Sources: 
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has imposed a 5% match fee fine on all players involved in the first ODI between England and the West Indies due to a slow over-rate.
The penalty was enforced under
Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which specifically addresses minimum over-rate offences.
England secured a commanding
238-run victory over the West Indies, adding to the Caribbean side's woes in the match.
England's batting lineup was particularly impressive, with Jacob Bethell leading the charge by scoring
82 runs off just 53 deliveries.
This match followed England's trend of high-scoring performances, including a record-breaking 400-run total in a previous ODI against the West Indies, marking their sixth 400+ run total and maintaining a perfect winning record in such matches.
The slow over-rate fine highlights the ICC's ongoing efforts to maintain the pace and spirit of the game, even amid dominant performances.
"The match referee imposed a five per cent fine on every player’s match fees under Article 2.22 penalty in the match," emphasizing the importance of adhering to over-rate regulations.
The fine adds to the West Indies' disappointing outing, compounding the impact of their heavy defeat.
Overall, the ICC's disciplinary action serves as a reminder that maintaining the game's tempo is as crucial as the on-field performances.
Sources: The ICC fined all players 5% of their match fees for slow over-rate following England's dominant 238-run victory over the West Indies in the first ODI. The penalty was imposed under Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct, addressing minimum over-rate offences during the match.
