ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Sri Lanka fined for slow over rate in Match 4 vs South Africa

Sri Lanka have been fined for slow over rate in Match 4 vs South Africa in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023

Sri Lanka have been fined 10 per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against South Africa in the Match 4 of ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup on Saturday, 7 October 2023.

Javagal Srinath of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees imposed the sanction after Dasun Shanaka’s side was ruled to be 2 over(s) short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration.

Sri Lankan players fined 5% match fees

In accordance with Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to minimum over-rate offences, players are fined 5 per cent of their match fees for every over their side fails to bowl in the allotted time.

Dasun Shanaka pleaded guilty to the offence and accepted the proposed sanction, so there was no need for a formal hearing.

On-field umpires Richard Illingworth and Shahid Saikat, third umpire Michael Gough and fourth umpire Alex Wharf leveled the charge.

South Africa convincingly defeated Sri Lanka by 102 runs

South Africa secured a convincing victory, defeating Sri Lanka by 102 runs. In their innings, South Africa scored a formidable total of 428 for 5 wickets in 50 overs. Three South Africans scored centuries in the match Quinton de Kock scored 100 runs, followed by Van der Dussen (108) and Aiden Markram (106).

In response, Sri Lanka managed to score 326 runs before getting all out in 44.5 overs. Kusal Mendis and Charith Asalanka both played fine knocks of 76 and 79, but it wasn't enough. Gerald Coetzee took three wickets for South Africa. South Africa's strong batting performance and effective bowling secured their comprehensive win.