Dubai, July 24, 2025: The International Cricket Council (ICC) imposed penalties following on-field heated exchange in the opening women’s one-day international (ODI) between India and England in Southampton.
India’s Pratika Rawal was sanctioned for violating the ICC conduct regulations. She was fined 10% of her match fee and given a demerit point, related to two separate physical contacts with English player during the match.
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The Indian player accepted the charges and so, avoided the need for a formal hearing. The demerit point will remain on her disciplinary record for two years.
Meanwhile, the England women’s team pleased guilty to a slow over-rate breach. Officials found the side bowled one over fewer than required within the allotted time, even after penalty allowances.
As a result, the team’s players were collectively docked 5% of their match fees.
Despite such setbacks, both sides need to now turn their attention to the upcoming second ODI at the Lord’s.
India’s Pratika Rawal was sanctioned for violating the ICC conduct regulations. She was fined 10% of her match fee and given a demerit point, related to two separate physical contacts with English player during the match.
The Indian player accepted the charges and so, avoided the need for a formal hearing. The demerit point will remain on her disciplinary record for two years.
Meanwhile, the England women’s team pleased guilty to a slow over-rate breach. Officials found the side bowled one over fewer than required within the allotted time, even after penalty allowances.
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As a result, the team’s players were collectively docked 5% of their match fees.
Despite such setbacks, both sides need to now turn their attention to the upcoming second ODI at the Lord’s.
