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IPL 2024: Shubman Gill fined for slow overate during CSK vs GT clash in Chennai

IPL 2024: Shubman Gill fined for slow overate during CSK vs GT clash in Chennai

IPL 2024: Shubman Gill fined for slow overate during CSK vs GT clash in Chennai

Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill has been fined for slow overate during his side’s defeat to defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Tuesday (Mar 26). The contest played at the iconic Chepauk Stadium saw GT lose by 63 runs in what was a repeat of the IPL 2023 final. Gill has been slapped with a fine of $14,000 (INR 12 lakh) for the first time offence and could be suspended if he repeats the offence.

Gill was fined for slow overrate

"As it was his team's first offence of the season under the IPL's Code of Conduct relating to minimum over-rate offences, Gill was fined Rs 12 lakhs," an IPL statement said.

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The fine was imposed by match referee Vengalil Narayanan Kutty for maintaining slow over rate having opted to bowl first. The fine will be a setback for GT considering Gill will now have to be cautious for further matches during the tournament. A repeat of the offence will see him serve a one-match suspension with an additional fine.

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What happened in the match?

Playing in their first away match of the IPL 2024 season, GT were beaten convincingly by the CSK side led by Ruturaj Gaikwad at Chepauk. Having made a hilarious call of overturning his decision at toss, Gill’s decision did not pay dividends as CSK posted 206/6 in their 20 overs. Shivam Dube was the hero of the match for CSK as he scored 51 while both openers Gaikwad and Rachin Ravindra scored 46 runs each to steer their side to a big total.

In the chase, GT never got going and were restricted to 143/8 in their 20 overs as they suffered a 63-run defeat. Sai Sudharsan was the top scorer for the side with 37 while the rest of the batters did not contribute enough, leading to the defeat.

GT will next take field on Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium when they face Sunrisers Hyderabad, who are in search of their first win of the season.

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