Scotland batter Ailsa Lister has been officially reprimanded for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during Scotland’s ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group B clash against the West Indies on June 18.
Lister was found guilty of violating Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to the abuse of cricket equipment, clothing, ground equipment, fixtures, or fittings during an international match. In addition to the reprimand, one demerit point has been added to her disciplinary record. It is Lister’s first offence within a 24-month period.
The incident took place in the 19th over of Scotland’s innings. After being dismissed, Lister expressed her frustration by throwing her bat and gloves onto the ground while leaving the field. She then kicked and knocked over a bin placed next to the team dugout.
Lister admitted to the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by GS Lakshmi of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees, eliminating the need for a formal hearing. The charge was levelled by on-field umpires Claire Polosak and Kerrin Klaaste, along with third umpire N. Janani and fourth umpire Nimali Perera.
Under the ICC Code of Conduct, Level 1 offences carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand and can result in a fine of up to 50 percent of a player’s match fee, along with one or two demerit points.
Talking about the match, West Indies Women posted a competitive total of 153/6 after electing to bat first. Veteran batter Stafanie Taylor top-scored with an unbeaten 47, while Katherine Fraser was the pick of Scotland’s bowlers with figures of 2/34.
In reply, Scotland Women were bowled out for 146, falling seven runs short of the target. Darcey Carter led the chase with a fighting 59, while Lister contributed 33 runs. For the West Indies, Aaliyah Alleyne starred with figures of 3/11, while captain Hayley Matthews claimed 3/19 and Afy Fletcher chipped in with 2/16.
Scotland currently sit third in Group B with one win from two matches and are set to face England Women in Leeds on June 20.
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