Mumbai Indians' captain Hardik Pandya and his teammate Rohit Sharma (L) gesture during the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket match between Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on March 24, 2024. (Photo by Punit PARANJPE / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE -- (Photo by PUNIT PARANJPE/AFP via Getty Images)
Hardik Pandya Fined for Slow Over-Rate in Match 9 Against Gujarat Titans
Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya has been fined ₹12 lakh for maintaining a slow over-rate during Match 9 of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 against Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. This marks his team’s first offence of the season under Article 2.2 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct, which addresses minimum over-rate violations.
In previous seasons, repeated over-rate offences have led to increased penalties, including match suspensions for captains. For instance, during IPL 2024, Pandya faced a ₹30 lakh fine and a one-match suspension after his team’s third over-rate offence. citeturn0search4
However, ahead of the IPL 2025 season, reports indicated that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) revised its over-rate penalty structure. Under the new guidelines, captains will incur fines and demerit points for slow over-rates, but immediate match bans have been removed. citeturn0search1
The IPL continues to emphasize the importance of maintaining the match pace, implementing these penalties to ensure timely game completion and uphold the league’s standards.
