Australia Women's Cricket Team Fined 10% Match Fee for Slow Over-Rate in Second ODI Loss to India

The Australian women's cricket team was fined 10% of their match fee by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for maintaining a slow over-rate during the second One Day International (ODI) against India in Mullanpur, Chandigarh. The fine was imposed after Australia was found to be two overs short of the required target despite time allowances, with penalties set at 5% per over according to ICC regulations. Australian captain Alyssa Healy accepted the sanction without contest, avoiding a formal hearing. The charge was brought by the on-field and third and fourth umpires, led by GS Lakshmi, the ICC match referee. The match itself saw India achieve a dominant 102-run victory, marking Australia’s heaviest defeat by runs in Women's ODI history. The series was tied 1-1 heading into the decider match in Delhi.