KKR Batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi Penalized for IPL Code of Conduct Violation Following Match Against LSG
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi has received a financial penalty and a demerit point for breaching the Indian Premier League (IPL) Code of Conduct. The incident occurred during an intense match against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), resulting in a 20% fine of his match fee.
Incident and Code of Conduct Breach
The disciplinary action stems from Raghuvanshi’s reaction to his dismissal in the fifth over of the innings. After the umpires ruled him out for obstructing the field, the batter aggressively struck the boundary cushion with his bat and subsequently threw his helmet upon returning to the dugout. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed the sanctions in an official statement.
- Player: Angkrish Raghuvanshi
- Franchise: Kolkata Knight Riders
- Offense: Level 1 breach (Article 2.2)
- Penalty: 20% match fee fine, 1 demerit point
Article 2.2 of the IPL Code of Conduct specifically addresses the abuse of cricket equipment, clothing, ground equipment, or fixtures during a match. Raghuvanshi admitted to the Level 1 offense and accepted the sanction proposed by the match referee. For Level 1 breaches, the match referee’s decision is final and binding.
Match Context and Super Over Result
The disciplinary incident occurred against the backdrop of a highly competitive fixture that ended in a tie, with both franchises posting exactly 155 runs in their allotted 20 overs. LSG managed to force the game into a Super Over following a dramatic last-ball six, but KKR ultimately secured the victory in the tiebreaker.
| Team | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 155 | Won (Super Over) |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 155 | Lost (Super Over) |
Rinku Singh anchored the KKR innings, guiding the team out of an early top-order collapse to post a defensible total. Singh earned Player of the Match honors for his unbeaten performance, continuing his established record of stabilizing the middle order during high-pressure run chases. Official match statistics and historical records are maintained by ESPNcricinfo.