The incident occurred in the 24th over of Pakistan’s innings when, after being dismissed, Sidra slammed her bat onto the ground before leaving the crease. She had previously received a demerit point for a similar offence against India on October 5 during the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025.

Sidra accepted the offence and the sanction proposed by Shandrè Fritz of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees, eliminating the need for a formal hearing.

On-field umpires Kerrin Klaaste and Nimali Perera, third umpire Lauren Agenbag, and fourth umpire Stacy Lackay levelled the charge.

Level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand, a maximum penalty of 50 per cent of a player’s match fee, and one or two demerit points.