Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer has been fined ₹24 lakh for maintaining a slow over-rate during IPL 2026 Match 7 against Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk.
Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer faced a penalty after a slow over-rate in IPL 2026 Match 7. The incident occurred during the game against the Chennai Super Kings in Chennai.
This marked the team’s second offence under Article 2.22 of the IPL Code of Conduct. Shreyas Iyer received a fine of INR 24 lakhs for the breach.
Other members of the playing XI also faced penalties. Each player, including the Impact Player, will pay either INR 6 lakhs or 25 per cent of their match fee. The amount depends on whichever is lower. The action followed standard IPL regulations for repeated over-rate violations. Punjab Kings now face stricter punishments in upcoming matches.
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In the match, Punjab Kings defeated Chennai Super Kings by 5 wickets. They chased 210 in 18.4 overs and finished at 210/5. Priyansh Arya attacked early with 39 off 11. Prabhsimran Singh scored 43 off 34. Cooper Connolly added 36 off 22. Captain Shreyas Iyer led with 50 off 29. Shashank Singh stayed unbeaten on 14 off 6. Marcus Stoinis contributed 9 off 3.
For CSK, Matt Henry took 2 for 54. Anshul Kamboj picked 2 for 43 in 3.4 overs. In the first innings, Chennai posted 209/5 in 20 overs. Ayush Mhatre top-scored with 73 off 43. He added 96 runs with Ruturaj Gaikwad. CSK has now lost 6 straight home games. They remain winless after 2 matches in IPL 2026.
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