Women’s T20 WC: Scotland’s Ailsa Lister reprimanded for ICC Code of Conduct breach

Scotland wicketkeeper-batter Ailsa Lister has been officially reprimanded by the ICC for breaching the Code of Conduct during her side’s Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group B clash against the West Indies at Headingley.

Lister was found guilty of a Level 1 offence under Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which relates to the abuse of cricket equipment, clothing, ground equipment or fixtures during an international match. In addition to the reprimand, she has received one demerit point on her disciplinary record, her first such offence in the past 24 months.

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The incident occurred after Lister’s dismissal in the 19th over of Scotland’s innings. Frustrated with her dismissal, the wicketkeeper-batter threw her bat and gloves to the ground before kicking over a bin near the team dugout.

Lister admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by ICC match referee GS Lakshmi, eliminating the need for a formal hearing. The charge was brought by the on-field umpiring team, including Claire Polosak and Kerrin Klaaste, along with third umpire N. Janani and fourth umpire Nimali Perera.

Level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand and a maximum penalty of 50 per cent of a player’s match fee, along with one or two demerit points. Under ICC regulations, when a player accumulates four or more demerit points within 24 months, they are converted into suspension points, leading to a ban.

Two suspension points equate to a ban from one Test or two ODIs or two T20Is, whichever comes first. Demerit points remain on a player’s record for two years before being expunged. Coming to the match, Scotland fell short by just seven runs to the West Indies.

Chasing the West Indies’ target of 154, Scotland’s spirited run-chase ended with them being bundled out for 146 on the final ball of the match. The side will next face defending champions New Zealand at Bristol County Ground on Tuesday.

(With agency inputs)