Axar Patel Fined for Slow Over Rate in IPL Match Against Punjab Kings
Axar Patel Joins Long List Of IPL Offenders, Penalised By BCCI
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Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel has been fined ₹12 lakh for maintaining a slow over rate during their recent IPL match against Punjab Kings. Despite the penalty, Patel's performance, scoring 56 runs, helped DC secure a three-wicket victory, keeping their playoff hopes alive.
- 01Axar Patel fined ₹12 lakh for slow over rate.
- 02Delhi Capitals chased down a target of 210 runs.
- 03Axar scored 56 runs, while David Miller contributed 51.
- 04Punjab Kings set a strong total with Priyansh Arya scoring 56.
- 05Mitchell Starc took two wickets for Punjab Kings.
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Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel has been penalized ₹12 lakh for a slow over rate during their match against Punjab Kings in the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL). This was the team's first offence of the season under Article 2.22 of the IPL's Code of Conduct. In the match held at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala, Punjab Kings set a challenging target of 210 runs, with Priyansh Arya scoring 56 runs off 33 balls. Despite a shaky start where DC was reduced to 74 for four, Patel's 56 runs and David Miller's 51 runs led the team to a successful chase, finishing at 216 for seven in 19 overs. This victory keeps Delhi Capitals' playoff chances alive, while Punjab's bowlers, including Mitchell Starc, struggled to contain the scoring.
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The fine on Axar Patel highlights the importance of maintaining over rates in IPL matches, which can affect team performance and discipline.
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