(Web Desk) - The International Cricket Council (ICC) has fined Pakistan and Sri Lanka for maintaining slow over-rates in the opening match of the tri-nation One-Day International series.
According to the ICC, Pakistan were fined 10 percent of their match fees, while Sri Lanka received a five percent penalty. Pakistan fell two overs short of the required rate, while Sri Lanka were one over behind.
Pakistan captain Shaheen Shah Afridi and Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis admitted their respective offences. The match between the two teams was played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Sunday.
Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by 37 runs in the series opener. Chasing a target of 307 runs, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 268.