NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya has been slapped with a fine of Rs 24 lakh due to his team's second slow over-rate infringement in the Indian Premier League clash against Lucknow Super Giants.
The match, held at the Ekana Stadium, saw MI succumb to a four-wicket defeat.
The IPL issued a statement, stating, "Mr. Hardik Pandya, Captain of Mumbai Indians, has been penalized for his team's tardy over-rate during Match 48 of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 against Lucknow Super Giants on April 30, 2024."
"Given that this was the second such offense by Pandya's team this season under the IPL's Code of Conduct regarding minimum over-rate violations, he was fined INR 24 Lac."
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The remaining members of the Playing XI, including the Impact Player, faced fines of either INR 6 Lac or 25 percent of their respective match fees, whichever was lower.
Summarizing the game, LSG won the toss and opted to field first. Mumbai Indians could not get going from the start, losing four wickets for 27 runs within the powerplay itself. Nehal Wadhera (46), Ishan Kishan (32) and Tim David (35*) tried their best but could take their side to just 144/7 in their 20 overs.
Mohsin Khan (2/36) was the pick of the bowlers for LSG, while Marcus Stoinis, Mayank Yadav, Naveen ul Haq and Stoinis got a wicket each.
In the run-chase of 145 runs, LSG also faced a hard challenge from MI bowlers and lost wickets at regular intervals. Stoinis' knock of 62 in 45 balls, with seven fours and two sixes proved to be just enough to take LSG to a four-wicket win with four balls and four wickets left.
Following the win, LSG are in the third spot with six wins and four losses, giving them 12 points.
(With inputs from agencies)
