Tue May 27 17:00:00 UTC 2025: **Headline: RCB Burns Review on Blunderous Appeal in Crucial IPL Clash**
**Bengaluru, India** – Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) suffered an embarrassing moment in their crucial Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), squandering an early review on an obvious edge. The incident occurred in the very first over of the match, as RCB desperately aims for a top-two finish in the league stage.
LSG opener Mitchell Marsh was facing RCB pacer Nuwan Thushara when the bowler’s inswinging delivery struck Marsh’s pads. Despite a clear deflection off the bat, Thushara convinced stand-in captain Jitesh Sharma to review the on-field umpire’s decision. Ultra-Edge technology confirmed the obvious: a distinct edge.
Former RCB captain Virat Kohli was visibly frustrated by the decision, with fan reactions online equally baffled by the hasty and ultimately pointless review.
The early setback for RCB was compounded by LSG’s strong start. Despite losing opener Matthew Breetzke, Mitchell Marsh and captain Rishabh Pant formed a strong partnership. Pant, after a series of disappointing performances, found his form, reaching a half-century in just 29 balls. Marsh also scored his sixth half-century of the IPL season.
If RCB fails to win the match, they will remain in third place, while Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans will move on to Qualifier 1. RCB will then face MI in the Eliminator.
**(CricXtasy contributed to this report)**
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