Rishabh Pant Suspended
Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant has been fined Rs 30 lakh and suspended for one match due to his team’s slow over-rate during their IPL 2024 match against Rajasthan Royals. This was Pant’s third offense of the season related to minimum over-rate violations under the IPL Code of Conduct.
Rishabh Pant Suspended
The IPL released an official statement explaining, “As it was his team’s third offence of the season under the IPL’s Code of Conduct relating to minimum over-rate offences, Rishabh Pant was fined INR 30 Lac and suspended for one match.” The rest of the Delhi Capitals playing XI, including the Impact Player, were each fined either Rs 12 lakh or 50% of their match fees, whichever is lower.
Appeal and Review Process
Delhi Capitals filed an appeal challenging the Match Referee’s decision, as permitted by Article 8 of the IPL Code of Conduct. The appeal was referred to the BCCI Ombudsman for review, who conducted a virtual hearing and upheld the Match Referee’s decision as final and binding.
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Match Highlights
In the match against Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Capitals posted 221/8 in their 20 overs, thanks to half-centuries from Jake Fraser McGurk (50 off 20 balls) and Abhishek Porel (63 off 36 balls), along with a cameo from Tristan Stubbs (41 off 20 balls). DC secured a 20-run victory, keeping their playoff hopes alive.
Next Match and Playoff Implications
Rishabh Pant will miss Delhi Capitals’ crucial IPL 2024 match against Royal Challengers Bangalore on Sunday. Both teams are fighting for playoff qualification and desperately need a win to keep their postseason aspirations alive.
