IPL 2026: PBKS Skipper Shreyas Iyer Hit with ₹12 Lakh Fine Over Slow Over-Rate

Mullanpur: Punjab Kings (PBKS) skipper Shreyas Iyer was fined Rs 12 lakh on Wednesday for a slow over-rate during their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match against Gujarat Titans (GT) at the New International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh, according to an official statement released by the IPL.

As per the statement, Iyer became the first captain to be penalised for a slow over-rate this season. The fine falls under Article 2.22 of the IPL's Code of Conduct, which pertains to minimum over-rate offences.

"Punjab Kings Captain Shreyas Iyer has been fined after his team maintained a slow over-rate during Match No. 4 of the TATA Indian Premier League 2026 against Gujarat Titans at the New International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh. As this was his team's first offence of the season under Article 2.22 of the IPL's Code of Conduct, which pertains to minimum over-rate offences, Iyer was fined Rs 12 lakhs," the statement read.

Meanwhile, the Punjab-based franchise started its IPL 2026 campaign with a nervy three-wicket win over Gujarat. While chasing a target of 162 runs, Cooper Connolly's magnificent 72 not out in 44 balls helped the Shreyas-led side to chase down the target in 19.1 overs. (ANI)

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