The Dewald Brevis dismissal in a high-intensity IPL 2025 encounter between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) became a turning point that eventually cost CSK the game. In what CSK head coach Stephen Fleming called a “big moment,” a mix of hesitation, confusion, and poor game awareness had Brevis return for a first-ball duck when he was not out.
Dewald Brevis Dismissal Explained in RCB vs CSK
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The contentious event transpired on the third ball of the 17th over in CSK’s pursuit of 214 runs at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Lungi Ngidi delivered a full toss on middle and leg, which Brevis failed to connect, and the ball hit his pad. Umpire Nitin Menon quickly raised his finger.
According to IPL 2025 playing conditions, after the batter is given out, the ball is dead, and there is a 15-second window to ask for a review. But Brevis and non-striker Ravindra Jadeja, maybe dreaming of a ricochet boundary or trying a run, did not hurry up. They kept running while the fielder attempted a direct hit towards the non-striker’s end.
It was only after a while that Brevis looked at Jadeja and thought about the review, but the 15-second window had already passed. The umpire turned down the review, and Brevis had to walk back, clearly dejected.
Replays Show Brevis Was Not Out
Adding to the frustration, ball-tracking replays confirmed that Ngidi’s delivery would have missed the leg stump, meaning Brevis would have survived had the review been taken in time. CSK needed 42 runs from 21 balls when Brevis was dismissed. They ultimately lost the match by just two runs, making this moment even more significant.
Stephen Fleming Reacts to the Dewald Brevis Dismissal
During the post-match press conference, CSK coach Stephen Fleming was disappointed and conceded that the team was taken aback.
“While discussing with Jaddu [Jadeja] and Brevis, a lot was happening. They began running straight away and noticed the ball going towards the boundary. That moment of uncertainty cost us. Whether the review was requested in time or not was for the umpire to decide, but evidently, it was adjudged too late.”
Fleming also made it clear that even if the review was successful, CSK would not have received the boundary or runs as the batter was given out and the ball was dead.
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Expert Views: “Lack of Awareness” to Blame
Cricket pundits and commentators had their say in abundance about the dismissal of Dewald Brevis. On ESPNcricinfo’s Time Out show,
Danny Morrison did not mince words: Why keep your reviews? You are not paid for them. Utilize them when required. This was a clear miss.”
Piyush Chawla also shared similar views, observing:
“You don’t have to advise at that time. You had two reviews and just three-and-a-half overs remaining. As a batsman, you must have known it may slide down the leg. Utilize the DRS at once.”
Brevis’ Form and RCB vs CSK Match Context
Before this match, Dewald Brevis had been in form, making 42 and 32 in his previous two innings. When he got out, CSK were well placed at 42 remaining off 21 balls with wickets at their disposal. To lose a set batter in these circumstances heavily jeopardized their run chase, and they missed the target by narrow margins.
IPL 2025 DRS Rules: What the Laws Say
As per IPL 2025 rules, as soon as a batter is out, the fielding team will not attempt further plays, and the ball will be deemed dead. The batting side then has 15 seconds to ask for a DRS review. If this is not asked for within the time, umpires are asked to reject it, no matter what arguments or realizations are raised afterwards.
A Lesson in Match Awareness
The Dewald Brevis dismissal during IPL 2025 will be remembered as an expensive oversight in an otherwise gripping match. As the playoff battle heats up, every call matters, and this one sealed the deal. CSK and Brevis would do well to look back at this moment and recall how critical awareness and timely thinking are in pressure games.
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