Wahab Riaz, Shane Watson penalised for misconduct in Australia-Pakistan World Cup quarter-final clash

Adelaide: Pakistan fast bowler Wahab Riaz was fined 50 percent of his match fee while Australian all-rounder Shane Watson was penalised 15 percent of his after their angry clash in Friday’s ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 quarter-final.

Wahab was charged with using obscene language, while Watson was accused of conduct contrary to the spirit of the game when the two faced each other down in a compelling passage of play during Australia’s six-wicket win at the Adelaide Oval. VIDEO: Wahab Riaz turns heat on Shane Watson

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“The incident happened in the 33rd over of Australia’s innings when Watson ignored the umpires’ instructions and verbally engaged with Wahab, who, at the end of the over, followed through towards the batsman and used aggressive and abusive language,” said an International Cricket Council statement. “Both the players admitted the offences and accepted the sanctions and, as such, there was no need for a formal hearing.” Live Scorecard: Australia vs Pakistan, ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 quarter-final

Match referee Ranjan Madugalle said: “It was an enthralling contest between Shane and Wahab, but in the closing stages of the match both players crossed that fine line between intense competition and unacceptable behaviour, and this resulted in the sanctions.” Australia will face defending champions India in a semi-final in Sydney on Thursday. Top 10 bowlers in ICC Cricket World Cup 2015