The ICC has fined the Harmanpreet Kaur-led Indian team for maintaining a slow over-rate during their ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 league stage match against Australia in Visakhapatnam on Sunday.
India were found to be one over short of their target after time allowances were considered. Consequently, the team has been fined five per cent of their match fee, as per Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which pertains to minimum over-rate offences.
The sanctions were imposed by Michell Periera of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees, based on the findings of on-field umpires Sue Redfern and Nimali Perera, third umpire Kim Cotton, and fourth umpire Jacquline Williams.
What ICC Ruled Against India?
“In accordance with Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct, players are fined five per cent of their match fee for every over their side fails to bowl in the allotted time,” the ICC stated in its official release.
India’s captain Harmanpreet Kaur accepted the charge and the proposed sanction, avoiding the need for a formal hearing.
The match ended in disappointment for India, as Australia executed a record-breaking run chase to secure a three-wicket victory, preserving their unbeaten record in the tournament.
Alyssa Healy delivered an exceptional performance, scoring 142 off 107 balls — the highest score ever against India — as Australia reached 331/7 with six balls remaining, achieving the biggest successful chase in World Cup history. Healy’s innings marked her third World Cup century and first ODI hundred since January 2025.
India Results & Fixtures
| Opponent | Match Number | Date | Result/Fixtures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 1st Match | 30 Sep | Won by 59 runs (DLS Method) |
| Pakistan | 6th Match | 05 Oct | Won by 88 runs |
| South Africa | 10th Match | 09 Oct | Lost by 3 wickets |
| Australia | 13th Match | 12 Oct | Lost by 3 wickets |
| England | 20th Match | 19 Oct | Yet to be played |
| New Zealand | 24th Match | 23 Oct | Yet to be played |
| Bangladesh | 28th Match | 26 Oct | Yet to be played |
India, currently fifth in the points table, aim to recover strongly when they face England in their next group-stage match at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on October 19.
(With inputs from IANS)
