New Delhi: Opening Scotland batter George Munsey has been reprimanded and handed one demerit point for hurling his helmet onto the advertising boards during their Group C T20 World Cup 2026 encounter. The match took place on Tuesday and saw Nepal thrashing Scotland by 7 wickets to register their first-ever win at the marquee event in 12 years after making their debut back in 2014.

Munsey was found to have breached Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to the ‘abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during an International Match.’ In addition to this, one demerit point has also been added to Munsey’s disciplinary record, considering his first offence in a 24-month period for the cricketer.

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The episode took pace towards the ending of the 10th over of Scotland’s innings when Munsey threw his helmet onto the advertising boards after being pronounced out. As the Scottish batter made his way back to the dressing room, this thing occurred which was duly noted by the global cricketing body.

Munsey admitted the offence as soon as he was communicated the same and accepted the sanction proposed by David Gilbert of the ICC International Panel of Match Referees. Because of this, there was no need for a formal hearing, which otherwise would have taken place. On-field umpires K.N. Ananthapadmanabhan and Alex Wharf, third umpire Adrian Holdstock and fourth umpire Langton Rusere levelled the charge.

Level 1 breaches carry 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.

(With PTI inputs)