India, April 13 -- In a rare moment during the IPL 2025 clash between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Jaipur's Sawai Mansingh Stadium, RR's Shimron Hetmyer and Phil Salt of RCB found themselves under the umpire's scrutiny - not for a shot, but for their bat.

The first check - with Hetmyer - took place at the end of the 16th over of Rajasthan's innings, shortly after opener Yashasvi Jaiswal's dismissal. As Hetmyer walked out to bat at No. 5, joining Dhruv Jurel in the middle, the on-field umpire halted the proceedings to inspect the incoming batter's equipment.

Using a standard bat gauge, the umpire verified whether Hetmyer's bat met the official IPL guidelines, a move that briefly caught the attention of fans.

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