Ajinkya Rahane fined Rs 12 lakhs for slow-over rate offence vs Mumbai Indians

Ajinkya Rahane has been fined Rs 12 lakh for his slow over-rate offence in Rajasthan Royals’ seven-wicket win over Mumbai Indians which has kept them alive in the race for the play-offs.

Rajasthan Royals skipper Ajinkya Rahane has been fined Rs 12 lakh after his team maintained slow-over rate during their Indian Premier League match against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium here.

Ajinkya Rahane was fined for his first slow over-rate offence in the game against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede stadium. (AFP)

Last night, the Rahane-led side outclassed the depending champions Mumbai Indians by seven wickets, courtesy a whirlwind unbeaten 94 by opener Jos Buttler who struck his fifth consecutive fifty in the tournament.

“Rajasthan Royals captain Ajinkya Rahane has been fined after his team maintained a slow over-rate during their IPL match against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on May 13,” an IPL release said. “As it was his team’s first offence of the season under the IPL’s Code of Conduct relating to minimum over-rate offences, Mr. Rahane was fined Rs 12 lakh,” the release said.

Rajasthan Royals will play Kolkata Knight Riders at Edens Gardens on Tuesday. A win for either side boosts their chances of entering the knock-out stages. Rajasthan Royals are currently fifth in the table while Kolkata Knight Riders are in fourth position.