Digvesh Rathi - Biography, Stats & IPL Career, Rising Cricket Star

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Digvesh Rathi is an emerging cricketer from India, known for his unique leg-break bowling style. Born on December 15, 1999, in Delhi.

Rathi has rapidly gained recognition in the domestic circuit, ultimately securing a spot in the prestigious Indian Premier League (IPL). His ability to deceive batters with variations and accuracy has made him a player to watch out for in the coming years.

Early Life and Family

Digvesh Rathi hails from a middle-class family in Delhi. While he maintains a private personal life, his journey in cricket has been shaped by immense dedication and hard work.

Digvesh began playing competitive cricket at a young age, focusing on refining his bowling technique to become a specialist leg-spinner.

Cricket Career

Domestic Career: Digvesh Rathi started making an impact in domestic cricket through performances in local tournaments before getting his first major break in the 2024 Delhi Premier League.

During the league, he played 10 matches and impressed everyone by taking 14 wickets at an economy rate of 7.82. This performance helped him earn a place in Delhi’s Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy squad.

In December 2024, he made his T20 debut for Delhi and played two matches against Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh. Despite limited opportunities, Rathi made an impression with his economical bowling and wicket-taking abilities.

T20 Career Bowling Stats

Matches Played	Balls Bowled	Wickets Taken	Bowling Average	Economy Rate	Strike Rate
2	42	3	6.33	2.71	14.0

His performance in the domestic circuit caught the attention of IPL scouts, and soon, he was selected for the 2025 IPL season.

IPL Journey

Selection in the IPL: Due to his impressive domestic performances, Rathi was picked up by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the 2025 IPL auction for INR 30 lakh. His selection was seen as a strategic move by LSG, as they wanted to strengthen their spin department with a young and promising leg-spinner.

IPL 2025 Performance

In the 2025 IPL season, Rathi played three matches for Lucknow Super Giants. He delivered solid performances, managing to take 5 wickets while maintaining a decent economy rate.

IPL 2025 Bowling Stats

Matches Played	Overs Bowled	Wickets Taken	Bowling Average	Economy Rate	Strike Rate
3	12	5	20.20	8.42	14.40

Notable IPL Matches (2025 Season)

Date	Opponent Team	Bowling Performance	Economy Rate
April 1, 2025	Punjab Kings	2/30 (4 Overs)	7.50
March 29, 2025	Sunrisers Hyderabad	1/40 (4 Overs)	10.00
March 24, 2025	Delhi Capitals	2/31 (4 Overs)	7.75

While his IPL economy rate was slightly on the higher side, his ability to pick up crucial wickets in the middle overs showcased his potential.

Future Prospects

Digvesh Rathi has made a strong start to his professional cricketing career. His ability to spin the ball sharply and deceive batters with his variations make him a valuable asset for any team.

With more experience and guidance from senior players, he is expected to improve his consistency and establish himself as a premier spinner in Indian cricket.

As he continues his journey in domestic cricket and IPL, fans and selectors will be keen to see his growth as a bowler. If he continues on this path, he could become a future star for the Indian national team.

This biography captures Digvesh Rathi’s cricketing journey with a focus on his bowling performances and statistical insights.