West Indies Hit with Points Deduction and Fine for Slow Over‑Rate in Second Test vs Sri Lanka

The West Indies have been docked two points and fined 10 % of their match fees after failing to maintain the required over‑rate during the second Test against Sri Lanka at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.

According to ICC Code of Conduct Article 2.22, a slow over‑rate offence incurs a five‑percent fine per over, with the maximum penalty capped at 50 percent of a player’s match fee.

West Indies bowled two overs short of the allocated time in the drawn match, triggering a two‑point penalty under ICC World Test Championship playing conditions Article 16.11.2 (one point per over short).

Captain Roston Chase accepted the infringement, so no formal hearing will be required. The sanctions were imposed by match referee Javagal Srinath.

The Windies secured a 1‑0 series win in the two‑match contest, which counted toward the 2025‑27 ICC World Test Championship. They currently sit eighth with a 15 percent PCT after ten matches.

The second Test concluded in a high‑scoring draw: Lahiru Udara opened with 188, while Shai Hope and Justin Greaves replied with 112 and 180, the latter earning Player of the Match for his innings.

West Indies next step in Test cricket is a two‑match home series against Pakistan starting July 25, followed by a five‑match ODI series against New Zealand beginning July 12.

Sri Lanka will host India in a two‑match Test series before embarking on a white‑ball tour of England.

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