“IPL 2024: GT’s Shubman Gill Slapped with Rs 24 Lakh Fine for Second Over-rate Offence”

In a decisive showdown against CSK on May 10th, IPL 2024 witnessed GT’s skipper Shubman Gill incur a hefty Rs 24 lakh penalty for the team’s sluggish over-rate. Despite the fine, Gill’s leadership propelled GT to a resounding victory over the defending champions, with his stellar century setting the stage for triumph right from the opening partnership.

In a significant showdown during IPL 2024 on May 10th against CSK, GT’s captain Shubman Gill incurred a hefty Rs 24 lakh fine for the second instance of his team’s slow over-rate this season. The Board of Cricket Council (BCCI) issued a statement confirming the penalty, amounting to 25% of Gill’s match fees, for breaching one of the newly emphasized and crucial codes of conduct.

In addition to Shubman, the entire GT Playing XI and the standout performer against CSK will also be subject to a fine equivalent to 25 percent of their match fees or a flat fee of Rs 6 lakh, whichever is lower.

“GT Faces Second Over-Rate Violation in IPL 2024: Shubman Gill Fined Again”

This marks GT’s second over-rate violation in IPL 2024, with the previous incident occurring against the same opponents, CSK, in the reverse fixture on March 26th. On that occasion, Shubman received a Rs 12 lakh fine. As per regulations outlined by both the BCCI and IPL, a franchise captain faces a one-match suspension if their team is found guilty of maintaining a slow over-rate in three matches within a season.

“Under the IPL’s Code of Conduct concerning minimum over-rate offenses, Gill’s team incurred its second offence of the season, resulting in a fine of INR 24 lakh for him. Each member of the Playing XI, including the Impact Player, faced an individual fine of either INR 6 lakh or 25 percent of their match fees, whichever amount is lower,” stated the BCCI/IPL.

“GT Secures Redemption with Record-breaking Win over CSK in IPL 2024 Clash”

In the reverse fixture against CSK, GT redeemed themselves with a commanding 35-run victory at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Shubman and Sai Sudharsan rewrote multiple IPL records with their astounding 210-run partnership at the top of the order. Batting first after CSK won the toss, the GT duo propelled their team to a formidable total of 231 runs. Shubman’s blistering 104 off 55 balls, coupled with Sudharsan’s explosive 103 off 51, unleashed a relentless assault on the CSK bowling attack.

In CSK’s run chase, Daryl Mitchell’s explosive 63 off 34 balls and Moeen Ali’s solid 56 off 36 provided hope, but late-over heroics from GT’s Mohit Sharma and Rashid Khan sealed the victory for their side. This crucial win propelled GT to the 8th position in the IPL 2024 points table, securing 10 points from 12 games.

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