Acting skipper Riyan Parag breathed a sigh of relief on Sunday as Rajasthan Royals secured their first IPL 2025 win in their third attempt. After defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad in their opener and the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders, they edged past Chennai Super Kings in a thrilling home encounter in Guwahati. However, the victory came with a setback as Riyan Parag was fined for an IPL rule violation.
IPL 2025: Riyan Parag Fined for Slow Over-Rate Against CSK
The BCCI fined Riyan Parag on Monday due to Rajasthan Royals’ slow over-rate during the match against Chennai. As it was the team’s first offence in the season, Riyan Parag was fined INR 12 lakhs under Article 2.22 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct, which governs minimum over-rate offences.
Riyan Parag Joins Hardik Pandya in Over-Rate Penalty List in IPL 2025
Riyan Parag became the second captain in IPL 2025 to be penalized for a slow over-rate. Mumbai Indians’ Hardik Pandya faced a similar fine after their match against Gujarat Titans, where MI lost by 36 runs.
Hardik had previously served a one-match ban in IPL 2024 after MI breached the IPL Code of Conduct twice. However, ahead of IPL 2025, the BCCI announced that captains would no longer face suspensions for slow over-rates. The BCCI announced that the teams will instead receiving demerit points based on the severity of the offence.
Rajasthan Royals Edge Past CSK in a Thrilling Contest
Sri Lankan wrist-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga exposed Chennai’s struggle against spin, claiming 4/35. Sandeep Sharma held his nerve in the final over, defending 20 runs and dismissing MS Dhoni to seal RR’s victory.
Earlier, Nitish Rana played a crucial knock, scoring a valuable half-century to help Rajasthan Royals set a competitive total. The bowlers then stepped up to defend the score successfully.
Rajasthan Royals will next face Punjab Kings at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium in Chandigarh as they look to build momentum in IPL 2025.
