South Africa’s Heinrich Klaasen (R) hits a 4 through the second ODI match between Pakistan at Newlands Cricket Floor in Cape City on December 19, 2024. — AFP
South Africa’s prolific batter Heinrich Klaasen has been fined 15% of his match charge for “kicking the stumps” to indicate his disappointment after being dismissed by pacer Naseem Shah through the second ODI in opposition to Pakistan.
In response to an announcement issued by the Worldwide Cricket Council (ICC), the right-handed batter dedicated a Stage 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct.
One demerit level has additionally been added to his disciplinary report for violating Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Gamers and Participant Assist Personnel, which pertains to “abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during an International Match”.
Klaasen was a standout performer with the bat for the hosts, scoring a valiant 97 off 74 balls as South Africa confronted a difficult chase of 330.
He batted proper until the top and was the final wicket to fall within the forty third over however with little assist on the different finish, the Proteas fell 81 runs quick.
A pissed off Klaasen kicked the stumps upon his dismissal, resulting in sanctions by Match Referee Richie Richardson, stated the assertion.
For Pakistan, Babar Azam and captain Mohammad Rizwan set the platform for a considerable complete with half-centuries every. Nevertheless, it was Kamran Ghulam’s explosive 32-ball 63 that supplied the late surge, propelling the guests to an imposing rating.
Shaheen was the standout bowler for the Inexperienced Shirts, with returning match figures of 4/47, adopted by right-arm fast Shah, who took 3/37 in his 8.3 overs. Abrar Ahmed performed a supportive function with two scalps.
Pakistan secured an unassailable 2-0 lead within the sequence, with the ultimate ODI set to be performed in Johannesburg on Sunday, 22 December.
