DOHA: South Africa were docked 20 per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against England in the third ODI in Kimberley on Wednesday.
The decision will surely impact on their chances to qualify for the ICC World Cup 2023 later this year, with top eight teams in the Super League cycle will be ensured a direct qualification.
India qualify automatically as hosts.
Jeff Crowe of the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees imposed the sanction after South Africa were ruled to be one over short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration.
In accordance with Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to minimum over-rate offences, players are fined 20 per cent of their match fee for every over their side fails to bowl in the allotted time.
It means that South Africa will lose one point from their points tally in the Super League standings.
South Africa currently have 78 points — 10 behind Sri Lanka — who will play three ODIs on their New Zealand tour in March.
A team gets 10 points for a win, five for a tie/no result/abandoned match, and zero for a defeat.
South Africa have two games remaining in the cycle one against the Netherlands in March-April, that will set up for a tight contest for the last spot in the top-eight finish.
India will host the World Cup’s 13th edition in October. This will be the fourth time that they will hosting the 50-over World Cup.
