Rcb vs srh: The 65th match of IPL 2025 was played between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). The match was seen at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on the evening of 23 May, where SRH won by 42 runs and Bangalore had to return with an embarrassing defeat. Along with the lost RCB, SRH has been fined both even after winning. Let’s know the reason behind this.

RCB vs SRH: Why both teams were fined?

In this match played on 23 May, the captains of both teams have been fined heavy due to slow over speed. Although RCB captain Rajat Patidar was not captaining during this match, he has been fined Rs 24 lakh. This was done because according to the rules of the IPL, the nominated captain only carries out the responsibility of over rate. On the other hand, Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins has been fined 12 lakhs.

Why did SRH lower penalty than RCB?

In this match played in Lucknow, both teams have violated the scheduled time. But RCB has to pay twice more than SRH. This is being done because RCB has violated the rule for the second time this season. While this is SRH’s first mistake. Earlier, RCB had violated over rate for the first time on 7 April, due to which RCB captain has been fined double.

RCB vs SRH: All players of both teams also fined

Apart from the captain of both teams, the playing XI players of both teams, including impact players, have also been fined 6 lakhs or 25% of their match fees.

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