The Punjab Kings all-rounder Glenn Maxwell was fined and handed a demerit point after breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during the IPL 2025 Games against Chennai on Tuesday’s clash.
BCCI has penalised the all-rounder with 25 per cent of his match fees becoming the sixth player this season to have been handed a fine. With the cause of the incident unknown, it is confirmed that Glenn Maxwell admitted to committing a Level 01 offence under Article 2.2 of the IPL Code of Conduct.
The article pertains to ‘abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during a match.’
A similar offence in the tournament saw Gujarat Titans pacer Ishant Sharma fined during a match against Sunrisers Hyderbad.
“Article 2.2 includes any action(s) outside the course of normal cricket actions, such as hitting or kicking the wickets and any action(s) which deliberately (i.e. intentionally), recklessly or negligently (in either case even if accidental) results in damage to the advertising boards, boundary fences, dressing room doors, mirrors, windows and other fixtures and fittings.”
“For example, this offence may be committed, without limitation, when a Player swings his/her bat vigorously in frustration and causes damage to an advertising board,” the article states.
The incident occurred before Punjab Kings claimed a 18-run victory over CSK at Mullanpur after a brilliant knock from Priyansh Arya. While Glenn Maxwell failed to make an impact with the bat – scoring just one run – he contributed with the ball, finishing with economical figures of 1/11.
Despite his Disciplinary setback, Maxwell’s bowling performance helped tighten the attacks pressuring on CSK’s top order and played a key role in PBKS defending 218 run total.
Several other players, including Digvesh Singh, Rishabh Pant, and Riyan Parag have also been fined this season for breaching the Code of Conduct or maintaining slow over rates.
Punjab Kings will play their next matches against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 12 at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.
