DPL 2025: Digvesh Rathi Gets Hit On Helmet By Simarjeet Singh Delivery During South Delhi Superstarz Vs Central Delhi Kings Match; Video

The match between South Delhi Superstarz Vs Central Delhi Kings, which took place on Thursday, August 7 saw Digvesh Rathi being hit on the helmet by Central Delhi Kings pacer Simarjeet Singh. The delivery from Simarjeet jumped onto Rathi who tried to duck but was unable to do so. The incident happened on the first ball that he faced after coming to the crease in the 13 over. Simarjeet quickly apologised to Rathi and asked if he was alright.

Digvesh Rathi abusive language controversy

Just couple of days back, Rathi was the news for using abusive language against West Delhi Lions batter Ankit Kumar. The incident began in the fifth over of West Delhi’s chase when Rathi pulled out of his delivery stride on the fifth ball a ploy he often used during the IPL.

In response, Ankit stepped away from his stance when Rathi switched to bowling around the wicket on the next ball, which angered him. However, during his third spell, Ankit greeted him with back-to-back sixes one over long-on, the other over deep mid-wicket before flashing a ‘two’ gesture at Rathi.

Central Delhi Kings clinched an easy victory

Central Delhi Kings delivered a dominant all-round performance to register a thumping 9-wicket win over South Delhi Superstarz. Bowling first, the Kings’ bowling dismantled the Superstarz batting line-up. Kings' bowlers chipped in wickets frequently and resulting in them bowling out South Delhi Superstarz for a meagre 80 runs in just 15.4 overs.

Tejas Baroka led the charge with the ball, with excellent figures of 3 for 12 in his full quota of 4 overs. He was well supported by pacer Simarjeet Singh, who also picked up three wickets, conceding just 15 runs in 3 overs.

Chasing a modest target of 81, Central Delhi Kings openers Yash Dhull and Siddharth Joon got off to a flying start, adding 40 runs for the first wicket inside 4 overs. Joon smashed a quick-fire 32 off just 10 deliveries, including several boundaries and maximums.

After his dismissal, Yugal Saini joined Dhull at the crease and ensured there were no hiccups in the chase. Dhull anchored the innings with a calm and composed unbeaten 29 off 15 balls, while Saini chipped in with a steady 12* off 12 deliveries. The Kings sealed the win in just 6 overs