A tense moment unfolded during the IPL 2025 clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Monday night as Abhishek Sharma and Digvesh Singh Rathi were involved in a fiery on-field altercation. The exchange occurred after Digvesh dismissed Abhishek and followed it with an aggressive send-off that didn’t sit well with the SRH allrounder. The situation quickly escalated as the two exchanged words before the on-field umpires and LSG teammates intervened to defuse the confrontation.
The IPL match referee took swift action following the incident. Both players have now been fined for violating the league’s Code of Conduct.
Penalties Imposed:
- Digvesh Singh Rathi has been suspended for one match and fined 50% of his match fee, owing to his poor disciplinary record. This marks the third time the LSG spinner has breached the IPL’s code of conduct this season.
- Abhishek Sharma has been fined 25% of his match fee and received one demerit point. According to an IPL statement, “This was his first Level 1 offence under Article 2.6 this season.”
Digvesh’s Season in Focus:
Digvesh, a debutant for LSG, has quickly become one of the most talked-about names this season — both for his performances and his now-controversial ‘notebook’ celebration after taking wickets. While his antics have drawn attention, they’ve also landed him in hot water multiple times.
Signed at his base price of ₹30 lakh during the 2024 IPL mega auction, the Delhi-born spinner has been LSG’s standout bowler this season. He has picked up 14 wickets from 12 matches at an economy of 8.18, making him the franchise’s top wicket-taker.
Match Recap – SRH vs LSG:
In the high-scoring encounter held at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, LSG posted an imposing 205/7 after being asked to bat first. Openers Mitchell Marsh (65) and Aiden Markram (61) led the charge, with Nicholas Pooran adding a quick 45 off 26 balls.
However, SRH chased down the target with 10 balls to spare, thanks largely to an explosive innings from Abhishek Sharma, who smashed 59 off just 20 balls. His aggressive knock helped Hyderabad register a six-wicket win.
Despite the win, SRH have not yet qualified for the IPL 2025 playoffs, with two league matches remaining. On the other hand, the loss officially knocked LSG out of playoff contention, ending a disappointing campaign.
What Lies Ahead:
While the playoff hopes for LSG have ended, the fallout from the Abhishek-Digvesh clash highlights growing concerns over player behavior in high-pressure matches. For Digvesh, the suspension means he will miss his team’s final game of the season. SRH, meanwhile, will be hoping to win their last two matches and sneak into the top four.
The IPL’s disciplinary committee has once again emphasized the importance of maintaining decorum on the field — even in moments of intense competition.
