BCCI Imposes Fine on Shreyas Iyer Following Slow Over Rate in IPL 2026

BCCI's Fine on Shreyas Iyer

In the IPL 2026 match last night, the Gujarat Titans faced off against the Punjab Kings. The Punjab Kings secured victory with five balls to spare in the final over. However, the joy of their win was overshadowed when the BCCI imposed a hefty fine on their captain, Shreyas Iyer.

Shreyas Iyer made an error during the match, leading to the fine from the BCCI. This was his first offense, and the board opted for a fine this time. However, if he repeats this mistake, he could face a suspension.

Shreyas Iyer's Previous Offense

Last year, Shreyas Iyer, who became the captain of the Punjab Kings in 2025, faced fines for slow over rates on two occasions. He was fined ₹12 lakhs for the first offense and ₹24 lakhs for the second.

If a team fails to complete its 20 overs within the stipulated time, it is considered the captain's fault. Should the Punjab Kings commit another slow over rate violation, Iyer will face double the fine.

Match Overview

The Punjab Kings won the toss and chose to bowl first. The Gujarat Titans, batting first, scored 162 runs for the loss of six wickets in their 20 overs, thanks to Shubman Gill's 39 runs and Jos Buttler's 38 runs. For the Punjab Kings, Yuzvendra Chahal took 2 wickets, while Vijaykumar Vaishakh claimed 3 wickets.

When it was Punjab's turn to bat, Australian all-rounder Cooper Connolly played a stellar innings, scoring 72 runs off 44 balls, leading his team to victory. Alongside him, Prabhsimran Singh contributed 37 runs, and the Punjab Kings won the match by 3 wickets with 5 balls remaining. For Gujarat, Prasidh Krishna took 3 wickets for 29 runs in 4 overs.