New Delhi: India pacer Arshdeep Singh was reprimanded by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for hitting New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell with a wild throw during the T20 World Cup 2026 final in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

According to an ICC release, Arshdeep was fined 15 per cent of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the summit clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

Arshdeep was found guilty of breaching Article 2.9 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to “throwing a ball (or any other item of cricket equipment) at or near a player in an inappropriate and/or dangerous manner during an International Match.”

One demerit point has also been added to Arshdeep’s disciplinary record, as it was his first offence in a 24-month period.

The incident in question happened in the 11th over of New Zealand’s run chase, when Arshdeep fielded the ball off his own bowling and hit Mitchell with an aggressive and wild throw.

The heated moment between Arshdeep Singh and Daryl Mitchell. pic.twitter.com/FHvEMgD2Fg

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As soon as the wayward throw hit Mitchell on the pads, the Kiwi batter reacted furiously, leading to a brief spat. Both players reconciled after the match following Arshdeep’s apology.

Mitchell Vs Arshdeep

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We Indians are the first to take the initiative and apologize for any mistake committed unknowingly. pic.twitter.com/LPFiesbpkE

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No formal hearing was needed as Arshdeep accepted the sanction proposed by Andy Pycroft of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees.

The charge on Arshdeep was levelled by on-field umpires Richard Illingworth and Alex Wharf, third umpire Allahuddien Paleker and fourth umpire Adrian Holdstock.

As per the law, the level 1 breach carries 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.