Pakistan Punished By ICC For Slow Over-Rate Offence In ODI Tri-Series Final vs Sri Lanka (Source: AFP)
In a major development, Pakistan have been fined 5% of their match fee by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for maintaining a slow over-rate during the final of the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2026 against Sri Lanka in Lahore on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
It is worth noting that Pakistan was penalised under Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel. The rule deals with minimum over-rate offences during international matches.
"Their breach was in accordance with Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to minimum over-rate offences, players are fined five per cent of their match fee for every over their side fails to bowl in the allotted time." ICC said in a statement.
Pakistan Penalised For Slow Over-Rate In Tri-Series Final vs Sri Lanka
Pakistan was found to be one over short after time allowances were taken into account following the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2026 final vs Sri Lanka. The charge was confirmed by Jeff Crowe of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees.
According to the ICC regulations, players are fined 5% of their match fee for every over their team fails to bowl within the allotted time. As Pakistan were one over behind the required rate, the team received a fine of five per cent of its match fee.
It is important to note that Pakistan captain Shaheen Shah Afridi accepted the proposed sanction, which states that no formal hearing is needed.
Fakhar Zaman Heroics Guide Pakistan
Talking about the match, Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by three wickets to win the ODI Tri-Series 2026 trophy at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Chasing a challenging target of 326 runs, Pakistan scored 331/7 in 48.3 overs, winning the match with nine balls to spare.
Sri Lanka, after being asked to bat first, posted a strong total of 325 runs. Kamindu Mendis led the innings with an impressive 131 off 128 balls, while Pavan Rathnayake provided valuable support.
Pakistan’s chase began poorly as they lost two early wickets for just 14 runs, including the crucial wicket of Babar Azam. However, experienced opener Fakhar Zaman kept the innings alive with a brilliant performance. He scored 127 runs off 99 balls to register his 12th ODI century.
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