New Delhi: The IPL 2025 match between SunRisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants was full of excitement and drama, but the highlight of the match wasn’t just the runs or wickets. It was a fiery on-field clash between SRH opener Abhishek Sharma and LSG spinner Digvesh Rathi that stole the limelight. The incident occurred during the eighth over of the SRH’s chase and escalated well beyond the boundary ropes, prompting BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla to intervene after the game.
Abhishek Sharma was in red-hot form, smashing LSG bowlers all around the park. But after he was dismissed for a brilliant 59 off just 20 deliveries, things took a turn. Digvesh Rathi, who got the breakthrough, brought out his trademark notebook celebration, a gesture he is known for but that didn’t go well with the SRH opener Abhishek. After the dismissal, he exchanged a few heated words with the bowler, sparking a tense moment that forced the umpires to step in.
Drama continues after the match
However, the drama didn’t end on the pitch. During the post-match handshake, Abhishek was stopped by LSG assistant coach Vijay Dahiya, who had a quick word with him.
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After that, BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla was seen trying to mediate and cool things down between the players. The matter seems to have been handled calmly in the end, with both sides appearing to move on from the incident.
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Abhishek leads SRH with a fiery knock
Despite the off-field drama, Abhishek’s performance was one of the brightest spots for SRH this season. His 59-run knock featuring six huge sixes and four boundaries, played a big role in guiding his team to a six-wicket win in Lucknow.
In fact, this innings added to his impressive season tally of 373 runs in 11 matches at a stunning strike rate of 192.26. With one century and two fifties already, Abhishek has been SRH’s leading run-scorer this season.
After the game, Abhishek addressed the media and confirmed that things are fine between both players. “I spoke to him after the game, and it is all good now,” he said, brushing aside the controversy. IPL always brings thrilling cricket, but it also brings emotions to the surface, and this was just another reminder of that.
Abhishek Sharma and Digvesh Rathi clashed in a heated IPL 2025 moment; Rajeev Shukla stepped in as emotions flared beyond the post-match handshake. Cricket Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
