Rajasthan Royals (RR) took on Mumbai Indians (MI) on May 1, 2025, with the match being played at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. RR captain Riyan Parag won the toss and chose to bowl first.

Both openers Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton scored fifties and added 116 runs in 12 overs. Rohit made 53 with 9 fours, and Rickelton made 61 with 7 fours and 3 sixes. Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya then added 94* runs in 44 balls for the third wicket, propelling the MI score to 217/2 in 20 overs.

Suryakumar made 48* in 23 balls with 4 fours and 3 sixes, while MI captain Hardik made 48* in 23 balls with 6 fours and 1 six. For RR, Maheesh Theekshana and Riyan Parag took one wicket each.

During the MI innings, a controversy erupted when Rohit Sharma was involved in a DRS referral. The netizens online are debating whether Rohit Sharma had asked for the review before the DRS timer ran out.

The incident occurred in the second over, when Rohit was caught in front of the stumps by RR pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi. The on-field umpire raised his finger in response to a strong plea, and Rohit appeared apprehensive about proceeding with the review.

As the 15-second countdown began, he appeared to let it go. However, as the timer approached zero, Rohit signaled for DRS - either just in time or just after, depending on one's perspective on the tape.

The decision was eventually sent upstairs, and to MI's relief, the third umpire determined that the ball was pitched outside the leg stump. The on-field judgment was reversed, and Rohit survived. He sighed significantly and smiled, realizing how close he was to walking back early.

Here is the video:

Several fans immediately pointed out that the review looked to be initiated after the 15-second period had expired. According to DRS standards, players must request a review within 15 seconds of a judgment being made.

The marginal call has now sparked heated internet debate, with many questioning whether the decision should have stood in the first place.

Here are the reactions: