Despite Punjab Kings’ victory, the BCCI has fined Shreyas Iyer ₹12 lakh. This action was taken due to a slow over-rate during the match against Gujarat Titans. Despite being injured, Iyer played the entire match.
Shreyas Iyer Fined ₹12 Lakh Despite Punjab Kings’ Win (Image Source: Internet)
New Delhi: The match played between the Punjab Kings and the Gujarat Titans proved to be an absolute thriller. In a contest that went down to the very last over, Punjab secured a magnificent victory. Shreyas Iyer captained the team, and his strategic acumen drew widespread praise.
However, with the bat, Iyer was unable to play a substantial innings. He scored 18 runs off 11 balls, an effort that included two sixes. Although his individual score was modest, his innings proved crucial at a pivotal moment in the match.
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After the match, Iyer faced a major setback when the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the IPL Committee imposed a fine of ₹12 lakh on him.
The reason for this was a "slow over-rate"—specifically, the failure to complete the allotted 20 overs within the stipulated time limit.
According to IPL regulations, it is the captain's responsibility to ensure that the team completes its overs within the designated time frame. In this instance, Iyer's team fell behind schedule.
Under the IPL Code of Conduct:
First Offense: A fine of ₹12 lakh on the captain.
Second Offense: A fine of ₹24 lakh, plus penalties imposed on the other players in the team.
Third Offense: A one-match ban for the captain.
As this was Iyer's first offense of the season, he is required to pay the fine of ₹12 lakh.
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Iyer also sustained an injury during the match. While standing at the non-striker's end, he was struck on the hand by a powerful shot, leaving him visibly in pain. However, after receiving medical attention, he returned to the crease to resume batting.
He later confirmed that the injury was not serious.
