Updated On: 30 August, 2025 04:58 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Despite the off-field distraction, Rana remained focused on the task at hand. He raced to his half-century in just 20 balls, brought up his century in 42, and continued to dominate the South Delhi attack. Rathi, meanwhile, endured a torrid time with the ball, conceding 39 runs from his two overs without a wicket

Rana seen involved in a fiery on-field altercation with wrist-spinner Rathi after smashing him for a boundary and three consecutive sixes in his very first over
A high-voltage Eliminator clash in the Delhi Premier League 2025 (DPL 2025) turned even more intense as tempers flared between West Delhi Lions` skipper Nitish Rana and South Delhi Superstarz’s Digvesh Rathi at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Friday. The two players were involved in a heated face-off during a high-scoring encounter that saw Nitish emerge as the undisputed hero of the night.
Chasing a stiff target of 202, Rana produced a breathtaking display of power-hitting, scoring an unbeaten 134 off 55 balls, laced with eight fours and 15 sixes, as West Delhi Lions romped home with seven wickets in hand and 17.1 overs bowled.
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