Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya has been penalized with a massive penalty after his team’s defeat at the Wankhede Stadium. He has been fined a whopping amount for having maintained a slow overrate in the game against RCB.
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru won their first-ever title in 2025, ending their long drought of 18 seasons. After having won their maiden title, the Rajat Patidar-led RCB side has made a stunning start to this season of the IPL.
After the game between RCB and MI ended in another defeat this season for the Mumbai Indians, they have been left in eighth position, while RCB has maintained their hold on the 3rd spot with three wins and 6 points in four games.
Hardik Pandya fined for slow overrate in MI vs RCB game
Hardik Pandya is not having the best of seasons as the skipper of the Mumbai Indians side. He could not regulate his bowlers to the best of their ability, as MI got thrashed for 240 runs in their 20 overs. Hardik himself bowled a better spell as he also picked the vital wicket of Virat Kohli.
The MI captain, however, has been fined for maintaining a slow over-rate in the game against the Royal Challengers. This was the team’s first offence of the season, and he was found guilty of the breach of Article 2.22 of the IPL’s code of conduct. He has been fined a massive INR 12 lakhs as per the rules.
The Mumbai Indians have been struggling with the ball, as Jasprit Bumrah has gone wicketless after four matches in IPL 2026. In this match as well,
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