Kranti Gaud Fined for Disciplinary Breach in T20 Asia Cup Final

India quick Kranti Gaud has been hit with a fine of 10 per cent of her match fee after an overcharged send-off in the Women’s T20 Asia Cup final in Dubai on Sunday crossed the ICC’s disciplinary line.

The sanction stems from a breach of Article 2.5 of the ICC Code of Conduct, a Level 1 offence covering “using language, actions or gestures which disparage, or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter upon his/her dismissal during an International Match.” Gaud also received one demerit point, her first in the current 24‑month cycle.

The flashpoint arrived almost immediately in Sri Lanka’s chase. Opening batter Imesha Dulani, facing the first ball, deftly lapped Gaud for four, a bold statement in a high-pressure final. Gaud came back hard. Three balls later, Dulani tried the same shot, miscued, and lost her wicket.

Gaud’s response went beyond a routine celebration. Fired up, she turned towards Dulani and gestured in the direction of the pavilion, a send-off that drew the attention of the match officials and ultimately the match referee, Supriya Rani Das.

With the footage and reports clear, there was no prolonged wrangle. Gaud accepted the charge and the proposed sanction, removing the need for a formal hearing.

Pakistan penalised for slow over-rate

Discipline issues from the tournament were not limited to the final.

Pakistan were docked five per cent of their match fees for a slow over-rate in their semi-final defeat to Sri Lanka. Defending 130, Pakistan could not keep up with the clock as Sri Lanka chased down the target of 131 in 18.4 overs.

After time allowances were factored in, Pakistan were deemed to be one over short of the required rate. Captain Fatima Sana accepted the match officials’ assessment and the accompanying financial penalty, with fourth umpire Rabab Ahsan laying the charge.

On a weekend when the cricket itself took centre stage, the ICC’s rulings served as a sharp reminder: emotion and intensity are welcome, but the game’s boundaries—on conduct and over-rates—remain firmly drawn.