India Fined For Slow Over-Rate in 2nd ODI Against South Africa

The Indian team has been penalised 10% of its match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate during the recent ODI in Raipur.

The Indian cricket team has been fined for a slow over-rate during the second ODI against South Africa in Raipur. Each player has been penalised 10% of their match fee.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) found India to be two overs short of the required target. The sanction was imposed according to the ICC’s Code of Conduct.

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ICC Over-Rate Rule Explained

The rule states players are fined 5% of their match fee for every over their side falls short. As India was two overs behind, the 10% fine was applied. The ICC confirmed the charge in a press release.

“India have been charged in accordance with Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to minimum over-rate offences,” read ICC’s press release.

Captain KL Rahul accepted the proposed sanction, so a formal hearing was not required. Despite the slow over-rate, South Africa won that particular match.

India, however, went on to win the three-match series 2-1. In a separate incident earlier in the series, seamer Harshit Rana was also fined 10% of his match fee for a send-off in the first ODI.