Why Was Sanju Samson Fined Double of Different Captains For His First Overrate Offense in GT vs RR IPL 2025 Match?

Sanju Samson was fined INR 24 lakh after Rajasthan Royals (RR) had been discovered responsible of a gradual over-rate for the second time within the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. This occurred throughout their match towards Gujarat Titans (GT).

Sanju Samson Fined for Second Gradual Overrate Offense

As per the IPL Code of Conduct (Article 2.22), the captain is fined INR 24 lakh for a second gradual over-rate offense in a season. Different gamers within the taking part in XII, together with the Influence Participant, are fined both INR 6 lakh or 25% of their match price, whichever is decrease. The IPL has additionally eliminated the rule that suspended captains after three offenses.

RR’s first offense this season got here in a match towards Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK). In that recreation, Riyan Parag was main the crew as a result of Sanju Samson had a finger harm and performed solely as an Influence Participant. Parag was fined INR 12 lakh for that match. The newest offense occurred throughout RR’s 58-run loss to Gujarat Titans, which was their third defeat in 5 matches.

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Gujarat Titans scored a giant whole of 217 for six within the first innings, with Sai Sudharsan taking part in an outstanding innings of 82 runs. In reply, Rajasthan Royals had been bowled out for 159 in 19.2 overs. Shimron Hetmyer made 52 and Sanju Samson 41, nevertheless it wasn’t sufficient to pursue the goal. The Gujarat bowlers carried out properly, with Prasidh Krishna claiming three wickets, Sai Kishore and Rashid Khan two every, and Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Sen, and Arshad Khan one wicket every.

Earlier than this loss, RR had received two video games in a row. Now, they’ve dropped to seventh place on the factors desk.

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