WT20 WC: Pakistan fined for slow over-rate in India game
What's the story
Pakistan's women's cricket team has been fined 5% of their match fee for a slow over-rate during their ICC Women's T20 World Cup game against India. The penalty was imposed by ICC Match Referee Trudy Anderson after it was determined that Pakistan fell short by one over at Edgbaston, even after considering time allowances. Notably, the Women in Green suffered a heavy loss in this match. Here are further details.
Rule violation
Fine imposed under ICC Code of Conduct
The fine was imposed under Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which deals with minimum over-rate offenses. According to this rule, players are fined 5% of their match fee for each over their side fails to bowl in the allotted time. The charge was brought by on-field umpires Claire Polosak and Jacquline Williams, third umpire Eloise Sheridan, and fourth umpire Sue Redfern.
Acceptance
Pakistan lost to India in T20 WC
Pakistan's captain Fatima Sana has accepted the offense and the proposed sanction after pleading guilty. This acceptance has spared them from a formal hearing. The penalty comes as a setback for the team, which lost to India by 64 runs in their last match. They were bowled out for 106 while chasing India's total of 170.
Summary
Here's how the game panned out
India recovered from an early setback to post a strong total of 170/6. Smriti Mandhana led the charge with a brilliant 68 off 44 balls, while Richa Ghosh added a quickfire 34 off just 17 deliveries. Despite a promising start, Pakistan's batting unit crumbled against India's spin attack. They were 52/1 after six overs. However, the rest of the team fell like ninepins, getting bowled out for just 106 in 17 overs. Deepti Sharma starred with the ball, taking a career-best 5/10 in four overs.