May 11th 2024.
Delhi Capitals' captain, Rishabh Pant, will unfortunately be sitting out their upcoming match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Sunday. This is due to a one-match suspension he received for the third time this season, as a result of maintaining a slow over-rate. Along with the suspension, Pant was also fined Rs 30 lakh for breaching the Code of Conduct during their recent 20-run victory against Rajasthan Royals on May 7th at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.
The delay in over-rate was noticed during the final over of the game, where the Capitals were approximately 10 minutes behind schedule. The IPL released a statement regarding the matter, stating that "Mr. Rishabh Pant, Captain of Delhi Capitals, has been fined and suspended for one match for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct." This incident marks the team's third offence this season, after previously being found guilty of slow over-rates against Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders.
As a result, all other DC players were also penalised, with each member of the Playing XI being individually fined either INR 12 lakh or 50 per cent of their respective match fees, whichever was less. However, the team filed an appeal against this ruling by the match referee, which was then referred to the BCCI Ombudsman for review. After conducting a virtual hearing, the Ombudsman stated that the decision made by the match referee would remain final and binding, in accordance with Article 8 of the IPL Code of Conduct.
Delhi Capitals, currently in fifth place, will be facing off against seventh-place Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Sunday. Both teams are hoping to secure a win and keep their playoff hopes alive. The Capitals' appeal may not have been successful, but they are determined to give their best performance and make a comeback after Pant's suspension. Let's see how this exciting match unfolds in Bengaluru.
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