In a twist that changed the mood at Wankhede, it was the alert fourth umpire who stepped in and reversed what could have been a key breakthrough for Sunrisers Hyderabad. Zeeshan Ansari had seemingly dismissed Ryan Rickelton after building pressure with three dot balls. Rickelton attempted a release shot but found Pat Cummins at cover, who completed a sharp catch. Celebration followed — momentarily.

However, just as Ansari looked set to celebrate his first IPL wicket, the fourth umpire noticed something others missed. He spotted that Heinrich Klaasen, the wicketkeeper, had his gloves positioned marginally ahead of the stumps while collecting the ball — a violation under cricket’s laws. As a result, the delivery was called a no-ball.

What looked like a turning point for SRH turned into a moment of frustration. Rickelton not only survived but was also gifted a free-hit, shifting momentum slightly back in Mumbai Indians’ favour. A minor lapse in glove positioning led to a major reprieve — and credit goes to the sharp eyes of the fourth umpire.