The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and IPL issued a statement confirming the penalty, highlighting that it was the team’s second offense of the season under the IPL’s Code of Conduct concerning minimum over rate violations.Consequently, Gill was fined INR 24 lakh, reflecting the severity of the infraction.
Furthermore, in accordance with the IPL regulations, the remaining members of the Playing XI, including the Impact Player, faced individual fines of either INR 6 lakh or 25 percent of their respective match fees, depending on which amount was lesser.
“As it was his team’s second offence of the season under the IPL’s Code of Conduct relating to minimum over rate offences, Gill was fined INR 24 lakh. The rest of the members of the Playing XI, including the Impact Player, were each individually fined either INR 6 lakh or 25 percent of their respective match fees, whichever is lesser,” the BCCI/IPL statement read.
While the disciplinary action against Gill underscored the importance of adhering to over rate regulations, the Titans’ performance on the field showcased their formidable prowess. Gill, alongside B Sai Sudharsan, spearheaded an extraordinary assault on the Chennai Super Kings’ bowling attack, with both players notching centuries.
Their stellar batting display powered the Gujarat Titans to a commanding 35-run victory over the Chennai Super Kings. Despite the setback of the over rate penalty, the Titans’ emphatic win kept their slim playoff chances alive.
(With inputs from IANS)
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