The Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2025 Eliminator match on August 29th witnessed a heated exchange between Nitish Rana and Digvesh Rathi, overshadowing the cricket action. The incident occurred during the clash between West Delhi Lionz and South Delhi Superstarz at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Tensions arose when spinner Digvesh Rathi repeatedly stopped during his bowling run-up, frustrating West Delhi skipper Nitish Rana. The situation escalated when Rana stepped away as Rathi was about to bowl, leading to an aggressive verbal confrontation. The drama intensified when Rana hit Rathi for a six, sparking a heated exchange. Teammates and umpires intervened to prevent a physical altercation. This wasn’t the only instance of tempers flaring; an earlier on-field melee followed Krish Yadav’s dismissal. Despite the confrontation, Nitish Rana delivered an outstanding performance, scoring an unbeaten 134 off 55 balls, including 15 sixes and 8 boundaries. He dominated Rathi, scoring 38 runs off his two overs. Rana’s exceptional batting helped the Lionz chase down South Delhi’s 201/5, securing their place in the next stage. The confrontation has sparked debate about player conduct in high-pressure games, making it the most talked-about moment of DPL 2025.
