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CSK Skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad Fined ₹12 Lakh for Slow Over-Rate in IPL 2026

Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad has been fined ₹12 lakh after his team maintained a slow over-rate in their IPL 2026 match against Delhi Capitals. This marks the third such offence by a captain this season, following Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer. The match saw CSK secure their first victory, powered by a sensational century from Sanju Samson and a four-wicket haul from Jamie Overton. Additionally, DC's Nitish Rana was fined for using audible obscene language from the dugout.

Key Points: Ruturaj Gaikwad Fined ₹12 Lakh for CSK's Slow Over-Rate in IPL

  • Gaikwad fined for slow over-rate
  • Third captain penalized this season
  • Sanju Samson's century seals CSK win
  • Nitish Rana also fined for obscene language
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IPL: Ruturaj Gaikwad fined Rs 12 lakhs for slow over-rate as CSK beat DC

CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad fined ₹12 lakh for slow over-rate in IPL 2026 match vs DC. Sanju Samson's century powers CSK to first win.

"Gaikwad was fined INR 12 lakhs - IPL Statement"

Chennai, April 12

Chennai Super Kings skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad has been fined Rs 12 lakhs after his team maintained a slow over-rate in the ongoing Indian Premier League against Delhi Capitals on Saturday in Chennai.

Gaikwad became the third captain to be fined for a similar offence in IPL 2026, following Shubman Gill of Gujarat Titans and Shreyas Iyer of Punjab Kings. Notably, Iyer has been fined twice this season for slow over-rate offences against both GT and CSK.

"Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad has been fined after his team maintained a slow over-rate during Match No. 18 of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 against Delhi Capitals at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. As this was his team's first offence of the season under Article 2.22 of the IPL's Code of Conduct, which pertains to minimum over-rate offences, Gaikwad was fined INR 12 lakhs," as per a statement from IPL.

A sensational century from Sanju Samson and a four-wicket haul from Jamie Overton handed over CSK their first victory of IPL 2026 as they defeated DC by 23 runs at Chepauk Stadium on Saturday.

CSK got their first win of the season, breaking their six-match losing streak at home. Put to bat first by DC, Samson (115* in 56 balls, with 15 fours and four sixes) and Ayush Mhatre (59 in 36 balls, with three fours and four sixes) took CSK to 212/2 in 20 overs.

In chase, Pathum Nissanka (41 in 24 balls, with five fours and two sixes) put on a 62-run stand with KL Rahul, and Tristan Stubbs scored a valiant 30-ball 60, but that was pretty much it from DC as a batting team, as Overton (4/18) and Kamboj (3/35) took wickets regularly. CSK is at the ninth spot, with a win and three losses. DC is in fourth spot, with two wins and two losses.

Meanwhile, DC batter Nitish Rana has been fined and handed a demerit point for using audible obscene language during his side's IPL 2026 clash against CSK.

Rana, who was dropped from Delhi Capitals' playing XI after scores of 15, 0, and 5 in his first three matches, was in the dugout when Tristan Stubbs, batting in the middle, signalled for a change of gloves. Rana was fined 25% of his match fee after admitting to the offence.

- ANI

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Rohit P
The fines are a good step by IPL. Matches are getting too long otherwise. But Nitish Rana's behavior in the dugout is unacceptable. You're a professional, act like one.
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Aman W
CSK breaking the losing streak at Chepauk is the bigger story! The atmosphere must have been electric. Overton and Kamboj bowled really well in the middle overs.
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Sarah B
Watching from the US. The over-rate fines seem strict but necessary. The game needs to keep moving. Shreyas Iyer fined twice already? That's poor captaincy.
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Vikram M
As a CSK fan, happy for the win but concerned about the slow over-rate. It's a basic thing. Dhoni never had these issues. Ruturaj is a good batsman but needs to be sharper as captain.
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Kriti O
Ayush Mhatre played a brilliant supporting knock! Future looks bright. About the fine, it's just money for these franchises. They should maybe deduct points if it happens again, that will make them hurry up.

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