Lucknow Super Giants’ young spinner Digvesh Rathi made quite an impression during the high-voltage clash against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens in IPL 2025. While the night was largely dominated by LSG’s power-packed batting display, Rathi quietly held his own with the ball and made a subtle yet noteworthy contribution.
Bowling with discipline and control, the mystery spinner kept things tight in the middle overs. Though not among the wickets, his ability to contain runs in a high-scoring encounter stood out. His control over line and length ensured that the scoring rate didn’t spiral out of control during his spell — a small win for LSG in a game filled with fireworks.
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Rathi’s alertness was on display during a cheeky moment involving KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane. In the ninth over, just before delivering the final ball to Venkatesh Iyer, the young spinner pulled out of his run-up and gave Rahane a subtle warning for backing up too far — a potential Mankad. It showcased the youngster’s awareness and willingness to stay one step ahead.
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However, Digvsh Rathi’s efforts were overshadowed by the batting carnage that followed. Mitchell Marsh continued his dominant form with a scintillating 81, while Nicholas Pooran went ballistic with an unbeaten 87 off just 36 balls — his best in the IPL. With Aiden Markram chipping in with 47, LSG posted a daunting 238/3.
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KKR’s bowling unit had no answers, and the decision to bring back Spencer Johnson backfired as he leaked runs yet again. With 239 to chase — their highest-ever target at Eden Gardens — KKR face an uphill task. The stage is set, the odds are high, and their top order must rise to the challenge or risk facing their second home defeat of the season.
