Islamabad, 20 October, 2026 (Nosheen): The International Cricket Council (ICC) has fined Pakistan and Sri Lanka for maintaining slow over-rates during the opening match of the tri-nation One-Day International series at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. According to the ICC, Pakistan were fined 10 percent of their match fees, while Sri Lanka received a penalty of five percent after falling short of the required over-rate. Pakistan were found to be two overs behind the stipulated rate, while Sri Lanka were one over short. Pakistan captain Shaheen Shah Afridi and Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis admitted their respective offences and accepted the penalties. The match was played on Sunday, with Pakistan securing a 37-run victory over Sri Lanka in the series opener. Batting first, Pakistan set a target of 307 runs, while Sri Lanka were bowled out for 268 in their chase. The penalties were imposed under the ICC’s regulations concerning minimum over-rates in international cricket.