Pant was fined Rs 12 lakh for his team\u2019s slow over-rate during Match 16, marking LSG\u2019s first such offence of the season under Article 2.22 of the IPL Code of Conduct. The regulation mandates teams to complete their overs within the stipulated time frame, and Pant, as captain, was held responsible for the lapse.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Rishabh Pant, Captain, Lucknow Super Giants has been fined after his team maintained a slow over-rate during Match 16 of the IPL 2025 against Mumbai Indians at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow on Friday,\" read the IPL statement.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Meanwhile, Digvesh Singh \u2013 the 23-year-old fast bowler who has impressed with his fiery spells this season \u2013 faced a heftier individual punishment. Singh was fined 50 percent of his match fees after committing a Level 1 offence under Article 2.5 of the Code of Conduct.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The breach, reportedly for using inappropriate language following a wicket, was his second of the season. Having already earned one demerit point during LSG\u2019s match against Punjab Kings on April 1, Singh now has a total of three demerit points to his name.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
As per the IPL\u2019s disciplinary protocol, Level 1 breaches fall under the Match Referee\u2019s jurisdiction, whose decision is final and binding.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Despite the off-field setbacks, Lucknow had plenty to celebrate on the night. Half-centuries from Aiden Markram and Mitchell Marsh laid a strong batting foundation, while a spirited bowling effort ensured the Super Giants held off a late MI charge.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
As per the IPL\u2019s disciplinary protocol, Level 1 breaches fall under the Match Referee\u2019s jurisdiction, whose decision is final and binding.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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