Hardik Pandya Fined for Slow Over-Rate as Mumbai Indians Struggle in IPL 2025

The Mumbai Indians captain received a ₹12 lakh penalty after a loss to Gujarat Titans, highlighting challenges under the league's stricter rules.

Hardik Pandya was fined ₹12 lakh for a slow over-rate during Mumbai Indians' match against Gujarat Titans on March 29, 2025.
This marks Mumbai Indians' first slow over-rate offence of the IPL 2025 season under the league's updated Code of Conduct.
The team lost the match by 36 runs while chasing a target of 197, leaving them in ninth place on the points table with zero points.
Pandya had already missed the season opener due to a ban for a slow over-rate violation in IPL 2024, illustrating the carryover penalties under the new rules.
Mumbai Indians aim to recover from their poor start as they prepare to face Kolkata Knight Riders on March 31, 2025.