Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer has been fined ₹24 lakh by the BCCI for a second slow over-rate offence in IPL 2026 during the match against Chennai Super Kings. The entire PBKS playing XI, including the Impact Player, was also penalised.
Shreyas Iyer Under Fire After Second Slow Over-Rate Offence in IPL 2026
Mumbai: The BCCI has imposed a significant fine on Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer for his role in the IPL 2026. He was found guilty of a slow over-rate during the match against Chennai Super Kings. This is his team's second such incident this season, resulting in a fine of ₹24 lakh.
Earlier on Tuesday, Shreyas Iyer was also fined ₹12 lakh for a slow over-rate against Gujarat Titans.
According to a BCCI statement, along with the captain, the entire Punjab Kings playing XI has been fined, including impact players. All players have been fined ₹6 million (approximately $2.5 million) or 25 percent of their match fees (whichever is lower).
This action has been taken under Article 2.22 of the IPL Code of Conduct, which relates to the minimum over-rate rule.
According to the rules, if Punjab Kings commit a slow over-rate offense for the third time this season, the captain will be fined ₹30 lakh. Additionally, the team players will be fined ₹12 lakh or 50 percent of their match fees. However, the provision for banning the captain has been removed.
In the match played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, Punjab Kings defeated Chennai Super Kings by 5 wickets, registering their second consecutive victory. Chasing a target of 210, Punjab won in 18.4 overs.
Shreyas Iyer scored a half-century in 29 balls, putting the team in a strong position. Prabhsimran Singh scored 43 runs (34 balls), Priyansh Arya 39 runs (11 balls), and Cooper Connolly 36 runs (22 balls).
Earlier, Chennai Super Kings scored 209 runs for 5 wickets in 20 overs. Ayush Mhatre scored 73 runs (43 balls), Shivam Dube scored 45 runs (27 balls), captain Ruturaj Gaikwad scored 28 runs (22 balls), and Sarfaraz Khan scored 32 runs (12 balls).
Sanju Samson once again failed, scoring only 7 runs in 7 balls. This was CSK's second consecutive defeat, having previously lost to Rajasthan Royals.
