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title: "Pakistan and Sri Lanka fined for slow over-rates in tri-series opener"
description: "Most outlets reported the fines imposed by the ICC on Pakistan and Sri Lanka for slow over-rates during the tri-series opener in Rawalpindi, noting the percentage of match fees deducted. While the framing was largely consistent, a few outlets, such as Daily Times and Dawn, included the names of the match referee and the specific date of the ICC’s announcement. Others, like 24 News HD and Minute Mirror, provided more precise details on the fine amounts. Geo News and BOL News offered shorter summaries without additional context."
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# Pakistan and Sri Lanka fined for slow over-rates in tri-series opener

sports · updated 20 Oct 2026, 1:42 PM PKT · 19–20 Oct 2026 · 10 articles from 9 outlets

**HarZaviya summary** — how 9 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts:

> Most outlets reported the fines imposed by the ICC on Pakistan and Sri Lanka for slow over-rates during the tri-series opener in Rawalpindi, noting the percentage of match fees deducted. While the framing was largely consistent, a few outlets, such as Daily Times and Dawn, included the names of the match referee and the specific date of the ICC’s announcement. Others, like 24 News HD and Minute Mirror, provided more precise details on the fine amounts. Geo News and BOL News offered shorter summaries without additional context.

## Same story from 9 outlets

Each outlet's own headline, most recent first — read any at its source.

- **ProPakistani** — [ICC Fines Pakistan and Sri Lanka for Slow Over-Rates in ODI Tri-Series Opener](https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/20/icc-fines-pakistan-and-sri-lanka-for-slow-over-rates-in-odi-tri-series-opener/) · 20 Oct 2026, 1:42 PM PKT
  > Pakistan and Sri Lanka have been fined 10% and 5% of their match fees, respectively, for maintaining slow over-rates during… Read More
- **Minute Mirror** — [ICC fines Pakistan and Sri Lanka for slow over-rates in first ODI](https://minutemirror.com.pk/icc-fines-pakistan-and-sri-lanka-for-slow-over-rates-in-first-odi-647852/) · 20 Oct 2026, 11:04 AM PKT · 95% identical wording to the newest filing
  > The ICC fines Pakistan 10% and Sri Lanka 5% of their match fees for slow over-rates in the ODI tri-series opener at Rawalpindi Cricket Sta...
- **Dawn** — [Pakistan and Sri Lanka fined over slow over-rates in tri-series](https://www.dawn.com/news/2038329/pakistan-and-sri-lanka-fined-over-slow-over-rates-in-tri-series) · 19 Oct 2026, 10:45 PM PKT · 91% identical wording to the newest filing
  > Pakistan and Sri Lanka were fined for slow over-rates during the opening tri-series match in Rawalpindi, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Monday. The ICC said match referee Jeff Crowe fined Pakistan 10 percent of their fee from Sunday’s opening match, while Sri Lanka were docked five percent. Pakistan were ruled to be two overs short and Sri Lanka one short during the time allott...
- **Arab News Pakistan** — [Pakistan and Sri Lanka fined over slow over-rates in tri-series](https://www.arabnews.pk/pakistan/pakistan-and-sri-lanka-fined-over-slow-over-rates-in-tri-series-3004645) · 19 Oct 2026, 9:39 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing
- **BOL News** — [Pakistan, Sri Lanka fined for slow over rates in tri-series opener](https://bolnews.com/cricket/pakistan-sri-lanka-fined-for-slow-over-rates-in-tri-series-opener) · 19 Oct 2026, 8:56 PM PKT · 92% identical wording to the newest filing
  > Pakistan were fined 10% of their match fees, while Sri Lanka received a 5% fine, the ICC said.
- **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [Pakistan, Sri Lanka fined for slow over-rates in Rawalpindi ODI](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/19-Oct-2026/pakistan-sri-lanka-fined-for-slow-over-rates-in-rawalpindi-odi) · 19 Oct 2026, 8:16 PM PKT · 90% identical wording to the newest filing
  > RAWALPINDI – Pakistan and Sri Lanka have been penalised for maintaining slow over-rates during their opening match of the ODI tri-series at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Sunday, October 18. Pakistan were fined 10 per cent of their players’ match fees after falling two overs behind the required rate, while Sri Lanka received a five per […]
- **24 News HD** — [ICC fines Pakistan and Sri Lanka for slow over-rates](https://www.24newshd.tv/19-Oct-2026/icc-fines-pakistan-sri-lanka-slow-over-rates) · 19 Oct 2026, 8:11 PM PKT · 94% identical wording to the newest filing
  > Pakistan have been fined 10 per cent of their match fee and Sri Lanka have been fined five per cent of their match fee for maintaining slow over-rates during the opening match of the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series in Rawalpindi on Sunday.
- **Daily Times** — [Pakistan and Sri Lanka fined for slow over-rates in ODI tri-series](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1569435/pakistan-and-sri-lanka-fined-for-slow-over-rates-in-odi-tri-series/) · 19 Oct 2026, 8:02 PM PKT · 93% identical wording to the newest filing
  > The International Cricket Council (ICC) has fined Pakistan and Sri Lanka for slow over-rates in their ODI tri-series opener in Rawalpindi on Sunday, October 18. Pakistan received a penalty of 10% of their match fee, while Sri Lanka were fined 5%. Match referee Jeff Crowe imposed the sanctions after officials found Pakistan two overs short […]
- **Geo News** — [Pakistan, Sri Lanka fined for slow over-rate in ODI tri-series opener](https://www.geo.tv/latest/687319-pakistan-sri-lanka-fined-for-slow-over-rate-in-odi-tri-series-opener) · 19 Oct 2026, 7:50 PM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing
  > Players from Pakistan and Sri Lanka shake hands following the first match of the ODI tri-nation series at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on October 18, 2026. — PCBThe International Cricket Council penalised Pakistan and Sri Lanka for slow...

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