Heinrich Klaasen, the wicketkeeper batter, has been fined for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the second ODI match of Pakistan’s tour of South Africa.
He was fined 15% of the match fee and received one demerit point for violating Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which addresses the “abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment, or fixtures and fittings during an international match.”
The incident occured in the 43rd match of the South African innings when the wk-batter was frustrated by his dismissal after he kicked the stumps. Match Referee Richie Richardson imposed the Penalty for Klaasen’s behaviour.
Klaasen made a standout performance with a valiant knock of 97 off 74 balls in an impossible chase of 330.
Despite his efforts, the proteas struggled due to lack of support at the other end and were bowled out for 248, falling short by 81 runs. Klaasen was the last wicket to fall, bringing an end to South Africa’s innings.
Half centuries from captain Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam saw Pakistan to set an imposing target of 330. Kamran Ghulam provided the finishing touch with a blistering 32-ball 63 propelling Pakistan to a formidable total.
Pakistan secured an unassisable 2-0 lead in the three match series following a 81-run win at Cape Town.
Heinrich Klaasen’s outburst showed the frustration within the South African camp as they struggled against Pakistan. South Africa will be looking for a victory on December 22 at Wanderers Stadium to avoid clean sweep.
