India fined 20%, West Indies 10% for slow over-rates in Chandigarh ODI
Synopsis
Both India and West Indies walked away from the Chandigarh ODI with ICC fines — India the heavier one at 20% of match fees — but the bigger story is Shai Hope's stunning 162 not out that powered a record 352-run chase, shattering Brian Lara's 33-year-old national record in the process.
Key Takeaways
India fined 20% of match fees for being four overs short of the required over-rate in the final ODI at New Chandigarh .
West Indies fined 10% of match fees for being two overs short of the required over-rate.
Penalties applied under Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct; both captains pleaded guilty.
Shai Hope scored 162 not out , powering West Indies to 352 — their highest-ever successful ODI run-chase, surpassing the previous best of 331/5 vs Ireland in 2019 .
Hope broke Brian Lara's 33-year-old national record (153 vs Pakistan, Sharjah, 1993 ) for highest score in a successful West Indies run-chase.
Both sides now prepare for a five-match T20I series beginning Tuesday .
India and West Indies have both been sanctioned by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for maintaining slow over-rates during the third and final ODI of their three-match series at New Chandigarh on Saturday. India face the steeper penalty, fined 20 per cent of their match fee after being ruled four overs short, while the West Indies have been fined 10 per cent after falling two overs short, once time allowances were factored in.
How the Sanctions Were Applied
The penalties were levied under Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which governs minimum over-rate offences. Under this provision, players are fined five per cent of their match fee for every over their side fails to bowl within the allotted time.
The sanctions were imposed by Prakash Bhatt of the ICC International Panel of Match Referees. Charges were levelled by on-field umpires Jayaraman Madanagopal and Sam Nogajski, third umpire Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid, and fourth umpire Virender Sharma. Both captains pleaded guilty and accepted the proposed sanctions, meaning no formal hearing was required.
Shai Hope's Historic Run-Chase Overshadows the Penalties
The disciplinary action came in the backdrop of one of the most remarkable ODI performances in recent memory. West Indies, already 2-0 down in the series and without the chance of a comeback, produced a stunning finale. They successfully chased down 352 against India — their highest score in a successful ODI run-chase, eclipsing their previous best of 331/5 set against Ireland in 2019.
Leading the charge was Shai Hope, who carried the bat with a breathtaking 162 not out. The West Indies wicketkeeper-captain became the first-ever wicketkeeper-captain to score over 150 runs in an ODI innings. His knock also stands as the highest score by a West Indies men's batter in a successful run-chase, breaking a 33-year-old national record previously held by the legendary Brian Lara, who had scored 153 against Pakistan in Sharjah in 1993.
Context: Over-Rate Penalties in Modern Cricket
Over-rate violations have become a recurring point of contention in international cricket, with teams — particularly those relying on multiple spin options or slow pitches — frequently running behind the clock. India have faced such sanctions on previous occasions as well, though the four-over shortfall in this instance is notably significant. The ICC's enforcement mechanism, while consistent, has drawn criticism from some quarters who argue financial fines alone do not serve as a sufficient deterrent.
What's Next: Five-Match T20I Series Begins Tuesday
With the ODI leg now concluded — India winning the series 2-1 — both sides shift focus to the upcoming five-match T20I series, which gets underway on Tuesday. The T20I leg will present West Indies an opportunity to carry forward the momentum from their record-breaking ODI finale, while India will be keen to reassert dominance in the shorter format.
Point of View
And the ICC sanctions risk being lost in the noise of a record-breaking finish. That said, India's four-over shortfall is not trivial and points to a persistent tactical habit of eating into clock-time, often without consequence beyond financial penalties that top-earning players absorb without discomfort. Until the ICC ties over-rate offences to points deductions or playing bans — as it does in some formats — the deterrent effect will remain limited. Meanwhile, West Indies' performance in the final ODI offers a compelling counter-narrative: a side that had already lost the series still showed up and produced a historic result, which raises legitimate questions about their consistency across all three ODIs.
NationPress
5 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why were India and West Indies fined after the Chandigarh ODI?
Both teams were sanctioned by the ICC for maintaining slow over-rates during the third and final ODI at New Chandigarh. India were found to be four overs short and fined 20% of their match fees, while West Indies were two overs short and fined 10%, under Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct.
What record did Shai Hope break in the Chandigarh ODI?
Shai Hope scored 162 not out to become the highest-scoring West Indies batter in a successful ODI run-chase, breaking Brian Lara's 33-year-old national record of 153 set against Pakistan in Sharjah in 1993. He also became the first wicketkeeper-captain to score over 150 in an ODI innings.
What was West Indies' record run-chase against India?
West Indies successfully chased down 352 against India — their highest score in a successful ODI run-chase. The previous best was 331/5 against Ireland in 2019.
Who imposed the over-rate sanctions and was a formal hearing needed?
Match referee Prakash Bhatt of the ICC International Panel of Match Referees imposed the sanctions. Both captains pleaded guilty and accepted the penalties, so no formal hearing was required.
What happens next after the India vs West Indies ODI series?
India won the three-match ODI series 2-1. Both sides now turn their attention to a five-match T20I series, which begins on Tuesday.
