BCCI Takes Action Against Iyer and Pandya for Slow Over Rate Violations
Intense Clash Between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians
In a thrilling encounter at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 saw Punjab Kings face off against Mumbai Indians. Following the match, both team captains faced disciplinary action. Shreyas Iyer of Punjab Kings and Hardik Pandya of Mumbai Indians were found guilty of breaching the IPL code of conduct, resulting in hefty fines for both.
Punjab Kings secured their spot in the finals by defeating Mumbai by five wickets.
BCCI's Strict Measures Against Iyer and Pandya
The penalties imposed on Shreyas Iyer and Hardik Pandya stemmed from slow over rates. According to IPL regulations, teams must complete their overs within a specified timeframe, and failing to do so incurs penalties. This marked the second slow over rate violation for Punjab Kings this season, leading to a fine of ₹24 lakhs for Iyer. Additionally, all members of Punjab's playing eleven, including the impact player, were fined ₹6 lakhs or 25% of their match fee, whichever was lower.
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Mumbai's Third Slow Over Rate Violation This Season
For Mumbai Indians, this was their third slow over rate violation of the season. They had previously faced penalties in both matches against Gujarat Titans for the same issue. Hardik Pandya was fined ₹30 lakhs, while the other members of the playing eleven, including the impact player, were fined ₹12 lakhs or 50% of their match fee, whichever was lower.
Punjab Kings Chase Down 204 Runs
In this exciting match, Punjab Kings won the toss and opted to bowl first. Mumbai Indians set a challenging target, scoring 203 runs for the loss of 6 wickets. Surya Kumar Yadav and Tilak Varma both contributed significantly with scores of 44 runs each. However, Shreyas Iyer's explosive unbeaten 87 runs off 41 balls led Punjab to victory, allowing them to chase down the target in 19 overs with five wickets remaining. This win marks Punjab's return to the finals after 11 years, where they will face Royal Challengers Bangalore on June 3 at the Narendra Modi Stadium.