Abhishek Sharma delivered a stunning performance for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026, scoring 48 off 21 balls. However, his on-field misconduct led to a 25% deduction in his match fee.
Abhishek Loses 25% Match Fee Over Code of Conduct Breach
New Delhi: In IPL 2026, Sunrisers Hyderabad's star opener Abhishek Sharma gave his team a flying start with a brilliant batting performance against Kolkata Knight Riders. His aggressive innings played a crucial role in the team's victory. However, despite this excellent performance, he suffered a financial loss as he was fined after the match.
Abhishek Sharma's behavior during the match played at Eden Gardens on April 2nd sparked controversy. While batting, he used abusive language, which was recorded by the stump mic. Such behavior is taken seriously in cricket. Consequently, he was found guilty by the BCCI under Article 2.3 of the IPL Code of Conduct.
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According to BCCI rules, every player in the IPL playing XI receives ₹7.5 lakh per match. Abhishek Sharma was supposed to receive the same amount for this match. However, due to the fine, 25 percent of his match fee was deducted. This means a deduction of ₹1,87,500, leaving him with only ₹5,62,500.
Not only a salary deduction, but a demerit point has also been added to Abhishek Sharma's account. This is considered a Level 1 offense. If a player accumulates 4 demerit points, he can be banned for at least one match.
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Abhishek Sharma's innings was as brilliant as it ended in controversy. He scored 48 runs in 21 balls, including 4 sixes and 4 fours. However, his wicket fell due to a controversial catch. The catch taken by Varun Chakravarthy became a topic of discussion because it appeared the ball had touched the ground. Despite this, the third umpire declared him out, which Abhishek expressed his displeasure over.
