Mumbai Indians’ wicketkeeper-batsman, Ishan Kishan, was reprimanded and fined 10% of his match fees for violating the IPL Code of Conduct during their IPL 2024 fixture against Delhi Capitals at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday.
Kishan was found guilty of a Level 1 offence according to Article 2.2 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct. He acknowledged the violation and accepted the penalties imposed by the Match Referee. The decision of the Match Referee for Level 1 breaches of the Code of Conduct is deemed conclusive and obligatory.
Article 2.2 encompasses any conduct beyond typical cricket actions, such as striking or kicking the stumps, as well as any actions that intentionally, recklessly, or negligently (even if accidental) cause damage to advertising boards, boundary fences, dressing room doors, mirrors, windows, and other infrastructure. It also covers the misuse or abuse of cricket equipment, attire, ground equipment, or fixtures during a match. Although the specific offense committed by Kishan was not specified by the IPL organizers, it fell under the provisions outlined in Article 2.2.
In the game, Jake Fraser-McGurk’s commanding innings, supported by the formidable pace attack of Rasikh Dar Salam, Mukesh Kumar, and Khaleel Ahmed, led Delhi Capitals (DC) to a 10-run victory over Mumbai Indians in their IPL 2024 encounter at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday.
Rasikh emerged as the standout performer for the home team, making a significant impact as a substitute and claiming figures of 3 for 34 in a high-scoring encounter, while Mukesh also contributed with a three-wicket haul. Meanwhile, for Mumbai Indians (MI), Tilak Varma showcased his batting prowess with a score of 63 runs, while skipper Hardik Pandya added 46 runs to the team’s total.
Mumbai’s chase began aggressively with Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan confidently finding boundaries. In the second over, Khaleel Ahmed faced the brunt of their onslaught, conceding 14 runs, including three consecutive boundaries from Kishan.
However, Khaleel provided Delhi Capitals (DC) with their breakthrough by dismissing Rohit Sharma for 8 runs. Rohit attempted to hit a boundary but mistimed his shot, resulting in the ball going straight into the hands of Shai Hope at mid-off.
In the fifth over, Mukesh Kumar made an impressive entry into the action by claiming the crucial wicket of Kishan for 20 runs. Khaleel Ahmed secured his second dismissal by removing the formidable Suryakumar Yadav for 26. Surya elegantly placed a shot towards mid-off, but Lizaad Williams intervened with a superb catch.
Following the loss of three wickets in quick succession, Hardik Pandya and Tilak Varma began their partnership cautiously yet with a touch of aggression. The pair confidently scored 10 runs off Axar Patel’s over, highlighted by a remarkable six from Pandya. Pandya, displaying excellent form, then dominated Kuldeep Yadav in the 9th over, smashing three boundaries and a six to accumulate 19 runs.