Pakistan Women’s Team Fined For Slow Over Rate After Defeat Against India

Web Desk: Pakistan women’s cricket team has been fined for maintaining a slow over rate during its Women’s T20 World Cup match against India.

Pakistan suffered a 64-run defeat against India in the match played at Edgbaston on Sunday.

Action Taken Over One-Over Shortfall

Pakistan were found to be one over short of the required target within the allotted time.

Match referee Trudy Anderson imposed a fine of five percent of the match fee on the Pakistan team under the ICC Code of Conduct.

Fatima Sana Accepts Fine

Pakistan women’s team captain Fatima Sana accepted the sanction.

As a result, there was no need for a formal hearing in the matter.

Match Officials Level Charge

On-field umpires Claire Polosak and Jacqueline Williams levelled the charge over the slow over rate.

Third umpire Eloise Sheridan and fourth umpire Sue Redfern were also part of the officiating team.

The charge was brought under Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which relates to minimum over-rate offences.

Pakistan Lost Opening Match To India

Pakistan women’s team had earlier lost their opening match against India by 64 runs.

The slow over-rate fine added another setback for the team after the defeat.

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