Rajasthan Royals bowler Nandre Burger has been fined 10% match fees and given 1 demerit point for a Level 1 Code of Conduct breach in the IPL 2026 match vs LSG.
Rajasthan Royals bowler Nandre Burger faced disciplinary action and has been fined after the IPL 2026 match against Lucknow Super Giants on April 23. The incident occurred during Match 32 at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. Burger intimated an aggressive celebration after he dismissed Rishabh Pant for a duck. He used gestures and abusive language that violated the code.
Officials fined Burger 10 percent of his match fees. He also received 1 demerit point for the offense. The breach falls under Article 2.5 of the IPL Code of Conduct. It relates to using words, actions, or gestures that can provoke another player.
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Burger accepted the charge and agreed to the sanction given by the match referee. The offense is classified as a Level 1 breach. For Level 1 cases, the match referee’s decision remains final and binding.
Meanwhile, in the match, Nandre Burger played a key role by taking 2 wickets. Rajasthan Royals went on to secure a 40-run win over Lucknow Super Giants.
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