Guwahati, Mar 31: Rajasthan Royals' stand-in captain Riyan Parag has been fined Rs 12 lakh for maintaining a slow overrate during his team's six-run victory over Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League match here.

RR posted 182/9 and then restricted CSK to 176/6, with Parag leading his team to their first win of the season at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in front of a home crowd on Sunday. IPL 2025: Riyan Parag Secures First Win as Rajasthan Royals Captain, Credits Team's Bowling and Fielding.

"As this was his team's first offence of the season under Article 2.22 of the IPL's Code of Conduct, which pertains to minimum over-rate offences, Parag was fined INR 12 lakhs," IPL said in a release. Riyan Parag Turns Superman! Rajasthan Royals' Stand-In Captain Takes One-Handed Blinder To Dismiss Shivam Dube During RR vs CSK IPL 2025 Match (Watch Video).

RR, who lost their tournament opener to Sunrisers Hyderabad, will next face Punjab Kings in Mullanpur on April 5.

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