Double blow for LSG, skipper Pant fined heavily for slow over rate; Digvesh handed second demerit point

ANI April 5, 2025 249 views

The Lucknow Super Giants faced a double disciplinary blow in the recent IPL match against Mumbai Indians. Captain Rishabh Pant was fined Rs 12 lakh for maintaining a slow over-rate, becoming the third skipper this season to receive such a penalty. Leg spinner Digvesh Rathi was handed his second demerit point for his controversial notebook celebration after dismissing a player. The IPL's strict code of conduct continues to be rigorously enforced, sending a clear message about maintaining professional standards on the field.

"As this was his team's first offence of the season... Rishabh Pant was fined INR 12 Lakh" - IPL Official Statement
Double blow for LSG, skipper Pant fined heavily for slow over rate; Digvesh handed second demerit point
Lucknow, April 5: Captain Rishabh Pant has been fined heavily for Lucknow Super Giants maintaining a slow over-rate in their electrifying encounter against Mumbai Indians in the ongoing Indian Premier League. Apart from Pant, leg spinner Digvesh Rathi was fined 50 per cent of his match fees for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct in the same encounter.

Key Points

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Pant becomes third captain penalized for slow over-rate this season

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Digvesh Rathi receives second demerit point for celebration

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LSG faces disciplinary action after Mumbai Indians match

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Notebook celebration controversy continues

The recent sanctions on LSG come following their narrow 12-run victory over Mumbai Indians on Friday. IPL released a statement on Saturday to announce that the Super Giants' skipper was penalised for breaching the Code of Conduct and was fined Rs 12 lakh as a result.

"Rishabh Pant, Captain, Lucknow Super Giants, has been fined after his team maintained a slow over-rate during Match 16 of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 against Mumbai Indians at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, on Friday," IPL said in a statement.

"As this was his team's first offence of the season under Article 2.22 of the IPL Code of Conduct, which pertains to minimum over-rate offences, Rishabh Pant was fined INR 12 Lakh," the statement added.

Pant became the third skipper after Rajasthan Royals' Riyan Parag and Mumbai Indians' skipper Hardik Pandya. The duo incurred a similar penalty for maintaining a slow over-rate against the Chennai Super Kings and the Gujarat Titans, respectively.

Meanwhile, Digvesh, who has grabbed the headlines with his game-changing spells and fiery celebration, has been handed a second demerit point by the IPL. He replicated the notebook celebration that got him in trouble for the first time against Punjab Kings after dismissing Naman Dhir in the ninth over of the second innings.

As a result, he received another demerit point and has been fined 50 per cent of his match fees for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct. It was his second Level 1 offence under Article 2.5 in the ongoing season.

In the first instance, Digvesh was fined 25 per cent of his match fees for pulling off his notebook celebration after dismissing Priyansh Arya during LSG's clash against Punjab Kings.

"Digvesh Singh, Bowler, Lucknow Super Giants, has been fined 50 per cent of his match fees for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during his team's match against Mumbai Indians at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow on Friday," IPL continued in the statement.

"This was his second Level 1 offence under Article 2.5 this season, and hence, he has accumulated Two Demerit Points, in addition to One Demerit Point, which he accumulated during LSG's match against Punjab Kings on April 01, 2025. For Level 1 breaches of the Code of Conduct, the Match Referee's decision is final and binding," the statement concluded.

Reader Comments

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Sanjay K.
These fines are getting ridiculous! Pant was focused on the game strategy and now gets penalized for slow over rate? IPL needs to rethink these rules. The notebook celebration is fun though! 😄
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Priya M.
Digvesh needs to control his celebrations. It's entertaining but rules are rules. Two demerit points already is concerning for such a talented bowler.
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Rahul D.
Respectfully disagree with some comments here - the over rate rules exist for good reason. Fans pay for full matches, not shortened ones. Pant should manage time better as captain.
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Anjali P.
That notebook celebration is becoming iconic! 🎉 But Digvesh should be careful not to cross the line. The fines are adding up quickly this season across teams.
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Vikram S.
12 lakh fine seems excessive for first offense. The players are under enough pressure as it is. Maybe warnings for first two offenses would be better?
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Neha T.
Love the passion from Digvesh but he needs to channel it differently. The notebook thing was funny once, now it's just risking his career. Focus on bowling those amazing spells!

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