Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain Rishabh Pant has been fined Rs 12 lakh for maintaining a slow over-rate during their recent IPL match against Chennai Super Kings. This was LSG’s first offense of the season under Article 2.22 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct, which deals with minimum over-rate offenses.
Despite the win against CSK, LSG is currently at the bottom of the standings and has no chance of qualifying for the playoffs. The slow over-rate during the match led to the fine for Pant, who will now have to pay Rs 12 lakh as a penalty.
The next game for LSG is against Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur on Tuesday. The team will be looking to bounce back and end their season on a positive note, even though they are out of contention for the playoffs.
The match against CSK took place at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Friday. Despite the slow over-rate, LSG managed to secure a convincing seven-wicket victory.
The incident serves as a reminder for teams to maintain the required over-rate during matches to avoid penalties. Pant and LSG will now have to ensure they adhere to the rules in their upcoming games to prevent any further fines or sanctions.
The IPL media advisory announced the fine for Pant, highlighting the importance of following the league’s Code of Conduct to maintain the integrity of the game. Published on May 16, 2026, this incident will likely serve as a lesson for Pant and his team moving forward.
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