IPL 2025: Sanju Samson fined heavily for Rajasthan Royals' slow over-rate against GT

ANI April 10, 2025 151 views

Sanju Samson faced a hefty fine after Rajasthan Royals maintained a slow over-rate in their IPL 2025 match against Gujarat Titans. The Royals lost by 58 runs, unable to chase down a daunting target of 218. This was their second offence under Article 2.22, resulting in fines for Samson and other team members. Rajasthan's decision to bowl first backfired, leading to their third defeat of the season.

"Rajasthan Royals Captain Sanju Samson has been fined after his team maintained a slow over-rate." - IPL Statement
Ahmedabad, April 10: Captain Sanju Samson has been heavily fined for the Rajasthan Royals maintaining a slow over-rate during their fixture against the Gujarat Titans in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on Wednesday.

Key Points

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Rajasthan Royals fall to 58-run defeat against Gujarat Titans

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Samson fined Rs 24 lakh for slow over-rate

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Second offence under IPL's Article 2.22

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Team members also face fines for over-rate breach

Samson witnessed his side fall to an emphatic 58-run defeat against the Titans after their unsuccessful attempt to chase down a mounting 218-run target. After the Royals were handed their third defeat of the season, Samson's woes increased as he incurred a hefty fine for his side's slow-over rate.

IPL released a statement on Thursday to confirm that Samson was fined Rs 24 lakh under Article 2.22 of the IPL's Code of Conduct. It was Rajasthan's second offence under Article 2.22.

"Rajasthan Royals Captain Sanju Samson has been fined after his team maintained a slow over-rate during Match No. 23 of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 against Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad," IPL said in a statement.

The Royals were previously penalised for maintaining a slow-over rate against Chennai Super Kings at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati last month. During that phase, Riyan Parag stepped in to fill Samson's shoes, who was unavailable for the early fixtures due to an injury. Since it was the first offence in the ongoing season, Parag was fined Rs 12 lakh.

"As this was his team's second offence of the season under Article 2.22 of the IPL's Code of Conduct, which pertains to minimum over-rate offences, Samson was fined Rs 24 lakhs. 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," the statement added.

Despite winning the toss, Rajashtan's decision to bowl backfired as Gujarat clobbered the Royals in their home den and blazed their way to a daunting 217/6. In reply, the constant loss of wickets didn't help Rajasthan's cause, as they succumbed to a comprehensive 58-run defeat.

Reader Comments

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Priya K.
Ouch! 24 lakhs is a huge amount 😳 RR really needs to work on their time management. Two slow over-rate offenses in one season is unacceptable at this level.
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Rahul S.
Not sure why Samson is getting all the blame here. The whole team needs to be more proactive with over rates. The bowling changes and field placements took forever!
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Anjali M.
Tough day for RR all around - big loss AND a big fine. Hope they bounce back stronger in the next match! 💪
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Vikram P.
Respectfully, I think the fines are too harsh. Players are already under so much pressure. Maybe warnings for first two offenses would be better?
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Sneha R.
The over-rate issue aside, RR's bowling strategy needs serious work. 217 is too much to concede, especially after winning the toss!
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Karan D.
As a GT fan, I'm happy with the win but I do feel bad for Sanju. He's a good captain having a rough patch. Hope he turns things around soon!

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