Asia Cup 2022: India, Pakistan Fined 40 Percent Match Fee For Slow Over-Rate In Dubai

India and Pakistan were fined 40 percent match compensation for their delay percentage during their 2022 Asia Cup opener in Dubai on Sunday, August 28. The two teams were penalized during the game itself, as the new International Cricket Council rules required the arch-rivals to have 5 fielders within the 30-yard circle in the last 2 overs of their innings.

India defeated Pakistan by 5 wickets in a final-over thriller in which both teams gave their all. However, the tension was so great that things didn’t go so fast in Dubai.Asia Cup 2022: Full CoverageJeff Crowe of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees imposed the sanctions after the sides of Rohit Sharma and Babar Azam took two overs off their respective goals after the time allowed was taken into account.In accordance with Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Staff, which covers minor overload violations, players will be fined 20 percent of their match money for each time their side does not bowl within the allotted time.Both captains pleaded guilty to the offense and accepted the proposed sanction, so a formal hearing was not necessary.On-field umpires Masudur Rahman and Ruchira Pilliyaguruge, third umpire Raveendra Wimalasiri and fourth umpire Gazi Sohel tied the costs.India will take on Hong Kong in their final Group A match on Wednesday, August 31, while Pakistan will face the associated team on Friday.— ENDS —

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