BCCI's IPL over-rate rule explained: Full list of captains fined and total penalties in IPL 2026 so far

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• BCCI cracks down on slow over rate in IPL.
• Shreyas Iyer was penalised twelve lakh rupees following a slow over-rate during the victory against Gujarat Titans.
• This penalty marks Iyer's first breach this season after repeated violations last year.
• Rishabh Pant fined INR 12 lakh against CSK.

What is the over-rate rule in IPL?

The BCCI enforces stringent regulations to ensure matches conclude within the allotted broadcast window. Under Article 2.22 of the Code of Conduct, teams must bowl their full quota of overs within 90 minutes.

Each team must bowl at least 14.1 overs in an hour, including time-outs that last 150 seconds.

For a primary violation, the captain bears the brunt with a standard monetary fine. Subsequent failures to keep pace result in escalating penalties for the leader and potentially the entire playing eleven, aiming to curb the trend of matches stretching late into the night.

A 25% fine will attract one demerit point. For further offences, the points will keep piling on until the slate is cleared after 36 months.

All players can appeal their individual cases to the BCCI ombudsman if the offence is categorised under Level 2 or 3. However, they must pay an INR 90 lakh (approx. USD 104,000) appeal fee.

All matches captains faced slow over rate fine

1. Shreyas Iyer (Punjab Kings): Match 4 vs Gujarat Titans

Despite a gritty victory on the field against the Gujarat Titans, Shreyas Iyer has found himself in the crosshairs of the IPL governing body.

While they successfully managed a middle-order recovery to secure points, the administrative fallout was immediate as he failed to complete the 20 overs within 90 minutes.

This isn't uncharted territory for Iyer, who developed a reputation for time management issues during the 2025 campaign, eventually racking up 36 lakh in total fines last year.

“Punjab Kings (PBKS) Captain Shreyas Iyer has been fined after his team maintained a slow over-rate during Match No. 4 of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 against Gujarat Titans (GT) at the New International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh,” a statement released by the IPL read.

"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, Iyer was fined INR 12 lakhs."

2. Shreyas Iyer (Punjab Kings): Match 7 vs Chennai Super Kings

PBKS masterfully chased down a daunting 210-run target, but the captain’s failure to maintain the match tempo triggered a stinging financial penalty.

The BCCI showed no mercy toward the Punjab leader, doubling his previous fine to a substantial INR 24 lakh for a repeat over-rate violation. Under Article 2.22, the repercussions rippled through the entire locker room, with every member of the starting eleven and the Impact Player docked up to INR 6 lakh.

"Punjab Kings Captain Shreyas Iyer has been fined after his team maintained a slow over-rate during Match No.7 of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 against Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.

"As this was his team’s second offence of the season under Article 2.22 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct, which pertains to minimum over-rate offences, Iyer was fined INR 24 lakhs. The rest of the members of the Playing XI, including the Impact Player, will be fined either INR six lakhs or 25 per cent of their respective match fees, whichever is lesser," the IPL statement read.

3. Shubman Gill (Gujarat Titans): vs Delhi Capitals

During a tense Wednesday night clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, the Gujarat Titans were found to be lagging significantly behind their required bowling schedule against the Delhi Capitals. Although they managed to squeeze out the two points, Shubman Gill must pay a fine of INR 12 lakh.

"Gujarat Titans (GT) Captain Shubman Gill has been fined after his team maintained a slow over-rate during Match No. 14 of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 against Delhi Capitals (DC) at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi," said an IPL media advisory.

"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, Gill was fined INR 12 lakh," it added.

4. Ajinkya Rahane (Kolkata Knight Riders): vs Chennai Super Kings

Kolkata’s dismal start to the 2026 campaign has gone from bad to worse as skipper Ajinkya Rahane was slapped with a financial penalty following their latest setback at Chepauk. According to an official statement from the league authorities, the penalty was triggered by a sluggish over-rate.

In a release, the IPL said: "Kolkata Knight Riders Captain Ajinkya Rahanehas been fined after his team maintained a slow over-rate during Match No. 22 of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 against Chennai Super Kings 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, Rahane was fined INR 12 lakhs."

5. Rishabh Pant (Lucknow Super Giants): vs Chennai Super Kings

Rishabh Pant-led LSG got back to winning ways, albeit late in the ongoing IPL 2026 on Friday, as they beat CSK by 7 wickets courtesy of a quality knock by Mitchell Marsh.

However, despite the much-needed win, there was bad news for captain Pant after the match after he was fined INR 12 lakh by the BCCI for slow over rate.

The official statement from IPL read, "Rishabh Pant, Captain, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), has been fined after his team maintained a slow over-rate during Match No. 59 of TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow on Friday.

"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, Rishabh Pant was fined INR 12 lakhs."

Total fines for slow over rate by each captain in IPL 2026

Iyer currently stands as the sole captain sanctioned in the opening stages of the 2026 edition, though his history suggests he must be wary of further deductions.

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