Women's Cricket Live Scores, Match updates, Women's Fixtures, Results, News, Articles, Interviews and more
Sri Lanka’s right-arm fast bowler Malki Madara has received an official reprimand for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during a league match against Bangladesh at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 in Navi Mumbai. The ICC announced that Madara’s actions fell under Article 2.5, which addresses “using language, actions, or gestures that disparage or could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter after her dismissal in an International Match.”
The incident took place during the 11th over of Bangladesh’s innings when Madara was bowling her 6th over and Fargana Hoque was run out down the non-striker’s end. Officials noted that she celebrated too close to the batter, an act that could have provoked Hoque’s reaction. This overzealous celebration was considered a violation of the ICC’s spirit-of-the-game guidelines, leading to a reprimand and adding one demerit point to her disciplinary record.
As this was Madara’s first offence in 24 months, the penalty was limited to a formal reprimand instead of a financial fine. She accepted her mistake and the proposed sanction from Shandrè Fritz, a member of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees, which allowed her to avoid a formal hearing. The charge was brought forth by on-field umpires Candace la Borde and Sarah Dambanevana, along with third umpire Lauren Agenbag and fourth umpire Claire Polosak.
🚨 Malki Madara reprimanded for celebrating excessively in close proximity to Fargana Hoque after her dismissal!#CricketTwitter #CWC25 pic.twitter.com/mnJ2ggm54H
Madara has emerged as one of Sri Lanka’s promising talents, impressing fans and analysts alike with her pace, accuracy, and aggression. Since making her international debut in 2025, she has quickly become a key player in Sri Lanka’s bowling lineup. Known for her ability to swing the ball, she has taken 6 wickets in 7 WODIs and 3 wickets in 3 WT20Is, gaining recognition for her attacking style and controlled aggression.
Despite the incident, her performance against Bangladesh showcased her potential. Though she was wicketless, she maintained an economy rate of 2.71, conceding only 19 runs off her 7 overs. However, it also highlighted the thin line between passionate celebration and crossing the boundaries of the game’s spirit.
Earlier in the game, captain Chamari Athapaththu set the tone with a fine 43-ball 46 to open the innings, and Hasini Perera built on the platform laid, scoring her career-best 85 as Sri Lanka posted 202 on the board. Bangladesh, in reply, came very close to chasing down the total, courtesy of Nigar Sultana Joty’s 77 and Sharmin Akhter’s 64* (retired hurt), only to lose the plot in an almighty collapse, failing to score 9 off the final 6 balls and losing four wickets in four deliveries.
On the verge of a maiden win over Sri Lanka, Bangladesh falter in the final 12! 👀#CricketTwitter #CWC25 #SLvBAN pic.twitter.com/AJWcaRggmD
Loves all things female cricket
Female Cricket is the world’s FIRST platform dedicated entirely to women’s cricket, which aims to raise the profile of our women cricketers by sharing their stories, acknowledging their hard work, and inspiring more and more girls to take up cricket.
About Us
Career
Disclaimer
Privacy Policy
Partner/Advertise
Contact Us
Female In Sports
