IPL 2024: Sam Curran Fined Heavily for Breach, Faf du Plessis Penalized Rs 12 Lakh for Slow Over-Rate

In a thrilling IPL match, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) faced off against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Despite RCB’s valiant effort, they fell short by just 1 run, losing after scoring 221 while chasing a target of 223. The match was intense, but one notable issue emerged: the slow over-rate by RCB. This resulted in their captain, Faf du Plessis, being fined Rs 12 lakh for the violation. The IPL release stated that he was fined for maintaining a slow over-rate during the game, a breach of IPL regulations.

Sam Curran’s Breach of IPL Code of Conduct
In another IPL match, the Punjab Kings took on Gujarat Titans at the PCA New International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh. Punjab Kings had a rough day, getting bowled out for just 142 runs. Gujarat Titans chased down the target with relative ease, leaving 5 balls to spare and 3 wickets in hand. Sam Curran, the captain of Punjab Kings, faced disciplinary action due to a breach of the IPL Code of Conduct. Curran was fined 50 percent of his match fees for committing a Level 1 offence under Article 2.8. He accepted the sanction without contest, indicating his admission of guilt.

These fines and penalties are part of the IPL’s strict regulations to ensure fair play and proper conduct on the field. The IPL Code of Conduct is designed to maintain discipline and uphold the spirit of cricket. Offences like slow over-rate and breaches of conduct are taken seriously to maintain the integrity of the game.