In an electrifying IPL 2025 clash between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Gujarat Titans (GT), young spinner Digvesh Rathi once again lit up the field with his trademark “notebook” celebration after claiming a key wicket. The moment unfolded during the 17th over of Gujarat’s innings, when Rathi dismissed England’s white-ball maestro, Jos Buttler, with the help of a stunning catch by Shardul Thakur.
Earlier in the day at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, LSG skipper Rishabh Pant won the toss and opted to bowl first. The decision came on the back of Lucknow’s recent momentum, having notched back-to-back wins over Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders. Gujarat Titans, however, came into the contest riding high with four consecutive victories under their belt, led by captain Shubman Gill.
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The Buttler dismissal was a pivotal moment. Trying to force the pace, the Englishman went for a sweep against Rathi, only to miscue it off the top edge. Positioned at short fine leg, Shardul Thakur sprinted and dived to his left, pulling off an athletic, one-handed catch that had the crowd on its feet.
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The brilliance in the field matched the intensity of the moment as Buttler trudged off after scoring a modest 16 off 14 deliveries, which included two boundaries. Rathi, clearly fired up, dropped to his knees and mimed jotting down the wicket in his imaginary notebook—a celebration that has quickly become a fan favorite.
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Captain Rishabh Pant rushed over to embrace the young spinner, recognizing the significance of the breakthrough. With every match, Rathi continues to impress not just with his bowling but with his flair and personality—traits that are adding a new layer of excitement to Lucknow’s IPL 2025 campaign.
