IPL 2025: Instances when players were fined for Code of Conduct breach

8. Sanju Samson -  Match 23, RR vs GT (slow over-rate)

Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson suffered a fine of INR 24 lakh for maintaining a slow over rate during Match 23 of the IPL 2025 against Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. This was RR’s second over-rate offence of the season under Article 2.22 of the IPL Code of Conduct.

While Samson led the side in this match, Riyan Parag captained the team during their first offence. As per IPL regulations, repeated breaches lead to heavier penalties. Alongside Samson, the rest of the playing XI, including the Impact Player, were each fined either INR 6 lakh or 25% of their match fees.

7. Glenn Maxwell - Match 22, PBKS vs CSK (abuse of fixtures and fittings)

Punjab Kings’ all-rounder Glenn Maxwell was fined 25% of his match fee and handed one demerit point for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during Match 22 against Chennai Super Kings at the New PCA Stadium, New Chandigarh. The 36-year-old was admitted to a Level 1 offence under Article 2.2, which relates to the abuse of fixtures and fittings during the match. Maxwell’s frustration boiled over after a brief stint at the crease, where he was dismissed for just one run by Ravichandran Ashwin. 

6. Rajat Patidar - Match 21, RCB vs MI (slow over-rate)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Rajat Patidar has been fined INR 12 lakh after his side was found guilty of maintaining a slow over-rate during Match 21 of IPL 2025 against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium. This was RCB’s first such offence of the season, implementing a penalty under Article 2.2 of the IPL Code of Conduct. Meanwhile, Patidar has gained immense praise for leading RCB this season.

5. Ishant Sharma - Match 20, GT vs SRH (abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during a match)

Gujarat Titans pacer Ishant Sharma has been fined 25% of his match fee and handed one demerit point for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during Match 20 against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on April 6. The veteran bowler admitted to the Level 1 offence under Article 2.2, which determines the abuse of cricket equipment or ground fixtures. He accepted the Match Referee’s sanction.

4. Rishabh Pant - Match 16, LSG vs MI (slow over-rate)

Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant has been fined INR 12 lakh for maintaining a slow over-rate during Match 16 of IPL 2025 against Mumbai Indians at the BRSABV Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. Despite securing a 12-run win on April 4, Pant’s side couldn’t complete their overs within the stipulated duration, falling short after the 19th over.

As per IPL rules, teams are required to finish their 20 overs within the set time frame. Due to the delay, LSG had to play the final over with one fewer fielder outside the 30-yard circle, a penalty for slow over-rate. This was LSG’s first offence of the season under Article 2.22 of the IPL Code of Conduct, which resulted in the fine.

3. Digvesh Singh Rathi - Match 13, Match 16, LSG vs PBKS, LSG vs MI (Unwelcoming action/gesture)

Lucknow Super Giants’ mystery spinner Digvesh Singh Rathi, has been in the spotlight after making an impressive debut in his IPL season, not just for his performances with the ball, but also for his fiery celebrations. The 25-year-old Delhi spinner grabbed attention for his writing in the "notebook" gesture after dismissing Naman Dhir, which stirred controversy, resulting in half the match fee fine and two demerit points for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct.

This wasn't Rathi’s first offence. Earlier, against Punjab Kings, he celebrated similarly after dismissing Priyansh Arya, even making slight body contact, earning a 25 per cent fine and a demerit point. Now he has three points on his record.

2. Riyan Parag - Match 11, RR vs CSK (slow over-rate)

Rajasthan Royals’ stand-in captain Riyan Parag was fined INR 12 lakh for maintaining a slow over-rate during Match 11 of the IPL 2025 against Chennai Super Kings at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati on March 30. This was RR’s first offence of the season under Article 2.22 of the IPL Code of Conduct.

RR’s pace attack, which bowled 11 overs in the second innings, contributed to the delay in completing their quota of overs. Parag, leading the side in the absence of Sanju Samson (recovering from a finger injury), didn't face a suspension due to the updated IPL rules that now only impose fines and field restrictions for slow over-rates. 

1. Hardik Pandya - Match 9, MI vs GT (slow over-rate)

Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya was fined INR 12 lakh for a slow over-rate during Match 9 of IPL 2025 against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad. This was MI's first such offence this season under Article 2.22 of the IPL Code of Conduct.

It was Hardik’s first appearance in IPL 2025 after serving a one-match ban, carried over from IPL 2024, when MI had breached over-rate regulations thrice. This incident was the first over-rate penalty in IPL 2025. Under the new rules, such offences no longer lead to suspensions, only monetary fines and fielding restrictions.