Shreyas Iyer penalized by BCCI following Chennai Super Kings' exit from IPL 2025

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has punished Punjab Kings (PBKS) captain Shreyas Iyer for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct. Shreyas was fined for maintaining a slow over-rate during the match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Wednesday, April 30.

Punjab secured a four-wicket victory in the 49th match of IPL 2025. However, Shreyas Iyer’s side was penalised for a slow over-rate. The on-field umpires, Akshay Totre and Anish Sahasrabudhe, deemed that PBKS were behind in their over-rate, allowing just four fielders outside the circle for the final over.

Shreyas Iyer Fined by BCCI for Maintaining Slow Over-Rate

The IPL issued an official statement confirming that Shreyas Iyer has been fined ₹12 lakh for maintaining a slow over-rate. Notably, it was Punjab’s first offence of the season, and the fine was imposed under Article 2.22 of the IPL Code of Conduct.

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"Shreyas Iyer, Captain, Punjab Kings has been fined after his team maintained a slow over-rate during Match 49 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 against Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on Wednesday,” the IPL wrote in a statement.

"As this was his team’s first offence of the season under Article 2.22 of the IPL Code of Conduct, which pertains to minimum over-rate offences, Iyer was fined INR 12 Lakh," the statement added.

Shreyas Iyer Anchors Punjab Kings to Four-Wicket Victory Over CSK

Chennai Super Kings were bowled out for 190 in 19.2 overs after being asked to bat first. Sam Curran scored 88 runs off 47 balls, including nine fours and four sixes. Dewald Brevis added 32 from 26 deliveries. Yuzvendra Chahal was the pick of the bowlers for Punjab Kings, taking four wickets, including a hat-trick.

In the chase, the PBKS skipper anchored the innings with 72 runs off 41 balls, including five boundaries and four sixes. Prabhsimran Singh smashed a quickfire half-century. CSK picked up wickets toward the end, but Punjab reached the target with two balls remaining, finishing at 194/6 to seal a four-wicket win.

Punjab Kings Eye Top-Two Finish in IPL 2025 Standings

With this win, Punjab Kings moved from fifth to second place with 13 points from 10 matches. They need just two more wins to likely secure a playoff spot. If they manage to win all four of their remaining fixtures, they could finish in the top two places, giving them more opportunities to reach the final in the marquee event.

They are aiming to reach the playoffs for the first time since 2014, when they last made it to the final. The Shreyas Iyer-led team will play their next three games in Dharamshala, their second home. They will face Lucknow Super Giants on May 4, followed by Delhi Capitals (DC) on May 8, and Mumbai Indians (MI) on May 11.

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