The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has issued a formal warning and one demerit point to Delhi Capitals pacer Kyle Jamieson for breaching Level 1 of the IPL Code of Conduct during the IPL match against the Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.
The incident occurred during the second over of the first innings when Jamieson dismissed 15-year-old teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Following the dismissal, the 31-year-old bowler celebrated aggressively in close proximity to the young batter, which could have provoked an aggressive reaction.
Match Officials’ Sanction and Player Response
- Breach of Code: Article 2.5 of the IPL Code of Conduct, which relates to “using language, actions or gestures which disparage or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from another player in the match.”
- Sanction: One demerit point and an official reprimand.
- Player Action: Jamieson admitted to the offense and accepted the sanction imposed by Match Referee Rajeev Seth.
Match Summary
Despite the incident, the high-intensity match witnessed an impressive display of batting:
- Rajasthan Royals Innings: Riyan Parag led from the front with a fluent 90 off 50 balls, helping the side post a strong total of 225 for six.
- Delhi Capitals Run Chase: The Capitals successfully chased down the 226-run target with composure. KL Rahul anchored the innings with a commanding 75 off 40 balls, complemented by Pathum Nissanka’s brisk 62 off 33 balls.
- Result: Delhi Capitals secured a convincing seven-wicket victory.
