West Indies women fined 10% match fee for slow over-rate versus Australia.
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ICC Imposes
The West Indies women’s cricket team has incurred a West Indies slow over-rate fine during the opening match of the current series against Australia.
Hayley Matthews admitted to the disciplinary breach occurring during the first Women’s ODI held in St. Kitts. This admission resulted in a financial penalty for the entire playing squad.
The ICC sanction involved a 10 per cent reduction of the team’s match fee after officials determined the bowling side was two overs behind the required rate.
Reon King, a member of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees, ratified the penalty after accounting for time allowances.
As the captain accepted the charge, the governing body confirmed that no formal hearing was necessary to finalize the disciplinary process.
On-field umpires Lauren Agenbag and Candace La Borde joined third umpire Jacquline Williams and fourth umpire Maria Abbott in leveling the charge.
Australia subsequently won the match by 103 runs and secured an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series with a second victory on Sunday. The visiting team posted a total of 269/7 in the second fixture, supported by a half-century from Beth Mooney.
The West Indies’ slow over-rate fine reflects the ongoing enforcement of pace-of-play regulations in international cricket. Recent results extend Australia’s winning streak against the West Indies to 15 consecutive completed matches in this format.
This sequence of victories began during the final of the 2013 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup in Mumbai.
Key Takeaways
- The West Indies squad was penalised a 10 per cent match fee for falling two overs behind schedule.
- Captain Hayley Matthews accepted the charge, eliminating the need for a formal disciplinary hearing.
- Australia currently leads the series 2-0 and has won 15 consecutive ODIs against the West Indies.
| Question |
| What percentage of their match fee were the West Indies players fined? A. 5 per cent B. 10 per cent C. 15 per cent D. 20 per cent |
| How many overs short of the target was the West Indies team ruled to be? A. One over B. Two overs C. Three overs D. Four overs |
| Who was the match referee who imposed the disciplinary sanction? A. Reon King B. Lauren Agenbag C. Candace La Borde D. Maria Abbott |