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RCB skipper Rajat Patidar was fined ₹24 lakh for a second slow over-rate offence this IPL season. SRH captain Pat Cummins also faced penalties for the same violation. Hyderabad secured a dominant 42-run victory over Bengaluru, tightening the playoff race. The loss serves as a wake-up call for RCB to refine their team balance ahead of crucial matches.

Key Points: RCB's Rajat Patidar and SRH's Pat Cummins Fined for Slow Over Rates

  • Patidar fined ₹24 lakh for RCB's second slow over-rate offence
  • SRH's Cummins also penalized in same match
  • Hyderabad defeats RCB by 42 runs
  • Playoff race tightens as RCB stays third
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Rajat Patidar, Pat Cummins fined for maintaining slow over rate during RCB vs SRH clash

RCB captain Rajat Patidar fined ₹24 lakh, SRH's Pat Cummins penalized for slow over rates in IPL 2025 clash as Hyderabad wins by 42 runs.

"As it was his team's second offence of the season under the IPL's Code of Conduct, Patidar was fined Rs 24 lakhs. – IPL Media Advisory"

New Delhi, May 24

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) regular skipper Rajat Patidar was fined after his team maintained a slow over rate during the 65th encounter of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Friday at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

As it was his team's second offence of the season under the IPL's Code of Conduct relating to minimum over-rate offences, Patidar was fined Rs 24 lakhs. The rest of the members of the Playing XI, including the Impact Player, were each individually fined either Rs 6 lakh or 25 per cent of their respective match fees, whichever is lesser, as per the IPL Media Advisory.

SRH captain Pat Cumuns was also fined in the same game for maintaining a slow over-rate during the match.

Sunrisers Hyderabad's bowlers Pat Cummins and Nitish Reddy shine as Hyderabad post a commanding victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by 42 runs in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), on Friday at Lucknow.RCB were bowled out for 189.

After this defeat, RCB is placed third in the IPL points table, with 17 points, eight wins, four defeats, and a no-result match.

On the other hand, SRH is placed eighth with five wins and seven defeats in 13 matches; they have 10 points.

With the play-off race heating up, the defeat may serve as a timely reminder fo r the Bengaluru franchise to tighten their combinations and bring their top-order firepower in sync with a more consistent middle-order performance. .

- ANI

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Here are 6 diverse Indian perspective comments for the article:
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Arjun K.
These fines are getting ridiculous! ₹24 lakh for slow over rate when players are already giving their 200% on field? IPL should focus more on quality of cricket than these technicalities. RCB played well but SRH was simply better yesterday.
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Priya M.
As an RCB fan, I'm more concerned about our inconsistent batting than the fine 😅 Virat and Faf need to fire together if we want to lift the trophy this year! #PlayBold
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Rahul D.
Pat Cummins paying fine after winning the match must be laughing all the way to the bank! 😂 On serious note, over rates need to improve - fans pay good money to watch complete matches.
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Sanjana T.
Why is no one talking about Nitish Reddy's performance? This young Indian player outshone both captains! Future star in making 🇮🇳 #SupportDomesticTalent
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Vikram J.
The fines structure seems unfair - why punish entire team when it's captain's responsibility? Also ₹6 lakh is peanuts for foreign players but huge for young Indian players. IPL should reconsider this.
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Neha P.
Both teams fined but only RCB getting trolled on social media - typical! 😤 SRH played better cricket but let's not forget RCB is still in top 3. Playoffs will be interesting this year!

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