Australian women’s cricket team, currently on tour in India for a three-match ODI series, faced disciplinary action from the ICC after the second ODI on September 17 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh.
Australia were penalized for a slow over-rate, leading to a fine. The series now stands level at 1-1.
ICC Slaps Fine on Australia
In the second ODI, Australian side fell two overs short of the required quota. As a result, the ICC fined the players 10 percent of their match fees. Captain Alyssa Healy accepted the sanction on behalf of the team.
How the Fine Works
According to Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct, players are fined five percent of their match fee for each over not completed within the stipulated time. Since Australia were two overs behind, the 10 percent fine was imposed.
Match Recap
India dominated with the bat, posting 292 runs in 49.5 overs. Smriti Mandhana led the charge with a brilliant 117 off 91 balls, hitting 14 boundaries and four sixes. Deepti Sharma added a steady 40 runs.
In response, Australia collapsed for 190 in 40.5 overs, with Annabel Sutherland (45) and Ellyse Perry (44) offering some resistance.
