The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season has seen a string of high-profile players facing substantial fines for breaching the league's strict code of conduct, underscoring the governing body's commitment to maintaining discipline and professionalism in the world's most lucrative T20 competition. From slow over-rates to unsportsmanlike behaviour, stars like Mumbai Indians' captain Hardik Pandya and Rajasthan Royals' Sanju Samson have been penalized for lapses that disrupt the game's tempo or spirit. These infractions, ranging from hefty financial deductions to match fee cuts, highlight the intense scrutiny players face in high-stakes matches.
From Hardik Pandya to Sanju Samson: Players Who Paid Hefty Fines in IPL 2025
Sanju Samson
Penalty: ₹24 lakh
Reason: Maintaining Slow Over-rate Vs GT
Sanju Samson, captain of Rajasthan Royals, was slapped with a hefty ₹24 lakh fine for maintaining a slow over-rate during a match against Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025. As the team leader, Samson was held accountable for the side's failure to complete their overs within the stipulated time, a recurring issue in T20 cricket.
Glenn Maxwell
Penalty: 25% of the Match Fee
Reason: Violating IPL Code of Conduct vs CSK
Glenn Maxwell, the explosive Punjab Kings all-rounder, faced a fine of 25% of his match fee for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during a clash against Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2025. While specific details of the violation remain undisclosed, Maxwell's actions were deemed inappropriate by the match officials, warranting the penalty.
Riyan Parag
Penalty: ₹12 lakh
Reason: Maintaining Slow Over-rate vs CSK
Riyan Parag was leading Rajasthan Royals in the first three matches of the season, as Sanju Samson was absent owing to injury. He was fined ₹12 lakh for maintaining a slow over-rate in a match against Chennai Super Kings.
Hardik Pandya
Penalty: ₹12 lakh
Reason: Maintaining Slow Over-rate vs GT
Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya was fined 12 lakh rupees for a slow over-rate in their IPL 2025 match against Gujarat Titans Pandya, leading the star-studded side, failed to ensure his team completed their overs within the allotted time, breaching IPL regulations.
Digvesh Rathi
Penalty: 50% of the Match Fee
Reason: Extravagant Celebrations After Dismissing Batters
Digvesh Rathi, a lesser-known name playing for Lucknow in IPL 2025, has been penalised twice for extravagant celebrations after dismissing batters. His over-the-top gestures were deemed a breach of the IPL Code of Conduct, crossing the line of acceptable on-field behaviour. He was fined 25% of his match fee on the first occasion, and 50% of his match fee the second time.
Rajat Patidar
Penalty: ₹12 lakh
Reason: Maintaining Slow Over-rate vs MI
Royal Challengers Bangalore's skipper Rajat Patidar was fined ₹12 lakh for maintaining a slow over-rate during a match against Mumbai Indians. It was an intriguing match, and Patidar took his own sweet time to set the field in the death overs. Bangalore won that match, but Patidar had to pay the price.
Ishant Sharma
Penalty: 25% of the Match Fee
Reason: Breaching the IPL Code of Conduct
Veteran Gujarat Titans' pacer Ishant Sharma was fined 25% of his match fee for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct in IPL 2025. While specifics of the incident remain unclear, Sharma's violation likely involved dissent or inappropriate behaviour during a heated moment.
Rishabh Pant
Penalty: ₹12 lakh
Reason: Maintaining Slow Over-rate vs MI
Lucknow Super Giants' dynamic captain Rishabh Pant was fined ₹12 lakh for maintaining a slow over-rate against Mumbai Indians. As the team's leader, Pant bore the brunt of the penalty for his side's inability to complete overs on time.
