WPL in its statement said Harmanpreet admitted to \"the Level 1 offence under Article 2.8 which relates to showing dissent at an umpire\u2019s decision during a match\".<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The incident occurred in the final ove, when the on-field umpire penalised MI for a slow over rate, enforcing fielding restrictions as per the rule. This required MI to have only three fielders outside the 30-yard circle.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The MI skipper Harmanpreet was visibly displeased with the decision and confronted umpire Ajitesh Argal to challenge the call. Meanwhile, all-rounder Amelia Kerr, who was set to bowl the final over was also visibly upset by the decision.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
As the situation unfolded, England cricketer Sophie Ecclestone, standing at the non-striker\u2019s end, approached the umpire to express her views. This led to a heated exchange between Harmanpreet and Ecclestone, during which the MI captain was seen pointing a finger at her.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The umpires quickly intervened to de-escalate the situation, and Ecclestone returned to the non-striker\u2019s end, appearing frustrated. The video of the same went viral on social media.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
For Level 1 breaches of the Code of Conduct, the Match Referee\u2019s decision is final and binding.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Coming to the match, Amelia Kerr's five-wicket haul (5-38) followed by Hayley Mathews fiery fifty (68 off 46) gave Mumbai a six-wicket victory that pushed them to second spot in the standings.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
For Level 1 breaches of the Code of Conduct, the Match Referee\u2019s decision is final and binding.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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