Zimbabwe has been fined 10 percent of their match fee for a slow over-rate in a T20I against Afghanistan. Captain Sikandar Raza accepted the penalties imposed by the match referee. Afghanistan won the match by three wickets, clinching the T20I series after losing the first game.
Zimbabwe has faced penalties due to a slow over-rate during their recent T20 International match against Afghanistan held in Harare. As a result, the players were fined 10 percent of their match fee. The match, which ended with Afghanistan winning by three wickets, was officiated by on-field umpires Iknow Chabi and Forster Mutizwa, alongside third umpire Percival Sizara and fourth umpire Langton Rusere. In response to the charges, Zimbabwe’s captain, Sikandar Raza, accepted the penalties imposed by Emirates ICC Elite Panel Match Referee Andy Pycroft.
This incident highlights the critical importance of maintaining the required over-rate in international cricket, as stipulated by the ICC Code of Conduct. Article 2.22 specifically governs minimum over-rate infractions, which incur fines based on the number of overs bowled beyond the allotted time. Zimbabwe is currently hosting Afghanistan for a comprehensive tour that includes three T20 matches, among other formats, and the slow over-rate in the recent match has spotlighted the team’s performance measures.
In summary, Zimbabwe’s team has been penalized for a slow over-rate during their T20 match against Afghanistan, leading to a 10 percent fine from their match fees. This penalty underscores the necessity of adhering to the time regulations established by the ICC, reflecting on the players’ performance and the impact of such infractions during international competitions.
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