Sidra Amin reprimanded for ICC Code of Conduct breach during Women’s World Cup 2025 clash with India

Sidra Amin reprimanded for ICC Code of Conduct breach in India match

Pakistan’s star batter Sidra Amin has been officially reprimanded for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during Pakistan’s ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 clash against India in Colombo.

Despite her brilliant innings of 81 runs — which also made her the first Pakistani woman to hit a six against India in an ODI — Sidra Amin was charged under Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for “abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during an international match.”

The incident took place in the 40th over of Pakistan’s chase when Sidra struck her bat forcefully onto the pitch after being dismissed. In addition to the official reprimand, one demerit point has been added to her disciplinary record — her first offence in a 24-month period, according to the ICC.

Level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand, a maximum penalty of 50 per cent of a player’s match fee, and one or two demerit points. The charges were levelled by on-field umpires Lauren Agenbag and Nimali Perera, third umpire Kerrin Klaaste, and fourth umpire Kim Cotton.

Sidra Amin ICC Code of Conduct breach was admitted and accepted the sanction proposed by Shandré Fritz of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees, negating the need for a formal hearing.

Pakistan’s next ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 match will be against Australia on Wednesday, October 8.