Xtra Time Web Desk: Mumbai Indians skipper, Hardik Pandya, faced a significant fine for violating the IPL’s code of conduct during their recent match against Punjab Kings on April 18th. The breach stemmed from Mumbai’s sluggish over rate during the clash against Punjab.
According to BCCI, “Hardik Pandya, the Mumbai Indians captain, has been fined after his team maintained a slow over rate during their IPL 2024 match against Punjab Kings at the PCA New International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur on April 18.”
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This infraction marks MI’ first overrate offense this season. As a result of this initial breach, Pandya was fined a substantial sum of Rs 12 lakhs. The BCCI emphasized that this penalty was imposed in accordance with the IPL’s Code of Conduct regarding minimum over rate offenses. “It was MI’s first overrate offence this season. As it was his team’s first offence of the season under the IPL’s Code of Conduct relating to minimum over rate offences, Pandya was fined ₹12 lakhs,” the release further added.
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How does slow over rate penalties work in IPL?
The IPL imposes strict penalties for repeated slow over rates. Hardik faces a hefty INR 24 lakh fine for a second offense, while other team members could be fined INR 6 lakhs or 25% of their match fees. A third offense incurs a ₹30 lakh fine and a one-match suspension for the captain, with the team facing a ₹12 lakh fine or 50% of their match fee. This underscores the importance for Rishabh Pant to ensure his team complies with regulations to avoid further penalties.