Hardik Pandya fined: Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Hardik Pandya was fined Rs 24 lakh after his team was found guilty of a slow over rate during the MI vs GT clash on May 6, 2025. This was MI’s second offence this season under the IPL Code of Conduct. The match took place at Wankhede Stadium and ended in a thrilling last-ball win for Gujarat Titans (GT) via the DLS method.
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MI Playing XI Also Penalized after Hardik Pandya fined
Not only was Hardik Pandya fined, but the rest of MI’s playing XI, including the impact player and concussion substitute, were also hit with penalties. Each player was fined either Rs 6 lakh or 25% of their match fee, whichever is lesser. These fines were announced in an official statement by the IPL Governing Council.
Ashish Nehra Fined for Arguing with Officials
GT head coach Ashish Nehra was also fined 25% of his match fee and received a demerit point after Hardik Pandya fined. He admitted to a Level 1 offence under Article 2.20 of the IPL Code of Conduct for behavior against the spirit of the game. Nehra was seen arguing with match officials during the game.
Match Summary: GT vs MI Thriller
Gujarat Titans restricted MI to 155/8, with only Will Jacks scoring a half-century. GT skipper Shubman Gill scored 43 runs, while Jos Buttler added 30. Bumrah and Boult took two wickets each, but a rain delay changed the game. GT was given a revised target of 147 and needed 15 runs off the final over. Arshad Khan’s last-ball single sealed the win for GT.
GT Rise on the Points Table
After this thrilling victory, GT moved ahead of MI on the IPL 2025 points table. Despite good bowling by Bumrah and Boult, MI’s Chahar couldn’t defend 15 runs in the final over. GT now sits at the top of the standings with this win.
