IPL 2025: Samson fined Rs 24 lakh for RR's second slow over-rate offence

IANS April 10, 2025 258 views

The Rajasthan Royals suffered a massive blow in IPL 2025 after being comprehensively defeated by Gujarat Titans. Sanju Samson was fined Rs 24 lakh for a slow over-rate during the match at Narendra Modi Stadium. The team's performance was particularly disappointing, with only Shimron Hetmyer and Samson making notable contributions. This defeat has pushed RR to seventh place in the tournament standings, making their upcoming match against RCB crucial for their playoff hopes.

"The rest of the members of the Playing XI, including the Impact Player, will be fined either Rs 6 lakhs or 25 per cent of their respective match fees" - IPL Official Statement
IPL 2025: Samson fined Rs 24 lakh for RR's second slow over-rate offence
Ahmedabad, April 10: Rajasthan Royals (RR) captain Sanju Samson has been fined Rs 24 lakh after his team recorded their second over-rate offence while suffering a crushing 58-run defeat to Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Wednesday evening.

Key Points

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RR captain Samson fined after second over-rate violation

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B Sai Sudharsan leads GT to emphatic win

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RR slips to seventh in IPL 2025 points table

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Hetmyer's 52 lone bright spot for Rajasthan

A statement from the IPL on Thursday said Samson and the entire RR team have been fined under Article 2.22 of the IPL's Code of Conduct. "The rest of the members of the Playing XI, including the Impact Player, will be fined either Rs 6 lakhs or 25 per cent of their respective match fees, whichever is lesser," it added.

RR's previous over-rate offence came under the captaincy of Riyan Parag, when he was fined Rs 12 lakh after winning their match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. In that game, Samson was playing only as an impact player because of his finger injury.

Other captains who have suffered over-rate fines in IPL 2025 include Hardik Pandya of Mumbai Indians (MI), Rishabh Pant of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Rajat Patidar of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).

Coming to the match, RR were thoroughly outclassed on a red-soil pitch by left-handed opener B Sai Sudharsan continuing his outstanding run by making a majestic 82 and taking GT to 217/6. In reply, pacer Prasidh Krishna picked 3-24 in a collective bowling performance as GT bowled out RR for 159 in 19.2 overs.

For RR, barring Shimron Hetmyer (52), Samson (41) and Parag (26), none could get into double digits, as GT's fourth successive win of the tournament has now made them the new table toppers of IPL 2025.

RR, the IPL 2008 champions, are now at seventh place in the points table after suffering their third defeat in five games. They will now face Patidar-led RCB in a Sunday afternoon clash at their original home venue, the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
That's a huge fine! 😳 RR really need to work on their over rates. Two offenses already in just 5 matches is unacceptable at this level. Hope they sort this out before the next game.
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Priya M.
I feel bad for Sanju - he's such a talented player but captaincy seems to be adding extra pressure. The team needs to support him better with field placements and bowling changes to maintain the over rate.
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Ankit S.
GT are looking unstoppable this season! Sudharsan's form is 🔥 Meanwhile RR's campaign is falling apart - poor batting, poor bowling, and now poor over rates. Need a complete turnaround.
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Shreya P.
While I understand the need for over-rate penalties, ₹24 lakh seems excessive for what's essentially a timing issue. The players are already under so much pressure to perform. Maybe the IPL should reconsider these fines?
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Vikram J.
RR's performance has been disappointing this season. The over-rate issue is just another symptom of poor planning and execution. They need to bounce back strong against RCB!
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Neha R.
Hetmyer was the only positive in this match for RR. His fifty was class! Hope he continues this form and others step up too. As for the fine - lesson learned hopefully 🤞

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