Shreyas Iyer was fined INR 12 lakh as this was PBKS’ first over-rate offence in IPL 2025
ESPNcricinfo staff30-Apr-20252:33
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Punjab Kings (PBKS) captain Shreyas Iyer has been hit with a fine after his team was found guilty of maintaining a slow over-rate during their four-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at Chepauk on Wednesday night.Iyer was fined INR 12 lakh as this was PBKS’ first over-rate offence in IPL 2025. They were forced to bring in an extra fielder inside the circle before the start of the 19th over. That did not stop Yuzvendra Chahal, though, as he claimed four wickets in that over, which included a hat-trick, his second in the IPL.Electing to field in Chennai, PBKS felt the heat with Sam Curran smashing a 47-ball 88 as CSK reached 177 for 5 after 18 overs. With Shivam Dube and MS Dhoni in the middle, they were looking at 200 at that stage, but Chahal weaved a bit of magic as CSK lost their last five wickets for just six runs to be bowled out for 190 in 19.2 overs.Related
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In reply, Iyer top-scored for his side with a 41-ball 72, which included five fours and four sixes. He’s enjoyed an excellent season so far and is PBKS’ highest run-scorer, just ahead of Prabhsimran Singh, who also scored a commanding half-century on the night.The two points helped PBKS move to second place on the points table. CSK, meanwhile, with just four points after ten matches, are now out of the playoffs race.Rishabh Pant (LSG), Shubman Gill (GT), Axar Patel (DC), Sanju Samson (RR), Rajat Patidar (RCB), Riyan Parag (RR) and Hardik Pandya (MI) are the other captains to have been fined for over-rate offences this season so far.PBKS will next host LSG in Dharamsala on May 4.
