Hardik Pandya suspended for first match of next IPL season, fined Rs 30 lakh owing to slow over-rate against LSG

Due to a slow over-rate offence, Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya has been fined Rs 30 lakh and suspended for his team’s opening match of the next IPL season, marking his third such infraction in the tournament.

Additionally, all other team members, including 'Impact Player' Rohit Sharma, have been fined either Rs 12 lakh or 50 percent of their match fees, whichever is lower.

The Paltan concluded their IPL 2024 campaign on Friday following their final league game against Lucknow Super Giants, meaning Pandya’s suspension will apply to the team’s first game next season.


"Hardik Pandya, the Mumbai Indians captain, has been fined after his team maintained a slow over rate during their IPL2024 match against Lucknow Super Giants at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on May 17," a media release stated.

"As it was his team's third offence of the season under the IPL's Code of Conduct relating to minimum over rate offences, Pandya was fined Rs 30 lakh and banned from playing the team's next match," it further said.

While it is not a fixed rule, it is common practice for the team management to cover these fines on behalf of the players.

Lucknow Super Giants ended their IPL 2024. campaign with a 18-run win over 5-time champions on Friday, leaving the Indians with only 8 points from 14 games to finish last on the table.