Pakistan cricketer brutally punished by ICC for on-field antics in the match against India

Pakistan top-order batter Sidra Amin breached the ICC Code of Conduct during the sixth match of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 against India. Sidra received one demerit point on her disciplinary record for her behavior against Indian players at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday, October 5.

India Women secured an 88-run victory over Pakistan Women in the recent match. The Women in Blue dismissed Fatima Sana and her teammates for 159. With this win, India have two victories from two matches and reclaimed the top spot in the points table, while Pakistan have lost both of their opening games.

Sidra Amin Brutally Punished by ICC; Ban Incoming?

On Monday, the ICC confirmed that Sidra Amin breached Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel by forcefully hitting her bat onto the pitch after being dismissed. Sidra received one demerit point, marking her first offense in a 24-month period.

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"The right-handed batter was found guilty of breaching Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to “abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during an International Match,” a statement from the ICC said.

Sidra Amin Accepts Sanction After Breaching ICC Code of Conduct

Sidra Amin struck her bat forcefully on the pitch following her dismissal in the 40th over. On-field umpires Lauren Agenbag and Nimali Perera, along with third umpire Kerrin Klaaste and fourth umpire Kim Cotton, leveled charges.

Such breaches carry penalties ranging from an official reprimand to a fine of up to 50 percent of the match fee, along with one or two demerit points.

Sidra admitted her offence and accepted the sanction recommended by match referee Shandré Fritz from the Emirates ICC International Panel, which meant no formal hearing was required.

"Sidra admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by Shandré Fritz of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees, negating the need for a formal hearing," the statement added.

Pakistan Bowled Out for 159 While Chasing 248-Run Target

The Women in Green struggled to chase India’s 248-run total in the Women’s World Cup, being bowled out for 159 and falling short by 88 runs. Sidra Amin was the standout for Pakistan, top-scoring with 81 off 106 balls before being caught by captain Harmanpreet Kaur off Sneh Rana’s bowling.

Kranti Goud and Deepti Sharma led India’s bowling attack, claiming three wickets each. After consecutive wins over Sri Lanka and Pakistan, Jemimah Rodrigues highlighted the team’s positive spirit. Pakistan, having already lost to Bangladesh, will face Australia next on October 8.

“We try to take it one day at a time and stay in the present. Even in our group conversations, we focus on building our own bubble because we know how much noise surrounds a World Cup. Whether we do well or face challenges, we want to keep all that outside and create our own energy,” Rodrigues said after the match.

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