Rishabh Pant Fined for Slow Over Rate in IPL Match Against RCB

In a recent IPL match against Royal Challengers Bangalore, Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant was fined ₹30 lakh for a slow over rate. This penalty was part of the IPL's disciplinary measures, marking the team's third offense this season. Additionally, other players in the final eleven faced fines as well. Despite Pant's remarkable performance, scoring an unbeaten 118 runs, Lucknow ultimately lost the match by six wickets. Read on to find out more about the implications of this fine and the match details.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 28, 2025, 12:42 IST

Rishabh Pant Fined for Slow Over Rate in IPL Match Against RCB

Rishabh Pant Faces Penalty for Slow Over Rate

During a match held on Tuesday against Royal Challengers Bangalore, Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant was fined ₹30 lakh for maintaining a slow over rate.

Additionally, other players in the final eleven, including the impact player, were each penalized ₹12 lakh.

According to a media release from the IPL, this fine was imposed as it marked the third offense of the season related to slow over rates for Pant's team. Hence, he was fined ₹30 lakh.

The release further stated, 'Each of the other players in the final eleven, including the impact player, has been fined ₹12 lakh or 50% of their match fee, whichever is lower.'

Despite Pant's impressive unbeaten 118 runs off 61 balls, Lucknow faced a six-wicket defeat in this match.