Virat Kohli fined for RCB’s slow over rate against CSK in IPL 2018

Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli was handed a Rs. 12 lakh fine for his side’s slow over rate against Chennai Super Kings in their IPL 2018 clash in Bangalore on Wednesday

Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli has been fined Rs 12 lakh for maintaining slow over-rate during their Indian Premier League (IPL) against Chennai Super Kings here on Wednesday night. (RCB v CSK HIGHLIGHTS)

Virat Kohli (R) has been fined for Royal Challengers Bangalore’s slow over rate against MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings in their IPL 2018 clash on Wednesday. (PTI)

The hosts had put on board a challenging 205 for eight but riding on MS Dhoni’s power-packed 34-ball 70, Super Kings overhauled the formidable target with two balls to spare. (RCB v CSK SCORECARD)

“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. Kohli was fined Rs 12 lakh,” an IPL press release said.