Mumbai Indian Skipper Hardik Pandya Fined Rs 12 Lakh for Slow Over Rate in IPL Match

Mumbai: Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya has been fined Rs 12 lakhs for his team’s slow over rate during their thrilling nine-run victory over Punjab Kings in the IPL 2024.

“Hardik Pandya, the Mumbai Indians captain, has been fined after his team maintained a slow over rate during their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match against Punjab Kings at the PCA New International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur on April 18,” said an IPL statement on Friday.

“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 Rs 12 lakhs,” the statement added.

Because of Suryakumar Yadav’s blazing 78 off 53 deliveries, Mumbai Indians posted a competitive 192/7. Then Mumbai Indians dismissed PBKS for 183 in 19.1 overs. It was Mumbai Indians’ third win in seven games in IPL 2024.

Mumbai Indians next play Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur on April 22.