Pandya, Nehra Fined After Controversial MI-GT Clash

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya was fined Rs 24 lakh for his team's second slow over-rate offence of the IPL 2025 season during their rain-affected, last-ball defeat to Gujarat Titans at Wankhede Stadium. All MI players, including the Impact Player and concussion substitute, were also fined either Rs 6 lakh or 25% of their match fees, whichever was lower. Due to the slow over-rate, MI were allowed only four fielders outside the inner circle for the final over, impacting their defense of the revised DLS target. Gujarat Titans head coach Ashish Nehra was fined 25% of his match fee and received a demerit point for conduct contrary to the spirit of the game after arguing with umpires about restart times amid rain delays. Both Pandya and Nehra accepted the match referee’s final and binding sanctions. Gujarat Titans secured a dramatic three-wicket win on the last ball, ending Mumbai Indians' six-game winning streak.