Code of Conduct Breach – Match 20: SRH vs GT IPL 2025

During the high-voltage encounter between SRH and GT, there was an altercation that led to a Code of Conduct breach. It all started during a tense moment when SRH’s batter, under pressure in the middle, engaged in a heated exchange with GT’s bowler after a controversial delivery. Tensions escalated when the batter, visibly frustrated, appeared to make an unsporting gesture after being dismissed. The umpire intervened, but the situation had already started to snowball.

The incident was reviewed by the IPL’s governing body, and after thorough scrutiny, it was determined that the behavior of the SRH batter breached the IPL Code of Conduct, which governs player conduct both on and off the field.

For Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), the breach was a temporary setback amidst an already challenging season. The match was pivotal, and while SRH lost the encounter, this distraction took the spotlight away from what could have been a stronger performance. Their management was quick to issue a public statement condemning the incident and reaffirming the importance of maintaining professionalism at all times.

For Gujarat Titans (GT), the situation worked in their favor, as they gained not only the advantage in the game but also found themselves at the center of discussions regarding player discipline and sportsmanship. While the incident didn’t affect the outcome of the match, it was a reminder of the unpredictability of the IPL, both on and off the field.

“Three losses in a row, I know everyone’s affected by it, but that doesn’t take anything away from how good a team we are. We’ve still got to keep believing that our style will come off, and we’ll get that win and we’ll get on a roll.”

SRH head coach Daniel Vettori stresses on the need to keep belief in their methods

“Sometimes we expect and ask a lot of young cricketers, and somebody that has achieved as much as Siraj has, sometimes we are very quick to judge one or two performances. He is exceptional since he joined us.”