What is the "Super Over" in T20 cricket?


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What is a "Super Over" in T20 Cricket?

A Super Over is a tie-breaking method used in T20 cricket (and sometimes ODIs) when a match ends in a tie. It consists of one additional over (6 balls) per team to determine the winner.

Super Over Rules:

  1. Each Team Gets One Over (6 Balls)

    • The batting team can have only two wickets (i.e., if two batsmen get out, the over ends).

    • The team that scores the most runs in their Super Over wins the match.

  2. Same Playing Conditions Apply

    • The bowling side picks one bowler to bowl the over.

    • The batting side chooses three players: two batsmen and one as a backup in case a wicket falls.

  3. What If the Super Over is Also a Tie?

    • In ICC tournaments, if the Super Over is tied, another Super Over is played (repeated until a winner is decided).

    • In past tournaments (like the 2019 World Cup Final), the boundary count rule was used (team with more boundaries in the match won), but this rule has now been scrapped.

Famous Super Over Matches:

  • 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup Final (England vs New Zealand) – England won after a tied Super Over, based on boundary count.

  • 2020 IPL (MI vs KXIP) – A rare double Super Over was played.

  • 2012 T20 World Cup (Sri Lanka vs New Zealand) – Sri Lanka won in the Super Over.

The Super Over adds an exciting finish to tied matches, making it one of the most thrilling moments in cricket! 🏏🔥