IPL MEDIA ADVISORY

April 03, 2026

Code of Conduct Breach – Match 6: KKR vs SRH

Abhishek Sharma, All-rounder, Sunrisers Hyderabad has been fined 25 per cent of his match fees and has also accumulated one demerit point for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during his team’s match against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata on Thursday.

He admitted to the Level 1 offence under Article 2.3 and accepted the Match Referee’s sanction.

For Level 1 breaches of the Code of Conduct, the Match Referee’s decision is final and binding.

IPL

Punjab Kings (PBKS) continued their strong start to TATA IPL 2026, registering a five-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a high-scoring contest at the M. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.

After winning the toss, PBKS opted to bowl but were made to toil early as CSK recovered well from an early setback. Sanju Samson fell cheaply for 7, but skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad and the 18-year-old Ayush Mhatre steadied the innings with an impressive partnership. The duo added 96 runs off just 55 balls, shifting momentum firmly in CSK’s favour.

Mhatre was the aggressor in the stand, showcasing maturity beyond his years with a fluent stroke-filled innings. He raced to 67 off 38 balls during the partnership, while Gaikwad played a supporting role.