[WATCH]- Digvesh Rathi’s Stunning Spell Grabs Sanjiv Goenka’s Attention Post-IPL

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) owner Sanjiv Goenka remains captivated by Digvesh Rathi’s recent on-field brilliance. On Monday, June 16, Goenka shared a viral video on X showing Rathi’s remarkable feat of taking 5 wickets in 5 consecutive deliveries during a local match.

The leg-spinner, who got noticed during IPL 2025, showed great accuracy by clean bowling three batters and getting two out LBW to take five wickets in five balls. A thrilled Sanjiv Goenka shared his excitement on social media after watching the amazing spell.

“Stumbled upon this clip of Digvesh Rathi taking 5 in 5 in a local T20 game. Just a glimpse of the talent that made him a breakout star for @LucknowIPL in IPL 2025,” Sanjeev Goenka tweeted on Monday.

Stumbled upon this clip of Digvesh Rathi taking 5 in 5 in a local T20 game. Just a glimpse of the talent that made him a breakout star for @LucknowIPL in IPL 2025. pic.twitter.com/i8739cjxpk

— Dr. Sanjiv Goenka (@DrSanjivGoenka) June 16, 2025

While the deliveries that knocked over the stumps were undoubtedly brilliant, the LBW decisions appear a bit debatable on closer inspection.

Digvesh Rathi’s Journey To Stardom

The Indian Premier League 2025 introduced several emerging talents, with Digvesh Rathi standing out prominently following a breakthrough season for the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Picked up at his base price of ₹30 lakh during the mega auction, Rathi made a strong impression in his debut year.

Even though his “notebook” celebration sparked controversy and led to fines and a suspension, the young spinner still impressed both fans and experts. He played 13 matches and ended up as LSG’s top wicket-taker with 14 wickets. His performance stood out, especially since the tournament had pitches that mostly favoured batters.

He maintained an economy rate of 8.25 and a bowling average of 30.64, showing his effectiveness as a key bowler under pressure. The 25-year-old’s bowling action, resembling that of Sunil Narine, features right-arm leg-breaks and has earned praise for its impact in crucial moments.

His fearless attitude and ability to perform in tense situations have drawn admiration from former players. Though his celebration style stirred debate, it also reflected his self-belief and enthusiasm. The “notebook” gesture became symbolic of his on-field character, even if it led to disciplinary consequences.

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