Digvesh Rathi Shines for LSG in Eden Run-Fest
Digvesh Rathi delivered a Player of the Match performance for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Eden Gardens.
Rathi's Bowling Performance
Rathi bowled six leg-breaks and as many googlies in his first two overs, conceding just 14 runs. He then returned to bowl at the death, keeping Rinku Singh away from the strike with three leg-breaks angled in towards the KKR No.9.
Rathi's Adaptability
Across his first five IPL appearances, Rathi has shown his adaptability to various phases of the game. He has delivered a similar spell in his side's opener against the Delhi Capitals.
Rathi's Statistics
| Phase | Overs | Wks | Ave | SR | ER | Dot% | Bnd% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-6 | 36 | 2 | 26.5 | 18 | 8.83 | 27.7 | 16.66 |
| 7-15 | 60 | 3 | 23 | 20 | 6.9 | 40 | 13.33 |
| 16-20 | 24 | 2 | 16.5 | 12 | 8.25 | 41.6 | 16.66 |
Rathi's Comparison with Ravi Bishnoi
Rathi has bagged five wickets with the conventional leg-break so far, conceding at below seven while bowling them. In contrast, Ravi Bishnoi has conceded 14.14 runs per six balls of leg-breaks and 10.50 off googlies.
LSG's Spin Bowling Performance
LSG bowlers have the second-worst economy rate in the season so far (10.39), only behind Sunrisers Hyderabad (10.52). Rathi, however, has been an exception, and has more than made up for Bishnoi's poor run.
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