Hardik Pandya has already missed a game in this IPL due to an over-rate offense. The Mumbai Indians (MI) captain was fined for his team’s slow over-rate in their IPL 2025 match against the Gujarat Titans (GT) on Saturday at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
In Match 9 of IPL 2025, Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj led GT to a commanding 36-run victory over MI, handing the visitors their second loss of the season.
Hardik had previously been suspended for a similar offense in MI’s IPL 2024 match against the Lucknow Super Giants, which resulted in him missing the season opener against the Chennai Super Kings (CSK).
Without him, the five-time champions struggled, falling to CSK by four wickets after failing to post a competitive total.
Hardik Pandya Penalized for Slow Over-Rate, Fined INR 12 Lakhs
Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Hardik Pandya has been fined for his team’s slow over-rate during their IPL 2025 clash against Gujarat Titans (GT) on Saturday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
“Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya has been fined after his team maintained a slow over-rate during Match No. 9 of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 against Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. As this was his team’s first offense of the season under Article 2.2 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct, which pertains to minimum over-rate offenses, Pandya was fined INR 12 lakhs,” the IPL statement read.
This marks the first slow over-rate fine imposed on a captain in IPL 2025.
In the match, Gujarat Titans batted first and posted a competitive total of 196/8, powered by Sai Sudharsan’s 63 off 41 balls. On the bowling front, Mohammed Siraj impressed with his scrambling seam deliveries, while pacer Prasidh Krishna showcased his wicket-taking skills with slower balls. Both claimed two wickets each, helping GT restrict MI to 160/6 in their 20 overs.
Currently placed ninth in the standings with no wins, MI will look to bounce back when they face defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday.
