West Indies vs New Zealand: West Indies fined for sustaining gradual over-rate in opposition to New Zealand in third ODI

New Zealand gained the third ODI match by 5 wickets and clinched the three-match sequence 2-1 in opposition to West Indies. Nicholas Pooran-led West Indies had been two overs brief throughout the match.

West Indies had been two overs brief in third ODI. (AP Photo)

HIGHLIGHTSNew Zealand gained the three-match ODI seris in opposition to West Indies 2-1West Indies had been two overs brief within the third ODI vs New ZealandWest Indies have been fined 40 % match price and misplaced 2 Super League factors

West Indies have been fined 40 per cent of their match price for sustaining a gradual over-rate in opposition to New Zealand within the third and ultimate ODI in Barbados on Sunday, August 21.

New Zealand gained the third ODI by 5 wickets and clinched the three-match sequence in opposition to West Indies.

Richie Richardson of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees imposed the sanction after Nicholas Pooran-led West Indies had been dominated to be two overs in need of the goal after time allowances had been considered.

In accordance with Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which pertains to minimal over-rate offences, gamers are fined 20 per cent of their match charges for each over their aspect fails to bowl within the allotted time.

In addition, as per Article 16.12.2 of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League Playing Conditions, a aspect is penalized one level for every over brief. Consequently, West Indies have misplaced two factors from their factors tally of the Super League.

Pooran pleaded responsible to the offence and accepted the proposed sanction, so there was no want for a proper listening to. The on-field umpires, Joel Wilson and Leslie Reifer, third umpire Gregory Brathwaite and fourth umpire Nigel Duguid leveled the cost.

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