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Shreyas Iyer fined ₹12 lakh for slow over-rate in IPL 2026 match
Mullanpur | April 1, 2026
Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer has been fined ₹12 lakh for maintaining a slow over-rate during an Indian Premier League 2026 match against the Gujarat Titans. The decision was confirmed in an official IPL statement.
First Over-Rate Offence of the Season
According to the IPL authorities, this is the first slow over-rate offence by the Punjab Kings this season. Therefore, the penalty falls under Article 2.22 of the IPL Code of Conduct.
As a result, Shreyas Iyer has been fined ₹12 lakh. He also became the first captain to face such a penalty in IPL 2026.
Match Played at New Chandigarh Stadium
The incident occurred during Match No. 4 at the New International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur. Despite the penalty, Punjab Kings secured a thrilling victory.
They defeated the Gujarat Titans by three wickets in a closely contested match.
Cooper Connolly Shines on Debut
The match saw a standout performance from Cooper Connolly. He scored an unbeaten 72 runs off 44 balls.
As a result, Punjab Kings successfully chased the target of 162 runs in 19.1 overs. Connolly was also named Player of the Match for his impressive debut performance.
Middle-Order Collapse Created Pressure
Punjab Kings were in a strong position initially. However, they lost quick wickets, slipping from 110/2 to 118/6.
Despite this, Connolly held his composure. Therefore, he guided the team to victory in the final overs.
Shreyas Iyer Reacts After the Match
After the match, Shreyas Iyer spoke about the sudden collapse. He emphasized the importance of staying calm under pressure.
Moreover, he praised Connolly for his mindset and performance. He stated that the young player showed great composure and confidence.
Next Match Against Chennai Super Kings
Punjab Kings will now face Chennai Super Kings in their next match. The game will be held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on April 3.
Meanwhile, the Chennai Super Kings are looking to recover after losing their opening match.
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