India Penalized for Slow Over-Rate in ODI Against South Africa

In a recent ODI match against South Africa, India faced a fine for maintaining a slow over-rate, resulting in a 10% deduction from their match fee. This penalty came after the team was found to be two overs short, leading to a loss that leveled the series at 1-1. Captain KL Rahul accepted the charge, avoiding a formal hearing. Discover more about the implications of this ruling and its impact on the team's performance.

By Narendra Chaudhary Dec 8, 2025, 15:34 IST

India Faces Fine for Over-Rate Violation

Dubai: The Indian cricket team has been fined 10% of their match fee due to a slow over-rate during the second ODI against South Africa held in Raipur on Monday.

This match resulted in a loss for India, allowing South Africa to level the three-match series at 1-1, following India's earlier victory in Visakhapatnam.

The penalty was enforced by Richie Richardson from the Elite Panel of Match Referees after it was determined that KL Rahul's team fell two overs short of the required target, even after accounting for time allowances.

According to Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which addresses minimum over-rate violations, teams are fined 5% of their match fees for each over not bowled within the designated time.

Rahul accepted the charge and the associated penalty, negating the need for a formal hearing.

The on-field umpires, including Rod Tucker and Rohan Pandit, along with third umpire Sam Nogajski and fourth umpire Jayaraman Madanagopal, were responsible for levying the charge.