Fine on Jemima (Photo: PTI)
Jemimah Rodrigues: Delhi Capitals captain Jemimah Rodriguez has suffered a loss of Rs 12 lakh after the defeat against Gujarat Giants in WPL 2026. Jemima suffered this loss immediately after the match. Actually, along with the team’s defeat, Jemima has also had to face the brunt of the slow over rate in the match. As a penalty for that slow over rate, Rs 12 lakh has been deducted from his match fee.
Jemima fined Rs 12 lakh
A statement was issued by WPL regarding this, in which it was told that Jemimah Rodriguez has been fined for slow over rate. His team was found guilty of slow over rate in the match played against Gujarat Giants in Vadodara. The WPL release further said that since this is the first time Jemmim has been guilty of slow over rate, a fine of Rs 12 lakh will be imposed on her.
Delhi Capitals’ troubles increased
In the match played on 27 January, Gujarat Giants defeated Delhi Capitals by 3 runs. This time too, Gujarat team wrote the story of its victory against Delhi Capitals in the last over. This is Delhi’s fourth defeat in 7 matches, after which it has become a bit difficult for it to progress beyond the group stage in the league.
Delhi Capitals will play knockout on 1st February
Delhi Capitals has to play the last match of the league stage against UP Warriors on 1st February, which will be a knock out match for them. If Delhi Capitals wants to progress from the league stage, then it will have to win its match against UP Warriors at any cost.
What did Jemima say on the knockout match?
Regarding the match against Delhi Capitals to be held on February 1, Jemima said that she understands the importance of that match. That is going to be a very important match. He said that we are still in the race and we will fight.