Friday saw Punjab Kings beat Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk – yet their captain, Shreyas Iyer, ran into trouble again. This marks the second game running where he broke IPL conduct rules. Earlier, it was about a sluggish over-speed versus Gujarat Titans. Same issue popped up now, facing CSK. Because of repeat behavior, authorities chose heavier consequences for him. Not just Iyer – everyone else in the squad shared penalties too, even the substitute player. The league’s oversight body issued fines across the board without exception
Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer faced a fine because his team bowled too slowly. Though the game moved forward, the pace didn’t meet required standards. Match officials noted the delay during IPL 2026’s seventh clash. The venue was MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Opposition on that evening came from Chennai Super Kings. League authorities confirmed penalties through an official update. Rules around timing are strict, even if no one argues. Fines follow when limits get crossed, regardless of result.
“As this was his team’s second offence of the season under Article 2.22 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct, which pertains to minimum over-rate offences, Iyer was fined INR 24 lakhs. The rest of the members of the Playing XI, including the Impact Player, will be fined either INR six lakhs or 25 per cent of their respective match fees, whichever is lesser.”
Punjab Kings Beat Chennai Super Kings
Out front came Shreyas Iyer, calmly steering Punjab’s chase with a swift fifty. Chasing 210, they got there in less than nineteen overs, making it two wins on the bounce. Before that, young Ayush Mhatre lit up the innings, racing to 73 off just 43 balls. His knock anchored Chennai’s total of 209 for five. Not one long slog, but smart placement and sharp running marked Iyer’s own half-century – done in 29 deliveries. Victory settled into Mohali soil as the home team pulled ahead late. Five wickets down, yet still enough to pass the target.
Off to an early start, CSK built momentum after losing a quick wicket, thanks to a steady stand between Mhatre and Ruturaj Gaikwad. Their 96-run effort for the second wicket shaped the innings at Chepauk. Gaikwad struck 28 runs from just 22 deliveries before the pair set up a solid platform. That phase helped push toward a strong final score.
Out of nowhere, Sarfaraz Khan cracked a quick 32 from only 12 deliveries, hitting fluent strokes. Meanwhile, Shivam Dube stayed until the end, reaching 45 without getting out, using 27 balls to get there
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