Pakistan’s top batter, Sidra Amin, has been officially reprimanded for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 match against India in Colombo.
The right-handed opener was found guilty of violating Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which pertains to the abuse of cricket equipment or ground fixtures during an international match.
The incident took place in the 40th over of Pakistan’s innings when Sidra Amin, visibly disappointed after her dismissal, struck her bat forcefully onto the pitch. As a result, the ICC imposed a formal reprimand and added one demerit point to her disciplinary record. This marks Sidra’s first offence within a 24-month period.
The ICC stated that Level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand, a maximum penalty of up to 50 percent of a player’s match fee, and the addition of one or two demerit points depending on the severity of the infraction.
Sidra, who had been one of Pakistan’s standout performers in the high-stakes clash, scored a resilient 81 runs. Her innings also made history, as she became the first Pakistani woman to hit a six against India in a One-Day International. Despite her efforts, Pakistan fell short, losing the match by 88 runs.
The charges against Sidra were levelled by on-field umpires Lauren Agenbag and Nimali Perera, third umpire Kerrin Klaaste, and fourth umpire Kim Cotton. Sidra admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by Shandré Fritz of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees, thereby avoiding a formal hearing.
The Pakistan women’s team will now look to regroup ahead of their next match against Australia, scheduled for Wednesday, October 8, as they aim to bounce back in the ongoing World Cup.
