Pakistan Cricket Team fined for slow over-rate in third ODI
Fine comes after similar penalties were imposed in the first and second ODIs
Pakistan’s dismal tour of New Zealand continued as they lost all three matches in the 3-match ODI series, following a series of disappointing results in the T20s.
The team was defeated 1-4 in the 5-match T20 series and now faces a 0-3 loss in the ODIs, a clean sweep that highlights the challenges Pakistan’s cricket team is grappling with.
Adding to the team’s misfortunes, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has fined Pakistan 5 percent of their match fee for a slow over-rate during the third ODI. The team was deemed to be one over behind the required pace, a mistake acknowledged by captain Muhammad Rizwan, who took full responsibility for the incident.
The fine comes after similar penalties were imposed in the first and second ODIs, marking a concerning trend for the team. This adds to the pressure on Pakistan’s management and players as they seek to regroup and improve their performance for the next set of international fixtures.
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