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Harmanpreet Kaur led India fined for slow over-rate in record-breaking loss to Australia

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ICC fined India for slow over-rate [Source: @BCCIWomen/x.com]ICC fined India for slow over-rate [Source: @BCCIWomen/x.com]

It was already a tough night for the Indian women’s team in Visakhapatnam against Australia Women and things just got a little worse. After suffering a heartbreaking defeat to Aussies in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 where Alyssa Healy’s women pulled off the highest successful run chase in Women’s ODI history, the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side has now been fined for maintaining a slow over-rate during the game.

India fined five percent match fee for slow over-rate

According to the ICC, India Women were found to be one over short of the target after time allowances were taken into account. As a result, each player was fined five percent of their match fee as per Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which deals with minimum over-rate offences.

Match referee Michell Periera from the Emirates ICC International Panel imposed the sanctions after reviewing reports from on-field umpires Sue Redfern and Nimali Perera, third umpire Kim Cotton and fourth umpire Jacquline Williams.

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur admitted to the offence and accepted the proposed penalty, which means there won’t be any formal hearing. The skipper, who has already been under the scanner for India’s bowling strategy, took responsibility for the slow over-rate without contesting the charge.

A night to forget for Team India

Sunday’s fixture in Visakhapatnam was one India would rather move on from quickly. Despite posting a strong total, the bowlers couldn’t hold off the Australian batting lineup, who chased down 331 runs, the highest ever in Women’s World Cup history to win by three wickets.

With this result, India’s campaign has hit a bump and the fine only adds salt to the wound. For a side already battling pressure to stay in semifinal contention, discipline and over-rate management will be key in the remaining games.

What is next for Harmanpreet and co?

The Indian team will now shift focus to their next must-win clash against England on October 19 at the Holkar Stadium in Indore. With consecutive losses to South Africa and Australia, the Women in Blue need to regroup fast and tighten the screws, not just with the ball, but also in the clock department.