Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya has been fined 10% of his match fee following a violation of the IPL’s Code of Conduct. This infraction occurred during a match against the Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on May 21. The Indian Premier League issued a formal announcement regarding the fine on Thursday, referencing an infringement of Article 2.2, which pertains to the improper use of cricket equipment during a match. The specific incident took place on the fourth delivery of the 10th over of the second innings when Pandya forcefully dislodged the bails while returning to his run-up.

Pandya Accepts Sanction

Hardik Pandya acknowledged the violation and accepted the penalty imposed by match referee Rajiv Seth. This match marked Pandya’s return to the Mumbai Indians lineup after missing three consecutive games due to injury. His previous appearance was during the away match against Chennai Super Kings on May 2, prior to his sidelining.

Match Overview

In the game itself, Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and opted to bowl first. Mumbai Indians managed to post a total of 147 runs for the loss of eight wickets over their allotted 20 overs, highlighted by a rapid unbeaten innings of 32 runs off just 18 balls from Corbin Bosch, featuring three boundaries and two sixes. Bowling standout performances came from Saurabh Dubey, Kartik Tyagi, and Cameron Green, each claiming two wickets.

Kolkata Knights Rise in Standings

During their chase, Kolkata Knight Riders successfully reached the required target in 18.5 overs, ending the match with four wickets in hand. Manish scored effectively, but Rovman Powell was the top scorer with 40 runs off 30 deliveries, including four boundaries and two sixes. This victory marked KKR’s sixth win in their last seven outings, solidifying their aspirations for a playoff spot. As it stands, KKR holds the sixth position in the points table with six wins, six losses, and one no-result, while Mumbai Indians remain in ninth place with four victories and nine defeats.

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