Team India in trouble: shock fine imposed, fans left wondering why

New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu) : Following their 2-1 ODI series win against South Africa, the Indian team has been fined 10 percent of their match fee for a slow over-rate in the second ODI played in Raipur on December 3rd.

“In accordance with Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to minimum over-rate offences, players are fined 5 per cent of their match fees for every over their team fails to bowl in the allotted time,” an ICC statement said.

Under the captaincy of KL Rahul, the Indian team bowled two overs less than the target keeping in mind the time allowance, after which ICC Elite Panel member Richie Richardson gave this punishment. KL Rahul admitted the mistake and agreed to the proposed punishment, due to which there was no need for an official hearing. South Africa won the second ODI played in Raipur by 4 wickets and leveled the series 1-1. Batting first, India scored 358 runs for the loss of 5 wickets.

Virat Kohli scored 102 runs in 93 balls with 2 sixes and 7 fours, while Ruturaj Gaikwad scored 105 runs in 83 balls. In reply, South Africa won the match with 4 balls to spare, thanks to a century by opener Aiden Markram (110). Apart from Markram, Matthew Breetzke (68) and Dewald Brevis (54) scored half-centuries in this match. The third match of the series became decisive. Team India won the final match by 9 wickets and won the series.

India lost the Test series against South Africa 0-2. They then responded with a convincing victory in the ODI series. Now, Team India will be eyeing a win in the five-match T20I series.