Ishant Sharma got hit with a 25% fine on his match fee and a demerit point on his record for breaking the IPL rules during the Gujarat Titans’ win over Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday night. He admitted to the issue, which was under Article 2.2 of the IPL code. The fast bowler agreed with the Match Referee’s decision, which is final for this kind of thing.
Article 2.2 covers mishandling cricket gear or damaging things on the field during a game. This includes actions that go beyond normal play, like kicking the wickets or causing damage to advertising boards and other fixtures. For instance, swinging a bat in frustration and breaking something counts as a violation.
Ishant didn’t have a great game in Hyderabad, bowling four overs without taking any wickets and giving away 53 runs while the Sunrisers put up a score of 152/8. On the bright side, his teammates such as Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna performed well with the ball.
On the batting side, GT’s captain Shubman Gill scored a solid unbeaten 61 off 43 balls, helping the team chase the target comfortably in just over 16 overs. This win pushed GT up to second place on the IPL points table, while SRH’s struggles continued, placing them at the bottom after their fourth straight loss.