The Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2025 Eliminator on August 29th at Arun Jaitley Stadium saw a fiery exchange between Nitish Rana and Digvesh Rathi during the West Delhi Lionz versus South Delhi Superstarz match. The trouble began with spinner Digvesh Rathi repeatedly halting his bowling run-up, frustrating West Delhi captain Nitish Rana. The tension heightened when Rana moved away just before Rathi bowled, resulting in a heated verbal argument. The situation escalated when Rana reverse-swept Rathi for a six, leading to an aggressive exchange. Teammates and umpires were forced to intervene to calm things down. Earlier in the match, players were involved in a short altercation after Krish Yadav’s dismissal. Despite the heated moments, Nitish Rana delivered a stunning performance, scoring an unbeaten 134 runs off 55 balls, which included 15 sixes and 8 boundaries. His dominance over Rathi was evident, as he scored 38 runs off the spinner’s two overs. Rana’s exceptional batting propelled the Lionz to chase down South Delhi’s score of 201/5, securing their place in the next round. The confrontation between Rana and Rathi has sparked discussion about player conduct in high-pressure matches, making this the most talked-about event in DPL 2025.
