Rishabh Pant Hit with Rs 12 Lakh Penalty After LSG’s Slow Bowling

In a twist to LSG’s commanding win over Chennai Super Kings, captain Rishabh Pant has been fined Rs 12 lakh for his team’s sluggish over rate. The penalty was announced following the IPL 2026 clash at Lucknow’s Ekana Stadium, where LSG bowlers exceeded the permitted time to complete their quota. While LSG restricted CSK to 187 for 5 and chased it down in 16.4 overs, the league's strict stance on game tempo resulted in this financial penalty for the skipper.