Zimbabwe’s cricket team has been penalized 10 percent of their match fees for a slow over-rate during a T20 match against Afghanistan, which they lost. The sanctions were enforced by the match officials based on the ICC Code of Conduct. This incident occurred during a series where Afghanistan triumphed to win the T20 series.
In a recent T20 International match held in Harare, Zimbabwe’s cricket team has incurred penalties due to a slow over-rate, with players fined 10 percent of their match fees. The ruling was made by on-field umpires including Iknow Chabi and Forster Mutizwa, alongside third umpire Percival Sizara and fourth umpire Langton Rusere. Despite Zimbabwe’s victory in the first match of the series, Afghanistan emerged triumphant in the following two matches, clinching the series by winning it 2-1.
The slow over-rate penalties imposed on Zimbabwe stem from regulations outlined in Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct, applicable to players and player support personnel. This specific clause establishes that players can be fined five percent of their match fee for each over that their team fails to complete within the designated time. The Zimbabwean team is currently hosting Afghanistan for a comprehensive tour, including both One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Test matches following the T20 series.
In summary, the Zimbabwe cricket team’s slow over-rate during the T20 match against Afghanistan resulted in substantial penalties for the players involved. The enforcement of these penalties highlights the importance of adhering to the ICC’s match regulations, ensuring that games proceed in a timely manner. As both teams continue their tour, the focus will shift to the upcoming ODIs and Test matches, providing further opportunities for competition between the two sides.
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