Abhishek Sharma fined for violating IPL code of conduct

Abhishek Sharma accused of violating code of conduct in IPL 2026

In an interesting match of IPL 2026 Sunrisers Hyderabad young opener of Abhishek Sharma A case of violation of code of conduct has come to light against him. Eden Gardens In Kolkata Knight Riders He has been fined 25 percent of his match fee for expressing dissatisfaction over a controversial out decision during the match played against India. Along with this, he has also been given one demerit point.

Abhishek Sharma’s disagreement

When Abhishek Sharma was batting in the ninth over of the match, Varun Chakraborty The ball was caught by diving. During this, a dispute arose whether the ball had touched the ground or not. The third umpire considered it a clean catch, but Abhishek disagreed with the decision. He expressed his disappointment while leaving the field during the game, which was considered a Level 1 offense under the IPL code of conduct. However, he later accepted the referee’s decision. The IPL’s official release states that the match referee’s decision in a Level-1 violation under Article 2.3 is final and binding.

Abhishek’s impressive innings

Despite the fine, Abhishek Sharma played an important innings for his team. He scored 48 runs in just 21 balls with the help of 4 fours and 4 sixes, giving Sunrisers Hyderabad a fast start. Due to his aggressive batting, the team scored a strong score of 226 runs. this match Sunrisers Hyderabad Was special for as they registered their first win in IPL 2026.

Shock victory over Kolkata Knight Riders

Sunrisers Hyderabad Kolkata Knight Riders Gave a big defeat to India by 65 runs. Hyderabad team batted first and made good partnerships. heinrich classen And Nitish Kumar Reddy Playing cautiously in the middle overs, the score reached 226. In reply, Kolkata Knight Riders were all out for only 161 runs in 16 overs. Sunrisers bowlers performed brilliantly and no KKR batsman could play a long innings. With this win, Sunrisers Hyderabad strengthened their position in the points table, while Kolkata Knight Riders suffered a major setback in the opening matches.