match or in the locker room. However, given the likelihood of players using different bats for testing and actual play, the BCCI asked umpires to check players' bat sizes on the field or before the start of play.

The requirements state that a bat's width cannot exceed 4.25 inches and must pass freely through the gauge.

Coming to the match, Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins won the toss and opted to bowl first. Ayush Mhatre (30), Ravindra Jadeja (21), Dewald Brevis (42) and Deepak Hooda (22) were the main scorers as CSK made 154 runs in 19.5 overs.

For SRH, Harshal Patel took 4/28, while Pat Cummins and Jaydev Unadkat took 2 wickets each.