Sidra Amin Reprimanded for Conduct Breach in Pakistan vs South Africa ODI
Sidra Amin, a prominent cricketer for the Pakistan women’s team, has faced disciplinary action following her conduct during an ODI against South Africa. This match took place at the Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein on February 25, 2023. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has determined that she breached Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct.
Incident Details
The ICC’s ruling stems from an incident in the 24th over, where Sidra, after being dismissed, slammed her bat on the ground. This behavior falls under Article 2.2 of the ICC Code, which addresses the abuse of equipment during a match.
- Incident Date: February 25, 2023
- Player Involved: Sidra Amin
- Match: Pakistan vs. South Africa ODI
- Location: Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein
- Demerit Points: 2 (including a previous point from October 5, 2022)
- Result of Match: Pakistan lost by 37 runs
Disciplinary Action
As a result of her actions, Sidra has received one demerit point, which adds to her record of two points over the last 24 months. This current incident was dealt with swiftly as Sidra accepted both the offense and the proposed sanction from the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees. Thus, a formal hearing was not necessary.
On-field umpires, including Kerrin Klaaste and Nimali Perera, initiated the charge against her during the match. Level 1 breaches can result in penalties ranging from an official reprimand to a maximum of 50% of the player’s match fee.
Match Performance Summary
Despite the controversy, Sidra Amin delivered a commendable performance in the match, scoring 68 runs and hitting nine fours. However, Pakistan was ultimately bowled out for 223 runs while chasing a target of 261, resulting in a 37-run defeat.
Player of the Match
Sune Luus received the Player of the Match award, showcasing her all-around skill by taking two wickets and scoring an unbeaten 93 runs against Pakistan.
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