Pakistan have been penalised for maintaining a slow over-rate against Australia in the first Test in Perth.
The visitors received a fine equating to 10% of their match fee, and two ICC World Test Championship points were deducted from their total.
Following a significant 360-run loss in the first Test, Pakistan slipped to the No.2 position on the WTC25 standings. However, due to the penalty, their percentage points dropped from 66.6af7 to 61.11.
According to 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 five per cent of their match fee for every over their side fails to bowl in the allotted time.
In addition, as per Article 16.11.2 of the ICC World Test Championship playing conditions, a side is penalised one point for each over short. Consequently, two World Test Championship points have been deducted from Pakistan’s points total.
The Emirates ICC Elite Panel Match Referee Javagal Srinath imposed the sanctions after Pakistan were found two overs short after considering time allowances.
The charges were brought forth by on-field umpires Joel Wilson and Richard Illingworth, along with third umpire Michael Gough and fourth umpire Donovan Koch. Shan Masood, the Pakistan captain, pleaded guilty to the offence and accepted the given sanctions.
The second Test of the three-match series commences on Boxing Day in Melbourne, while the third Test is scheduled from 3rd to 7th January in Sydney.
It must be noted that during their chase of a 450-run target, Pakistan were dismissed for a mere 89 runs.
Pakistan's improbable attempt to claim their first Test win in Australia since 1995 was shattered by Nathan Lyon and the home team's formidable pace attack, swiftly concluding the game within four days.
In pursuit of 450 for victory, the visitors surrendered meekly with Lyon claiming 2-18. Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood also secured three wickets each.
Australia declared on the fourth day at 233-5 after Pakistan were dismissed for 271 in their first innings, responding to the hosts' 487.
Schedule of remaining matches
2nd Test – Australia vs Pakistan – December 26-30: Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
3rd Test – Australia vs Pakistan – January 3-7: Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG)
