IPL 2025: Rishabh Pant, LSG Penalized for Slow Over Rate
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) skipper Rishabh Pant faces a Rs 30 lakh fine for his team's slow over rate during their IPL match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. This is reportedly LSG's second such offence in the season. The rest of LSG's playing XI, including the Impact Player, were also penalized with individual fines of Rs 12 lakh each, underscoring the strict enforcement of IPL's playing conditions for match timeliness.
Unpacked:
Rishabh Pant was fined Rs 30 lakh because, as captain, he is held primarily responsible for the team's over-rate under IPL rules. The rest of the playing XI, including the Impact Player, received smaller fines of Rs 12 lakh each or 50% of their match fees, whichever is lower, as per the IPL's code of conduct for such offences.
For repeated slow over-rate offences, the IPL increases the penalties. The first offence results in a Rs 12 lakh fine for the captain, the second is higher, and the third offence—like in this case—triggers a Rs 30 lakh fine for the captain and fines for the rest of the playing XI. Previously, captains could face bans, but now only fines and demerit points are given.
Although LSG was penalized for a slow over-rate, the direct impact on the match outcome was minimal. LSG lost to RCB by six wickets despite Rishabh Pant’s outstanding unbeaten 118. However, slow over-rates can disrupt play and may affect team focus, but in this case, the penalty was post-match and did not alter the game’s result.
Yes, several other captains and teams have been penalized for slow over-rates in IPL 2025, including Shubman Gill (GT), Axar Patel (DC), Sanju Samson (RR), Rajat Patidar (RCB), Riyan Parag (RR), and Hardik Pandya (MI). The IPL has been enforcing these rules strictly across all teams this season.