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Lucknow Super Giants may have secured a thrilling win over Mumbai Indians, but the post-match headlines have been far from celebratory. The team is facing disciplinary heat, with captain Rishabh Pant and spinner Digvesh Rathi both slapped with penalties for separate infractions during the high-voltage clash.
Over-Rate Offence Lands Pant in Trouble
In a statement released by the IPL on Saturday, it was confirmed that Rishabh Pant has been fined ₹12 lakh for maintaining a slow over-rate in Friday’s match.
“Rishabh Pant, Captain, Lucknow Super Giants, has been fined after his team maintained a slow over-rate during Match 16 of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 against Mumbai Indians at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, on Friday,” IPL said in a statement.
“As this was his team’s first offence of the season under Article 2.22 of the IPL Code of Conduct, which pertains to minimum over-rate offences, Rishabh Pant was fined INR 12 Lakh,” the statement added.
Pant now joins the likes of Riyan Parag and Hardik Pandya, who were earlier penalised for similar over-rate violations while leading their respective teams.
While the win was narrow, the aftermath has certainly widened the concerns for LSG’s leadership group.
Digvesh Rathi Penalised for Repeat Celebration Violation
Leg-spinner Digvesh Rathi also found himself on the wrong side of the IPL rulebook. Known for his animated wicket celebrations, Rathi once again performed his trademark “notebook celebration” after dismissing Naman Dhir in the ninth over.
Unfortunately for him, the familiar move has cost him dearly this time.
“Digvesh Singh, Bowler, Lucknow Super Giants, has been fined 50 per cent of his match fees for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during his team’s match against Mumbai Indians at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow on Friday,” IPL continued in the statement.
“This was his second Level 1 offence under Article 2.5 this season, and hence, he has accumulated Two Demerit Points, in addition to One Demerit Point, which he accumulated during LSG’s match against Punjab Kings on April 01, 2025. For Level 1 breaches of the Code of Conduct, the Match Referee’s decision is final and binding,” the statement concluded.
Earlier in the season, Digvesh was fined 25 per cent of his match fees for the same celebration after dismissing Priyansh Arya against Punjab Kings.
The rising spinner’s energy on the field has caught the spotlight, but he’ll need to rein it in to avoid further sanctions.
With key players facing disciplinary actions, Lucknow Super Giants now find themselves juggling both performance pressure and conduct compliance in the season ahead.
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