IPL 2025: RCB skipper fined for slow over-rate against MI

IANS April 8, 2025 255 views

Royal Challengers Bengaluru clinched a nail-biting victory against Mumbai Indians in a spectacular IPL 2025 match at Wankhede Stadium. Captain Rajat Patidar's stunning 64 and Virat Kohli's elegant 67 powered RCB to a formidable 221/5. Despite a fierce counterattack by Hardik Pandya and Tilak Varma, RCB's disciplined bowling secured a 12-run win. Patidar was subsequently fined for maintaining a slow over-rate, marking his first offence of the season.

"As this was his team's first offence of the season... Patidar was fined INR 12 lakhs" - IPL Official Statement
IPL 2025: RCB skipper fined for slow over-rate against MI
Mumbai, April 8: Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar has been fined for maintaining a slow over-rate in their win against five-time winners Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2025 clash at Wankhede Stadium on Monday.

Key Points

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Virat Kohli smashes 67 in high-scoring IPL thriller

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RCB defeats MI by 12 runs at Wankhede

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Patidar wins Player of the Match award

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Hardik Pandya leads MI's late counterattack

RCB edged out Mumbai Indians by 12 runs in a high-scoring thriller. In a contest that had the crowd on their feet, RCB, led by Patidar, held their nerve in the final over to seal a memorable win at the venue after 10 years.

"Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar has been fined after his team maintained a slow over-rate during Match No. 21 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium," the official statement read.

"As this was his team's first offence of the season under Article 2.2 of the IPL's Code of Conduct, which pertains to minimum over-rate offences, Patidar was fined INR 12 lakhs," it added.

Earlier, Hardik Pandya of MI, Riyan Parag of Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Rishabh Pant of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) were the other captains to be fined for slow over-rate.

Star batter Virat Kohli led the RCB charge with a classy 67 off 42, his second half-century of the season, while skipper and Player of the Match Patidar's 64 off 32 and Jitesh Sharma's quickfire 40 off 21 powered the visitors to a commanding 221/5.

In reply, MI skipper Hardik Pandya (42 off 15) and Tilak Varma (56 off 29) launched a sensational counterattack after the top order collapse, threatening to pull off a stunning chase. But RCB's disciplined death bowling ensured they crossed the line in a pulsating finish.

RCB have won three of their four games so far and are sitting third in the table. They will next play Delhi Capitals (DC) at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Thursday.

Reader Comments

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Sanjay K.
What a match! RCB finally breaking the Wankhede jinx after 10 years 🎉 But the slow over-rate fine is becoming too common this season. Captains need to manage time better.
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Priya M.
Virat's form is just 🔥 this season! But disappointed with Patidar - as captain he should set better examples. The fine is justified imo.
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Rahul D.
That last over was nerve-wracking! MI almost stole it. But RCB's bowling at the death was clinical. Worth the slow over-rate fine for such an exciting finish 😅
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Ananya S.
IPL needs to reconsider these over-rate penalties. The game was so intense and close - maybe some leniency for matches like this? The entertainment value was top-notch!
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Vikram J.
Respectful criticism: While the win was great, RCB's field placements in the middle overs were questionable. That's what caused the over-rate issue - too much time spent setting fields.
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Neha P.
Tilak Varma was sensational! MI lost but he proved his worth again. As for RCB - 12 lakhs is pocket change for them, but hope they improve their time management.

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IPL 2025 Royal Challengers Bengaluru Mumbai Indians Rajat Patidar Virat Kohli Hardik Pandya
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