Hardik Pandya was fined 10% of his match fee and handed one demerit point for breaching the Indian Premier League Code of Conduct after knocking over the stumps during the match against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens. Mumbai Indians posted 147/8 and lost by 4 wickets as KKR chased with 7 balls remaining, strengthening their playoff push.
Mumbai: Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya has been fined 10 per cent of his match fee and also accumulated one Demerit Point for breaching Level 1 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct for Players and Team Officials during the IPL 2026 match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
"Hardik Pandya was found to have breached Article 2.2 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct, which pertains to 'abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings' during a match," the IPL said in a statement.
The incident occurred on the 4th ball of the 10th over of the second innings of the match, when Hardik, while walking back to his run-up, knocked the bails of the wicket with force.
"Hardik Pandya admitted to the offence and accepted the sanction imposed by Match Referee - Rajiv Seth," it added.
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