Tensions Flare in IPL 2025 as Digvesh Rathi and Abhishek Sharma Clash After Fiery Dismissal
The IPL 2025 clash between Lucknow Super Giants and Sunrisers Hyderabad turned heated on Monday when LSG spinner Digvesh Rathi got into a verbal spat with SRH opener Abhishek Sharma after dismissing him during a high-octane encounter.
The incident unfolded in the 8th over of the SRH innings when Abhishek, who was in blazing form with a 59-run knock off just 20 balls, mistimed a shot and was caught in the deep by Shardul Thakur. Following the dismissal, Digvesh Rathi performed his now-infamous “book-signing” celebration — a gesture that had previously landed him in trouble with the BCCI, resulting in a fine.
This time, however, Abhishek didn’t take the celebration lightly. Replays showed Rathi making a gesture towards Abhishek as he walked off, which appeared to trigger an exchange of words between the two players. On-field umpires and teammates intervened quickly to de-escalate the situation.
Despite the drama, it was a high-scoring thriller. LSG, powered by Mitchell Marsh (65) and Aiden Markram (61), posted a formidable 205/7. Though Rishabh Pant (7) continued his lean patch, Nicholas Pooran chipped in with a brisk 45 off 26 balls, further bolstering the total.
Markram, Marsh, and Pooran have now each crossed the 400-run mark this season — making Lucknow Super Giants the first team in IPL 2025 to boast three overseas players achieving the feat.
Mitchell Marsh: 443 runs in 11 innings, average 40.27, strike rate 157+, five fifties, best score 81
Aiden Markram: 409 runs in 12 innings, average 34.08, strike rate 148.72, five fifties, best score 66
Nicholas Pooran: 455 runs in 12 innings, average 41.36, strike rate 197.82, four fifties, best score 87*
The tension between Rathi and Abhishek added extra spice to an already electrifying encounter — a reminder that emotions can run just as high as the runs in the world’s most-watched cricket league.
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