Shreyas Iyer Fined ₹12 Lakh: Slow Over-Rate Breach by PBKS against CSK Violates IPL Code of Conduct
BCCI Imposes Disciplinary Measures on Shreyas Iyer following CSK's IPL Code of Conduct Violation Accusations against Him by PBKS Captain
Stumped by the BCCI, Shreyas Iyer, the dashing captain of Punjab Kings, faced a hefty ₹12 lakh fine after his team was caught maintaining a sluggish over-rate during their nail-biting clash against Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. The offense falls under the IPL Code of Conduct breach.
On the scoreboard, Iyer can breathe a sigh of relief: the hefty fine was a result of an over-rate offense, and he didn't have to sweat about an additional demerit point. Plus, he steered his team to a comfortable win against CSK, scoring a whopping 72 runs from just 41 balls.
PBKS' Crushing Win Against CSK
Yuzvendra Chahal, the ace spinner, shone both with the ball and the hat-trick against CSK. After Chahal's breathtaking four-wicket haul (4/32), which included a majestic hat-trick, CSK was bowled out for 190. Although PBKS experienced a slight wobble towards the end, they managed to cross the finish line with two balls to spare, scoring an impressive 194/6 and securing the win.
In the Race for the Play-offs
Shreyas Iyer and Prabhsimran were the masterminds behind the victory, compiling a crucial 72-run partnership for the second wicket. This solid foundation set the stage for an eventual PBKS triumph. Thanks to their victory, PBKS moved up to the second spot in the table, boasting 13 points, while CSK found themselves languishing at the 10th spot with just four points. With this result, CSK's improbable play-off hopes were officially wiped out.
Review of the IPL Code of Conduct
The IPL Code of Conduct is a set of stringent guidelines designed to promote fairness, ethics, and discipline among players, team officials, and match officials. Offenses are categorized based on their severity, with the objective of maintaining professionalism and preserving the values of cricket[5].
When it comes to over-rate offenses, penalties are imposed according to Article 2.22 of the IPL Code of Conduct, which pertains to minimum over-rate breaches. In the case of a team's initial offense in the season, the captain is fined, as in the instance of Shreyas Iyer's INR 12 lakh fine for Punjab Kings' slow over-rate[1][3]. In the event of subsequent offenses, penalties escalate or involve team fines—although specific penalties for subsequent infractions are not detailed in this data.
- Shreyas Iyer, the captain of Punjab Kings, was fined a significant amount of ₹12 lakh for his team's slow over-rate during a match against Chennai Super Kings, an offense that violated the IPL Code of Conduct.
- Despite this fines, Iyer had a commendable performance in the match, scoring 72 runs from 41 balls.
- Yuzvendra Chahal, the ace spinner of Punjab Kings, delivered a brilliant performance against CSK, taking a four-wicket haul (4/32) and securing a majestic hat-trick.
- With their win against CSK, Punjab Kings have moved up to the second spot in the table with 13 points, while CSK finds themselves at the 10th spot with just four points, effectively ending their play-off hopes for the 2025 season.
