India Fined More Than West Indies As ICC Announces Punishment After ODI Series

Shai Hope and Shubman Gill (Source: AFP)India have been fined more than the West Indies for maintaining a slow over-rate during the third and final ODI in New Chandigarh on Saturday (October 3). The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the punishments on October 5 after both teams fell short of the required over-rate.It is important to note that India were fined 20 per cent of their match fee, while West Indies received a 10% fine. The penalties came after India were ruled to be four overs short and West Indies two overs short after time allowances were taken into account.India Receive Bigger Fine Than West Indies After 3rd ODIIt is worth noting that India have been fined more than West Indies for maintaining a slow over rate.Both captains, India captain Shubman Gill and West Indies captain Shai Hope, pleaded guilty to the offences and accepted the proposed sanctions. As a result, no formal hearing was needed.The charges were brought by on-field umpires Jayaraman Madanagopal and Sam Nogajski, third umpire Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid and fourth umpire Virender Sharma.Also Read: Shubman Gill Gets 9 Out Of 10: India Players' Rating After ODI Series vs West IndiesThe penalties followed an exciting final ODI at New Chandigarh. In the 3rd ODI, West Indies delivered a memorable performance despite losing the three-match series 2-1. Shai Hope played a captain’s knock and made an unbeaten 162 off 143 balls as West Indies successfully chased down India’s 352-run target.When Was The Last Time India Was Fined for Maintaining A Slow Over Rate?The last time India was fined for a slow over rate was in December 2025, during the second ODI against South Africa in Raipur.India bowled two overs fewer than required within the given time. As a result, the team was fined 10% of its match fees. The penalty was given by match referee Richie Richardson under the ICC’s rules for slow over rates.KL Rahul was leading India in that match because regular captain Shubman Gill was unavailable due to a neck injury.Also Read: Anukul Roy Replaces Naman Dhir In India A Squad For Australia One-Day Series: Report