Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Faf Du Plessis and Punjab Kings captain Sam Curran have both been penalized for separate offences during the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 matches. Du Plessis was fined Rs 12 lakh for maintaining a slow over-rate during RCB's match against Kolkata Knight Riders, while Curran was penalized 50% of his match fees for showing dissent at an umpire's decision during PBKS' match against Gujarat Titans. This comes as Punjab's fourth loss in a row, leaving them in ninth place on the points table.
RCB Skipper Faf du Plessis, Punjab Kings Captain Sam Curran Fined for Offences
During the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 matches, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) skipper Faf du Plessis and Punjab Kings (PBKS) captain Sam Curran have been penalized for separate offenses.
Faf du Plessis Fined for Slow Over-Rate
Du Plessis was fined Rs 12 lakh for maintaining a slow over-rate during RCB's match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on April 13, 2024. As per IPL regulations, a team is penalized when it fails to bowl its overs within the stipulated time.
Sam Curran Penalized for Dissent
Curran was penalized 50% of his match fees for showing dissent at an umpire's decision during PBKS' match against Gujarat Titans (GT) on April 12, 2024. The incident occurred when Curran reacted angrily to an umpire's call during the match.
Punjab Kings' Struggles Continue
PBKS' loss to GT marked their fourth consecutive defeat in the IPL 2024 season, leaving them in ninth place on the points table. The team has struggled to find consistency and has been hampered by injuries to key players.
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