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IPL 2016, Delhi Daredevils vs Kolkata Knight Riders: Amit Mishra reprimanded for inappropriate language

Amit Mishra admitted to the level 1 offence of the IPL Code of Conduct.

Amit Mishra missed out on a five-wicket haul © AFP
Amit Mishra has accepted the sanction © AFP

New Delhi: Delhi Daredevils leg-spinner Amit Mishra was reprimanded by the match referee for using inappropriate language during their 27-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders in an Indian Premier League (IPL) contest here on Saturday. “Mishra admitted to the level 1 offence (Article 2.1.4 of the IPL Code of Conduct for Players and Team Officials) and accepted the sanction,” a statement from the IPL, read. For Level 1 breaches of the IPL Code of Conduct, the match referee’s decision is final and binding. FULL CRICKET SCORECARD: Delhi Daredevils vs Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2016, Match 26 at Delhi

Talking of the match, Delhi Daredevils produced a thorough all-round performance to notch up their fourth win, beating Kolkata Knight Riders by 27 runs in an Indian Premier League (IPL) clash here on Saturday. Delhi recovered from a poor start to post an strong total of 186/8. It was enough as they claimed wickets at regular intervals to bowl out KKR for 159 in 18.3 overs. It moved Delhi to second in the standings, with eight points from six matches, demoting KKR to third, due to an inferior run rate. KKR have also played a game more. Delhi skipper Zaheer Khan (3/21) led the way for a disciplined bowling performance. West Indies’ World T20 hero Carlos Brathwaite (3/47) also chipped in with the ball after hitting a quick-fire 34 while batting.  Live Cricket Scorecard: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2016 Match 27 at Hyderabad

A 106-run fourth wicket partnership between Karun Nair (68) and Sam Billings (54) shaped Delhi’s innings at the Ferozeshah Kotla stadium. KKR got into early trouble while chasing, losing skipper Gautam Gambhir and pinch-hitter Piyush Chawla.  Brathwaite (34 of 11) ensured a grandstand finish with a flurry of big hits.

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