IPL 2025: Rishabh Pant’s Playful Slap Gesture At Digvesh Rathi After Failed Review Goes Viral During LSG Vs DC Match; Video

IPL 2025: Rishabh Pant’s Playful Slap Gesture At Digvesh Rathi After Failed Review Goes Viral During LSG Vs DC Match; Video

In a captivating IPL 2025 match at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on April 22, Delhi Capitals (DC) comfortably defeated Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 8 wickets.

Amertha RangankarUpdated: Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 11:42 PM IST
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In the IPL 2025 match between Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants, Rishabh Pant became the talk of the internet after he jokingly pretended to slap Digvesh Rathi following a failed review against KL Rahul, taken after the LSG spinner's appeal.

The real-time footage suggested the impact was outside the wicket, and Rishabh Pant seemed uninterested in taking a review. However, Digvesh pushed for one, and the review ultimately confirmed the on-field decision, showing the impact was indeed outside, costing LSG a review.

Pant, visibly frustrated, scolded Digvesh and playfully made a gesture as if to slap him. The incident showcased the mounting pressure on Rishabh Pant, whose performance in the match was subpar.

Delhi Capitals' All-Round Dominance Leads To 8-Wicket Victory Over Lucknow Super Giants

In a captivating IPL 2025 match at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on April 22, Delhi Capitals (DC) comfortably defeated Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 8 wickets. With the win, Delhi continued their strong campaign in the tournament, successfully chasing down a target of 160 with ease.

LSG, who were put to bat first after losing the toss, managed to score 159/6 in their allotted 20 overs. Openers Aiden Markram and Mitchell Marsh gave their team a solid start, with Markram contributing 52 runs off 33 balls, including 2 boundaries and 3 sixes. Marsh, providing steady support at the other end, added 45 runs off 36 balls, which included 3 boundaries and a six.

In response, Delhi Capitals showed their batting prowess by comfortably chasing down the target of 160. Opener Abishek Porel was in top form, scoring a vital 51 runs off 36 balls, including 5 boundaries and a six. His steady innings provided the perfect foundation for DC’s chase. Alongside him, KL Rahul played a crucial knock of 57 runs off 42 balls, which featured 3 boundaries and 3 sixes.

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