Pakistan’s cricket team has been fined by the ICC for a slow over-rate during the third ODI against New Zealand. This is the third consecutive time in the series that Pakistan has faced a fine for not meeting the required over-rate.
Under the leadership of Mohammad Rizwan, Pakistan was penalized 5% of their match fee because they were one over short of the required target at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. The fine adds to Pakistan’s disappointing performance in the ODI series, where they suffered a 3-0 loss to New Zealand.
This series loss is part of a wider struggle for the team, as they only managed to win one out of the eight matches they played during the tour, which included both T20I and ODI formats.
Following the match, Captain Mohammad Rizwan accepted the fine and charge, agreeing to the decision made by the umpires. This penalty highlights a recurring issue for Pakistan’s team in this series, where they have been unable to maintain a consistent pace in their overs, ultimately costing them a portion of their match fees.
This loss further compounds the disappointment of the series, as Pakistan had hoped to perform better against New Zealand. Their inability to win more than one match in the series and the continuous fines for slow over-rates point to larger issues within the team’s performance.
As Pakistan looks ahead to future matches, they will need to address both their on-field performance and off-field discipline to avoid further setbacks. This will require better time management, improved coordination, and an overall stronger performance across formats.
