The 36th match of IPL 2025 between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) is currently taking place at the Wankhede Stadium. After being asked to bat first on a relatively flat track, SRH managed to post a fighting total of 162 runs. While it wasn’t a massive score, the pitch conditions and previous records suggested it could still be competitive, especially if SRH’s bowlers managed to strike early in the innings and build pressure.

MI got off to a confident start, reaching 66/1 by the end of the powerplay. In the 7th over, bowled by Zeeshan Ansari, Ryan Rickelton played a sharp shot straight to cover, where SRH captain Pat Cummins made a clean diving catch. The fielders erupted in celebration, thinking they had secured a crucial breakthrough. However, the excitement was short-lived, as an unexpected intervention from the fourth umpire brought the game to a temporary halt and created confusion on the field.

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The on-field umpire called for a review following the fourth umpire’s observation. Upon inspection, the delivery was ruled a no-ball due to a wicketkeeping error. Replays showed SRH’s Heinrich Klaasen had his gloves positioned ahead of the stumps at the striker’s end when the ball struck the bat. As per the rules, this is considered illegal, and the delivery was disqualified. The decision not only gave Rickelton a lifeline but also swung the momentum slightly in MI’s favor during a crucial phase of the match.

RICKELTON NOT-OUT...!!!!

- Cummins took a brilliant catch but Klassen's hand was just infront of the stumps.

Great spot by the third umpire 👌 pic.twitter.com/yBWXbmmrJp

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 17, 2025

What does the law say?

According to the MCC Laws of Cricket, it is stated that the wicketkeeper must stay entirely behind the wicket at the striker’s end from the moment the ball comes into play until it either contacts the bat or the batter, passes the wicket at that end, or the batter attempts a run. If this rule is violated, the umpire is instructed to call and signal a no-ball.

Klaasen’s premature movement resulted in the delivery being declared illegal under the laws, giving Rickelton a lifeline and costing SRH a crucial breakthrough. Heading into this contest, both Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad found themselves in similar positions—each with just two wins from six matches. With their campaigns faltering, both sides were in dire need of a win to gain momentum and improve their standings on the IPL 2025 points table.