Pakistan penalized for slow over-rate in third ODI against New Zealand

ANI April 7, 2025 152 views

Pakistan suffered a humiliating 3-0 ODI series defeat against New Zealand in Mount Maunganui. The team was additionally penalized for a slow over-rate in the final match, with Mohammad Rizwan accepting the ICC sanction. Ben Sears was instrumental in New Zealand's victory, taking his second consecutive five-wicket haul. Despite Babar Azam's fifty, Pakistan was comprehensively outplayed throughout the series.

"Players are fined five per cent of their match fee for every over their side fails to bowl in the allotted time" - ICC Code of Conduct
New Delhi April 7: Pakistan has been penalized five percent of their match fee for having a slow over-rate against New Zealand in the third ODI in Mount Maunganui on Saturday, according to a press release from the ICC.

Key Points

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Ben Sears claims second consecutive five-wicket haul

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Babar Azam scores fifty in losing cause

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New Zealand completes 3-0 series whitewash

Jeff Crowe from the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees applied the penalty after it was determined that Mohammad Rizwan's team was one over short of the mark after accounting for time allowances.

In accordance with Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to minimum over-rate offences, players are fined five per cent of their match fee for every over their side fails to bowl in the allotted time.

Rizwan pleaded guilty to the offence and accepted the proposed sanction, so there was no need for a formal hearing. On-field umpires Chris Brown and Paul Reiffel, third umpire Michael Gough, and fourth umpire Wayne Knights leveled the charge.

Ben Sears's second five-wicket haul on the trot inspired New Zealand (NZ) to whitewash Pakistan (PAK) with a 3-0 ODI series triumph, following their 43-run success in the third and final series clash at Bay Oval on Saturday.

The third and final ODI was reduced to 42 overs due to a wet outfield. Pakistan's attempt to chase a target of 265 ultimately fell short as they were bowled out by New Zealand for 221 in 40 overs.

During the run-chase, Babar Azam (50 in 58 balls, with four boundaries and a six) did score a fifty along with useful 30s from Abdullah Shafique, Mohammed Rizwan and Tayyab Tahir. Still, Ben Sears (5/34) made sure Pakistan faced a clean sweep, skittled out for 221 in 40 overs. New Zealand captain Michael Bracewell received the player of the match award for his outstanding fifty and one wicket.

Pakistan Squad: Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan(w/c), Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Haris Rauf, Akif Javed, Naseem Shah, Sufiyan Muqeem, Irfan Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Ali.

Reader Comments

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Sarah K.
Another slow over-rate penalty for Pakistan... when will they learn? This keeps happening too often. The players need to be more disciplined with their time management. 🏏
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Ali R.
Tough series for Pakistan all around. The bowling was decent but batting collapsed when it mattered most. Hope they bounce back stronger in the next series!
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Mike T.
Ben Sears is on fire! Two five-wicket hauls back to back is seriously impressive. NZ's bowling depth looking scary good right now.
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Priya N.
While I understand the need for over-rate penalties, sometimes the rules feel too harsh. The wet outfield already reduced overs - maybe some leniency would've been fair here?
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Tom W.
Bracewell deserved that Player of the Match! His all-round performance was clutch. NZ whitewashing Pakistan at home is a big statement ahead of the T20 WC.
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Fatima A.
Disappointing performance but at least Babar got a fifty. The middle order needs to step up though - too much pressure on the top 3 every time 😔

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