Incident Details

The IPL issued a statement affirming the penalty: "Ishant Sharma accepted the Level 1 offense under Article 2.2 and the Match Referee's sanction." For Level 1 offenses, the decision of the Match Referee is final and binding.

Interpretation of Article 2.2 of the IPL Code of Conduct

Article 2.2 refers to the use of cricket gear or apparel, ground gear, or fixtures and fittings for abuse during a match. This encompasses acts outside the playing code of normal cricket, including hitting or kicking the wickets, or any act that intentionally, carelessly, or negligently leads to harm to advertising boards, boundary fences, dressing room doors, mirrors, windows, and other fixtures and fitting. For example, swinging a bat hard out of frustration and knocking over an advertising board comes under this offense.

Ishant Sharma's Performance in the Match

During the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Ishant Sharma bowled four overs without success and gave 53 runs away, becoming Gujarat Titans' costliest bowler.

Gujarat Titans' Victory Over Sunrisers Hyderabad

Despite Ishant's expensive spell, Gujarat Titans secured a convincing seven-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad. Mohammed Siraj delivered an outstanding performance, taking four wickets for 17 runs, which played a pivotal role in restricting Sunrisers Hyderabad to 152 for eight. Gujarat Titans chased down the target in 16.4 overs, with captain Shubman Gill remaining unbeaten on 61.