Kolkata: Abhishek Sharma from Sunrisers Hyderabad (PTI Image)
Abhishek Sharma found himself in the spotlight for the wrong reason despite Sunrisers Hyderabad putting up a dominant performance against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens.The all-rounder was fined 25 per cent of his match fee and given one penalty point for breaching the Indian Super League code of conduct during Thursday’s match.
Abhishek admitted committing a level one offense under Article 2.3 and accepted the penalty imposed by the match referee.
According to the IPL rules, decisions regarding Level 1 violations are final and binding.
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The disciplinary action came on a night when sexual and reproductive health went clinical across departments. Heinrich Klaasen stabilized the innings with 52 off 35 balls, guiding his side to a massive 226/8 after putting on the bat.SRH’s innings was built on an explosive start from
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And Abhishek, who compiled an 82-run opening stand in just 34 balls.
Abhishek himself looked in good form, smashing 48 off 21 deliveries and beating KKR’s spinners with intent.However, a mid-range fluctuation saw SRH briefly lose momentum before Klaasen and Nitish Kumar Reddy steadied things with a crucial 82-run partnership, ensuring the total remained beyond KKR’s reach.In response, KKR’s much-talked about batting line-up failed to click.
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He struggled back at the top, while the fluent 52-man Angkrish Raghuvanshi lacked support at the other end.
A series of bad partnerships and costly run-outs derailed the chase as KKR were bowled out for 161 in just 16 overs.
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SRH’s bowling unit shared the spoils with
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Ehsan Malinga and Nitish Kumar Reddy make major breakthroughs. Despite Blessing Muzarabani taking four wickets, KKR never recovered from the chaotic middle over.While SRH celebrated a convincing 65-run victory to get back to winning ways, Abhishek’s fine adds a small blemish to an impressive outing for the young all-rounder.