Archive · 5 Oct 2026
India, West Indies Fined for Slow Over-Rates in Third ODI
India and West Indies played the final match of their ODI cricket series in New Chandigarh.
The match took more than nine hours.
The ICC said both teams bowled their overs too slowly.
India was found to be four overs behind the required rate, and West Indies was two overs behind after time allowances.
India's players were fined 20% of their match fees, while West Indies' players were fined 10%.
Both captains accepted the penalties.
West Indies won the match by chasing a target of 352 runs.
India had already won the series, but West Indies' victory stopped India from winning all three matches.
The ICC fined India and West Indies for slow over-rates in the third ODI in New Chandigarh.
India's players were fined 20% of their match fees; West Indies' players were fined 10%.
After time allowances, India were four overs short and West Indies were two overs short.
Both captains pleaded guilty and accepted the sanctions, so formal hearings were not required.
West Indies won the match by chasing 352, avoiding a 3-0 series sweep after India had led the series 2-0.
- Who
- India and West Indies, including their captains and players.
- What
- The ICC fined both teams for slow over-rates during the third and final ODI.
- When
- The match was played Saturday, October 3, 2026; the fines were reported on Monday.
- Where
- New Chandigarh, India.
- Why
- Both teams were short of their required over-rates after time allowances were considered.
- India fine
- 20% of match fees
- West Indies fine
- 10% of match fees
- India over-rate shortfall
- Four overs
- West Indies over-rate shortfall
- Two overs
- Match result
- West Indies chased 352 to win the third ODI
- Series standing before final ODI
- India led the three-match series 2-0
- Sanction process
- Both captains pleaded guilty and accepted the proposed sanctions; no formal hearings were needed
