In a thrilling IPL 2025 encounter between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Rajasthan Royals (RR), it was Jitesh Sharma's sharp cricketing instincts that stole the limelight. The pivotal moment arrived in the penultimate over when Sharma, standing behind the stumps, noticed a faint edge off Dhruv Jurel’s bat. Without hesitation, Sharma immediately signaled to RCB captain Rajat Patidar, urging him to take the Decision Review System (DRS). Sharma’s quick thinking paid off as UltraEdge confirmed an edge. Jurel, who had been playing a crucial knock of 47 runs off 34 balls, was dismissed, leaving RR's chase in a state of disarray. The decision turned out to be a game-changer as it shifted the momentum in RCB’s favor, helping them clinch an 11-run victory. Read also: MS Dhoni Set for 400th T20 Appearance in IPL 2025 Clash vs SRH Hazlewood Hails Sharma's Genius as RCB Secure Their First Home Win After the match, RCB’s seamer Josh Hazlewood was full of praise for Sharma's alertness, calling him a “genius” for his game-altering DRS call. Hazlewood pointed out that Sharma had helped him before, citing a similar instance earlier in the tournament when Sharma had assisted him in dismissing Mumbai Indians' Ryan Rickelton through a review. Hazlewood reflected on RCB's overall performance, highlighting their collective effort, including their aggressive batting and disciplined bowling. Hazlewood himself contributed with outstanding figures of 4/33, claiming crucial wickets like Yashasvi Jaiswal (49 off 19) and Shimron Hetmyer (11 off 8). In the post-match interview he said, "Jitesh is a genius. He has done a few for me throughout the tournament. One with MI with the lbw, and that one tonight. The first win here is massive for the crowd, the home fans. To hit 200 on that wicket as a batting unit was phenomenal. I mixed it up with yorkers here and there, but we took wickets throughout, which was important as well." RCB eventually restricted RR to 194/9, defending a target of 206, with Hazlewood's late breakthrough efforts proving decisive. Yash Dayal sealed the victory in the final over, ensuring that RCB secured their first home win of the season.