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COLOMBO: Pakistan women’s team top-order batter Sidra Amin has been reprimanded for breaching the International Cricket Council (ICC) Code of Conduct during the India-Pakistan clash in the Women’s World Cup 2025.
Sidra was deemed guilty of Article 2.2 violation, which relates to “abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during an international match.”
The incident happened on the final delivery of the 40th over when Sidra was caught by India captain Harmanpreet Kaur off Sneh Rana’s bowling.
Consequently, one demerit point has been added to her disciplinary record, marking her first offence in a 24-month period.
The right-hander has admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by Shandré Fritz of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees, thereby avoiding a formal hearing.
The charge was levelled by on-field umpires Lauren Agenbag and Nimali Perera, alongside third umpire Kerrin Klaaste and fourth umpire Kim Cotton.
For context, a Level 1 violation may result in penalties ranging from an official reprimand to a fine of 50 per cent of a player’s match fee and one or two demerit points.
Notably, Sidra Amin remained the top scorer for the Pakistan team in defeat against India. She made fighting 81 from 106 balls, striking nine fours and a six.
However, her knock was not enough as India successfully defended a target of 248 runs with a clinical bowling display.
This was Pakistan’s second defeat in the World Cup 2025 and its overall 12th loss against India in Women’s ODIs.
The women in Green will face the challenge of seven-time winners and defending champions Australia in their next fixture, scheduled for October 8 at the R Premadasa Stadium.
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