West Indies Cricket Team Fined for Slow Over-Rate Against England

The West Indies cricket team has been penalized for a slow over-rate during their first One Day International (ODI) match against England in Birmingham on May 29.

Details of the Fine

According to Jeff Crowe, the match referee from the Emirates ICC Elite Panel, each West Indies player will face a deduction of five percent from their match fee. This decision was made after the team was found to have bowled one over short of the required amount by the end of their allotted innings, even after considering time allowances.

ICC Code of Conduct

This disciplinary action aligns with Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which addresses offenses related to maintaining the minimum over-rate. The regulations stipulate that players are fined five percent of their match fee for each over that their team fails to complete within the designated time.

  • West Indies captain Shai Hope accepted the sanction without requiring a formal hearing.
  • The on-field umpires, including Kumar Dharmasena and Martin Saggers, along with third umpire Adrian Holdstock and fourth umpire Graham Lloyd, brought the charge against the team.
Match Summary

In the game, England achieved a significant score of 400 runs for 8 wickets, propelled by impressive half-centuries from Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook, and Jacob Bethell. The West Indies struggled in their response, being bowled out for just 162 runs. England’s Saqib Mahmood and Jamie Overton stood out as bowlers, each capturing three wickets.

England won convincingly by 238 runs. As they look ahead, the West Indies team will aim to regroup and even the series in the next match.

Upcoming Match

The second ODI between England and West Indies is scheduled to occur on Sunday in Cardiff.