India, March 28 -- Heinrich Klaasen's dismissal against Royal Challengers Bengaluru was not just an important wicket for the defending champions. It became one of the first genuine flashpoints of IPL 2026, with the Sunrisers Hyderabad batter clearly not convinced by the decision that ended his stay.

The moment came on the first ball of the 14th over of SRH's innings, with the side at 135 for 4 and building through a crucial phase. Romario Shepherd, reintroduced into the attack by Rajat Patidar, dug in a back-of-a-length delivery around off. Klaasen, who had made 31 off 22 balls, attempted to pull but failed to get the desired connection. The ball ballooned towards deep midwicket, where Phil Salt completed the catch right on the edge of t...