New Delhi, April 17 (H.S.): A new case has emerged in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, as a support staff member of a team has been fined for the first time due to a breach of the code of conduct. Following the thrilling match between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday (April 16), the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) took action against Delhi's bowling coach, Munaf Patel.
In a statement issued by the IPL, it was said that Munaf Patel violated Article 2.20 under 'Level 1', which pertains to conduct that is against the spirit of the game. Munaf has acknowledged his mistake and accepted the match referee's decision. As a result, 25% of his match fee has been deducted, and he has also been given one demerit point.
However, the IPL did not provide details of the incident, but according to a viral video on social media, Munaf was involved in a heated argument about sending a strategic message to the field with the fourth umpire.
This is the second disciplinary case for Delhi Capitals this season. Earlier, captain Axar Patel was fined ₹12 lakh for slow over-rate against Mumbai Indians.
Delhi Wins in Super Over
Wednesday's match was extremely thrilling. Both teams scored 188 runs, resulting in a tie, which led to the match going into a Super Over. Mitchell Starc's brilliant bowling for Delhi restricted Rajasthan to just 11 runs. Subsequently, KL Rahul and Tristan Stubbs achieved the target in just 4 balls, leading the team to victory.
Celebrations in Delhi's Dugout
After the win, there was an atmosphere of celebration in Delhi's dugout. The coaching staff, including Munaf Patel, Hemang Badani, and Kevin Pietersen hugged each other to celebrate the victory. Meanwhile, the entire Rajasthan camp, including head coach Rahul Dravid, appeared dejected.
Delhi Seizes the Top Spot
With this win, Delhi Capitals have secured the first position in the points table with 10 points, winning five out of six matches. They have become the first team to reach 10 points this season.
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