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Xtratime Web Desk :-
On Tuesday night Mumbai Indians dealt a body blow when they lost by 6 Wickets to Delhi Capitals. After loosing the match their captain 'hitman' Rohit Sharma has been penalised heavily. He has been fined rupees 12 lakhs after Mumbai bowlers maintained a slow over rate versus Delhi capitals.



In a Statement released by IPL it states "Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma has been fined after his team maintained a slow over-rate during their IPL 2021 match against Delhi Capitals at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on April 20." It also added As it was his team’s first offence of the season under the IPL’s Code of Conduct relating to a minimum over-rate offences, Mr Sharma was fined Rs 12 lakh".


Incidentally Mumbai batted first but played very poorly . They just managed to score 137 runs but unable to defend the total. Their bowlers tried hard took the match to the last over but failed to win it for their side.

IPL 2021: Rohit Sharma penalised for his sides' slow over rate