Rajat Patidar and Pat Cummins Fined for Slow Over-Rates in IPL 2025 Clash The captains of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Rajat Patidar and Pat Cummins respectively, have been penalised for slow over-rates during their high-stakes IPL 2025 fixture in Lucknow on Friday. 🚨 The Penalties Rajat Patidar (RCB) Fined ₹24 lakh Second offence of the season (first on April 7) Rest of the playing XII: fined ₹6 lakh or 25% of match fees (whichever is lower) Pat Cummins (SRH) Fined ₹12 lakh First offence of the season 🧾 IPL Code of Conduct – Over-Rate Rules First offence: ₹12 lakh fine for captain Second offence: Heavier fine for captain and penalties for teammates Repeated offences can result in match bans 🕒 Context Matters With playoffs approaching, teams are under pressure to manage not just wins but discipline and game management — and slow over-rates could prove costly both financially and tactically, especially if they lead to captain suspensions.