Shubman Gill penalised ₹12 lakh for slow over-rate:Fined under Article 2.22 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct against Delhi

Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill has been fined Rs 12 lakh during the IPL 2026 season. The penalty came after his team maintained a slow over-rate in their match against Delhi Capitals. The decision was announced through an official IPL media advisory. It stated that Gujarat Titans failed to complete their allotted 20 overs within the given time during the match. Despite the penalty, it turned out to be a memorable game for Gujarat Titans, as they secured a nail-biting victory over Delhi Capitals. Shubman Gill penalised ₹12 lakh for first offence According to the IPL Code of Conduct, this was Gujarat Titans’ first slow over-rate offence of the season. As a result, captain Shubman Gill was fined ₹12 lakh under Article 2.22. Also read: Jos Buttler’s last-ball run out to dismiss Kuldeep Yadav:KL Rahul’s special celebration in front of wife Athiya; Miller’s 106m six The IPL rules clearly mention that teams must finish their 20 overs within the specified time. Any delay is treated seriously, and penalties are imposed on the captain. Gujarat edge past Delhi by 1 run in last-ball thriller In the match, Gujarat Titans registered a dramatic one-run win over Delhi Capitals. Batting first, Gujarat posted a strong total of 210 runs. Delhi Capitals fought hard in the chase but fell just short, finishing at 209/8. The match went down to the final moments, keeping fans on the edge of their seats. This victory marked Gujarat Titans’ first win of the season, giving them a much-needed boost. Understanding the slow over-rate rule In the IPL, teams are expected to complete their innings within approximately 90 minutes. This time excludes strategic time-outs and other official breaks. The match referee closely monitors the over-rate during the game. If a team falls behind the required pace, it is considered a violation. Stricter penalties for repeat offences The IPL has strict rules for repeated slow over-rate offences. For the first offence, the captain is fined ₹12 lakh. If the team commits the same mistake again, the captain faces a higher fine of ₹24 lakh, and other players are also fined a percentage of their match fees. Also read: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi averages a six every 4.9 balls:Bumrah wicketless in first 3 matches; 10 shocking stats that rocked fans For a third offence, the consequences become even more serious, including a heavy fine and a possible one-match ban for the captain. Gujarat Titans will now aim to avoid such penalties in future matches while continuing their winning momentum.