All captains in the Indian Premier League (IPL) understand the importance of maintaining the pace of the game and ensuring that it does not fall behind schedule. They are aware of the consequences of a slow over rate. When a team’s over rate is deemed too slow, it disrupts the flow of the match and can inconvenience viewers, broadcasters, and stakeholders. Consequently, the IPL imposes penalties on teams with slow over rates to discourage such behavior. Captains are fined a portion of their match fee for each over their team falls short of the required rate.
When are captains punished for slow over rate
The fielding team is required to maintain an over rate of 14.11 and complete their innings of 20 overs within one hour and 30 minutes, which includes two strategic timeouts. Any team that fails to do so will be fined for a slow over rate.
Why there is penalty for slow over rate
A slow over rate stretches the duration of the game and may impact broadcasters and management. Therefore, when a team is found guilty of a slow over rate, they are heavily fined.
How much is slow over rate penalty in IPL
Each team is anticipated to finish their bowling inning within a strict time limit of 90 minutes.
In this scenario, the team’s captain has to give a fine of Rs 12 lakh. Only, the skipper gives the penalty fee, no other players or team members.
For the second instance in a season, the captain of the bowling team will be fined 24 lakhs, while the other 10 players will either be fined six lakhs or 25% of their match fees.
For the third and each subsequent offense in a season, the captain of the bowling team will be fined 30 lakhs and will also be banned for one match. Additionally, the other 10 players in the team will face fines of 12 lakhs or 50% of their match fees.
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