May 25th 2024.
In a recent match between Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad, Shimron Hetmyer of the Royals has found himself facing a fine of 10% of his match fee due to a violation of the IPL Code of Conduct. This incident occurred during the Qualifier 2 match held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on May 24th. The Royals lost the match by 36 runs, with Sunrisers coming out on top.
Details surrounding the reason for Hetmyer's fine were not disclosed by the organizers, but it is speculated that it was due to his reaction after being dismissed. In the 14th over of the chase, Hetmyer was bowled by Abhishek Sharma and in frustration, he attempted to smash the stumps. This behavior was deemed as a breach of the Code of Conduct, specifically a Level 1 offense under Article 2.2. Hetmyer admitted to his wrongdoing and accepted the sanction imposed by the Match Referee. According to the rules, the decision of the Match Referee is final and binding in cases of Level 1 breaches.
The match itself saw Sunrisers Hyderabad bat first and post a total of 175 for 9, with Heinrich Klaasen scoring a quick 50 off just 34 balls. Contributions from Travis Head and Rahul Tripathi also added to the total. The Royals' spinners, Shahbaz Ahmed and Abhishek Sharma, were key in limiting the Hyderabad team's score, taking a combined five wickets. In response, Rajasthan Royals could only manage 139 for 7 in their 20 overs, with Pat Cummins and T Natarajan taking one wicket each for Sunrisers.
Despite the unfortunate incident involving Hetmyer, it was an exciting match for both teams, with Sunrisers ultimately coming out as the victors. As always, the IPL Code of Conduct serves as a reminder to players to maintain their composure and professionalism on the field.
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