Pakistan has been penalised for maintaining a slow over-rate during their opening game against New Zealand at the Champions Trophy 2025.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed on Thursday that the Men in Green was fined 5 percent of their match fee.
Match referee Andy Pycroft penalized Rizwan-led side for falling one over short of the required quota, despite time allowances.
The penalty aligns with Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct.
It stipulates that players incur a 5% match fee deduction for every over their side fails to complete within the stipulated time frame.
Team captain Mohammad Rizwan acknowledged the breach and agreed to the fine, eliminating the necessity for a formal hearing.
The charge was laid by on-field officials Richard Kettleborough and Sharfuddoula, with support from third umpire Joel Wilson and fourth umpire Alex Wharf.
Following their defeat to New Zealand, Pakistan’s squad departed Karachi on Thursday and arrived in Dubai.
Their next fixture is a high-profile encounter against traditional rivals India, scheduled for Sunday.
