Glenn Maxwell Faces Penalty for Code of Conduct Violation in IPL Clash

Maxwell's Fine and Demerit Point

In a recent match against Chennai Super Kings, Glenn Maxwell, an allrounder for Punjab Kings, has been penalized 25% of his match fees and has received one demerit point for violating the IPL Code of Conduct.

Punjab Kings triumphed over CSK by 18 runs at the New PCA Stadium, thanks to a remarkable century from Priyansh Arya and a solid bowling effort.

According to an official statement, "Glenn Maxwell acknowledged the Level 1 offense under article 2.2 (abuse of fixtures and fittings during the Match) and accepted the sanction imposed by the Match Referee. The Match Referee's decision is final for Level 1 breaches of the Code of Conduct."

Article 2.2 of the IPL Code of Conduct pertains to the misuse of cricket equipment or ground fixtures during a match.

The article specifies that actions outside normal cricket behavior, such as damaging advertising boards or other fixtures, fall under this rule. For instance, swinging a bat in frustration and causing damage to an advertising board can be considered a violation.

After winning the toss, skipper Shreyas Iyer chose to bat first against CSK, with Arya leading the charge by scoring a stunning 103 runs off just 42 balls.

This performance marked the fastest century by an uncapped player in IPL history, achieved in only 39 balls.

Shashank Singh, who remained not out at 50, played a crucial role in stabilizing the innings after Arya's exit, helping PBKS to a total of 219/6.

Chennai Super Kings, in their chase, managed to score 201 for 5, with Devon Conway being the top scorer at 69 before retiring. Shivam Dube added 42 runs, while MS Dhoni finished with 27 not out, but the team fell short as Punjab's bowlers held their composure to secure the victory.