Delhi Capitals Coach Munaf Patel Fined by BCCI for Clash with Umpire

The 32nd match of IPL 2025, held on 16th April at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, saw a thrilling encounter between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals. After a nail-biting finish, Delhi emerged victorious in a super over. However, the match was marred by an incident involving Delhi's bowling coach, Munaf Patel, who clashed with the fourth umpire.

The Incident

During the match, Munaf Patel became upset when the fourth umpire refused to allow a message to be sent to the players on the field. This disagreement led to a heated exchange near the boundary line, which was captured on video and has since gone viral on social media.

BCCI's Punishment

As a result of his behavior, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) imposed a fine of 25 percent of Munaf Patel's match fee and a demerit point for violating the IPL code of conduct. Patel admitted his mistake and accepted the punishment, though the specific details of the offense were not immediately clear in the IPL's official statement.

Previous Punishments for Delhi Capitals

This isn't the first instance of a Delhi Capitals team member facing a fine this season. Earlier, captain Akshar Patel was fined Rs 12 lakh for a slow over rate during the match against Mumbai Indians.

Delhi Capitals' Performance

Despite the disciplinary issues, Delhi Capitals have been performing exceptionally well in IPL 2025. Under Akshar Patel's leadership, the team has won 5 out of 6 matches and is currently sitting at the top of the points table.

The incident highlights the intense emotions that come with the high-stakes nature of IPL matches, but also serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining discipline both on and off the field.