Sidra Amin Reprimanded in ICC Women’s World Cup 2025
Pakistan batter Sidra Amin received a reprimand and a demerit point for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 game against India on October 5 in Colombo.
Offense Details
Amin admitted her offence after being charged by the match umpires. The match referee, Shandre Fritz, proposed a sanction which Amin accepted. She breached Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which prohibits abuse of cricket equipment or ground fixtures during an international match. Amin struck her bat forcefully on the pitch after being dismissed.
Penalty Information
Level 1 offences carry a maximum fine of 50% of the player’s match fees and up to two demerit points. In this case, Amin received one demerit point along with the official reprimand.
Match Summary
Pakistan was chasing 248 runs to win but fell short, scoring 159. Amin top-scored with 81 runs off 106 balls. Other contributors included smaller partnerships, but they could not prevent defeat. Pakistan is still seeking their first win in the tournament, having previously lost to Bangladesh. Their next match is against Australia on October 8.
Impact on Pakistan Team
The reprimand serves as a reminder for players to maintain discipline during high-pressure games. Despite Amin’s excellent batting, the team must improve their fielding and bowling performance to compete effectively in the tournament.
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