The Pakistan cricket team has been fined 5 percent of their match fee for a slow over-rate during the third ODI against New Zealand.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed the penalty after Pakistan fell one over behind the required pace during the game.
Captain Muhammad Rizwan acknowledged the mistake and accepted responsibility for the team’s delay in completing the overs.
This fine adds to the sanctions imposed on Pakistan in the first two ODIs of the series, where similar over-rate issues were noted. Despite the loss, the penalty highlights ongoing concerns regarding the team’s discipline on the field.
Pakistan’s performance in the ODI series has been underwhelming, with the team losing all three matches, completing a dismal tour after their 1-4 defeat in the T20 series
