The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match between Lucknow Tremendous Giants (LSG) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) on the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium witnessed a dramatic second when LSG spinner Digvesh Rathi dismissed PBKS opener Priyansh Arya and celebrated with a fiery gesture. Rathi emulated West Indies bowler Kesrick Williams‘ iconic “pocket book celebration,” including a private contact to his efficiency however stirring controversy within the course of.
Digvesh Rathi emulates Kesrick Williams’ iconic celebration
Rathi was launched into the assault by LSG captain Rishabh Pant throughout the third over of PBKS’s innings. After Arya had hit him for a boundary earlier within the over, Rathi struck again on the fifth ball, delivering a brief ball exterior off that Arya mistimed. The shot resulted in a top-edge, and Shardul Thakur safely accomplished the catch at mid-on, giving LSG their first breakthrough.
As Arya walked again to the pavilion, Rathi ran in direction of him and carried out the pocket book celebration, pretending to put in writing Arya’s identify in an imaginary pocket book earlier than checking it off. This gesture, popularized by Kesrick, added depth to the second however drew speedy consideration from the on-field umpire, who warned Rathi about his actions.
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#DigveshRathi supplies the breakthrough as #PriyanshArya heads again!
P.S: Do not miss the celebration on the finish! 👀✍🏻
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Nicholas Pooran guides LSG to a good complete
Earlier within the sport, LSG posted a aggressive complete of 171/7 because of contributions from Nicholas Pooran (44 off 30 balls) and Ayush Badoni (41 off 33 balls). PBKS started their chase strongly however misplaced Arya early on account of Rathi’s impactful bowling.
This incident has added one other layer of pleasure to IPL 2025, showcasing each aggressive spirit and controversial moments that preserve followers engaged.