IPL 2025 RR vs CSK / Riyan Parag became the second captain to break this rule, fined after victory

RR vs CSK: Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag has been fined Rs 12 lakh for slow over rate in a thrilling match of IPL 2025. The incident came to light after Rajasthan Royals' 6-run win against Chennai Super Kings. Parag is the second captain to be penalized under this rule this season. Earlier, Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya has also been fined for slow over rate.

IPL official announcement

According to the press release issued by the IPL, "Since this was Rajasthan Royals' first mistake related to slow over rate, captain Riyan Parag has been fined Rs 12 lakh under Section 2.22 of the IPL Code of Conduct."

Hardik Pandya has also been fined

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya has also been found guilty of slow over rate in IPL 2025. He was fined in the match played against Gujarat Titans. Pandya also had to face a one-match ban for violating this rule. According to IPL rules, if a captain is found guilty of slow over rate three times, he has to face a one-match ban.

Riyan Parag's captaincy and batting performance

Riyan Parag's captaincy and batting were both excellent in the match against Chennai Super Kings. In his strategy, he used the overs of spin bowlers against Mahendra Singh Dhoni, which was highly appreciated. Apart from this, he played an important innings of 37 runs in 28 balls and brought the team to a strong position.

Thrill of Rajasthan Royals' victory

In this match, Rajasthan Royals batted first and scored 182 runs for 9 wickets in 20 overs. Chennai Super Kings, chasing the target, fell behind by 6 runs and could only score 176 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in 20 overs. CSK needed 19 runs in the last over, but Rajasthan fast bowler Sandeep Sharma bowled brilliantly and gave the team victory.