Harshit Rana Receives Reprimand for Conduct in ODI Against South Africa

In a recent ODI match, Indian seamer Harshit Rana received a reprimand for his conduct towards South African batsman Dewald Brevis. The incident, which occurred during the first ODI in Ranchi, led to Rana being penalized under the ICC Code of Conduct. Despite this, India secured a victory by 17 runs, with Virat Kohli's outstanding century playing a crucial role. The next match in the series is set to take place in Raipur. Discover more about the details of the reprimand and the match outcome.

By Narendra Chaudhary Dec 3, 2025, 15:37 IST

Incident Overview

Indian fast bowler Harshit Rana has been reprimanded following an incident involving South African batsman Dewald Brevis during the first ODI held in Ranchi. This information was confirmed by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on their official platform.

Details of the Breach and Consequences

Rana was found to have violated Article 2.5 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which addresses the use of language, gestures, or actions that may belittle or incite an aggressive reaction from a batsman after their dismissal in an international match. The incident took place in the 22nd over of South Africa's innings when Rana gestured towards the dressing room after dismissing Brevis. This action was interpreted as potentially provoking an aggressive response from the batsman. Consequently, Rana received one demerit point added to his disciplinary record. This was his first offence in the past two years, and he acknowledged the violation, accepting the penalty proposed by Richie Richardson from the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees.

Match Outcome

India triumphed over South Africa by 17 runs, largely thanks to a remarkable century from Virat Kohli. The second match of the series is scheduled to occur in Raipur on Wednesday.