Mumbai : Punjab Kings secured a win over Chennai Super Kings in Match 7 of the IPL, but the victory was overshadowed by a penalty on captain Shreyas Iyer for maintaining a slow over rate.
This was Punjab’s second over-rate offence of the season, leading to stricter punishment. Iyer was fined ₹24 lakh, while the rest of the playing XI and the impact player were also penalized ₹6 lakh or 25% of their match fees—whichever is lower.
One More Offence Could Lead to Ban
As per IPL rules, any further violation will result in a ₹30 lakh fine for Iyer along with a one-match suspension. With more than 12 league games still remaining, Punjab now has very little room for error.
Iyer Leads from the Front
Despite the penalty, Iyer delivered a strong performance with the bat, scoring 50 runs off 29 balls. His 59-run partnership with Nehal Wadhera proved to be the turning point as Punjab successfully chased down a target of 209 runs, finishing with five wickets in hand.
Chennai’s Strong Start Falls Short
Earlier, Chennai Super Kings posted an imposing total of 209/5 after opting to bat first. Young batter Ayush Mhatre impressed with 73 runs off 43 balls, while captain Ruturaj Gaikwad contributed 28 runs in a 96-run partnership.
Punjab’s Aggressive Chase
Punjab got off to a flying start with Priyansh Arya smashing 39 runs off just 11 balls. Contributions from Prabhsimran Singh and Cooper Connolly, along with Iyer’s knock, ensured a comfortable chase and a second consecutive win for Punjab.