The IPL 2026 match between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) vs Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Thursday (Apr 9) was one to remember but there was a controversy as well. Batting first, KKR scored 181/4 thanks to Ajinkya Rahane (24-ball 41), Angkrish Raghuvanshi (33-ball 45), Cameron Green (24-ball 32 not out), and Rovman Powell (24-ball 39 unbeaten). KKR's score might have been better at least by six runs if Finn Allen's caught out dismissal was properly checked. Allen was caught out on boundary in the second over by Digvesh Rathi off Prince Yada but not without the drama. Upon replays, it was seen that the boundary cushion moved ever so slightly, making the out decision a dubious call.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-bat-speed-develops-lsg-s-inr-2-6-crore-buy-mukul-choudhary-reveals-how-he-scored-54-not-out-off-27-vs-kkr-1775800332834">IPL 2026 | LSG's INR 2.6 crore buy Mukul Choudhary reveals how he scored 54 not out off 27 vs KKR</a><h2>Was Finn Allen not out - KKR reacts to controversial dismissal</h2>Allen, batting on 9 runs, tried to hit the ball from Prince towards square leg region but the ball took the outside edge of his bat and flew towards the third man area. Rathi, manning the area, held onto a brilliant catch or so it looked until replayed showed the the boundary cushion may have been touched. Allen, nonetheless, was given out and KKR's Rovman Powell was not amused as he shared the thoughts in post-match press conference. Have a look at the video below:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">SKIED… AND TAKEN ON THE FENCE! 😱 Top edge from Allen, &amp; Rathi pulls off a sharp catch at deep third 👏<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TATAIPL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TATAIPL</a> 2026 | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KKRvLSG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KKRvLSG</a> | LIVE NOW 👉 <a href="https://t.co/2ISFQDaiMT">https://t.co/2ISFQDaiMT</a> <a href="https://t.co/kHnYWXKSh6">pic.twitter.com/kHnYWXKSh6</a>&mdash; Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/StarSportsIndia/status/2042252166765936848?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 9, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Definitely (more angles should have been looked at). We talked about that when he came off. We thought we had seen in the IPL that the umpires have gone upstairs for lesser things, and that are not as close as that. Maybe it was a blunder on their part, but we're not going to look into that and say that is what cost us two points tonight," Powell said.<h2>Mukul snatches win from KKR</h2>Despite all the drama, KKR were on the verge of winning after reducing LSG to 128/7 in 16 overs in a chase of 182. LSG's Mukul Choudhary, however, took it upon himself to turn the tables. The batter scored unbeaten 54 off 27 balls including 52 off his last 19 balls to take his team home on the last ball of a proper humdinger of the match.

Allen tried to hit the ball from Prince towards square leg region but the ball took the outside edge of his bat and flew towards the third man area. Rathi, manning the area, held onto a brilliant catch or so it looked until replayed showed the the boundary cushion may have been touched.

The IPL 2026 match between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) vs Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Thursday (Apr 9) was one to remember but there was a controversy as well. Batting first, KKR scored 181/4 thanks to Ajinkya Rahane (24-ball 41), Angkrish Raghuvanshi (33-ball 45), Cameron Green (24-ball 32 not out), and Rovman Powell (24-ball 39 unbeaten). KKR's score might have been better at least by six runs if Finn Allen's caught out dismissal was properly checked. Allen was caught out on boundary in the second over by Digvesh Rathi off Prince Yada but not without the drama. Upon replays, it was seen that the boundary cushion moved ever so slightly, making the out decision a dubious call. Also Read - IPL 2026 | LSG's INR 2.6 crore buy Mukul Choudhary reveals how he scored 54 not out off 27 vs KKR Was Finn Allen not out - KKR reacts to controversial dismissal Allen, batting on 9 runs, tried to hit the ball from Prince towards square leg region but the ball took the outside edge of his bat and flew towards the third man area. Rathi, manning the area, held onto a brilliant catch or so it looked until replayed showed the the boundary cushion may have been touched. Allen, nonetheless, was given out and KKR's Rovman Powell was not amused as he shared the thoughts in post-match press conference. Have a look at the video below:

Allen tried to hit the ball from Prince towards square leg region but the ball took the outside edge of his bat and flew towards the third man area. Rathi, manning the area, held onto a brilliant catch or so it looked until replayed showed the the boundary cushion may have been touched.

IPL 2026 | Was Finn Allen not out? KKR react to controversial catch by LSG's Rathi

IPL fame Digvesh Rathi was again in the news for similar reasons he made headlines for during IPL 2025. He got involved in an ugly verbal brawl with Nitish Rana during the DPL 2025 Eliminator on Friday (Aug 29). Following their heated exchange during the South Delhi Superstarz and West Delhi Lions clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, DPL slapped Rana and Rathi, alongside others, with massive fines. The match, in which Rana hit an unbeaten 134 off 55 balls to see his team home, was also marred by uncalled-for confrontations and aggressive exchanges, the clips of which are circulating on the internet.&nbsp;While the DPL fined Rathi 80 per cent of his match fees for breaching the tournament’s Code of Conduct (Article 2.2 (Level 2), it handed Rana a 50 per cent fine for a breach under Article 2.6 (Level 1) for using a gesture that was considered obscene, offensive and insulting.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rahul-dravid-rejects-broader-position-steps-down-as-rajasthan-royals-head-coach-ahead-of-ipl-2026-1756544168547">Rahul Dravid rejects 'broader position,' steps down as Rajasthan Royals head coach ahead of IPL 2026</a> &nbsp;Besides, Aman Bharti received a 30 per cent fine for a breach under Article 2.3 (Level 1) for using obscene language during the game; on the other hand, Sumit Mathur was fined 50 per cent under Article 2.5 (Level 1) for using gestures that could provoke an aggressive reaction from an opposition player. DPL, however, handed the harshest penalty to Krish Yadav, slapping him with 100 per cent of his match fees under Article 2.3 (Level 2), for audible obscenity and pointing his bat towards an opposition player following the use of abusive language. &nbsp;Meanwhile, these disciplinary actions followed tense verbal volleys between several players, the most famous of which included Digvesh Rathi and Nitish Rana.&nbsp; &nbsp;During the run chase, Rathi and Rana tried playing with each other’s ego, with Rana, the man in form, winning it in the end with a reverse sweep for a six. That shot led to both taking jabs at each other, with things getting heated within a fraction of a second. It got so ugly that players and on-field umpires had to intervene to separate the two, with DPL slapping penalties to ensure no one crosses the line again and breaches the game’s spirit.<h3>WATCH VIDEO –</h3>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">It’s all happening here! 🔥🏏 Nitish Rana | Digvesh Singh Rathi | West Delhi Lions | South Delhi Superstarz | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DPL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DPL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DPL2025?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DPL2025</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AdaniDPL2025?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AdaniDPL2025</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Delhi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Delhi</a> <a href="https://t.co/OfDZQGhOlr">pic.twitter.com/OfDZQGhOlr</a>&mdash; Delhi Premier League T20 (@DelhiPLT20) <a href="https://twitter.com/DelhiPLT20/status/1961514944106828059?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

There, however, was another instance involving Bharti, Sumit, and Yadav, the video of which is viral all over the internet. &nbsp;WATCH Here –&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">An intense moment in the middle! 🏏 Nitish Rana | Digvesh Singh Rathi | West Delhi Lions | South Delhi Superstarz | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DPL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DPL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DPL2025?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DPL2025</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AdaniDPL2025?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AdaniDPL2025</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Delhi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Delhi</a> <a href="https://t.co/dX5E5wFDqd">pic.twitter.com/dX5E5wFDqd</a>&mdash; Delhi Premier League T20 (@DelhiPLT20) <a href="https://twitter.com/DelhiPLT20/status/1961531508000211371?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Meanwhile, the West Delhi Lions will now face East Delhi Riders in Qualifier 2, with the winner advancing to the season finale to face Central Delhi Kings.

Digvesh Rathi made headlines during IPL 2025 for his heated exchanges, earning him a reputation as an on-field brat. 

IPL fame Digvesh Rathi was again in the news for similar reasons he made headlines for during IPL 2025. He got involved in an ugly verbal brawl with Nitish Rana during the DPL 2025 Eliminator on Friday (Aug 29). Following their heated exchange during the South Delhi Superstarz and West Delhi Lions clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, DPL slapped Rana and Rathi, alongside others, with massive fines. The match, in which Rana hit an unbeaten 134 off 55 balls to see his team home, was also marred by uncalled-for confrontations and aggressive exchanges, the clips of which are circulating on the internet. While the DPL fined Rathi 80 per cent of his match fees for breaching the tournament’s Code of Conduct (Article 2.2 (Level 2), it handed Rana a 50 per cent fine for a breach under Article 2.6 (Level 1) for using a gesture that was considered obscene, offensive and insulting. Also read | Rahul Dravid rejects 'broader position,' steps down as Rajasthan Royals head coach ahead of IPL 2026 Besides, Aman Bharti received a 30 per cent fine for a breach under Article 2.3 (Level 1) for using obscene language during the game; on the other hand, Sumit Mathur was fined 50 per cent under Article 2.5 (Level 1) for using gestures that could provoke an aggressive reaction from an opposition player. DPL, however, handed the harshest penalty to Krish Yadav, slapping him with 100 per cent of his match fees under Article 2.3 (Level 2), for audible obscenity and pointing his bat towards an opposition player following the use of abusive language. Meanwhile, these disciplinary actions followed tense verbal volleys between several players, the most famous of which included Digvesh Rathi and Nitish Rana. During the run chase, Rathi and Rana tried playing with each other’s ego, with Rana, the man in form, winning it in the end with a reverse sweep for a six. That shot led to both taking jabs at each other, with things getting heated within a fraction of a second. It got so ugly that players and on-field umpires had to intervene to separate the two, with DPL slapping penalties to ensure no one crosses the line again and breaches the game’s spirit. WATCH VIDEO –

Digvesh Rathi made headlines during IPL 2025 for his heated exchanges, earning him a reputation as an on-field brat.&nbsp;

Digvesh Rathi, Nitish Rana slapped heavy fines for verbal brawls in DPL Eliminator

Rishabh Pant's IPL teammate Digvesh Rathi has bagged a mega deal in the recently concluded Delhi Premier League (DPL) auctions on Sunday (July 6). Known for his leg-spin and tricky bowling, Rathi was the second most expensive buy in the auction at the price of ₹38 lakh ($44,322), having entered the auction at his base price of ₹10 lakh ($11,663).<h2>Delhi Superstarz secure Rathi's services</h2>Purani Dilli were also interested in Rathi during the auction but it was South Delhi Superstarz who signed him in the end for ₹38 lakh ($44,322). The spinner's value has been rapidly increased after the IPL 2025 as he will be earning ₹8 lakh ($9,331 ) more in DPL than he did in the IPL.&nbsp;&nbsp;The 25-year old, who hails from Delhi had a strong IPL 2025 season. He bagged 14 wickets in 13 matches at an economy rate of 8.25. However, he also made headlines for his controversial ‘notebook’ celebration and a few on field clashes.&nbsp;He was suspended for a match due to his unique celebration style and paid penalties for his misconduct during the season.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="Body blow to RCB as no IPL franchise considered for 2026 World Club Championship, Pakistan's PCB rejects invitation - Report">Body blow to RCB as no IPL franchise considered for 2026 World Club Championship, Pakistan's PCB rejects invitation - Report</a>&nbsp;In the same auction, Simarjit Singh, who was the part of SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in IPL 2025 became the most expensive player in the auction, signing a deal at ₹39 lakh ($45,493) with Central Delhi Kings. He was also the top wicket-taker in the last DPL season.&nbsp;The 2025 DPL auction showed how fast the league is growing and how young Indian players like Digvesh Rathi are becoming more valuable in the domestic cricket.<h2>Most expensive players in DPL 2025 auction</h2><ul><li>Simarjeet Singh (Central Delhi Kings) - ₹39 lakhs ($45,493)</li><li>Digvesh Rathi (South Delhi Superstarz) - ₹38 lakhs ($44,322)</li><li>Nitish Rana (West Delhi Lions) - ₹34 lakhs ( $39,667)</li><li>Prince Yadav (New Delhi Tigers) - ₹33 lakhs ($38,500)&nbsp;</li></ul>

The 2025 DPL (Delhi Premier League) auction showed how fast the league is growing and how young Indian players are becoming more valuable in the domestic cricket.

Rishabh Pant's IPL teammate Digvesh Rathi has bagged a mega deal in the recently concluded Delhi Premier League (DPL) auctions on Sunday (July 6). Known for his leg-spin and tricky bowling, Rathi was the second most expensive buy in the auction at the price of ₹38 lakh ($44,322), having entered the auction at his base price of ₹10 lakh ($11,663). Delhi Superstarz secure Rathi's services Purani Dilli were also interested in Rathi during the auction but it was South Delhi Superstarz who signed him in the end for ₹38 lakh ($44,322). The spinner's value has been rapidly increased after the IPL 2025 as he will be earning ₹8 lakh ($9,331 ) more in DPL than he did in the IPL. The 25-year old, who hails from Delhi had a strong IPL 2025 season. He bagged 14 wickets in 13 matches at an economy rate of 8.25. However, he also made headlines for his controversial ‘notebook’ celebration and a few on field clashes. He was suspended for a match due to his unique celebration style and paid penalties for his misconduct during the season. Also Read - Body blow to RCB as no IPL franchise considered for 2026 World Club Championship, Pakistan's PCB rejects invitation - Report In the same auction, Simarjit Singh, who was the part of SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in IPL 2025 became the most expensive player in the auction, signing a deal at ₹39 lakh ($45,493) with Central Delhi Kings. He was also the top wicket-taker in the last DPL season. The 2025 DPL auction showed how fast the league is growing and how young Indian players like Digvesh Rathi are becoming more valuable in the domestic cricket. Most expensive players in DPL 2025 auction Simarjeet Singh (Central Delhi Kings) - ₹39 lakhs ($45,493) Digvesh Rathi (South Delhi Superstarz) - ₹38 lakhs ($44,322) Nitish Rana (West Delhi Lions) - ₹34 lakhs ( $39,667) Prince Yadav (New Delhi Tigers) - ₹33 lakhs ($38,500)

Known for his leg-spin and tricky bowling, Rathi was the second most expensive buy in the auction at the price of ₹38 lakh ($44,322), having entered the auction at his base price of ₹10 lakh ($11,663).

Rishabh Pant's IPL teammate bags mega deal in DPL 2025 auction, bigger than his IPL contract

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 league stage is over and the tournament has its poster mischievous boy in Digvesh Rathi. The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) spinner got the fame not only for his Narine-like bowling skills but the 'notebook' celebration as well.The LSG spinner was bought in the IPL 2025 auction for his base price of INR 30 lakh ($40,000) but has paid about INR 9.37 lakh ($10,000) in fines. He also served one-match suspension during the season but still ended up as LSG's highest wicket taker with 14 scalps in 13 games.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/from-abhishek-141-to-starc-5-35-check-out-all-stats-from-ipl-2025-league-stage-1748420007434">From Abhishek's 141 to Starc's 5/35 - Check out all stats from IPL 2025 league stage</a>Rathi is also the highest wicket-taker among the uncapped bowlers in IPL 2025 - which clearly shows he backs his show off with skills.Rathi was first fined for the notebook celebration during the match against Punjab Kings after dismissing Priyansh Arya on April 1. He paid 25 percent of his match fees as a fine and accumulated one demerit point.The next incident came against Mumbai Indian after dismissing Naman Dhir. This incident costed Rathi 50 percent of match fee and two demerit points.The biggest of the fauda happened in the match against SRH towards the end of league stage when he got involved in a heated confrontation with Abhishek Sharma. This costed Rathi a further 50 percent of the match fee and one game suspension.What is IPL player's match fee?Before the beginning of this season, the BCCI announced INR 7.5 lakh ($8,800) as match fee for IPL players for each match played. As per the calculations, Rathi lost 25 percent for first breach of policy which is INR 187,500 ($2,197) and INR 325,000 for second and third incidents.The total fine Rathi ended up paying comes around INR 937,500 ($10,000 approx) which is nearly one third of his IPL salary.During a recent fan interaction, Rathi revealed why he does the 'notebook' celebration and said: 'Whenever there's a tournament, I carry a notebook and note all the names in it.'&nbsp;

Rathi was bought in the IPL 2025 auction for his base price of INR 30 lakh ($40,000) but has paid about INR 9.37 lakh ($10,000) in fines. He also served one-match suspension during the season but still ended up as LSG's highest wicket taker with 14 scalps in 13 games.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 league stage is over and the tournament has its poster mischievous boy in Digvesh Rathi. The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) spinner got the fame not only for his Narine-like bowling skills but the 'notebook' celebration as well. The LSG spinner was bought in the IPL 2025 auction for his base price of INR 30 lakh ($40,000) but has paid about INR 9.37 lakh ($10,000) in fines. He also served one-match suspension during the season but still ended up as LSG's highest wicket taker with 14 scalps in 13 games. Also Read - From Abhishek's 141 to Starc's 5/35 - Check out all stats from IPL 2025 league stage Rathi is also the highest wicket-taker among the uncapped bowlers in IPL 2025 - which clearly shows he backs his show off with skills. Rathi was first fined for the notebook celebration during the match against Punjab Kings after dismissing Priyansh Arya on April 1. He paid 25 percent of his match fees as a fine and accumulated one demerit point. The next incident came against Mumbai Indian after dismissing Naman Dhir. This incident costed Rathi 50 percent of match fee and two demerit points. The biggest of the fauda happened in the match against SRH towards the end of league stage when he got involved in a heated confrontation with Abhishek Sharma. This costed Rathi a further 50 percent of the match fee and one game suspension. What is IPL player's match fee? Before the beginning of this season, the BCCI announced INR 7.5 lakh ($8,800) as match fee for IPL players for each match played. As per the calculations, Rathi lost 25 percent for first breach of policy which is INR 187,500 ($2,197) and INR 325,000 for second and third incidents. The total fine Rathi ended up paying comes around INR 937,500 ($10,000 approx) which is nearly one third of his IPL salary. During a recent fan interaction, Rathi revealed why he does the 'notebook' celebration and said: 'Whenever there's a tournament, I carry a notebook and note all the names in it.'

Rathi was bought in the IPL 2025 auction for his base price of INR 30 lakh ($40,000) but has paid about INR 9.37 lakh ($10,000) in fines. He also served one-match suspension during the season but still ended up as LSG's highest wicket taker with 14 scalps in 13 games.

Bought for INR 3 million, LSG's Rathi pays nearly INR 1 million in fines for 'notebook' celebration and reveals why he does it

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) stand-in skipper Jitesh Sharma played the innings of his IPL career during the last league match of ongoing season on Tuesday (May 27). Jitesh smashed unbeaten 85 runs off 33 balls but the innings was not without much deserved luck.Jitesh first survived a caught out decision after the first delivery of the 17th over by LSG spinner Digvesh Rathi was deemed a no-ball by the TV umpire. The potential game-changing moment, however, came before the last ball.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rishabh-pant-does-backflip-on-poor-form-in-last-game-of-the-season-with-ton-vs-rcb-watch-1748362523983">Rishabh Pant does backflip on poor form in last game of IPL 2025 but Jitesh takes RCB in top two</a>Rathi was about to deliver the ball but stopped and attempted to run-out Jitesh at non-striker. The on-field umpire asked if he wanted to continue the appeal, given the debatable nature of dismissal which some claim goes against spirit of the game, and it was referred to the TV umpire once Rathi gave affirmation.The decision, however, once again was in Jitesh's favour as Rathi had completed his bowling stride as informed by the umpire on live telecast which rendered the appeal null and void.Here's what the rule says about running out non-striker"If the non-striker is out of his/her ground at any time from the moment the ball comes into play until the instant when the bowler would normally have been expected to release the ball, the non-striker is liable to be run out by the bowler attempting to run him/her out. In these circumstances, the non- striker will be out run out if he/she is out of his/her ground when his/her wicket is broken by the bowler throwing the ball at the wicket or by the bowler's hand holding the ball, whether or not the ball is subsequently delivered," notes IPL's playing conditions 38.3.1.Jitesh made full use of the twin opportunities and RCB scored remaining 28 runs in the next 10 balls to secure a top two finish and set up qualifier 1 against Punjab Kings on Thursday (May 29).

The decision, however, once again was in Jitesh's favour as Rathi had completed his bowling stride as informed by the umpire on live telecast which rendered the appeal null and void.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) stand-in skipper Jitesh Sharma played the innings of his IPL career during the last league match of ongoing season on Tuesday (May 27). Jitesh smashed unbeaten 85 runs off 33 balls but the innings was not without much deserved luck. Jitesh first survived a caught out decision after the first delivery of the 17th over by LSG spinner Digvesh Rathi was deemed a no-ball by the TV umpire. The potential game-changing moment, however, came before the last ball. Also Read - Rishabh Pant does backflip on poor form in last game of IPL 2025 but Jitesh takes RCB in top two Rathi was about to deliver the ball but stopped and attempted to run-out Jitesh at non-striker. The on-field umpire asked if he wanted to continue the appeal, given the debatable nature of dismissal which some claim goes against spirit of the game, and it was referred to the TV umpire once Rathi gave affirmation. The decision, however, once again was in Jitesh's favour as Rathi had completed his bowling stride as informed by the umpire on live telecast which rendered the appeal null and void. Here's what the rule says about running out non-striker "If the non-striker is out of his/her ground at any time from the moment the ball comes into play until the instant when the bowler would normally have been expected to release the ball, the non-striker is liable to be run out by the bowler attempting to run him/her out. In these circumstances, the non- striker will be out run out if he/she is out of his/her ground when his/her wicket is broken by the bowler throwing the ball at the wicket or by the bowler's hand holding the ball, whether or not the ball is subsequently delivered," notes IPL's playing conditions 38.3.1. Jitesh made full use of the twin opportunities and RCB scored remaining 28 runs in the next 10 balls to secure a top two finish and set up qualifier 1 against Punjab Kings on Thursday (May 29).

The decision, however, once again was in Jitesh's favour as Rathi had completed his bowling stride as informed by the umpire on live telecast which rendered the appeal null and void.

Jitesh survives Rathi's run-out appeal at non-striker end. Here's what the rule says

Lucknow Super Giants captain <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rishabh-pant">Rishabh Pant</a> has been fined $14,000 for maintaining a slow over-rate during their 12-run win over <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mumbai-indians">Mumbai Indians</a> in an IPL 2025 clash on Friday (April 4).
According to IPL regulations, teams must complete their 20 overs within 90 minutes. LSG fell behind schedule after the 19th over, forcing them to keep only four fielders outside the 30-yard circle for the final over &mdash; a penalty for exceeding the time limit.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2025-tactical-call-mi-coach-mahela-jayawardene-explains-tilaks-retire-out-move-8928149">IPL 2025 | &lsquo;Tactical call&rsquo;: MI coach Mahela Jayawardene explains Tilak&rsquo;s retire out move</a>
&ldquo;This being the team&rsquo;s first offence of the season under Article 2.22 of the IPL Code of Conduct, which relates to minimum over-rate offences, Rishabh Pant has been fined ₹12 lakh,&rdquo; the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/board-of-control-for-cricket-in-india">BCCI</a> said in a release.
<h2>Trouble for Digvesh Rathi</h2>
Meanwhile, LSG&rsquo;s rising star Digvesh Rathi has once again found himself in trouble for his on-field behaviour. The young spinner has been fined 50% of his match fees for a second successive breach of the Level 1 Code of Conduct under Article 2.5 &mdash; which deals with inappropriate or excessive celebration after a dismissal.
Rathi, who was previously penalised for an animated celebration against Punjab Kings, repeated a toned-down version of his 'notebook tick' gesture after dismissing MI&rsquo;s Naman Dheer. Despite being more restrained, the act still drew sanction from the match referee.
&ldquo;This marks his second Level 1 offence of the season, adding two more demerit points to the one he received during the April 1 match against Punjab Kings,&rdquo; the BCCI release added.
Come IPL mega auction, 25-year-old Rathi was picked up for INR 30 lakh ($35,000) from the uncapped players' pool and has been giving rich dividends on the investment made so far. Before the IPL, Rathi played just two T20s at the domestic level in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) and had three wickets to his name.
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: Digvesh Rathi has been fined 50% of his match fees for a second successive breach of the Level 1 Code of Conduct under Article 2.5

Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant has been fined $14,000 for maintaining a slow over-rate during their 12-run win over Mumbai Indians in an IPL 2025 clash on Friday (April 4). According to IPL regulations, teams must complete their 20 overs within 90 minutes. LSG fell behind schedule after the 19th over, forcing them to keep only four fielders outside the 30-yard circle for the final over — a penalty for exceeding the time limit. Also Read: IPL 2025 | ‘Tactical call’: MI coach Mahela Jayawardene explains Tilak’s retire out move “This being the team’s first offence of the season under Article 2.22 of the IPL Code of Conduct, which relates to minimum over-rate offences, Rishabh Pant has been fined ₹12 lakh,” the BCCI said in a release. Trouble for Digvesh Rathi Meanwhile, LSG’s rising star Digvesh Rathi has once again found himself in trouble for his on-field behaviour. The young spinner has been fined 50% of his match fees for a second successive breach of the Level 1 Code of Conduct under Article 2.5 — which deals with inappropriate or excessive celebration after a dismissal. Rathi, who was previously penalised for an animated celebration against Punjab Kings, repeated a toned-down version of his 'notebook tick' gesture after dismissing MI’s Naman Dheer. Despite being more restrained, the act still drew sanction from the match referee. “This marks his second Level 1 offence of the season, adding two more demerit points to the one he received during the April 1 match against Punjab Kings,” the BCCI release added. Come IPL mega auction, 25-year-old Rathi was picked up for INR 30 lakh ($35,000) from the uncapped players' pool and has been giving rich dividends on the investment made so far. Before the IPL, Rathi played just two T20s at the domestic level in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) and had three wickets to his name. (With inputs from agencies)

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