Australian Women's Cricket Team Fined Over Slow Over-Rate

The Australian women's cricket team was fined 10% of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against India in the second ODI in Mullanpur. Australia lost the match by 102 runs. Captain Alyssa Healy accepted the proposed sanction without the need for a formal hearing.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 19-09-2025 13:51 IST | Created: 19-09-2025 13:51 IST
Australian Women's Cricket Team Fined Over Slow Over-Rate
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The Australian women's cricket team faced financial penalties for failing to meet the required over-rate against India during the second One Day International held in Mullanpur, Chandigarh.

The team endured a historic 102-run defeat, marking their heaviest loss by runs in an ODI. Match Referee GS Lakshmi imposed the fine after determining that Australia was two overs short despite time allowances.

As per ICC regulations, a 5% match fee penalty applies for each unbowled over. Captain Alyssa Healy admitted guilt, avoiding a formal hearing process. Umpires Vrinda Rathi, Janani Narayanan, Lauren Agenbag, and Gayathri Venugopalan raised the charge.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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