Pakistan Penalized for Slow Over-Rate in ODI Opener Against New Zealand
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Synopsis
Pakistan has been penalized 10% of their match fee for a slow over-rate in the first ODI against New Zealand. The ICC's Jeff Crowe imposed the fine after the team was found two overs short, as confirmed by Rizwan's acceptance of the charge.
Key Takeaways
- Pakistan fined 10% match fee for slow over-rate.
- Team was two overs short against New Zealand.
- Mohammad Rizwan accepted the penalty.
- Mark Chapman scored 132 runs leading to victory.
- Chapman ruled out for second ODI due to injury.
Dubai, April 1 (NationPress) Pakistan has been penalized 10 percent of their match fee due to a slow over-rate during the initial One-day International against New Zealand in Napier on Saturday. The ICC announced that this decision was made by Jeff Crowe from the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees after Mohammad Rizwan’s team was found to be two overs short of the required target when time allowances were considered.
Under Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which addresses minimum over-rate violations, players incur a fine of five percent of their match fees for each over their team fails to complete in the designated time.
Rizwan accepted responsibility for the violation and agreed to the proposed penalty, eliminating the need for a formal hearing. The charge was brought forth by on-field umpires Chris Brown and Paul Reiffel, along with third umpire Michael Gough and fourth umpire Wayne Knights.
Mark Chapman achieved a career-best 132 runs off 111 balls, leading New Zealand to a 73-run triumph in the first ODI at McLean Park. His impressive innings, coupled with Daryl Mitchell’s solid 76 and a record-setting debut fifty by Muhammad Abbas, which was the fastest-ever by a debutant, allowed the hosts to set a formidable total of 344 runs.
During their chase, Pakistan appeared to be in a strong position to chase down the target. A fluent 78 from Babar Azam and an explosive fifty from Salman Agha placed them in a commanding spot, but a shocking collapse saw them lose seven wickets for just 22 runs, plummeting from 249 for 3 to 271 all out.
In other news, New Zealand will be missing Chapman for the second ODI in Hamilton on Wednesday due to a right hamstring injury. He incurred this injury while fielding during the first ODI in Napier, and an MRI scan confirmed a grade one tear that will necessitate a brief rehabilitation period.
Top-order batter Tim Seifert will take Chapman's place in the squad for Hamilton. He joins the team following a remarkable T20I series against Pakistan, where he was the highest run-scorer with 249 runs at an average of 62.
