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SRH's Abhishek Sharma Fined 25% Match Fee for IPL Code Breach

Sunrisers Hyderabad opener Abhishek Sharma has been sanctioned by the IPL for breaching the Code of Conduct during the match against Kolkata Knight Riders. He was fined 25% of his match fee and received one demerit point after admitting to the Level 1 offence. The fine came despite his explosive innings of 48 runs from just 21 balls in the match. SRH went on to secure their first win of the 2026 season, defeating KKR by 65 runs.

Key Points: Abhishek Sharma Fined for IPL Code of Conduct Breach

  • 25% match fee fine
  • One demerit point
  • Admitted Level 1 offence
  • Scored 48 off 21 balls
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SRH batter Abhishek Sharma fined 25% of match fee for breaching IPL Code of Conduct

SRH batter Abhishek Sharma fined 25% of match fee and handed a demerit point after admitting to a Level 1 offence in the KKR match.

"He admitted to the Level 1 offence under Article 2.3 and accepted the Match Referee's sanction. - IPL"

Kolkata, April 3

Sunrisers Hyderabad opening batter Abhishek Sharma was fined 25% of his match fee and handed a demerit point after a sanction by the Indian Premier League, following their clash against Kolkata Knight Riders on Thursday.

Sharma soared back to form in the match, scoring 48 runs off 21 balls, courtesy of 4 sixes and 4 fours.

"Abhishek Sharma, All-rounder, Sunrisers Hyderabad, has been fined 25 per cent of his match fees and has also accumulated one demerit point for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during his team's match against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata on Thursday. He admitted to the Level 1 offence under Article 2.3 and accepted the Match Referee's sanction. For Level 1 breaches of the Code of Conduct, the Match Referee's decision is final and binding," IPL said in a statement.

Abhishek also achieved the milestone during his side's clash against three-time champions KKR.

Now, Abhishek has scored 101 sixes for SRH, with Warner still being the franchise's top-six-hitter with 143 maximums. In 76 matches and 73 innings for SRH, Abhishek has made 1,808 runs at an average of 26.58, with a strike rate of 162.88, including a century and nine fifties

Coming to the match, a clinical show from Sunrisers Hyderabad, which included quickfire knocks from Heinrich Klaasen and Abhishek Sharma and fine bowling performances from Jaydev Unadkat, Eshan Malinga and Nitish Kumar Reddy, helped them achieve their first win of the 2026 IPL, beating KKR by 65 runs at Kolkata on Thursday.

Put to field first, SRH posted 226/8, with Heinrich Klaasen (52 in 35 balls, with four boundaries and a six), Abhishek Sharma (48 in 21 balls, with four boundaries and four sixes) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (39 in 24 balls, with four boundaries and a six).

KKR started off chasing fine with Finn Allen (28 in seven balls, with three sixes and two sixes) and Angkrish Raghuvanshi (52 in 29 balls, with six fours and two sixes), but fizzled out quickly to bundle out for 161 in 16 overs.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As a cricket fan, I'm a bit disappointed. He played such a brilliant innings, but now the talk is about the fine. Players need to remember they are role models for millions of young fans in India.
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Vikram M
SRH finally got a win! Abhishek's batting was the highlight, even with the fine. 101 sixes for the franchise is no small feat. The team's balance looked good with Klaasen and Reddy contributing. Onwards and upwards! 🧡
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Aman W
What exactly was the breach? The article doesn't say. IPL should be more transparent about these Code of Conduct violations. Fans deserve to know what happened, not just the punishment.
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Priya S
He admitted the offence and accepted the sanction. That shows maturity. The focus should be on his fantastic strike rate and that milestone! Exciting player for the future of Indian cricket.
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Michael C
Interesting to see the demerit point system in action. Keeps players in check over the long season. Good win for Hyderabad, they needed that momentum.

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