Pakistan batter Sidra Amin was reprimanded and handed one demerit point by the International Cricket Council for breaching its Level 1 of Code of Conduct during the Women's World Cup match against India at R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo, in Sri Lanka.
Amin was the highest run-getter for Pakistan in the one-sided contest with an 81-run knock before her team was bowled out for 159 in reply to India's 247. Pakistan lost the match by 88 runs.
"Sidra was found to have breached 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'," the ICC said in a media release.
Why was Sidra Amin handed one demerit point?
The incident happened in the 40th over of Pakistan's chase when she "forcefully hit her bat onto the pitch" after being dismissed by Sneh Rana.
"In addition to this, one demerit point has been added to her disciplinary record, for whom it was the first offence in a 24-month period," the ICC said.
"Sidra admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by Shandré Fritz of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees, so there was no need for a formal hearing," it added.
The charges were levelled by on-field umpires Lauren Agenbag and Nimali Perera, along with third umpire Kerrin Klaaste and fourth umpire Kim Cotton.
"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 ICC said.
India vs Pakistan Women's ODI World Cup 2025
Coming back to the match, India defeated Pakistan by 88 runs in their Women's ODI World Cup 2025 clash in Colombo. After setting a target of 248, Indian bowlers delivered a disciplined performance to bowl out Pakistan for 159.
Batting first, India scored a competitive total of 247, with Harleen Deol anchoring the innings with a composed 46 off 65 balls. Richa Ghosh provided the late push with a quick 35 off 20 deliveries after the middle order failed to convert starts into big scores on a slow track.