In an exciting match between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL 2025, RR’s stand-in captain Riyan Parag was fined ₹12 lakh for maintaining a slow over-rate. Despite the penalty, Parag led his team to a thrilling six-run victory in Guwahati. This fine follows the IPL’s strict rules on game pace, ensuring matches run smoothly and within the allotted time.
What is a Slow Over-Rate Penalty?
The IPL requires teams to bowl their overs within a specific time frame. If a team takes too long, the captain is fined. In this case, the Rajasthan Royals were too slow in completing their overs against CSK in Match 11 of the tournament. According to Article 2.22 of the IPL Code of Conduct, this was RR’s first offense of the season, leading to the financial penalty.
New IPL 2025 Rules: No Immediate Match Bans
In a recent rule change by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), captains will no longer receive immediate match bans for slow over-rates. Instead, they will receive demerit points. A match ban will only occur in extreme cases. This change ensures that captains can continue leading their teams while still facing consequences for delaying the game.
Match Highlights: Parag’s Performance
Despite the fine, Riyan Parag played a crucial role in RR’s first win of the season. He scored 37 runs off 28 balls, including 2 sixes and 2 fours, with a strike rate of 132.14. Additionally, he took an incredible catch to dismiss Shivam Dube, preventing CSK from gaining the upper hand. Parag has been leading RR in place of injured captain Sanju Samson for the first three games of the season.
RR’s Position in the Standings
With this victory, Rajasthan Royals moved up to ninth place in the points table. They now have two points but still have a negative Net Run Rate (NRR) of -1.112. Previously, they suffered defeats against Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders. Their next match is scheduled against Punjab Kings in Chandigarh on April 5.
Riyan Parag’s slow over-rate fine is a reminder of the IPL’s strict timing rules. However, his leadership and performance helped RR secure an important win. With Sanju Samson still recovering, Parag has been crucial for RR’s strategy. As the tournament progresses, Rajasthan Royals will aim to improve their standings and overcome their slow start. Fans will be eagerly watching to see how Parag and his team perform in the upcoming matches.
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