Pakistan have been fined five per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate during their victory over Sri Lanka in the 2026 ODI tri-series final. Captain Shaheen Afridi pleaded guilty to the offence and accepted the proposed sanction from the International Cricket Council (ICC).

Pakistan chased down a target of 326 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on October 31, winning by three wickets with nine balls to spare. The victory secured their second ODI tri-series title, nearly two decades after their first triumph in 2008. They suffered a defeat in the final against New Zealand in 2025.

Pakistan Fined 5% of Match Fee for Slow Over-Rate in Tri-Series Final

Match referee Jeff Crowe of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel found Pakistan one over short after considering the time allowances. On-field umpires Ahsan Raza and Wayne Knights, third umpire Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid and fourth umpire Rashid Riaz levelled the charge.

The offence falls under Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which deals with minimum over-rate violations. Under the rule, players are fined five per cent of their match fee for every over their team fails to bowl within the allotted time.

Pakistan captain Shaheen Shah Afridi pleaded guilty and accepted the proposed sanction, avoiding the need for a formal hearing.

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