India, West Indies Fined by ICC After Third ODI in Chandigarh 💰🏏

A thrilling ODI finale ended with more than just a historic West Indies chase. Both teams have now been sanctioned by the ICC for maintaining slow over-rates in New Chandigarh.

The third and final ODI between India and West Indies produced a record-breaking run chase, but the match has also resulted in disciplinary action from the International Cricket Council.

The ICC has fined India 20 per cent of their match fees and West Indies 10 per cent for maintaining slow over-rates during the match played in New Chandigarh on 3 October 2026.

⏱️ Why Were India and West Indies Fined?

The ICC determined that both teams failed to maintain the required over-rate during the third ODI, even after permissible time allowances were taken into account.

India were ruled to be four overs short of their required rate, while West Indies were two overs short.

Under the ICC's minimum over-rate regulations, players are fined 5 per cent of their match fee for every over their team fails to bowl within the allotted time. That calculation resulted in India's 20 per cent penalty and West Indies' 10 per cent deduction.

📖 Article 2.22 Explained

The sanctions were imposed under Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which deals with minimum over-rate offences.

🧮 How the Fines Were Calculated

Shubman Gill and Shai Hope Accept Sanctions

Both India captain Shubman Gill and West Indies captain Shai Hope pleaded guilty to the offences and accepted the proposed sanctions. As a result, no formal disciplinary hearings were required.

👨‍⚖️ Who Reported the Over-Rate Offences?

The charges were levelled by the match officials during the New Chandigarh ODI.

🏏 West Indies Turned the ODI Finale Into History

The slow-over-rate sanctions came after one of the most memorable matches of the India-West Indies ODI series.

India posted 351/7 after batting first, but West Indies produced a stunning chase to reach 352 and win by five wickets.

Captain Shai Hope scored an unbeaten 162, helping West Indies register their highest successful run chase in men's ODI cricket.

🔍 Why the ICC Fine Matters

Over-rate regulations are designed to keep international cricket moving within the allotted playing time. Slow over-rates can affect the length of matches and the overall viewing experience for fans.

The New Chandigarh ODI was a particularly long contest, with both sides spending significant time on the field during India's 351/7 and West Indies' successful chase.

For India and West Indies, the financial penalties are relatively small compared with the result of the match, but the sanctions serve as another reminder that international teams are expected to meet ICC over-rate requirements.

➡️ What Happens Next?

The ODI series is now complete, with India taking the three-match series 2-1 despite West Indies winning the final game in spectacular fashion. Both teams will now shift their attention to the five-match T20I series, beginning on 6 October in Lucknow.

📌 Quick Takeaways

• India were fined 20% of their match fees for a slow over-rate.

• West Indies were fined 10% of their match fees.

• India were four overs short of the required rate.

• West Indies were two overs short after time allowances.

• Both Shubman Gill and Shai Hope accepted the sanctions.

• The penalties came under ICC Article 2.22 relating to minimum over-rate offences.

🏆 A Historic Chase, But a Costly Finish

The third ODI will ultimately be remembered for Shai Hope's extraordinary 162* and West Indies' record-breaking chase. Yet the ICC sanctions add another layer to an already dramatic finale.

India may have won the ODI series 2-1, but both teams will now have a clear reminder going into the T20I leg: every over counts — and so does every minute.

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