IPL Bulletin For May 20: From LSG Getting Eliminated From Play-Offs Contention To Abhishek Sharma-Digvesh Rathi Ugly Spat

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IPL Bulletin For May 20: A thrilling day in the IPL saw Sunrisers Hyderabad knock out Lucknow Super Giants with a six-wicket win, led by Abhishek Sharma's fiery fifty and a tense on-field clash with Digvesh Rathi.

Harshal Patel made history with a bowling milestone, while RCB added Blessing Muzarabani for the playoffs, and with LSG out, only MI and DC remain in the hunt for the final playoff spot. CSK vs RR awaits in Match 62.

1) SRH Beat LSG By 6 Wickets In Match 61 Of IPL 2025

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) beat Lucknow Super Giants by 6 wickets in a high-scoring evenly contested match at the Ekana Stadium on Monday. LSG batting first, put up a target of 206 runs. In reply, SRH chased down the score in 18.2 overs.

2) LSG Eliminated From Play-Offs Contention After Loss To SRH

After this 6-wicket loss on the hands of Hyderabad, Lucknow are now officially out of Play-Offs contention.

3) Abhishek Sharma Emerges As MOTM

Abhishek Sharma emerges as MOTM for his valuable 20-ball 59 during the run-chase of 206 runs, which helped SRH chased down the target with 10 balls to spare.

4) Abhishek-Ishan Show Prove To Be Turning Point Of Match

When Atharva Taide departed early, Lucknow Super Giants sensed a fleeting opportunity to gain control. However, what unfolded next completely derailed those hopes. Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan unleashed a blistering counterattack, stitching together a game-changing partnership in merely 22 deliveries in the run-chase of 206. They peppered the boundary ropes with ease and turned singles into twos, putting immense pressure on the LSG fielders.

By the time Abhishek was dismissed in the eighth over, Sunrisers Hyderabad had already surged past the 90-run mark and looked firmly in command. It wasn't just about sheer power - their approach combined measured aggression with sharp running, ensuring LSG never got a moment to settle. Abhishek's whirlwind half-century came off just 18 balls, earning stunned applause even from the Lucknow supporters in the stands.

5) Abhishek Sharma, Digvesh Rathi Ugly Spat Steals Spotlight

After Abhishek Sharma's fiery 18-ball fifty, which featured four sixes in a row off Ravi Bishnoi, it was Digvesh Rathi who finally got the breakthrough. However, the dismissal quickly turned dramatic. Rathi celebrated by pulling out his trademark "notebook" gesture - a move that has previously landed him in trouble for its provocative tone.

This time, the celebration sparked a verbal spat with Sharma, who appeared to take the act personally. Tensions flared as both players exchanged words in the heat of the moment, injecting further drama into an already intense clash, with Lucknow Super Giants battling to keep their playoff hopes alive. The on-field umpire had to intervene, stepping in to separate the two as Sharma made his way back to the pavilion. Even as he walked off, Sharma fired back at Rathi, who didn't hold back either, keeping the confrontation alive.

6) SRH All-Rounder Harshal Patel Becomes Fastest To 150 Wickets

With a masterclass in control, adaptability, and deceptive pace, Harshal Patel of Sunrisers Hyderabad carved out a historic milestone in the IPL, becoming the quickest bowler - based on balls bowled - to reach 150 wickets in the league. He achieved the feat in just 2,381 deliveries, surpassing the long-standing mark set by Sri Lanka's legendary pacer Lasith Malinga, who reached the same milestone in 2,444 balls.

This remarkable achievement places Harshal ahead of some of the tournament's most celebrated bowlers, including Yuzvendra Chahal (2,543 balls), Dwayne Bravo (2,656), and Jasprit Bumrah (2,832). It's a testament to Harshal's evolution as a bowler - combining skillful variations with relentless consistency to etch his name among the IPL elite.

7) SRH's Debutant Harsh Dubey's 'Wrong Turn' That Changed His Life

Sunrisers Hyderabad handed Harsh Dubey his IPL debut in the 2025 clash against Lucknow Super Giants on May 19. A bowling all-rounder, Dubey was signed for ₹30 lakh as a replacement for R. Smaran and is also part of the India A squad set to tour England in June.

His cricket journey began unexpectedly during a visit to Vijay Book Depot, which led him and his father to Ruby Club. There, as a fifth-grader, he was inspired by young cricketers training on the ground. Since then, he hasn't looked back. His parents played a key role in his rise-his father quit his CISF job, and his mother, a teacher, devoted time to his training.

8) MI and DC Only Contenders Left Fighting For Play-Offs Spot

After Lucknow Super Giants' elimination from IPL play-offs, it's down to Mumbai Indians (MI) and Delhi Capitals (DC) to grab the last spot available for play-offs.

9) RCB Sign Blessing Muzarabani As Replacement For Lungi Ngidi

Blessing Muzarabani has been brought in as a replacement for Lungi Ngidi, who will miss the playoffs owing to international commitments with South Africa. Signed for ₹75 lakh, the Zimbabwean pacer is set to bolster the Bengaluru squad as they head into the crucial playoff stage of the tournament.

10) CSK Take On RR In Match 62 Of IPL 2025

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) take on Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Match 62 of IPL 2025 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on 20th May.