Shreyas Iyer could not be saved even after defeating CSK, fined 12 lakhs for slow over rate
Shreyas Iyer Fined Despite Big Win Over CSK Even though the Punjab Kings (PBKS) scored a fantastic victory against the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), their captain, Shreyas Iyer, ended up facing a hefty fine. In the IPL 2025 match number 49, Iyer was fined ₹12 lakh by the BCCI for not keeping up with the over rate. The BCCI released a statement saying this was the first time this season that the Punjab Kings didn’t finish their 20 overs in the allotted time. According to Article 2.22 of the IPL Code of Conduct, this is a rule violation, which is why Iyer was penalized.
Warning Just Before the 19th Over During the match, the Punjab Kings had to bring in an extra fielder inside the circle right before the 19th over, which clearly indicated they were behind schedule. However, despite this setback, Yuzvendra Chahal managed to pull off an incredible hat-trick, wrapping up CSK’s innings in style.
Iyer and Chahal Shine Bright Shreyas Iyer also played a key role with the bat, scoring 72 runs off 41 balls, helping his team get closer to victory. On the bowling side, Chahal took 4 wickets, including his second career hat-trick in the IPL.
Curran’s 88 Couldn’t Save CSK For CSK, Sam Curran did his best to keep the team in the game with a fantastic 88 runs off 47 balls. Dewald Brevis supported him well, and together they helped the team post a total of 190 runs. But Punjab chased it down in just 19.4 overs, losing only 4 wickets.
Win Comes with a Penalty—Timing Matters in IPL While the Punjab Kings celebrated their win, they couldn’t overlook the IPL’s strict rules regarding timing and over rates. Since this was the team’s first offense, Iyer received just a fine and a warning. However, both he and the team will need to be extra cautious in future matches to maintain the over rate and avoid any further penalties.
