Arshdeep Singh was fined 15% of his match fee for a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct during the T20 World Cup final on March 10, 2026, in Ahmedabad, India.
The breach occurred while playing against New Zealand. Arshdeep violated Article 2.9 of the ICC Code of Conduct by throwing the ball at Daryl Mitchell’s pads.
This incident took place in the 11th over of New Zealand’s innings. As a result, one demerit point was added to Arshdeep’s disciplinary record.
This marks Arshdeep’s first offence within a 24-month period, allowing him to accept the sanction without a formal hearing. India won the match by 96 runs, making history as the first team to win the T20 World Cup on home soil.
Key facts about this incident:
- Arshdeep Singh’s fine is 15% of his match fee.
- He received 1 demerit point for this breach.
- This was his first offence in a 24-month period.
- The incident involved throwing the ball at Daryl Mitchell.
- The match ended with India lifting their third T20 World Cup trophy in history.
Post-match, Arshdeep accepted the sanction from Andy Pycroft of the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees. At the end of the over, both players were seen shaking hands, indicating no hard feelings.
This disciplinary action highlights the importance of player conduct, especially in high-stakes matches like the T20 World Cup final.
