NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has levied fines against Lucknow Super Giants and Chennai Super Kings for maintaining a slow over rate during their recent IPL encounter on Friday.
The captains of both teams, KL Rahul and Ruturaj Gaikwad, have been penalized with fines amounting to INR 12 Lakh each.
The BCCI, in an official statement, announced, “KL Rahul, captain, Lucknow Super Giants has been fined after his team maintained a slow over-rate during Match 34 of the Indian Premier League 2024 against Chennai Super Kings at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow.”
Similarly, regarding Ruturaj Gaikwad, the statement read, “Ruturaj Gaikwad, captain, Chennai Super Kings has been fined after his team maintained a slow over-rate against Lucknow Super Giants.”
Both the captains were fined a minimum amount as it was their first offence of the season.
KL Rahul’s fine comes despite his stellar performance in the match, where he claimed the Player of the Match award for his outstanding knock of 82 off 53 balls. His partnership with Quinton de Kock steered Lucknow Super Giants to a commanding 8-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings, amassing the highest opening partnership of the season in the process.
Contrastingly, Ruturaj Gaikwad’s situation is less favorable, as his team faced defeat, and his personal contribution with the bat remained modest, scoring 17 off 13 deliveries.
After the match, Lucknow Super Giants, Chennai Super Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Sunrisers Hyderabad all currently tied at 8 points each. The race for playoff berths tightens further with KKR and SRH having played one match less, setting the stage for a thrilling culmination to the tournament.