• Digvesh Rathi emulated Kesrick Williams' iconic notebook celebration after dismissing Priyansh Arya in IPL 2025.

  • After Arya had hit him for a boundary earlier in the over, Rathi struck back and removed the batter.

WATCH: Digvesh Rathi’s notebook celebration after removing Priyansh Arya in LSG vs PBKS clash at IPL 2025
Digvesh Rathi brings out notebook celebration after dismissing Priyansh Arya (Screengrab: StarSports)

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The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium witnessed a dramatic moment when LSG spinner Digvesh Rathi dismissed PBKS opener Priyansh Arya and celebrated with a fiery gesture. Rathi emulated West Indies bowler Kesrick Williams‘ iconic “notebook celebration,” adding a personal touch to his performance but stirring controversy in the process.

Digvesh Rathi emulates Kesrick Williams’ iconic celebration

Rathi was introduced into the attack by LSG captain Rishabh Pant during the third over of PBKS’s innings. After Arya had hit him for a boundary earlier in the over, Rathi struck back on the fifth ball, delivering a short ball outside off that Arya mistimed. The shot resulted in a top-edge, and Shardul Thakur safely completed the catch at mid-on, giving LSG their first breakthrough.

As Arya walked back to the pavilion, Rathi ran towards him and performed the notebook celebration, pretending to write Arya’s name in an imaginary notebook before checking it off. This gesture, popularized by Kesrick, added intensity to the moment but drew immediate attention from the on-field umpire, who warned Rathi about his actions.

Here is the video:

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Nicholas Pooran guides LSG to a respectable total

Earlier in the game, LSG posted a competitive total of 171/7 thanks to contributions from Nicholas Pooran (44 off 30 balls) and Ayush Badoni (41 off 33 balls). PBKS began their chase strongly but lost Arya early due to Rathi’s impactful bowling.

This incident has added another layer of excitement to IPL 2025, showcasing both competitive spirit and controversial moments that keep fans engaged.

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