Delhi: In IPL 2025, Lucknow Super Giants defeated Mumbai Indians and won the second win of the season. With this victory, the topic that was in discussion was Digvesh Rathi’s aggressive celebration. He had also celebrated the same against Punjab Kings, for which the Board of Control for Cricket in India was fined. Now once again, he has to be fined for doing so. Also, captain Rishabh Pant has also been punished for the slow owner rate.
Digvesh Rathi gets second demerit point
Digvesh Rathi has been fined 50% of the match fee for violation of the IPL code of conduct. He made a derogatory gesture after dismissing Naman Dheer, which was considered a violation of the code of conduct. This was the second case of Level 1 crime for him this season. Earlier on 1 April, he found a demerit point against Punjab Kings. Now the number of his total demerit points has been two.
Pant sentenced to slow over rate
At the same time, captain Rishabh Pant has been fined ₹ 12 lakh due to a slow over rate. This fine has been imposed under the Code of Conduct of the IPL. During the match, his team could not complete the over within the stipulated time, due to which BCCI took this action.
With this victory, Lucknow Super Giants have finished sixth with two of the four matches. At the same time, Mumbai Indians have slipped to seventh position with just one win in three matches.
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