Pakistan Star Punished by ICC for Breaching Code of Conduct Against India

During the high-stakes Women's ODI World Cup 2025 clash between Pakistan and India on October 5, Pakistan batter Sidra Amin was officially reprimanded for violating Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct. It wasn't an ideal situation for the batter, who had an excellent game.

Sidra Amin's performance was among the few bright spots for Pakistan in this match as she single-handedly carried her team past the 150-run mark. The Women in Green were unable to give any sort of fight to India and thus, were thrashed in the end at the R. Premadasa Stadium, one of the most beautiful cricket stadiums in the world.

Sidra Amin Code of Conduct Breach: Know Full Details

The breach occurred after Sidra Amin, visibly frustrated upon her dismissal for a well-made 81, struck her bat forcefully onto the pitch. The moment came in the 40th over of Pakistan’s chase of 248 runs at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, when she mistimed a fuller delivery from Sneh Rana and was caught by India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur at square leg.

Amin was found guilty of breaching Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which pertains to the abuse of cricket equipment or ground fixtures during an international match. As a result, she received an official reprimand and one demerit point was added to her disciplinary record. This marks her first such offence in the last two years. Under ICC rules, Level 1 offences typically result in a reprimand, a fine of up to 50% of the match fee, and one or two demerit points.

The charge against Sidra Amin Pakistan women team player was brought forward by on-field umpires Lauren Agenbag and Nimali Perera, along with third umpire Kerrin Klaaste and fourth umpire Kim Cotton. Amin accepted responsibility for her actions and agreed to the sanction proposed by match referee Shandré Fritz from the Emirates ICC International Panel. Since she admitted to the offence without contesting it, there was no need for a formal hearing.

Pakistan Women Suffer Crushing Defeat to India

In a one-sided contest at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, the Indian women’s cricket team handed Pakistan a heavy 88-run defeat in their group stage encounter of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025. Batting first, India put up a competitive total of 247 runs on the board. The innings was anchored by Harleen Deol, who played a knock of 46, while Richa Ghosh added valuable late runs with a quick unbeaten 35 off just 20 deliveries, helping India finish strongly in the final overs.

Pakistan’s chase never gained momentum. They lost wickets at regular intervals, unable to build any partnerships. Indian bowlers, particularly Kranti Goud and Deepti Sharma, maintained tight lines and applied pressure from the start. Both claimed three wickets each, dismantling the Pakistani batting order. Sidra Amin was the lone warrior for Pakistan, scoring a gritty 81 off 106 balls, but she received little support from the other end. Her dismissal in the 40th over sealed Pakistan’s fate, and they were eventually bowled out for just 159.

The result not only highlights India’s dominance in the greatest rivalry of cricket but also extends their unbeaten record against Pakistan in Women’s ODIs to 12 matches. It was an impressive performance from the Indian side, who outplayed their rivals in every department. For Pakistan, the loss exposed areas of concern, particularly their middle-order and ability to chase under pressure, even though Sidra Amin’s knock was a rare positive in an otherwise disappointing outing.