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Abhishek Sharma Fined for Breaching IPL Code of Conduct; World No. 1 Penalised After KKR vs SRH Match
- Abhishek Sharma of Sunrisers Hyderabad was fined 25% of his match fee and given one demerit point for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct by using audible obscenities during the match against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens on April 2, 2026, which was accepted as a Level 1 offence under Article 2.3.
- Sharma scored 48 runs off 21 balls with four sixes and four fours, helping Sunrisers Hyderabad post 226/8.
- Sunrisers Hyderabad bowled Kolkata Knight Riders out for 161 in 16 overs to win by 65 runs, securing their first win of the 2026 IPL season.
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SRH Batter Abhishek Sharma Fined 25% of Match Fee for Breaching IPL Code of Conduct
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) opening batter Abhishek Sharma was fined 25% of his match fee and handed a demerit point after a sanction by the Indian Premier League (IPL), following their clash against Kolkata Knight Riders on Thursday. Sports News | SRH Batter Abhishek Sharma Fined 25% of Match Fee for Breaching IPL Code of Conduct.
Abhishek Sharma fined 25 pc of match fee for showing dissent at umpire's decision
Kolkata: Sunrisers Hyderabad vice-captain Abhishek Sharma has been fined 25 per cent of his match fees and has also accumulated one demerit point for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during his team’s IPL match against Kolkata Knight Riders here. He admitted to the Level 1 offence under Article 2.3 and accepted the match referee’s sanction. For Level 1 breaches of the Code of Conduct, the match referee’s decision is final and binding. Also Read…
Following the KKR vs. SRH match, Abhishek Sharma was fined 25% of his match fee and handed a demerit point for using abusive language. The player admitted his mistake. This issue has sparked discussions about discipline and behavior in the IPL.
Sunrisers Vice-Captain Faces Penalty for IPL Code Breach | Sports-Games
Sunrisers Hyderabad vice-captain Abhishek Sharma was fined 25% of his match fees and given one demerit point for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct. He showed dissent against a TV umpire's decision during a match against Kolkata Knight Riders. Despite this, SRH won by 65 runs.
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