In an unusual incident during the IPL match between Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad, Ravindra Jadeja's bat failed the umpire's inspection due to size regulations. This forced Jadeja to change his bat immediately after Sam Curran's dismissal. Sunrisers Hyderabad chose to bowl first after winning the toss, leading to strategic lineup changes for both teams.
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