Another bad news for LSG as IPL takes huge call on Digvesh Rathi

pritam-santra — Tue, 20 May 2025 11:22:13 GMT

Digvesh Rathi suspended for one game in IPL 2025

Tensions went very high during Match 61 of IPL 2025 between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, ending in a fiery face-off between two upcoming stars in Indian cricket. The intense on-field verbal banter between LSG's Digvesh Rathi and SRH batter Abhishek Sharma has not only grabbed the spotlight but has also triggered major disciplinary actions taken against both players.

As a result of his actions, Digvesh Rathi has been handed a one-match suspension and will miss LSG’s upcoming clash against the Gujarat Titans. Already carrying five demerit points, the heated exchange pushed him over the threshold. In addition to the suspension, the young pacer has been fined 50% of his match fees. The altercation became significant enough that BCCI president Rajiv Shukla had to personally intervene to defuse the situation, underscoring the seriousness of the episode.

Later, when the matter was solved, Rathi and Sharma were spotted with smiling faces. Abhishek was furious after Digvesh dismissed him, followed by an aggressive celebration. The SRH opener was on song and scored 59 off 20 deliveries with a 295.00 strike rate. His fast-paced innings was decorated with four boundaries and six over-boundaries.

SRH ended LSG's playoff hopes

In the do-or-die match for Lucknow Super Giants, scoring 205 in 20 overs proved not enough when Abhishek Sharma started to launch big hit after big hit. SRH with ease chased down the target with 10 balls to spare and knocked the Rishabh Pant-led side out of the round of four race.

LSG in their next game will face Gujarat Titans on May 22, with a suspended Digvesh Rathi. In his first-ever IPL season, Rathi, without any delay, got the focus light for his aggressive field body language, and he has remained effective with the ball for the Lucknow-based franchise. In 12 IPL 2025 matches, the 25-year-old spinner snatched 14 wickets with an economy rate of 8.18.