• Digvesh Rathi’s celebratory gesture after dismissing Abhishek Sharma sparked a fiery verbal clash during LSG vs SRH game.

  • Abhishek’s explosive 59 shaped the intense narrative of SRH’s thrilling 205-run chase against LSG.

IPL 2025 [WATCH]: Digvesh Rathi and Abhishek Sharma engage in a fiery exchange during LSG vs SRH match
Digvesh Rathi and Abhishek Sharma engage in a fiery exchange during LSG vs SRH showdown (Image source: X)

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The IPL 2025 encounter between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) turned intensely dramatic during the chase as spinner Digvesh Rathi and batter Abhishek Sharma clashed in a fiery on-field spat. The incident unfolded in the eighth over when Rathi dismissed the in-form Abhishek, sparking a heated exchange that quickly grabbed the spotlight amid a high-stakes contest.

Abhishek Sharma and Digvesh Rathi’s banter escalates into an on-field clash

Abhishek was in breathtaking form, smashing 59 runs off just 20 balls with a blend of four boundaries and six towering sixes, providing SRH a blazing start in pursuit of LSG’s challenging 206-run target. However, Abhishek’s aggressive innings came to an abrupt halt when Rathi bowled a well-disguised wide googly, which Abhishek attempted to loft over the off-side but ended up slicing to sweeper cover. Shardul Thakur took a sharp running catch to send Abhishek back to the pavilion.

What should have been a moment of triumph for Rathi quickly escalated as he unleashed his trademark “book-sign” celebration—a gesture that had already earned him a fine earlier in the season. This celebration did not sit well with Abhishek, who appeared visibly agitated. The two exchanged heated words on the field, with Abhishek even mouthing a threat as he walked back, saying, “Teri choti pakad ke maarunga” (I’ll grab your braid and beat you up). Umpires and teammates had to intervene promptly to separate the players and cool down the situation.

Here’s the video:

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BCCI Vice-President cooling the flames between two players

The clash between the young cricketers did not end on the field. The altercation spilled over beyond the boundary ropes, drawing the attention of IPL officials and the cricketing fraternity. BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla personally stepped in to mediate between Rathi and Abhishek after the match. His intervention proved effective, as both players were later seen reconciling with smiles and embracing, putting an end to the tension.

Despite the heated moment, the match itself was a thrilling contest. LSG’s innings was powered by fifties from Mitchell Marsh (65) and Aiden Markram (61), while Nicholas Pooran’s late blitz helped them cross the 200-run mark. SRH, buoyed by Abhishek’s explosive start, eventually secured a six-wicket victory, eliminating LSG from playoff contention. The Abhishek-Rathi spat became one of the most talked-about moments of IPL 2025, with fans and analysts buzzing over the intensity and passion displayed on the field.

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