Pakistan fined for slow over rate against New Zealand in Champions Trophy
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Pakistan fined for slow over rate against New Zealand in Champions Trophy

Pakistan fined for slow over rate against New Zealand in Champions Trophy
Pakistan's Shaheen Shah Afridi, left, bowls as New Zealand's Will Young watches during the ICC Champions Trophy cricket match between Pakistan and New Zealand, in Karachi, Pakistan Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)


Pakistan cricketers were docked 5% of their match fees for a slow over rate against New Zealand during the opening game of the Champions Trophy.

Pakistan was one over short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration as New Zealand won by 60 runs in the Group A game on Wednesday, the ICC said on Thursday.

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Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan pleaded guilty to the offense with no formal hearing required thereafter, the ICC added.

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