Pakistan docked 11 WTC points for a slow over-rate in Edgbaston Test
Pakistan, already at the bottom of the WTC points table when they lost the opening Test in England, now have just 4.63 points in this cycle
Pakistan's cricket team has been fined 50% of their match fee and docked 11 points from the World Test Championship for maintaining a slow over-rate during their third and final Test against England in Birmingham. The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the decision on Monday after on-field umpires Paul Reiffel, Chris Gaffaney, third umpire Allahudien Palekar, and fourth umpire Russell Warren determined that Pakistan were 11 overs behind the target.
This marks a significant drop in Pakistan's ranking, placing them at the bottom of the World Test Championship rankings with 4.63 points percentage, down from 14.81 points percentage previously. The ICC rules stipulate a one-point penalty for each over a team fails to bowl within the allotted time, with a maximum penalty of 50% of the match fee.
England secured a comprehensive 3-0 series victory over Pakistan, winning the last match by eight wickets. In May, Pakistan faced a similar penalty of 40% of their match fee and 8 points for a slow over-rate during a Test against Bangladesh.
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