Sun Aug 31 09:38:39 UTC 2025: **DPL 2025: Rana-Rathi Spat Leads to Fines, Rana’s Cryptic Post Goes Viral**
**New Delhi, India** – The Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2025 has been marred by controversy after a heated on-field altercation between Nitish Rana of the West Delhi Lions and Digvesh Rathi of the South Delhi Superstarz during Friday’s Eliminator match.
The spat, which required intervention from other players and umpires, resulted in financial penalties for both players. Rathi was fined 80% of his match fee, while Rana received a 50% fine.
Despite the controversy, Rana led his team, the West Delhi Lions, to the DPL final against the Central Delhi Kings on Sunday. Ahead of the crucial match, Rana posted a cryptic photo on Instagram featuring his baby making a “keep quiet” gesture.
The post quickly went viral, drawing humorous reactions from fellow IPL stars, including Phil Salt, Yuzvendra Chahal, and even his current IPL team, the Rajasthan Royals.
The incident stemmed from a heated exchange on the field, which Rana has attributed to provocation from Rathi. “He was the one who started it,” Rana stated in a media interaction, adding, “If someone pokes me or gets in my face, I’m not someone who will just sit quietly…If someone pokes me, and they think they’ll get me out by provoking me, then I can also hit back with sixes.”
The final between the West Delhi Lions and Central Delhi Kings is highly anticipated, with fans eager to see if the pre-match drama will spill onto the field.
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