Delhi Capitals bowling coach Munaf Patel has been fined 25 percent of his match fee and handed one demerit point for violating the IPL Code of Conduct during the intense fixture against Rajasthan Royals. The dramatic match, held at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, saw Delhi Capitals edge out the Royals in a nail-biting Super Over after both sides finished tied at 188 runs in regulation play.

In an official statement released by the IPL, the former India pacer was found guilty of a Level 1 offence under Article 2.20, which relates to “conduct that is contrary to the spirit of the game.” The statement confirmed that Patel has “accepted the Match Referee’s sanction,” acknowledging the breach without contest.