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ICC fines Pakistan for slow over rate in Champions Trophy opener

The ICC has imposed a fine on Pakistan’s cricket team for a slow over-rate in the opening match of the 2025 Champions Trophy against New Zealand.

The Pakistan team was penalized with a five percent fine on their match fees due to bowling one over less than the allotted time. According to ICC regulations, a five percent fine is imposed on the players for each over they fail to bowl within the required time frame.

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Captain Mohammad Rizwan acknowledged the mistake and accepted the fine.

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This comes after Pakistan suffered a 60-run defeat at the hands of New Zealand in the first match of the ICC event, which was held in Pakistan after a gap of 29 years. The defeat led to a wave of criticism on social media, with fans particularly directing their frustration towards captain Babar Azam and the team.

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