Watch: Abhishek Sharma loses cool after Digvesh Rathi's signature send-off
Tempers flared during the high-stakes IPL 2025 clash between Lucknow Super Giants and SunRisers Hyderabad in Lucknow on Monday, May 19. Just moments after Nicholas Pooran smashed his pads in frustration in the dressing room following a run-out, Abhishek Sharma and Digvesh Rathi were involved in a heated face-off on the field after the LSG spinner dismissed the India opener. | LSG vs SRH, IPL 2025 coverage |advertisementDigvesh Rathi celebrated with his signature notebook gesture after claiming the prized wicket of Abhishek Sharma, who had smashed 59 off just 20 deliveries. Abhishek looked in sublime touch, having brought up his half-century in only 18 balls. SunRisers, chasing 206, had raced to 98 runs in the first seven overs with Abhishek and Ishan Kishan looking set in the middle. While they could have looked to play out Digvesh—who appeared more threatening than his fellow bowlers—Abhishek chose to continue attacking.Attempting to clear the off-side boundary, the left-hander mistimed his shot and was caught by Shardul Thakur at sweeper cover.Digvesh was elated after breaking the 82-run partnership and gave Abhishek a wave as he walked back to the pavilion. He then followed it up with his trademark celebratory gesture. Annoyed by the send-off, Abhishek turned back and walked towards the bowler, leading to a brief but tense face-off. The on-field umpire quickly intervened to defuse the situation.The intensity of a must-win clash! #DigveshRathi dismisses the dangerous #AbhishekSharma, & things get heated right after!Is this the breakthrough #LSG needed to turn things around?Watch the LIVE action https://t.co/qihxZlIhqW #IPLRace2Playoffs #LSGvSRH | pic.twitter.com/TG6LXWNiVa— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) May 19, 2025advertisementThe umpire held a lengthy discussion with Digvesh Rathi before the new batter, Heinrich Klaasen, arrived at the crease.At the end of the match, the two players were seen shaking hands and exchanging words as they explained their reactions to each other. SRH successfully chased down 206 to knock LSG out of the play-off race."I spoke to him at the end of the match. It's all well now," Abhishek said after the match. Notably, Digvesh was previously fined for a similar celebratory send-off to Priyansh Arya during LSG's match against Punjab Kings earlier in the season.Digvesh has brought a mix of flair and effectiveness to the field in his debut IPL season, quickly establishing himself as a breakout star. The mystery spinner, who idolises Sunil Narine, has impressed with both control and wicket-taking ability. In 12 matches so far, he has taken 12 wickets at a commendable economy rate of 8.05.Earlier in the match, Aiden Markram and Mitchell Marsh struck quickfire fifties in a century-opening stand. Despite captain Rishabh Pant's continued struggles with the bat, LSG managed to post 205 on the board, thanks in part to Nicholas Pooran's 26-ball 45.Pooran, however, was visibly frustrated after being run out in the final over. Cameras caught him venting in the dressing room, disappointed not only by his dismissal but also by Abdul Samad's failure to finish strongly, with the pair involved in two run-outs during the final over.advertisementLSG entered the match in a must-win situation. With 10 points from 11 games, they were clinging to their play-off hopes by the slimmest of margins.
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